Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. PLAY R2K
Company Overview
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families in North America. Its venues offer a menu of entrées and appetizers, as well as a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events. The company also provides food, drinks, and entertainment, including bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and virtual reality. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Coppell, Texas.
Why Investors Should Care
Revenue has grown at a 10.0% CAGR over the past five years.
Recent Developments
- Feb 2026 Revenue of $2.10B (-1.4% YoY); net profit $-48.70M.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue -0.9%, earnings -183.5%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 10.0%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 10.01% |
| 1 Year: | -0.90% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | - |
| 1 Year: | -183.53% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | -70.24% |
| 6 Months: | -44.86% |
| 3 Months: | -24.58% |
| 1 Month: | -27.62% |
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- RSI (14)37.25 · Neutral
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PROS
- Compounding revenue at 10.0% over 5 years.
CONS
- Trading 72.1% below its 52-week high.
- In a downtrend (50-DMA below 200-DMA).
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Communication Services).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. R2K | 9.54 | -6.81 | $331.41M | 0.00% | 2.34% | -41.10% | 10.01% | - |
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| 8 | T AT&T Inc. SPX | 21.28 | 7.00 | $147.86B | 4.71% | 6.59% | 18.37% | 0.31% | 3.44% |
| 9 | APP AppLovin Corporation NDXSPXAI | 448.98 | 39.11 | $137.27B | 0.00% | 70.20% | - | 24.84% | 609.87% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Feb 2015 | May 2015 | Aug 2015 | Nov 2015 | Jan 2016 | May 2016 | Jul 2016 | Oct 2016 | Jan 2017 | Apr 2017 | Jul 2017 | Oct 2017 | Feb 2018 | May 2018 | Aug 2018 | Nov 2018 | Feb 2019 | May 2019 | Aug 2019 | Nov 2019 | Feb 2020 | May 2020 | Aug 2020 | Nov 2020 | Jan 2021 | May 2021 | Aug 2021 | Oct 2021 | May 2022 | Jul 2022 | Oct 2022 | Apr 2023 | Jul 2023 | Oct 2023 | May 2024 | Aug 2024 | Nov 2024 | May 2025 | Aug 2025 | Nov 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 280.75M | 249.98M | - | 332.19M | 319.19M | 282.14M | - | 363.58M | 344.60M | 299.35M | - | 159.81M | 50.83M | 109.05M | - | 265.34M | 377.64M | 317.98M | 451.10M | 468.40M | 481.20M | 597.30M | 542.10M | 466.90M | 588.10M | 557.10M | 453.00M | 567.70M | 557.40M | 448.20M |
| Operating Income | - | 35.75M | 26.77M | 9.46M | - | 51.17M | 36.00M | 18.67M | - | 64.23M | 39.16M | 19.93M | - | 58.60M | 45.93M | 15.47M | - | 57.75M | 46.21M | 6.50M | - | -61.41M | -81.11M | -56.04M | - | 37.00M | 79.17M | 24.47M | 98.70M | 56.50M | 30.10M | 121.40M | 77.10M | 18.60M | 85.50M | 84.50M | 6.30M | 63.20M | 53.00M | -16.20M |
| Net Income | 14.66M | 19.54M | 12.57M | 4.55M | 22.95M | 31.16M | 21.51M | 10.76M | 27.37M | 42.80M | 30.36M | 12.16M | 35.64M | 42.15M | 33.78M | 11.86M | 29.44M | 42.44M | 32.36M | 482.00K | 24.98M | -43.54M | -58.60M | -48.04M | -56.78M | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 41.40M | 40.30M | -32.70M | 21.70M | 11.40M | -42.10M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.34 | 0.46 | 0.29 | 0.11 | 0.53 | 0.72 | 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.63 | 0.98 | 0.71 | 0.29 | 0.85 | 1.04 | 0.84 | 0.30 | 0.75 | 1.13 | 0.90 | 0.02 | 0.80 | -1.37 | -1.24 | -1.01 | -1.19 | 0.40 | 1.07 | 0.21 | 1.35 | 0.59 | 0.04 | 1.45 | 0.60 | -0.12 | 0.99 | 0.99 | -0.84 | 0.62 | 0.32 | -1.22 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Feb 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 608.07M | 635.58M | 746.75M | 866.98M | 1.01B | 1.14B | 1.27B | 1.35B | 436.51M | 1.30B | 1.96B | 2.21B | 2.13B | 2.10B |
| Operating Income | 43.71M | 51.04M | 73.86M | 110.04M | 150.52M | 165.77M | 161.00M | 148.08M | -252.61M | 187.20M | 262.50M | 306.60M | 220.40M | 86.10M |
| Net Income | 8.78M | 2.17M | 7.64M | 59.62M | 90.80M | 120.95M | 117.22M | 100.26M | -206.97M | 108.70M | 137.10M | 126.90M | 58.30M | -48.70M |
| Diluted EPS | 0.26 | 0.06 | 0.21 | 1.39 | 2.10 | 2.84 | 2.93 | 2.94 | -4.75 | 2.21 | 2.79 | 2.88 | 1.46 | -1.40 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Jan 2012 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Feb 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | - | 861.76M | 950.32M | 1.00B | 1.05B | 1.20B | 1.27B | 2.37B | 2.35B | 2.35B | 3.76B | 3.75B | 4.02B | 4.12B |
| Total Equity | 137.51M | 147.41M | 150.45M | 258.70M | 346.34M | 439.45M | 421.65M | 387.84M | 169.65M | 153.20M | 275.40M | 410.50M | 251.20M | 145.80M | 91.20M |
| Cash & Equivalents | 33.68M | 36.12M | 38.08M | 70.88M | 25.50M | 20.08M | 18.80M | 21.59M | 24.66M | 11.89M | 25.91M | 181.60M | 37.30M | 6.90M | 16.60M |
| Long Term Debt | - | - | 484.18M | 429.02M | 329.92M | 256.63M | 351.25M | 378.47M | 632.69M | 596.39M | 431.39M | 1.22B | 1.28B | 1.48B | 1.51B |
| Current Liabilities | - | - | 113.04M | 125.77M | 156.65M | 177.80M | 207.82M | 244.39M | 290.87M | 271.64M | 311.51M | 438.00M | 435.60M | 433.90M | 434.60M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Feb 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | - | - | - | 231.33M | 264.67M | 337.62M | 288.95M | -49.22M | 283.20M | 444.40M | 364.20M | 312.30M | 290.80M |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | - | - | - | -159.49M | -216.62M | -203.81M | -227.29M | -81.96M | -91.50M | -1.05B | -329.10M | -529.80M | -386.90M |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | - | - | - | -77.26M | -49.34M | -131.02M | -58.59M | 118.42M | -177.70M | 762.90M | -179.40M | 187.10M | 105.80M |
| Capital Expenditure | -78.69M | -105.89M | -129.69M | -162.89M | -180.58M | -219.90M | -216.29M | -228.09M | -83.02M | -92.20M | -234.20M | -330.20M | -530.20M | -391.40M |
| Free Cash Flow | - | - | - | - | 50.75M | 44.77M | 121.33M | 60.85M | -132.24M | 191.00M | 210.20M | 34.00M | -217.90M | -100.60M |
| Share Buybacks | - | - | - | - | 28.82M | 151.91M | 149.12M | 297.32M | 0 | 0 | 25.00M | 300.00M | 171.90M | 23.90M |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Feb 2013 | Feb 2014 | Feb 2015 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2017 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2019 | Feb 2020 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2025 | Feb 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin % | 7.2% | 8.0% | 9.9% | 12.7% | 15.0% | 14.5% | 12.7% | 10.9% | -57.9% | 14.4% | 13.4% | 13.9% | 10.3% | 4.1% |
| Net Margin % | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 6.9% | 9.0% | 10.6% | 9.3% | 7.4% | -47.4% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 5.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| ROE % | 6.0% | 1.4% | 3.0% | 17.2% | 20.7% | 28.7% | 30.2% | 59.1% | -135.1% | 39.5% | 33.4% | 50.5% | 40.0% | -53.4% |
| ROCE % | - | 6.8% | 9.0% | 13.0% | 17.2% | 16.8% | 15.6% | 7.1% | -12.1% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 2.3% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hill Path Capital, LP | 20.46% | 7.12M | $74.61M |
| 2 | Nomura Holdings Inc. | 6.93% | 2.41M | $25.27M |
| 3 | Eminence Capital, LP | 6.74% | 2.35M | $24.59M |
| 4 | Blackrock Inc. | 6.19% | 2.15M | $22.56M |
| 5 | Morgan Stanley | 4.46% | 1.55M | $16.25M |
| 6 | Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 4.34% | 1.51M | $15.82M |
| 7 | Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 4.24% | 1.47M | $15.45M |
| 8 | Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund | 4.19% | 1.46M | $15.26M |
| 9 | MUFG Securities EMEA PLC | 3.37% | 1.17M | $12.27M |
| 10 | Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 3.33% | 1.16M | $12.15M |
Analyst View
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PLAY — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)?
As of 2026-07-14 21:23 PDT, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) trades at $9.54 on NasdaqGS. Its 52-week range is $9.54 to $34.18.
What is the market capitalisation of PLAY?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has a market capitalisation of $331.41M on NasdaqGS.
What is the P/E ratio of PLAY?
PLAY trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -6.81. The industry average P/E is 22.30. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 4.93.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of PLAY?
PLAY has a return on equity (ROE) of -41.10%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 2.34%.
Is PLAY a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.