PLAY - NASDAQ
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
$11.90
-6.9%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 non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster's name. As of January 30, 2022, it owned and operated 144 stores located in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and one Canadian Province. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Coppell, Texas.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotDave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Profit Bridge
Profitability Analysis
Gross Margin
Exceptional pricing power and cost management. The company retains over half of revenue after direct costs.
Operating Margin
Minimal operating profit suggests high operating costs or pricing challenges. Scalability is concerning.
Net Profit Margin
Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.
Profitability Insight
Margin squeeze alert: Healthy gross margins but weak operating margins suggest excessive operating expenses. Cost optimization could unlock significant value.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Income Statement
PLAY • NASDAQ
| Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Income Statement | Feb 2026 | Feb 2025 | Jan 2025 | Feb 2024 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 | Jan 2020 | Jan 2019 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2016 | Jan 2015 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2013 | Jan 2012 | Jan 2011 |
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REVENUE | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.1B | 2.1B | 2.1B | 2.2B | 2.2B | 2B | 2B | 1.3B | 1.3B | 436.5M | 1.4B | 1.3B | 1.1B | 1B | 867M | 746.8M | 635.6M | 608.1M | 541.5M | 521.5M | |
GROSS PROFIT | ||||||||||||||||||||
(300.3M) | (314.4M) | (314.4M) | (353M) | (1.5B) | (308.9M) | (323.2M) | (205M) | (204.9M) | (74.9M) | (233.3M) | (220.3M) | (196.7M) | (180.3M) | (162.8M) | (146.5M) | (125M) | (119.1M) | (107.2M) | (104M) | |
1.8B | 1.8B | 1.8B | 1.9B | 723.9M | 1.7B | 1.6B | 1.1B | 1.1B | 361.6M | 1.1B | 1B | 943.1M | 824.9M | 704.2M | 600.3M | 510.6M | 489M | 434.4M | 417.6M | |
OPERATING INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
(1.7B) | (1.6B) | (1.6B) | (1.5B) | (417.3M) | (1.4B) | (1.4B) | (911.9M) | (903.8M) | (614.2M) | (973.3M) | (884M) | (777.3M) | (674.3M) | (594.1M) | (526.4M) | (459.5M) | (445.2M) | (400.2M) | (395.5M) | |
(652.8M) | (623M) | (623M) | (639.7M) | (197.7M) | (607.4M) | (607.4M) | (362.8M) | (362.8M) | (164.7M) | (392.4M) | (358.4M) | (316.3M) | (283.3M) | (253.7M) | (220.3M) | (186.6M) | (185.9M) | (346M) | (345.5M) | |
105.1M | 239.1M | 220.4M | 325M | 306.6M | 262.5M | 277.1M | 187.2M | 195.3M | -252.6M | 148.1M | 161M | 165.8M | 150.5M | 110M | 73.9M | 51M | 43.7M | 34.2M | 22M | |
PRE-TAX INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
(145.7M) | (135.7M) | (135.7M) | (132.1M) | (132.1M) | (83.9M) | (83.9M) | (53.9M) | (49.7M) | (36.9M) | (20.9M) | (13.1M) | (8.7M) | (7.1M) | (11.8M) | (34.8M) | (48.1M) | (48M) | (45.3M) | (32.7M) | |
-145.1M | -135.3M | -135.3M | -127.4M | -127.4M | -83.3M | -83.3M | -53.9M | -49.7M | -36.9M | -20.9M | -13.1M | -8.4M | -6.8M | -11.5M | -34.8M | -47.8M | -47.6M | -44.9M | -32.5M | |
(1B) | (956.2M) | (974.9M) | (887.6M) | (219.6M) | (784.5M) | (756.7M) | (549.1M) | (541M) | (449.5M) | (580.9M) | (525.6M) | (461.1M) | (391M) | (340.4M) | (306.1M) | (272.9M) | (259.3M) | (54.3M) | (50M) | |
-173M | -169.2M | -150.5M | -161.9M | -143.5M | -88.8M | -103.5M | -59.5M | -67.6M | -37.8M | -20.9M | -13.1M | -9.4M | -7M | -18.3M | -62.4M | -47.8M | -47.6M | -44.9M | -32.5M | |
-67.9M | 69.9M | 69.9M | 163.1M | 163.1M | 173.7M | 173.6M | 127.7M | 127.7M | -290.4M | 127.1M | 147.9M | 156.4M | 143.5M | 91.8M | 11.5M | 3.2M | -3.9M | -10.8M | -10.4M | |
NET INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||||
-19.2M | (11.6M) | (11.6M) | (36.2M) | (36.2M) | (36.5M) | (36.5M) | (19M) | (19M) | -83.4M | (26.9M) | (30.7M) | (35.4M) | (52.7M) | (32.1M) | (3.9M) | (1.1M) | -12.7M | -3.8M | -3.1M | |
-48.7M | 58.3M | 58.3M | 126.9M | 126.9M | 137.1M | 137.1M | 108.7M | 108.7M | -207M | 100.3M | 117.2M | 120.9M | 90.8M | 59.6M | 7.6M | 2.2M | 8.8M | -7M | -7.3M |
SEC Filings
PLAY - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | May 06, 2026 | February 03, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2026 FY FY | March 31, 2026 | February 03, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 09, 2025 | December 09, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4 | December 09, 2025 | November 04, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | October 27, 2025 | October 27, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | September 15, 2025 | August 05, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | September 15, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | July 15, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | 2025 |
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