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PLAY
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
$12.35
-0.22
(-1.75%)
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| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 428.301M |
| Shares Outstanding: | 39.087M |
About The Company
| Sector: | Communication Services | |||||
| Industry: | Entertainment | |||||
| CEO: | Tarun Lal | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 23420 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://ir.daveandbusters.com |
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.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2,205,300 | 2,132,700 | 2,102,800 |
| Gross Profit | 1,852,300 | 1,818,300 | 1,802,500 |
| EBITDA | 491,900 | 433,200 | 357,200 |
| Operating Income | 325,000 | 239,100 | 105,100 |
| Net Income | 126,900 | 58,300 | -48,700 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 3,754,400 | 4,015,800 | 4,116,600 |
| Total Liabilities | 3,503,200 | 3,870,000 | 2,065,800 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 251,200 | 145,800 | 2,050,800 |
| Total Debt | 2,998,600 | 3,139,000 | 1,562,600 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 37,300 | 6,900 | 16,600 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 364,200 | 312,300 | 290,800 |
| Capital Expenditure | -330,200 | -530,200 | -391,400 |
| Free Cash Flow | 34,000 | -217,900 | 290,800 |
| Net Income | 126,900 | 58,300 | -48,700 |
| Net Change in Cash | -144,300 | -30,400 | 9,700 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2029 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 2,366,014.844 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 2,366,014.852 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 2,366,014.848 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 498,364.977 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 498,364.978 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 498,364.978 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | -13,045.281 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | -12,577.582 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | -12,811.432 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 700,368.687 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 700,368.689 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 700,368.688 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | -0.370 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | -0.360 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | -0.380 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 2 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Solid Revenue Performance and Growth: Based on income statement data, Dave & Buster's has demonstrated consistent revenue generation, with recent earnings call data from Q3 2025 indicating mid-single-digit growth in special events, reflecting strong customer engagement in key segments.
- Operational Efficiency: Key metrics such as gross profit margin TTM and net profit margin TTM suggest effective cost management, supporting profitability despite industry challenges, as highlighted in financial statements.
- Strong Brand in Entertainment Sector: As per the company profile, Dave & Buster's operates in the leisure and entertainment industry with a unique positioning that combines dining and gaming, providing a competitive edge within the consumer cyclical sector.
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| Year Low: | 9.61 | Year High: | 35.53 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 15.27 | Price Avg 200: | 20.17 | |
| Volume: | 2.793M | Average Volume: | 1.575M |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, also known by its ticker PLAY. If you’re a long-term investor looking to build wealth and grow your portfolio, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into a company that’s all about fun and games—literally. For those who might not be as familiar, Dave & Buster’s is a well-known name in the entertainment and dining space, operating a chain of venues that combine arcade games, food, and…
