Dave & Buster's Entertainment Is An Exciting Turnaround That's In Play

Dave & Buster's Entertainment remains a speculative "Buy" despite recent revenue and profit declines, driven by margin compression and rising leverage. PLAY's differentiated large-format venues and dual-brand strategy offer unique positioning, but entertainment revenue and cost pressures have weighed on results. Strategic initiatives—menu innovation, store remodels, and renewed TV advertising—are showing early signs of improved food sales and customer engagement.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 17, 2026

Why Is Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Down 19.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 8, 2026

Dave & Buster's Reversal Is in PLAY After Double-Bottom Breakout

Dave & Buster's NASDAQ: PLAY struggles are not over, but the sell-off in its stock is, and the reversal is underway. The fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) Q3 results reveal that the CEO change, Back-to-Basics strategy, and restaurant remodels are having a positive impact.

MarketBeat • Dec 14, 2025

Can PLAY's Revamped Remodel Blueprint Catalyze Its Next Growth Cycle?

Dave & Buster's sharpens its remodel strategy with guest-first upgrades, aiming to boost traffic, productivity and fuel its Back to Basics momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 12, 2025

Dave & Buster's Q3 Earnings Beat, Revenues Miss Estimates

PLAY's Q3 earnings beat estimates driven by improving trends and early gains from key initiatives.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 10, 2025

Dave & Buster's Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates: What To Know

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) stock saw-sawed in Tuesday's extended trading after the company released its third-quarter earnings report.

Benzinga • Dec 9, 2025

Dave & Buster's Same-Store Sales Continue Decline as Third-Quarter Loss Widens

The company posted a loss of $42.1 million and saw comparable sales decline by 4% as its chief executive looks to improve its financial position.

WSJ • Dec 9, 2025

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Dec 10, 2025

Dave & Buster's Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

DALLAS, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) (“Dave & Buster's” or “the Company”), an owner, operator, and franchisor of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025 ended November 4, 2025.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 9, 2025

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Reports Q3 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) came out with a quarterly loss of $1.14 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $1.16. This compares to a loss of $0.45 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 9, 2025