Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc

PLAY

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ISIN null / Valor 25419824

NASDAQ (2025-11-19)

USD 13.55-4.85%

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc
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About company

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) is a prominent player in the North American entertainment and dining industry, operating more than 200 venues across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. The company manages its business through two main brands: Dave & Buster's and Main Event. Dave & Buster's brand is well-known for its combination of sports viewing and arcade games, offering a unique venue for eating, drinking, playing games, and watching sports across over 160 locations. On the other hand, Main Event caters more to family-oriented activities, featuring state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and virtual reality experiences in over 50 locations. Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. focuses on organic growth, profitability improvement, and generating significant cash flow as part of its long-term strategy, positioning itself as a leader in the experiential entertainment sector.

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Revenue Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. reported total revenues of $557.4 million, marking a 0.05% increase from $557.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Entertainment revenues contributed $364.5 million, while food and beverage revenues amounted to $192.9 million.

Comparable Store Sales

Comparable store sales decreased by 3.0% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in fiscal 2024, indicating challenges in maintaining sales growth across existing locations.

Net Income

Net income for the second quarter of 2025 was $11.4 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, down from $40.3 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Adjusted net income also saw a decline, totaling $14.1 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to $45.7 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, a year earlier.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2025 was reported at $129.8 million, a decrease from $151.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, reflecting reduced operational profitability.

Leadership Changes

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. appointed Tarun Lal as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective July 14, 2025, signaling a strategic leadership transition.

Store Expansion and Development

The company opened three new domestic Dave & Buster's stores in the second quarter of 2025 and subsequently launched an additional domestic store along with two Main Event stores. Internationally, Dave & Buster's opened its second franchise store in India and plans to open at least five more within the next six months. Additionally, three existing stores were remodeled during the quarter.

Financial Strategies

In the second quarter of 2025, Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. realized approximately $77 million in cash through sale leaseback and other real estate financing transactions. The company's cash flow from operating activities amounted to $129.8 million for the six months ended August 5, 2025.

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