Education
About Us
Working with TipRanks
Follow Us
Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY)
NASDAQ:PLAY
RESEARCH TOOLSreports
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jun 10, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.01Last Year’s EPS
0.99Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 07, 2025
|% Change Since: 47.37%
|Next Earnings Date:Jun 10, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlights both challenges and corrective actions in response to previous missteps. While there are positive signs of improvement in recent months and a strong financial position, significant issues in marketing, operations, and sales performance persist. The strong focus on new game offerings and international expansion provides optimism for future growth.Company Guidance
In the Dave & Buster's Q4 and Fiscal Year-End 2024 earnings call, the leadership team outlined several key metrics and strategic shifts aimed at improving future performance. Despite a 9.4% decline in comparable store sales for the quarter, the company generated $535 million in revenue, $9 million in net income, and an adjusted EBITDA of $127 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 23.8%. The leadership emphasized a strategic return to basics, highlighting efforts to unwind past mistakes in marketing, operations, and investments. They reported a $108.9 million operating cash flow for the quarter and noted a strong financial position with a net total leverage ratio of 2.8 times. For fiscal 2025, the company expects total capital expenditures not to exceed $220 million, plans to open 10 to 12 new stores, and anticipates improvements in revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. To support their growth plans, they repurchased nearly 3 million shares during the quarter and completed sale leaseback transactions generating $111 million in proceeds. The leadership remains optimistic about enhancing shareholder value through strategic adjustments and a focus on driving both revenue growth and cash flow generation.Improved Trends in March and April
The company saw notable improvements in revenue trends during March and April, following a challenging fourth quarter, indicating positive momentum moving forward.
Strong Financial Position
Dave & Buster's maintains a strong financial position with relatively low leverage, no near-term debt maturities, and no operative financial covenants.
Launch of New Games
The introduction of new games, including the Human Crane and several premium arcade games, is expected to drive customer engagement and revenue with a promising return on investment.
International Expansion
The company opened its first international franchise location in India and plans to open at least six additional franchise units in the next 12 months.
Share Repurchase Program
Dave & Buster's repurchased approximately 5 million shares in fiscal 2024, representing 12.4% of shares outstanding, and has continued repurchases into fiscal 2025.
PLAY Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
PLAY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 07, 2025 | $16.19 | $16.06 | -0.80% |
Dec 10, 2024 | $36.80 | $29.41 | -20.08% |
Sep 10, 2024 | $29.86 | $31.25 | +4.66% |
Jun 12, 2024 | $50.35 | $44.84 | -10.94% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY) report earnings?
Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY) is schdueled to report earning on Jun 10, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY) earnings time?
Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY) earnings time is at Jun 10, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
Where can I see when companies are reporting earnings?
You can see which companies are reporting today on our designated earnings calendar.
What companies are reporting earnings today?
You can see a list of the companies which are reporting today on TipRanks earnings calendar.
What is PLAY EPS forecast?
PLAY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 1.01.
