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Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY)
NASDAQ:PLAY
Earnings Data
Report Date
Mar 31, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.41Last Year’s EPS
0.24Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presents a mixed picture. While there are positive developments such as sequential improvement in same-store sales, successful new menu launch, and strong free cash flow generation, significant challenges remain, including a decline in comparable store sales and a net loss for the quarter. The sentiment is balanced between optimism for future growth and concerns over current financial losses.Company Guidance
Sequential Improvement in Same-Store Sales
Same-store sales showed sequential improvement each month during the third quarter, with the final month down only roughly 1%.
Successful New Menu Launch
The launch of the new menu in October led to positive same-store sales for food and beverage, with October being the best month of the year for same-store food sales.
Strong Free Cash Flow Generation
Generated $58 million in operating cash flow during the third quarter, ending with $442 million in total liquidity.
Expansion of In-Store Sales Managers
Effectively completed the rollout of in-store sales managers, contributing to mid-single-digit growth in special events for the quarter.
Improvement in Guest Spending
Guests are spending more time and money in the Midway, with a healthier spend per guest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Dec 09, 2025 | $17.97 | $20.31 | +13.02% |
Sep 15, 2025 | $24.19 | $20.14 | -16.74% |
Jun 10, 2025 | $25.87 | $30.46 | +17.74% |
Apr 07, 2025 | $16.19 | $16.06 | -0.80% |
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FAQ
When does Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY) report earnings?
Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 31, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY) earnings time?
Dave & Busters Entertainment (PLAY) earnings time is at Mar 31, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is PLAY EPS forecast?
PLAY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 0.41.
