PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
PLAY Q2 2026 earnings
Published Sep 14, 2026
AI summary
- Adjusted EPS missed consensus.
- Revenue for the second quarter was $544.1 million, a 2.4% decrease compared to the same period last year.
- The company reported a net loss of $12.5 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, down from a profit last year.
- Comparable store sales declined by 2.9% during the quarter.
- The company opened six new domestic stores and continues to focus on its Back-to-Basics strategy.
Results vs analyst consensus
Revenue
Reported
$544M
Consensus not captured before release
−2.4% YoY
Adjusted EPS
Reported · Adjusted net loss
−$0.27
Consensus $0.19
Missed by $0.46GAAP EPS: −$0.36
Consensus: Yahoo Finance · Q2 2026 · EPS estimate at release
Revenue display rounded; difference uses exact result.
Next quarter outlook
No guidance in this release.
What to watch
- The company reported a net loss for the quarter compared to a net income in the prior year period.
- Comparable store sales decreased by 2.9%.
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Source: Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. press release · SEC Form 8-K exhibit 99