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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 $0.46

GAAP 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

Figures as stated in the company’s release; consensus from the provider named above. Not financial advice.