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About
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates entertainment and dining venues for adults and families in North America. Its venues offer a menu of entrées and appetizers, as well as a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages; and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered on playing games and watching live sports, and other televised events. The company also offers food, drinks, and entertainment, including bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and virtual reality. The company operates its venues under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Coppell, Texas.
Fundamentals
Scroll to Statements| Sector | Communication Services | Industry | Entertainment | Market Cap | 510.49M |
| Enterprise Value | 4.11B | Income | 300.00K | Sales | 2.11B |
| Book/sh | 3.77 | Cash/sh | 0.39 | Dividend Yield | — |
| Payout | 0.00% | Employees | 23420 | IPO | — |
| P/E | — | Forward P/E | 15.19 | PEG | — |
| P/S | 0.24 | P/B | 3.90 | P/C | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 9.86 | EV/Sales | 1.95 | Quick Ratio | 0.17 |
| Current Ratio | 0.32 | Debt/Eq | 2741.97 | LT Debt/Eq | — |
| EPS (ttm) | -0.01 | EPS next Y | 0.97 | EPS Growth | — |
| Revenue Growth | -1.10% | Earnings | 2026-04-01 | ROA | 2.50% |
| ROE | 0.17% | ROIC | — | Gross Margin | 40.18% |
| Oper. Margin | -3.37% | Profit Margin | 0.01% | Shs Outstand | 34.68M |
| Shs Float | 24.53M | Short Float | 66.50% | Short Ratio | 9.31 |
| Short Interest | — | 52W High | 35.53 | 52W Low | 13.04 |
| Beta | 1.76 | Avg Volume | 1.17M | Volume | 694.41K |
| Target Price | $26.22 | Recom | None | Prev Close | $15.50 |
| Price | $14.72 | Change | -5.03% |
Valuation Models
Price estimates from analyst targets and simple models.
Ratings
Latest analyst rating changes
| Date | Action | Analyst | Rating Change | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | main | Truist Securities | Hold → Hold | $18 |
| 2026-01-06 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $19 |
| 2025-12-11 | main | Truist Securities | Hold → Hold | $23 |
| 2025-12-10 | main | BMO Capital | Outperform → Outperform | $30 |
| 2025-11-06 | init | Freedom Capital Markets | — → Hold | $16 |
| 2025-09-16 | main | Piper Sandler | Neutral → Neutral | $26 |
| 2025-09-16 | main | Truist Securities | Hold → Hold | $22 |
| 2025-09-16 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $25 |
| 2025-08-27 | main | Truist Securities | Hold → Hold | $27 |
| 2025-06-11 | main | Piper Sandler | Neutral → Neutral | $30 |
| 2025-06-11 | main | Truist Securities | Hold → Hold | $29 |
| 2025-06-11 | main | BMO Capital | Outperform → Outperform | $35 |
| 2025-06-11 | main | Loop Capital | Buy → Buy | $46 |
| 2025-06-11 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $29 |
| 2025-06-05 | main | Truist Securities | Hold → Hold | $22 |
| 2025-04-09 | main | Truist Securities | Hold → Hold | $18 |
| 2025-04-09 | main | BMO Capital | Outperform → Outperform | $30 |
| 2025-04-09 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $18 |
| 2025-04-08 | main | Loop Capital | Buy → Buy | $35 |
| 2025-04-08 | main | Piper Sandler | Neutral → Neutral | $22 |
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Insider Transactions
| Date | Shares | Value | Url | Text | Insider | Position | Transaction | Start Date | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 26936 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | HARPER DARIN | Chief Financial Officer | — | 2026-02-13 00:00:00 | D |
| 1 | 50000 | — | — | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | SHEEHAN KEVIN MICHAEL | Director | — | 2026-01-20 00:00:00 | D |
| 2 | 730 | 14673.0 | — | Purchase at price 20.10 per share. | RODRIGUEZ RODOLFO JR | Officer | — | 2026-01-16 00:00:00 | D |
| 3 | 7690 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | SHEEHAN KEVIN MICHAEL | Director | — | 2025-10-20 00:00:00 | D |
| 4 | 26710 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | SHEEHAN KEVIN MICHAEL | Director | — | 2025-08-15 00:00:00 | D |
| 5 | 8060 | 251916.0 | — | Purchase at price 31.26 per share. | LAL TARUN | Chief Executive Officer | — | 2025-07-22 00:00:00 | D |
| 6 | 4760 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | LIPMAN NATHANIEL J | Director | — | 2025-06-27 00:00:00 | D |
| 7 | 4760 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | SHAH ATISH D | Director | — | 2025-06-27 00:00:00 | D |
| 8 | 4760 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | CHAMBERS JAMES P | Director | — | 2025-06-27 00:00:00 | D |
| 9 | 4760 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | HILL PATH CAPITAL PARTNERS LP | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | — | 2025-06-27 00:00:00 | I |
Financials
| Line Item | 2025-01-31 | 2024-01-31 | 2023-01-31 | 2022-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TaxEffectOfUnusualItems | -5.59M | -7.66M | -3.39M | -2.04M |
| TaxRateForCalcs | 0.17 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| NormalizedEBITDA | 467.10M | 526.40M | 438.50M | 329.40M |
| TotalUnusualItems | -33.90M | -34.50M | -16.10M | -13.70M |
| TotalUnusualItemsExcludingGoodwill | -33.90M | -34.50M | -16.10M | -13.70M |
| NetIncomeFromContinuingOperationNetMinorityInterest | 58.30M | 126.90M | 137.10M | 108.70M |
| ReconciledDepreciation | 238.20M | 208.50M | 169.30M | 138.30M |
| ReconciledCostOfRevenue | 314.40M | 353.00M | 323.20M | 204.90M |
| EBITDA | 433.20M | 491.90M | 422.40M | 315.70M |
| EBIT | 195.00M | 283.40M | 253.10M | 177.40M |
| NetInterestIncome | -135.30M | -127.40M | -87.40M | -53.90M |
| InterestExpense | 125.10M | 120.30M | 79.50M | 49.70M |
| InterestIncome | 400.00K | 4.70M | 600.00K | 0.00 |
| NormalizedIncome | 86.61M | 153.74M | 149.81M | 120.36M |
| NetIncomeFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperation | 58.30M | 126.90M | 137.10M | 108.70M |
| TotalExpenses | 1.89B | 1.88B | 1.69B | 1.11B |
| TotalOperatingIncomeAsReported | 220.40M | 306.60M | 262.50M | 187.20M |
| DilutedAverageShares | 40.01M | 44.07M | 49.18M | 49.26M |
| BasicAverageShares | 39.07M | 43.20M | 48.50M | 48.14M |
| DilutedEPS | 1.46 | 2.88 | 2.79 | 2.21 |
| BasicEPS | 1.49 | 2.94 | 2.83 | 2.26 |
| DilutedNIAvailtoComStockholders | 58.30M | 126.90M | 137.10M | 108.70M |
| NetIncomeCommonStockholders | 58.30M | 126.90M | 137.10M | 108.70M |
| NetIncome | 58.30M | 126.90M | 137.10M | 108.70M |
| NetIncomeIncludingNoncontrollingInterests | 58.30M | 126.90M | 137.10M | 108.70M |
| NetIncomeContinuousOperations | 58.30M | 126.90M | 137.10M | 108.70M |
| TaxProvision | 11.60M | 36.20M | 36.50M | 19.00M |
| PretaxIncome | 69.90M | 163.10M | 173.60M | 127.70M |
| OtherIncomeExpense | -33.90M | -34.50M | -16.10M | -13.70M |
| SpecialIncomeCharges | -33.90M | -34.50M | -16.10M | -13.70M |
| OtherSpecialCharges | 33.90M | 34.50M | 16.10M | 13.70M |
| NetNonOperatingInterestIncomeExpense | -135.30M | -127.40M | -87.40M | -53.90M |
| TotalOtherFinanceCost | 10.60M | 11.80M | 8.50M | 4.20M |
| InterestExpenseNonOperating | 125.10M | 120.30M | 79.50M | 49.70M |
| InterestIncomeNonOperating | 400.00K | 4.70M | 600.00K | 0.00 |
| OperatingIncome | 239.10M | 325.00M | 277.10M | 195.30M |
| OperatingExpense | 1.58B | 1.53B | 1.36B | 903.80M |
| OtherOperatingExpenses | 718.00M | 679.10M | 587.40M | 402.70M |
| DepreciationAmortizationDepletionIncomeStatement | 238.20M | 208.50M | 169.30M | 138.30M |
| DepreciationAndAmortizationInIncomeStatement | 238.20M | 208.50M | 169.30M | 138.30M |
| SellingGeneralAndAdministration | 623.00M | 639.70M | 607.40M | 362.80M |
| GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 623.00M | 639.70M | 607.40M | 362.80M |
| OtherGandA | 99.50M | 113.80M | 136.70M | 75.50M |
| SalariesAndWages | 523.50M | 525.90M | 470.70M | 287.30M |
| GrossProfit | 1.82B | 1.85B | 1.64B | 1.10B |
| CostOfRevenue | 314.40M | 353.00M | 323.20M | 204.90M |
| TotalRevenue | 2.13B | 2.21B | 1.96B | 1.30B |
| OperatingRevenue | 2.13B | 2.21B | 1.96B | 1.30B |
| Line Item | 2025-01-31 | 2024-01-31 | 2023-01-31 | 2022-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TreasurySharesNumber | 27.61M | 22.59M | 14.01M | 13.07M |
| OrdinarySharesNumber | 35.55M | 40.27M | 48.41M | 48.49M |
| ShareIssued | 63.16M | 62.86M | 62.42M | 61.56M |
| NetDebt | 1.48B | 1.26B | 1.05B | 405.49M |
| TotalDebt | 3.14B | 2.91B | 2.86B | 1.75B |
| TangibleBookValue | -775.00M | -669.50M | -512.20M | -76.14M |
| InvestedCapital | 1.63B | 1.54B | 1.64B | 706.86M |
| WorkingCapital | -339.50M | -298.10M | -144.30M | -165.94M |
| NetTangibleAssets | -775.00M | -669.50M | -512.20M | -76.14M |
| CapitalLeaseObligations | 1.65B | 1.62B | 1.63B | 1.32B |
| CommonStockEquity | 145.80M | 251.20M | 410.50M | 275.46M |
| TotalCapitalization | 1.62B | 1.54B | 1.63B | 706.86M |
| TotalEquityGrossMinorityInterest | 145.80M | 251.20M | 410.50M | 275.46M |
| StockholdersEquity | 145.80M | 251.20M | 410.50M | 275.46M |
| GainsLossesNotAffectingRetainedEarnings | -1.60M | -900.00K | -900.00K | -3.63M |
| OtherEquityAdjustments | -1.60M | -900.00K | -900.00K | -3.63M |
| TreasuryStock | 1.12B | 945.30M | 639.00M | 605.43M |
| RetainedEarnings | 657.50M | 599.20M | 472.30M | 335.13M |
| AdditionalPaidInCapital | 609.90M | 597.60M | 577.50M | 548.78M |
| CapitalStock | 600.00K | 600.00K | 600.00K | 616.00K |
| CommonStock | 600.00K | 600.00K | 600.00K | 616.00K |
| PreferredStock | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TotalLiabilitiesNetMinorityInterest | 3.87B | 3.50B | 3.35B | 2.07B |
| TotalNonCurrentLiabilitiesNetMinorityInterest | 3.44B | 3.07B | 2.91B | 1.76B |
| OtherNonCurrentLiabilities | 308.90M | 135.30M | 55.70M | 37.87M |
| NonCurrentDeferredLiabilities | 73.00M | 89.80M | 66.30M | 12.01M |
| NonCurrentDeferredTaxesLiabilities | 73.00M | 89.80M | 66.30M | 12.01M |
| LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligation | 3.05B | 2.84B | 2.79B | 1.71B |
| LongTermCapitalLeaseObligation | 1.58B | 1.56B | 1.57B | 1.28B |
| LongTermDebt | 1.48B | 1.28B | 1.22B | 431.39M |
| CurrentLiabilities | 433.90M | 435.60M | 438.00M | 311.51M |
| OtherCurrentLiabilities | 3.82M | |||
| CurrentDeferredLiabilities | 130.10M | 154.10M | 148.90M | 127.45M |
| CurrentDeferredRevenue | 128.50M | 151.20M | 139.50M | 108.29M |
| CurrentDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligation | 84.80M | 72.10M | 72.60M | 45.45M |
| CurrentCapitalLeaseObligation | 77.80M | 63.10M | 64.10M | 45.45M |
| CurrentDebt | 7.00M | 9.00M | 8.50M | |
| OtherCurrentBorrowings | 7.00M | 9.00M | 8.50M | |
| PensionandOtherPostRetirementBenefitPlansCurrent | 26.20M | 29.00M | 60.60M | 27.45M |
| CurrentProvisions | 5.70M | 5.70M | 6.70M | |
| PayablesAndAccruedExpenses | 187.10M | 174.70M | 149.20M | 111.17M |
| CurrentAccruedExpenses | 32.10M | 31.90M | 38.90M | 37.23M |
| InterestPayable | 2.20M | 9.60M | 15.80M | 8.63M |
| Payables | 155.00M | 142.80M | 110.30M | 73.94M |
| TotalTaxPayable | 20.60M | 24.20M | 25.60M | 11.44M |
| IncomeTaxPayable | 1.80M | 2.00M | 1.90M | 529.00K |
| AccountsPayable | 134.40M | 118.60M | 84.70M | 62.49M |
| TotalAssets | 4.02B | 3.75B | 3.76B | 2.35B |
| TotalNonCurrentAssets | 3.92B | 3.62B | 3.47B | 2.20B |
| OtherNonCurrentAssets | 37.50M | 34.20M | 30.30M | 22.87M |
| NonCurrentDeferredAssets | 10.10M | 6.00M | 500.00K | 9.96M |
| NonCurrentDeferredTaxesAssets | 10.10M | 6.00M | 500.00K | 9.96M |
| GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssets | 920.80M | 920.70M | 922.70M | 351.60M |
| OtherIntangibleAssets | 178.20M | 178.20M | 178.20M | 79.00M |
| Goodwill | 742.60M | 742.50M | 744.50M | 272.60M |
| NetPPE | 2.95B | 2.66B | 2.51B | 1.82B |
| AccumulatedDepreciation | -1.40B | -1.22B | -1.04B | -908.54M |
| GrossPPE | 4.36B | 3.88B | 3.56B | 2.72B |
| Leases | 1.38B | 1.21B | 1.10B | 830.46M |
| ConstructionInProgress | 188.20M | 120.00M | 98.40M | 44.02M |
| OtherProperties | 1.79B | 1.74B | 1.71B | 1.34B |
| MachineryFurnitureEquipment | 816.60M | 692.60M | 573.10M | 459.71M |
| BuildingsAndImprovements | 106.00M | 86.50M | 49.90M | 42.31M |
| LandAndImprovements | 71.40M | 38.70M | 26.80M | 12.30M |
| Properties | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CurrentAssets | 94.40M | 137.50M | 293.70M | 145.57M |
| OtherCurrentAssets | 21.70M | 3.10M | ||
| PrepaidAssets | 18.50M | 18.20M | 19.50M | 11.32M |
| Inventory | 39.80M | 37.20M | 45.40M | 40.32M |
| FinishedGoods | 33.20M | 25.60M | 29.50M | 20.00M |
| RawMaterials | 6.60M | 11.60M | 15.90M | 20.32M |
| Receivables | 29.20M | 44.80M | 47.20M | 64.92M |
| TaxesReceivable | 9.10M | 22.90M | 25.50M | 64.92M |
| AccountsReceivable | 20.10M | 21.90M | 21.70M | |
| CashCashEquivalentsAndShortTermInvestments | 6.90M | 37.30M | 181.60M | 25.91M |
| CashAndCashEquivalents | 6.90M | 37.30M | 181.60M | 25.91M |
| Line Item | 2025-01-31 | 2024-01-31 | 2023-01-31 | 2022-01-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeCashFlow | -217.90M | 34.00M | 210.20M | 191.00M |
| RepurchaseOfCapitalStock | -1.70M | -3.10M | -8.50M | -9.50M |
| RepaymentOfDebt | -1.26B | -166.50M | -16.10M | -253.00M |
| IssuanceOfDebt | 1.63B | 297.90M | 821.50M | 83.00M |
| IssuanceOfCapitalStock | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| CapitalExpenditure | -530.20M | -330.20M | -234.20M | -92.20M |
| InterestPaidSupplementalData | 123.60M | 122.30M | 68.70M | 44.50M |
| IncomeTaxPaidSupplementalData | 20.10M | 9.70M | 21.50M | |
| EndCashPosition | 6.90M | 37.30M | 181.60M | 25.90M |
| BeginningCashPosition | 37.30M | 181.60M | 25.90M | 11.90M |
| ChangesInCash | -30.40M | -144.30M | 155.70M | 14.00M |
| FinancingCashFlow | 187.10M | -179.40M | 762.90M | -177.70M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingFinancingActivities | 187.10M | -179.40M | 762.90M | -177.70M |
| NetOtherFinancingCharges | -17.40M | -11.80M | -17.70M | -3.30M |
| ProceedsFromStockOptionExercised | -164.00M | -295.90M | -16.30M | 5.10M |
| CashDividendsPaid | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| NetCommonStockIssuance | -1.70M | -3.10M | -8.50M | -9.50M |
| CommonStockPayments | -1.70M | -3.10M | -8.50M | -9.50M |
| CommonStockIssuance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| NetIssuancePaymentsOfDebt | 370.20M | 131.40M | 805.40M | -170.00M |
| NetLongTermDebtIssuance | 370.20M | 131.40M | 805.40M | -170.00M |
| LongTermDebtPayments | -1.26B | -166.50M | -16.10M | -253.00M |
| LongTermDebtIssuance | 1.63B | 297.90M | 821.50M | 83.00M |
| InvestingCashFlow | -529.80M | -329.10M | -1.05B | -91.50M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingInvestingActivities | -529.80M | -329.10M | -1.05B | -91.50M |
| NetBusinessPurchaseAndSale | 0.00 | 0.00 | -818.70M | 0.00 |
| PurchaseOfBusiness | 0.00 | 0.00 | -818.70M | 0.00 |
| NetPPEPurchaseAndSale | 400.00K | 1.10M | 1.30M | 700.00K |
| SaleOfPPE | 400.00K | 1.10M | 1.30M | 700.00K |
| CapitalExpenditureReported | -530.20M | -330.20M | -234.20M | -92.20M |
| OperatingCashFlow | 312.30M | 364.20M | 444.40M | 283.20M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingOperatingActivities | 312.30M | 364.20M | 444.40M | 283.20M |
| ChangeInWorkingCapital | -28.70M | -40.50M | 73.20M | 11.80M |
| ChangeInOtherCurrentLiabilities | -6.30M | -4.60M | 4.30M | -10.00M |
| ChangeInOtherCurrentAssets | -5.90M | -6.10M | 300.00K | -100.00K |
| ChangeInPayablesAndAccruedExpense | -29.10M | -41.70M | 44.20M | 34.60M |
| ChangeInAccruedExpense | -17.00M | -40.50M | 42.20M | 20.20M |
| ChangeInPayable | -12.10M | -1.20M | 2.00M | 14.40M |
| ChangeInAccountPayable | -11.90M | -1.30M | 1.20M | 14.30M |
| ChangeInTaxPayable | -200.00K | 100.00K | 800.00K | 100.00K |
| ChangeInIncomeTaxPayable | -200.00K | 100.00K | 800.00K | 100.00K |
| ChangeInPrepaidAssets | -300.00K | 1.30M | -5.50M | 600.00K |
| ChangeInInventory | -2.60M | 8.10M | -200.00K | -16.50M |
| ChangeInReceivables | 15.50M | 2.50M | 30.10M | 3.20M |
| ChangesInAccountReceivables | 1.80M | -100.00K | -9.30M | -1.90M |
| OtherNonCashItems | 60.90M | 36.10M | 17.20M | 19.70M |
| StockBasedCompensation | 4.60M | 16.00M | 20.00M | 12.50M |
| AssetImpairmentCharge | 1.84M | 912.00K | ||
| DeferredTax | -21.00M | 17.20M | 27.60M | -7.80M |
| DeferredIncomeTax | -21.00M | 17.20M | 27.60M | -7.80M |
| DepreciationAmortizationDepletion | 238.20M | 208.50M | 169.30M | 138.30M |
| DepreciationAndAmortization | 238.20M | 208.50M | 169.30M | 138.30M |
| OperatingGainsLosses | 2.25M | 7.01M | ||
| GainLossOnSaleOfPPE | 769.00K | 1.39M | ||
| NetIncomeFromContinuingOperations | 58.30M | 126.90M | 137.10M | 108.70M |
SEC Filings
Recent 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 (insider) filings.
Public Trades for PLAY
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