Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
PLAYNASDAQCommunication Services● Active
$11.42
+$0.22(+1.96%)
Market Cap$396723948
P/E Ratio—
52W High$35.53
52W Low$9.61
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
PLAY · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q1 FY2026Report Date: Mar 31, 2026EPS Actual
-$0.35
Est. $0.39 · -189.7%
Revenue
$0.53B
Est. $0.56B · -4.7%
Fiscal Period
Q1 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
Mar 31, 2026
After Market Close
▼ Miss EPS▼ Miss Revenue
PLAY reports quarterly as a NASDAQ-listed Entertainment company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
—
Rev. $0.58B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.—
Rev. Est.$0.58B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q2 FY2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | $0.60 | — | — | — | $0.58B | — |
| ▼ Q1 FY2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.39 | -$0.35 | -189.7% | $0.53B | $0.56B | -4.7% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | -$1.16 | -$1.14 | +1.7% | $0.45B | $0.56B | -19.5% |
| ▼ Q3 FY2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.88 | $0.40 | -54.5% | $0.56B | $0.46B | +21.0% |
| ▼ Q2 FY2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | $0.96 | $0.76 | -20.8% | $0.57B | $0.54B | +4.5% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | $0.64 | $0.69 | +7.8% | $0.53B | $0.59B | -9.9% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | -$0.31 | -$0.45 | -45.2% | $0.45B | $0.46B | -2.3% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | $0.84 | $0.99 | +17.9% | $0.56B | $0.56B | -0.6% |
Q2 FY2026
Jun 15, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$0.60
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q1 FY2026
Mar 31, 2026Miss
EPS Actual
-$0.35
EPS Est.
$0.39
EPS Surpr.
-189.7%
Revenue
$0.53B
Q4 FY2025
Dec 9, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
-$1.14
EPS Est.
-$1.16
EPS Surpr.
+1.7%
Revenue
$0.45B
Q3 FY2025
Sep 15, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$0.40
EPS Est.
$0.88
EPS Surpr.
-54.5%
Revenue
$0.56B
Q2 FY2025
Jun 10, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$0.76
EPS Est.
$0.96
EPS Surpr.
-20.8%
Revenue
$0.57B
Q2 FY2025
Apr 7, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$0.69
EPS Est.
$0.64
EPS Surpr.
+7.8%
Revenue
$0.53B
Q4 FY2024
Dec 10, 2024Miss
EPS Actual
-$0.45
EPS Est.
-$0.31
EPS Surpr.
-45.2%
Revenue
$0.45B
Q3 FY2024
Sep 10, 2024Beat
EPS Actual
$0.99
EPS Est.
$0.84
EPS Surpr.
+17.9%
Revenue
$0.56B
Analyst Estimates
Limited analyst coverage (fewer than 3 analysts). Estimates may not reflect market consensus.
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2029 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 2 |
| Q4 FY2028 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 3 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 3 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 3 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | 3 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $-1.14 | $-1.11 | $-1.09 | 2 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY2029 | $0.6B | $0.6B | $0.6B | 3 |
| Q4 FY2028 | $0.5B | $0.5B | $0.5B | 2 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $0.6B | $0.6B | $0.7B | 3 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $0.6B | $0.7B | $0.7B | 4 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $0.6B | $0.6B | $0.6B | 5 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $0.5B | $0.5B | $0.5B | 6 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▼ Q1 FY2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | -189.7% | $10.04 | $10.83 | +7.87% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | +1.7% | $17.77 | $17.97 | +1.13% |
| ▼ Q3 FY2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | -54.5% | $23.64 | $24.19 | +2.33% |
| ▼ Q2 FY2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | -20.8% | $25.57 | $25.87 | +1.17% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | +7.8% | $16.84 | $16.19 | -3.86% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | -45.2% | $35.39 | $36.80 | +3.98% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | +17.9% | $30.11 | $29.86 | -0.83% |
| ▼ Q2 FY2024 | Jun 12, 2024 | -41.8% | $48.33 | $50.35 | +4.18% |
Q1 FY2026+7.87%
Report Date
Mar 31, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
-189.7%
Price Before
$10.04
Price After
$10.83
Q4 FY2025+1.13%
Report Date
Dec 9, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+1.7%
Price Before
$17.77
Price After
$17.97
Q3 FY2025+2.33%
Report Date
Sep 15, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-54.5%
Price Before
$23.64
Price After
$24.19
Q2 FY2025+1.17%
Report Date
Jun 10, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-20.8%
Price Before
$25.57
Price After
$25.87
Q2 FY2025-3.86%
Report Date
Apr 7, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+7.8%
Price Before
$16.84
Price After
$16.19
Q4 FY2024+3.98%
Report Date
Dec 10, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
-45.2%
Price Before
$35.39
Price After
$36.80
Q3 FY2024-0.83%
Report Date
Sep 10, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+17.9%
Price Before
$30.11
Price After
$29.86
Q2 FY2024+4.18%
Report Date
Jun 12, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
-41.8%
Price Before
$48.33
Price After
$50.35
Avg Beat Reaction-1.19%
Avg Miss Reaction+3.91%
Beat Rate3 / 8 quarters
Largest Move+7.87% (Q1 FY2026)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: PLAY ends December
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) most recently reported earnings on March 31, 2026 for Q1 FY2026, posting EPS of $-0.35 — missing the analyst consensus of $0.39 by -189.7%. The next PLAY earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track PLAY earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. PLAY revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
PLAY's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
PLAY earnings · 5 questionsDave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. PLAY typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; PLAY historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. SEC filings · US GAAP · Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026