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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.

PLAYNASDAQCommunication Services● Active
$11.04
$-0.16(-1.43%)
Market Cap$383522976
P/E Ratio—
52W High$35.53
52W Low$9.61
Cash on HandFinancialsRevenue

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

PLAY · cash on hand · updated Feb 3, 2026

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$16.6M▲ +140.6% vs prior year
FY · as of Feb 3, 2026 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$16.6M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+140.6%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$16.6M
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: February 3, 2026

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$16.6MCash on Hand
Total Debt$3.17BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$3.15BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 1%Debt 99%

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. carries a net debt position of $3.15B. Total debt ($3.17B) exceeds cash on hand ($16.6M). Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. cash vs debt ratio: 1% cash / 99% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$16.6M − $3.17B = −$3.15B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
PLAY annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Feb 3, 2026Latest$16.6M+140.6%
Feb 4, 2025$6.9M-81.5%
Feb 4, 2024$37.3M-79.5%
Jan 29, 2023$181.6M+600.9%
Jan 30, 2022$25.9M+117.9%
PLAY cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Communication Services Sector Cash Reserves Comparison

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$5.60B2.9%
#5
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.YOU
PLAY
$16.6M4.3%
Communication Services sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) cash on hand as of February 3, 2026 is $16.6M, comprising $16.6M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. annual cash on hand history shows increased +140.6% in 2026: increased +140.6% in 2026. Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. cash reserves in 2026 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. carries total debt of $3.17B against cash of $16.6M, resulting in a net debt position of -$3.15B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

PLAY cash on hand · 5 questions

As of February 3, 2026, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) has $16,600,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $16,600,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (February 3, 2026): $16,600,000. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. · Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: February 3, 2026