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Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q2 FY27 · 10-Q filed Sep 14, 2026 · Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) Q2 FY27 earnings results →
Q2 FY27 Revenue down 2% year over year to $544M · 2¢ of every $1 of revenue lost · operating margin 3.6%
Dave & Buster's Entertainment made $544M in Q2 FY27 (-2% Y/Y): Entertainment revenues $333M, Food and beverage revenues $212M. Operating margin 3.6%, net loss $12.5M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Sep 14, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $544.1M in Q2 FY27, down 2% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter. Entertainment was the largest line at 60% of revenue. Entertainment lost $31.4M year over year (down 9%), 236% of the total change.
Operating profit was $19.4M, a 3.6% margin (down 5.9 points year over year). Total costs grew 4% against a revenue fall of 2%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $12.5M, after a profit of $5.7M the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $38.0M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $46.8M (up 38% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $73.7M of depreciation and amortization and $900K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $15.3M. Capital expenditures of $84.7M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$37.9M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
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| Q2 FY27 | 10-Q | Sep 14, 2026 | $544M | -2% | 3.6% | −$12.5M | $46.8M |
| Q1 FY27 | 10-Q | Jun 15, 2026 | $559M | -2% | 8.4% | $5.7M | $114M |
| Q4 FY26 | 10-K | Mar 31, 2026 | $530M | -0.9% | -2.6% | −$39.7M | $103M |
| Q3 FY26 | 10-Q | Dec 9, 2025 | $448M | -1% | -3.6% | −$42.1M | $58.0M |
| Q2 FY26 | 10-Q | Sep 15, 2025 | $557M | +0.1% | 9.5% | $11.4M | $34.0M |
| Q1 FY26 | 10-Q | Jun 10, 2025 | $568M | -4% | 11.1% | $21.7M | $95.8M |
| Q4 FY25 | 10-K | Apr 7, 2025 | $534M | -11% | 8.3% | $9.3M | $109M |
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About Dave & Buster's Entertainment
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (“D&B Entertainment”) is the owner and operator of 243 venues in North America that offer premier entertainment and dining experiences for both adults and families under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. As of February 3, 2026, the Company had 179 Dave & Buster’s branded stores in 43 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada that offer guests the opportunity to “Eat Drink Play and Watch”, all in one location. Each store offers a full menu of entrées and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. Internationally, the Company is in early-stage growth as a franchisor of the Dave & Buster’s brand, with four franchised locations currently open.
In its own words, from its 10-K, filed Mar 31, 2026.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment against its Retail-Eating Places peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: -2% against the peers' median +5%. Operating margin: 3.6% against the peers' median 13.0%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment | Q2 FY27 | $544M | -2% | 3.6% |
| MCD McDonald's | Q3 2026 | $7.2B | +1% | 50.2% |
| ARMK Aramark | Q3 FY26 | $5.1B | +9% | 4.3% |
| YUMC Yum China Holdings | Q3 2026 | $3.5B | +8% | 13.0% |
| CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill | Q3 2026 | $3.3B | +10% | 13.7% |
| DRI Darden Restaurants | Q1 FY27 | $3.2B | +5% | 10.0% |
| QSR Restaurant Brands International | Q3 2026 | $2.5B | +3% | 27.6% |
| YUM Yum Brands | Q3 2026 | $2.1B | +4% | 112.8% |
| TXRH Texas Roadhouse | Q3 2026 | $1.6B | +10% | 6.5% |
Source: Dave & Buster's Entertainment 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 1525769 · Retail-Eating Places
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