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Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) Q1 FY27 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Jun 15, 2026
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) reported revenue of $559M for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), -1% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.4%, net earnings $5.7M (1.0% of revenue).
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Q1 FY27: revenue $559M (-2% year over year), operating margin 8.4%, net earnings $5.7M, operating cash flow $114M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $559M | +6% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $46.9M | — | -26% |
| Net earnings | $5.7M | — | -74% |
| Operating cash flow | $114M | +10% | +19% |
| Free cash flow | $8.5M | -75% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $559.2M in Q1 FY27, down 1% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter. Entertainment was the largest line at 61% of revenue. Entertainment lost $19.6M year over year (down 5%), 231% of the total change.
Operating profit was $46.9M, a 8.4% margin (down 2.7 points year over year). Total costs grew 2% against a revenue fall of 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+13%). Net earnings were $5.7M, down 74% year over year. The effective tax rate was 43.0%.
Operating cash flow was $113.8M (up 19% year over year), 1996% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $70.9M of depreciation and amortization and $2.5M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $34.7M. Capital expenditures of $105.3M left free cash flow of $8.5M.
Questions
What was Dave & Buster's Entertainment's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) reported revenue of $559M for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), -1% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Dave & Buster's Entertainment profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $46.9M (8.4% of revenue) and net earnings $5.7M.