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Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) Q4 FY25 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2025)
10-K filed Apr 7, 2025
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) reported revenue of $534M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), -11% from a year earlier and +18% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.3%, net earnings $9.3M (1.7% of revenue).
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Q4 FY25: revenue $534M (-11% year over year), operating margin 8.3%, net earnings $9.3M, operating cash flow $109M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY25 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $534M | +18% | -11% |
| Operating profit | $44.1M | +600% | -51% |
| Net earnings | $9.3M | — | -74% |
| Operating cash flow | $109M | — | +12% |
What changed
Revenue was $534.5M in Q4 FY25, down 11% year over year and up 18% from the previous quarter. Entertainment was the largest line at 61% of revenue.
Operating profit was $44.1M, a 8.3% margin (down 6.7 points year over year). Total costs fell 4% while revenue fell 11%. Net earnings were $9.3M, down 74% year over year. The effective tax rate was -6.9%.
Operating cash flow was $108.9M (up 12% year over year), 1171% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $64.0M of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $35.6M. Capital expenditures of $169.9M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$61.0M.
Questions
What was Dave & Buster's Entertainment's revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) reported revenue of $534M for the fourth quarter fiscal 2025 (Q4 FY25), -11% from a year earlier and +18% from the quarter before.
Was Dave & Buster's Entertainment profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2025?
Operating profit was $44.1M (8.3% of revenue) and net earnings $9.3M.