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Dave & Buster's Entertainment vs Cava Group: PLAY and CAVA compared
Dave & Buster's Entertainment is the larger company: $544M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $356M for Cava Group (Q3 2026). Cava Group is growing faster (+22% against -2% a year earlier). Cava Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.2% against 3.6%.
Where the money goes: PLAY and CAVA
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) · Q2 FY27
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Q2 FY27: revenue $544M (-2% year over year), operating margin 3.6%, net loss $12.5M, operating cash flow $46.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Cava Group (CAVA) · Q3 2026
Cava Group, Q3 2026: revenue $356M (+22% year over year), operating margin 4.2%, net earnings $13.2M, operating cash flow $47.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) | Cava Group (CAVA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $544M | $356M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -2% | +22% |
| Operating margin | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Net earnings | −$12.5M | $13.2M |
| Net margin | -2.3% | 3.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $46.8M | $47.1M |
| Market value | $272M | $7.0B |
| P/E | — | 109.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $13.00 | $80.08 |
Where the revenue comes from
Dave & Buster's Entertainment
- Entertainment revenues: $333M (61%)
- Food and beverage revenues: $212M (39%)
Cava Group
- Restaurant revenue: $354M (99%)
- CPG revenue and other: $2.7M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Dave & Buster's Entertainment or Cava Group?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment is the larger company: $544M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $356M for Cava Group (Q3 2026).
Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment or Cava Group growing faster?
Cava Group is growing faster (+22% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Dave & Buster's Entertainment or Cava Group?
Cava Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.2% against 3.6%.
More: Dave & Buster's Entertainment earnings · how Dave & Buster's Entertainment makes money · Cava Group earnings · how Cava Group makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 14, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.