Dave & Buster's

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of entertainment and dining venues under the name Dave & Buster's. It offers a full menu of entrées and appetizers, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. The company was founded by David O. Corriveau and James W. Corley in 1982 and is headquartered in Coppell, TX.

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Dave & Buster's reports record Q1 earnings and plans for growth

Dave & Buster's reported record financial results and strong operational achievements, but faces challenges with sales predictability and amusement comp. However, the company is focused on maximizing opportunities for growth and has a history of performing well in uncertain market environments.

Dave & Buster's achieves record Q2 results, plans for growth

Dave & Buster's reported record Q2 2023 results, demonstrating strong financial performance and a commitment to growth. While facing challenges in pro forma comparable store sales, the company remains confident in its ability to deliver on its three-year plan targeting $1 billion in EBITDA. Notable strengths include organic growth initiatives, successful tests of new strategies, and a focus on shareholder value.

Dave & Buster's reports resilient Q3 performance and accelerates expansion

Dave & Buster's Q3 2023 performance slightly below Q3 2022 but above Q3 2019. Strong progress on organic growth initiatives and successful reduction of recurring costs. Challenges include special events calendar shift and ongoing tests for games pricing. Opportunities lie in accelerating remodels, opening new stores, and expanding real estate assets.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) reports record Q4 revenue, eyes strategic growth

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) delivered strong financial results in Q4 2022, with a focus on operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives. Despite challenges in margins and inflation, the company remains confident in its business and ongoing momentum. Opportunities lie in expanding brand awareness and executing on the long-term strategic plan.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) reports record Q1 results amidst challenges

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) delivered strong Q1 results, showcasing operational achievements and a focus on cost management and shareholder value.
While facing challenges related to consumer spending uncertainties, the company's historical resilience and strategic initiatives position it well for growth opportunities.
By balancing cost control, strategic investments, and a commitment to enhancing guest experiences, Dave & Buster's is poised for continued success and competitive advantage in the market.

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Dave & Buster's is undergoing a turnaround plan, with potential for a 50%+ stock price increase within 1-2 years. Key initiatives include store remodeling, digital marketing, and gradual price increases, aimed at boosting customer visits and comparable sales. The company's unit growth and cost controls have helped counter comp decline while the management stays focused on its business plan.

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Dave & Buster's NASDAQ: PLAY stock surged more than 10% after its Q2 earnings release because the narrative went something like this: the company is growing, but growth is weak, and expectations are missed. However, the miss was tepid, creating a “meh” reaction from the market because the margin widened, driving leverage and unexpected earnings strength.

Dave & Buster's Stock Isn't Playing Around: It's Building Value

The entertainment-focused restaurant-chain operator published its latest set of quarterly results. While it missed on the top line, it delivered a very convincing beat on adjusted profitability.

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Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) posted a better-than-expected profit for the second quarter as the chain made changes to its menu, pricing strategy, and added new locations.

Menu, Pricing Changes Help Boost Dave & Buster's Profit

PLAY stock is higher Wednesday after the entertainment and restaurant chain reported strong Q2 earnings, but what does Wall Street have to say?

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Shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc PLAY climbed in early trading on Wednesday, after the company reported upbeat second-quarter results.

Dave & Buster's Analysts See Upside In 'Challenging Environment' After Q2 Earnings Beat

Dave & Buster's fiscal second-quarter results benefit from remodeled locations, new menu and pricing tests for games, and food and beverage offerings.

Q2 Earnings Beat Sparks Rally in PLAY Stock, Revenues Trail

Arcade-restaurant operator Dave & Buster's cleared Q2 estimates, detailed turnaround initiatives late Tuesday. PLAY stock has trended lower since April.

Dave & Buster's Spikes, Looks To Snap Downtrend After Big Q2 Beat

Despite a recent 10% stock surge, I'm moving to a neutral rating on Dave & Buster's due to unclear profitability prospects and challenging macroeconomic conditions. The company's same-store sales were down 6.3% y/y, impacted by weakened consumer spending, despite positive early results from remodeled stores and new initiatives. While Dave & Buster's EBITDA margins are slightly ahead of estimates, I doubt it will achieve the $620 million EBITDA target for fiscal 2024.

Dave & Buster's Q2 Earnings: I Don't Want To Play With This Stock (Rating Downgrade)

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call September 10, 2024 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Cory Hatton - Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer Chris Morris - Chief Executive Officer Darin Harper - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jake Bartlett - Truist Securities Jeff Farmer - Gordon Haskett Andy Barish - Jefferies Jared Hludzinski - BMO Capital Markets Brian Vaccaro - Raymond James Operator Good day and welcome to the Dave & Buster's Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Although the revenue and EPS for Dave & Buster's (PLAY) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended July 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.12 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.87 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.94 per share a year ago.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates

Shares of Dave & Buster's gained after the company posted higher profit and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.

Dave & Buster's stock jumps on better-than-expected revenue and profit

DALLAS, Sept. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended August 6, 2024.

Dave & Buster's Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. PLAY will release earnings results for its second quarter, after the closing bell on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

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DALLAS, Aug. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it will report financial results for its second quarter ended August 6, 2024 after the market closes on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on September 10, 2024

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