Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC. (PLAY) — SEC Filings

Q: What are the key financial highlights for Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC.?

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Q: Who are the key executives at Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC.?

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Latest SEC filings for Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC.. Recent 10-Q filing on Dec 9, 2025. AI-decoded analysis of earnings, risk factors, and insider t

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Overview

Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC. (PLAY) is a publicly traded company tracked on ReadTheFiling. The most recent enriched filing is a 10-Q filed on Dec 9, 2025: Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported a significant net loss of $42.1 million for the three months ended November 4, 2025, a widening from the $32.7 million net loss in the prior-year quarter. For the nine months ended November 4, 2025, the company posted a net loss of $9.0 million, a

Sentiment Summary

Across 28 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 2 bearish, 25 neutral, 1 mixed. The dominant filing sentiment for Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC. is neutral.

Filing Type Overview

Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC. (PLAY) has filed 6 10-Q, 12 8-K, 2 DEF 14A, 2 10-K, 4 SC 13G/A, 1 10-Q/A, 1 SC 13G with the SEC between Jan 2024 to Dec 2025.

Filings by Year

2025 · 2024

Recent Filings (28)

Dave & Buster's Swings to Deeper Loss Amidst Revenue Dip — 10-Q · Dec 9, 2025 Risk: high
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported a significant net loss of $42.1 million for the three months ended November 4, 2025, a widening from the $32
Dave & Buster's Announces Director Departure, Officer Appointments — 8-K · Oct 27, 2025 Risk: low
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. announced on October 27, 2025, the departure of director Steven L. Shone. The company also reported on the election of new d
Dave & Buster's Profit Plunges Amid Rising Operating Costs — 10-Q · Sep 15, 2025 Risk: high
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported a significant decline in net income for the three and six months ended August 5, 2025, despite stable total
Dave & Buster's Announces Executive, Director Changes — 8-K · Jul 15, 2025 Risk: medium
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. announced on July 15, 2025, a series of executive changes and the appointment of new directors. The company also disclosed d
Dave & Buster's Files 8-K on Director/Officer Changes — 8-K · Jun 20, 2025 Risk: low
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filed an 8-K on June 20, 2025, reporting on events from June 18, 2025. The filing covers the departure and election of direc
Dave & Buster's Announces Board and Executive Compensation Changes — 8-K · Jun 13, 2025 Risk: medium
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. announced on June 13, 2025, changes related to its board of directors and executive compensation. The filing details the dep
Dave & Buster's Q1 Revenue Up, Net Income Dips 19% — 10-Q · Jun 10, 2025 Risk: medium
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported a mixed first quarter for fiscal year 2025, with total revenues reaching $588.1 million for the period endin
Dave & Buster's DEF 14A: Exec Comp & Board Updates — DEF 14A · May 8, 2025 Risk: low
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filed a DEF 14A on May 8, 2025, detailing executive compensation and board member appointments. Notably, members like Morris
Dave & Buster's Announces Executive and Board Changes — 8-K · May 2, 2025 Risk: medium
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. announced on May 2, 2025, several key executive and board changes. These include the departure of Director Stephen B. Halper
Dave & Buster's Files 2025 10-K — 10-K · Apr 7, 2025 Risk: medium
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filed its 2025 10-K report on April 7, 2025, covering the fiscal year ending February 4, 2025. The company, incorporated in
Dave & Buster's Files 8-K: Agreements, Officer Changes — 8-K · Feb 3, 2025 Risk: medium
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filed an 8-K on February 3, 2025, reporting on several key events. These include entering into a material definitive agreeme
Dave & Buster's Files 8-K: Other Events & Exhibits — 8-K · Dec 18, 2024 Risk: low
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filed an 8-K on December 18, 2024, reporting an event that occurred on December 17, 2024. The filing is categorized under 'O
Dave & Buster's Files Q3 2024 10-Q — 10-Q · Dec 10, 2024 Risk: medium
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending November 5, 2024. The company reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter a
SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Nov 14, 2024
Dave & Buster's Files Q2 2024 10-Q Amendment — 10-Q/A · Nov 13, 2024 Risk: low
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filed an amendment (No. 1) to its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended August 6, 2024. The filing, dated Novem
Dave & Buster's Enters New Agreement, Terminates Old One — 8-K · Nov 4, 2024 Risk: medium
On November 1, 2024, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement and simultaneously terminated a prior material definitive
Dave & Buster's Files 10-Q for August 2024 Period — 10-Q · Sep 10, 2024 Risk: medium
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filed a 10-Q for the period ending August 6, 2024. The filing covers financial performance and operational details for the c
Dave & Buster's Files 8-K on Shareholder Votes & Exhibits — 8-K · Jun 21, 2024 Risk: low
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filed an 8-K on June 21, 2024, to report on matters submitted to a vote of security holders and financial statements/exhibit
Dave & Buster's Files Q1 2024 10-Q — 10-Q · Jun 12, 2024 Risk: medium
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filed its 10-Q for the period ending May 5, 2024. The company operates entertainment and dining venues. Key financial data a
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Files DEF 14A — DEF 14A · May 8, 2024 Risk: low
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) filed a Proxy Statement (DEF 14A) with the SEC on May 8, 2024. Filing is a DEF 14A for Dave & Buster's Entertainment,
Dave & Buster's Appoints New CFO, Christopher Small — 8-K · Apr 24, 2024 Risk: medium
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. announced on April 24, 2024, the appointment of Christopher L. Small as Chief Financial Officer, effective April 22, 2024. S
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Files 2024 10-K Report — 10-K · Apr 2, 2024 Risk:
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) filed a Annual Report (10-K) with the SEC on April 2, 2024. The company filed its 10-K report for the fiscal year end
SC 13G Filing — SC 13G · Feb 14, 2024
SC 13G/A Filing — SC 13G/A · Feb 13, 2024
American Century Maintains 11.0% Stake in Dave & Buster's — SC 13G/A · Feb 12, 2024 Risk: low
American Century Investment Management, Inc. filed an amended SC 13G/A on February 12, 2024, disclosing their ownership of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. c
Dave & Buster's Files 8-K on Material Agreement, Exhibits — 8-K · Feb 1, 2024
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) filed an 8-K on February 1, 2024, reporting an "Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement" and "Financial Statements
BlackRock Trims Dave & Buster's Stake to 9.5% — SC 13G/A · Jan 23, 2024
BlackRock Inc. filed an amended SC 13G/A on January 23, 2024, indicating a change in its ownership stake in Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. As of December 3
Dave & Buster's Enters Material Agreement, New Financial Obligation — 8-K · Jan 19, 2024
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. filed an 8-K on January 19, 2024, indicating an "Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement" and the "Creation of a Direct F

Risk Profile

Risk Assessment: Of PLAY's 21 recent filings, 2 were flagged as high-risk, 11 as medium-risk, and 8 as low-risk. The overall risk profile suggests moderate risk with a balanced mix of positive and cautionary disclosures.

Financial Highlights

Key financial metrics from Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC.'s most recent 10-Q filing (Dec 9, 2025):

Revenue: $448.2M
Net Income: -$42.1M
EPS: N/A
Debt-to-Equity: 11.87
Cash Position: $13.6M
Operating Margin: -3.6%
Total Assets: $4,130.7M
Total Debt: $1,559.8M

Key Executives

Steven L. Shone
Morris
Quartieri
Mulleady
Bautista
Wehner
Sheehan
Jenkins
Stephen B. Halpern
Michael W. Miller
Kevin M. Sheehan
Brandon L. Coleman III
Christopher L. Small

Industry Context

Dave & Buster's operates in the entertainment and dining sector, a highly competitive space influenced by consumer discretionary spending. The industry faces challenges from evolving entertainment preferences, increased competition from other leisure activities, and the ongoing impact of economic conditions on consumer confidence. Trends include a focus on experiential dining and the integration of technology to enhance customer engagement.

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Key Numbers

Net Loss: $42.1M — for the three months ended November 4, 2025, widening from $32.7M in prior year
Total Revenues: $448.2M — for the three months ended November 4, 2025, down from $453.0M
Entertainment Revenues: $279.4M — for the three months ended November 4, 2025, down from $294.6M
Food and Beverage Revenues: $168.8M — for the three months ended November 4, 2025, up from $158.4M
Operating Loss: $16.2M — for the three months ended November 4, 2025, compared to $6.3M operating income in prior year
Operating Income: $100.0M — for the nine months ended November 4, 2025, down from $176.3M in prior year
Long-term Debt, net: $1,552.8M — as of November 4, 2025, up from $1,479.1M as of February 4, 2025
Interest Expense, net: $40.2M — for the three months ended November 4, 2025, up from $32.9M in prior year
Net income for three months ended Aug 5, 2025: $11.4M — down 71.7% from $40.3M in prior year
Net income for six months ended Aug 5, 2025: $33.1M — down 59.5% from $81.7M in prior year
Total revenues for three months ended Aug 5, 2025: $557.4M — up slightly from $557.1M in prior year
Total revenues for six months ended Aug 5, 2025: $1,125.0M — down 1.8% from $1,145.2M in prior year
Total operating costs for three months ended Aug 5, 2025: $504.4M — up from $472.6M in prior year
Total operating costs for six months ended Aug 5, 2025: $1,008.8M — up from $975.2M in prior year
Interest expense, net for three months ended Aug 5, 2025: $38.7M — up from $33.9M in prior year

Forward-Looking Statements

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the latest SEC filings for Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC. (PLAY)?

Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC. has 28 recent SEC filings from Jan 2024 to Dec 2025, including 12 8-K, 6 10-Q, 4 SC 13G/A. Each filing includes an AI-generated plain-English summary.

What is the overall sentiment of PLAY filings?

Across 28 filings, the sentiment breakdown is: 2 bearish, 25 neutral, 1 mixed. The dominant sentiment is neutral.

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What are the key financial highlights for Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC.?

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What is the investment thesis for PLAY?

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Who are the key executives at Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC.?

Key executives identified across Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC.'s filings include Steven L. Shone, Morris, Quartieri, Mulleady, Bautista and 8 others.

What are the main risk factors for Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC. stock?

Of PLAY's 21 assessed filings, 2 were flagged high-risk, 11 medium-risk, and 8 low-risk.

What are recent predictions and forward guidance from Dave & Buster'S Entertainment, INC.?

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