Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) First Quarter 2026 Results
Key Financial Results
- Revenue: US$567.7m (down 3.5% from 1Q 2025).
- Net income: US$21.7m (down 48% from 1Q 2025).
- Profit margin: 3.8% (down from 7.0% in 1Q 2025).
- EPS: US$0.63 (down from US$1.03 in 1Q 2025).
All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
Dave & Buster's Entertainment EPS Misses Expectations
Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 29%.
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 5.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.8% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the US.
Performance of the American Hospitality industry.
The company's shares are up 29% from a week ago.
Risk Analysis
What about risks? Every company has them, and we've spotted 3 warning signs for Dave & Buster's Entertainment (of which 1 can't be ignored!) you should know about.
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