Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Stock News

Dave & Buster's NASDAQ: PLAY struggles are not over, but the sell-off in its stock is, and the reversal is underway. The fiscal year 2026 (FY2026) Q3 results reveal that the CEO change, Back-to-Basics strategy, and restaurant remodels are having a positive impact.

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

The company posted a loss of $42.1 million and saw comparable sales decline by 4% as its chief executive looks to improve its financial position.

DALLAS, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) (“Dave & Buster's” or “the Company”), an owner, operator, and franchisor of entertainment and dining venues, today announced financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2025 ended November 4, 2025.

DALLAS, Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner, operator, and franchisor of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it will report financial results for its third quarter ended November 4, 2025 after the market closes on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.

Dave & Buster's (PLAY -3.82%) made headlines this week, and not in a good way. The company's stock dropped more than 17% following the release of a disappointing second-quarter earnings report and a cautious tone from new CEO Tarun Lal.

However, it still highlights the company's strengths and the significant potential for recovery, which has greatly improved. The company found its new CEO, choosing 25-year KFC veteran Tarun Lal to take the position.

Shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY -16.12%) were taking a dive today after the "eatertainment" chain missed estimates on the top and bottom lines.