Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results on December 9, 2025
Rhea-AI Summary
Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ:PLAY) will report third quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended November 4, 2025 after the market closes on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Management will host a conference call on December 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A live and archived webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section at ir.daveandbusters.com. Dial-in details: toll-free (877) 883-0383, international (412) 902-6506, participant entry number 7238866. Replay access: toll-free (855) 669-9658 or international (412) 317-0088, replay access code 1952061.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, PLAY gained 0.52%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers showed mixed moves: IMAX +0.52%, MCS +0.44%, while HUYA, AMC, and RSVR traded down between 0.66% and 2.42%, suggesting PLAY’s action was stock-specific rather than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09 | Q3 2025 earnings | Negative | +1.1% | Revenue decline and net loss but shares rose slightly post-report. |
| Nov 28 | Q3 earnings date | Neutral | +0.5% | Scheduling of Q3 2025 results and conference call details. |
| Sep 15 | Q2 2025 earnings | Neutral | +2.3% | Mixed Q2 results with flat revenue and sharply lower net income. |
| Sep 02 | Q2 earnings date | Neutral | -3.5% | Announcement of Q2 2025 earnings date followed by a notable decline. |
| Jul 21 | CEO inducement grants | Neutral | +2.4% | Equity-based inducement grants to new CEO tied to performance goals. |
Earnings reports and related scheduling updates have generally produced modest single-digit moves, with occasional divergences such as a positive reaction to weaker Q3 2025 results and a selloff on the prior earnings-date announcement.
Over the last six months, Dave & Buster’s has reported mixed fundamental trends. Q2 2025 results on Sep 15 showed flat revenue at $557.4M but sharply lower net income, while Q3 2025 results on Dec 9 revealed a 1.1% revenue decline, a $42.1M net loss, and weaker adjusted EBITDA. The company has continued opening new locations and remodeling stores, and refreshed leadership with a new CEO and incentive grants. Earnings date announcements on Sep 2 and Nov 28 produced small, mixed price reactions.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement sets the timeline for Dave & Buster’s third quarter 2025 results, with figures for the period ended November 4, 2025 to be released after market close on December 9, 2025. The call and webcast give investors a chance to gauge trends in revenue, comparable store sales, profitability, and liquidity following earlier mixed quarters. Given prior results and recent regulatory filings on executive incentives and financing, attention will likely focus on operational momentum and balance sheet flexibility.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
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.
Management will host a conference call to discuss these results on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available under the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at ir.daveandbusters.com. Additionally, participants can access the conference call by dialing toll-free (877) 883-0383. The international dial-in for participants is (412) 902-6506. The participant entry number is 7238866. A replay of the conference will be available and can be accessed by dialing toll-free (855) 669-9658 or by international toll number (412) 317-0088. The replay access code is 1952061.
About Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Coppell, Texas, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., is the owner and operator of 241 stores in North America that offer premier entertainment and dining experiences to guests through two distinct brands: Dave & Buster’s and Main Event. The Company has 177 Dave & Buster’s branded stores in 43 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada and offers guests the opportunity to “Eat Drink Play and Watch” all in one location. Each store offers a full menu of entrées and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. The Company also operates 64 Main Event branded stores in 22 states across the country, and offers state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, hundreds of arcade games and virtual reality, making it the perfect place for families to connect and make memories. Internationally, the Company is in early-stage growth as a franchisor of its brands with three Dave & Buster’s franchise stores currently open. For more information about each brand, visit daveandbusters.com and mainevent.com.
For Investor Relations Inquiries:
Cory Hatton, Head of Entertainment Finance, Investor Relations & Treasurer
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
Cory.Hatton@daveandbusters.com
Source: Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.
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