Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
PLAY Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
PLAY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). PLAY's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
PLAY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (3 years of payments)
PLAY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
PLAY does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PLAY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.4% buyback yield, 0.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -69.9%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $2,705 today.
PLAY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 6 payments · Annual
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2020Latest | $0.1600 | — | 1.51% | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Oct 10, 2019 | $0.1600 | ↑ +6.7% | 1.56% | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Jun 24, 2019 | $0.1500 | — | 1.51% | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Mar 25, 2019 | $0.1500 | — | 94.32% | Apr 10, 2019 |
| Dec 24, 2018 | $0.1500 | — | 68.81% | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Sep 24, 2018 | $0.1500 | — | 23.51% | Oct 10, 2018 |
PLAY Dividend vs Peers
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PLAY Annual Dividend History (2009–2025)
17 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.40 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.46 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.88 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.79 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $2.21 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.16 | -65.2% | 1 | $-4.75 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.46 | 53.3% | 3 | $2.94 | 15.6% | 6.39x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $0.30 | — | 2 | $2.93 | 10.2% | 9.77x | 1.1% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.84 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.10 | — | — | — |
Intrinsic Valuation
DCF models, multiple analysis, and analyst estimates.
Historical Returns
8+ years return with dividends reinvested.
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PLAY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLAY stock.
How much dividend does PLAY pay per share?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of N/A per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made Annual.
When is PLAY's next ex-dividend date?
PLAY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PLAY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is PLAY's dividend safe?
PLAY's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has PLAY increased its dividend?
PLAY has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does PLAY pay dividends?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is N/A per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2018 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in PLAY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PLAY five years ago would be worth approximately $3,012 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PLAY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PLAY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.