Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2009 to 2024
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PLAY EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
PLAY Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85.3% | 10.3% | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 32.8% | 13.9% | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 84.3% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | 84.3% | 14.4% | 8.3% |
| 2020 | 82.8% | -57.9% | -47.4% |
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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $300,000, reflecting -49.3% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.01 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 2.7%.
Looking at the long-term picture, PLAY's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -13.1%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $137M in fiscal 2022.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 85.3%, operating margin of 10.3%, and net margin of 2.7%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including EAT ($463M net income, 7.1% margin), TXRH ($415M net income, 6.9% margin), DENN ($10M net income, 4.8% margin), PLAY has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare PLAY vs EAT →
PLAY Earnings vs Peers
Earnings metrics vs comparable public companies
PLAY Historical Earnings Data (2009–2024)
16 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58M | -54.1% | $220M | $1.46 | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| 2023 | $127M | -7.4% | $307M | $2.88 | 5.8% | 13.9% |
| 2022 | $137M | +26.1% | $263M | $2.79 | 7.0% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | $109M | +152.5% | $187M | $2.21 | 8.3% | 14.4% |
| 2020 | -$207M | -306.4% | -$253M | $-4.75 | -47.4% | -57.9% |
| 2019 | $100M | -14.5% | $148M | $2.94 | 7.4% | 10.9% |
| 2018 | $117M | -3.1% | $161M | $2.93 | 9.3% | 12.7% |
| 2017 | $121M | +33.2% | $166M | $2.84 | 10.6% | 14.5% |
| 2016 | $91M | +52.3% | $151M | $2.10 | 9.0% | 15.0% |
| 2015 | $60M | +680.8% | $110M | $1.39 | 6.9% | 12.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLAY stock.
Is PLAY growing earnings?
PLAY EPS fell to $0.01, with earnings declining -49.3%. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -13.1%. TTM net income dropped to $300000.00.
What are PLAY's profit margins?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. net margin is +2.7%, with operating margin at +10.3%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are PLAY's earnings?
PLAY earnings data spans 2009-2024. The declining earnings trend is -49.3% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.