Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) Revenue History
Annual and quarterly revenue from 2013 to 2024
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
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PLAY Revenue Growth
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2024)
PLAY's revenue distribution by segment and geography for fiscal year 2024
By Product/Segment
By Geography
PLAY Revenue Analysis (2013–2024)
As of May 8, 2026, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) generated trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $2.11 billion, reflecting slight decline in growth of -1.1% year-over-year. The most recent quarter (Q3 2025) recorded $448.2 million in revenue, down 19.6% sequentially.
Looking at the longer-term picture, PLAY's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +9.5%, indicating steady revenue expansion. The company achieved its highest annual revenue of $2.21 billion in 2023.
Revenue diversification analysis shows PLAY's business is primarily driven by Entertainment (65%), and Food and Beverage (35%). With over half of revenue concentrated in Entertainment, the company maintains significant focus in this area while developing other growth vectors.
When compared to Communication Services sector peers including EAT (+11.8% YoY), TXRH (+10.3% YoY), and DENN (+0.9% YoY), PLAY has underperformed the peer group in terms of revenue growth. Compare PLAY vs EAT →
PLAY Revenue vs Peers
Revenue metrics vs comparable public companies
| Company | TTM Revenue | YoY Growth | 5Y CAGR | Op. Margin | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAYCurrent | $2.1B | -1.1% | +9.5% | 10.3% | |
 EAT | $5.4B | +11.8% | +11.8% | 9.5% | |
 TXRH | $5.9B | +10.3% | +19.6% | 8.6% | |
 DENN | $452M | +0.9% | -3.5% | 10.0% | |
 ARKR | $166M | -11.4% | +2.5% | -2.5% | |
 BJRI | $1.4B | +3.0% | +12.4% | 3.3% |
PLAY Historical Revenue Data (2013–2024)
| Year | Revenue | YoY % | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Op. Income | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.13B | -3.3% | $1.82B | 85.3% | $220.4M | 10.3% |
| 2023 | $2.21B | +12.3% | $723.9M | 32.8% | $306.6M | 13.9% |
| 2022 | $1.96B | +50.6% | $1.66B | 84.3% | $262.5M | 13.4% |
| 2021 | $1.30B | +198.7% | $1.10B | 84.3% | $187.2M | 14.4% |
| 2020 | $436.5M | -67.8% | $361.6M | 82.8% | $-252,612,000 | -57.9% |
| 2019 | $1.35B | +7.1% | $1.12B | 82.8% | $148.1M | 10.9% |
| 2018 | $1.27B | +11.0% | $1.05B | 82.6% | $161.0M | 12.7% |
| 2017 | $1.14B | +13.4% | $943.1M | 82.7% | $165.8M | 14.5% |
| 2016 | $1.01B | +15.9% | $824.9M | 82.1% | $150.5M | 15.0% |
| 2015 | $867.0M | +16.1% | $704.2M | 81.2% | $110.0M | 12.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PLAY stock.
Is PLAY's revenue growth accelerating or slowing?
PLAY revenue growth slowed to -1.1%, below the 5-year CAGR of +9.5%. TTM revenue is $2.1B. The deceleration marks a shift from historical growth rates.
What is PLAY's long-term revenue growth rate?
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s 5-year revenue CAGR of +9.5% reflects the variable expansion pattern. Current YoY growth of -1.1% is near this long-term average.
How is PLAY's revenue distributed by segment?
PLAY reports revenue by product line and geographic region. Annual and quarterly breakdowns from 2013-2024 are available for download. Segment mix reveals concentration and diversification trends.