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Why Dave & Buster's (PLAY) Stock Is Nosediving
What Happened? Shares of arcade company Dave & Buster’s NASDAQ:PLAY fell 11.1% in the morning session after investors continued to sell off the stock due to a second-quarter earnings release that showed an adjusted net l
EARNINGS | Sep 15, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC
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Stocks to Watch: UBS, Dave & Buster's, Coinbase — WSJ
By WSJ StaffUBS (CH:UBSG), Deutsche Bank (XE:DBK), UniCredit (IT:UCG): Shares of European banks retreated as global bond yields continued to push higher, in a sign that investors are growing increasingly worried that hig
EQUITY | Sep 15, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC
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Wall St wobbles as rising oil and Treasury yields stoke investor unease
By Niket Nishant and Tharuniyaa LakshmiWall Street's main indexes edged lower on Tuesday, dragged down by higher crude prices, elevated Treasury yields and an uncertain outlook for AI demand that kept investors at bay.Ch
COMMODITIES | Sep 15, 2026, 02:14 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Price Target Cut to $13.00/Share From $22.00 by BMO Capital
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 15, 2026, 01:23 PM UTC
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Wall St set to open lower as rising oil and yields deepen market gloom
By Niket Nishant and Tharuniyaa LakshmiMajor U.S. stock indexes were set to open lower on Tuesday as higher crude prices, elevated Treasury yields and an uncertain outlook for AI demand kept investors at bay.Several tech
COMMODITIES | Sep 15, 2026, 12:48 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Shares Are Falling Tuesday: What's Happening?
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY ) shares are trading lower Tuesday after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results. Freedom Capital Markets lowered its price target on the
LIVE | Sep 15, 2026, 12:31 PM UTC
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PLAY Stock Sinks Premarket: Dave & Buster’s Q2 Miss Sparks A Wave Of Price Target Cuts
Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) is facing a wave of price-target cuts after its second-quarter results fell short of expectations, with analysts lowering their targets while maintaining their existing ratings on the stock.The mov
EQUITY | Sep 15, 2026, 12:07 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Is Maintained at Hold by Freedom Capital Markets
Ratings actions from Benzinga: GMT) Dave & Buster's Price Target Cut to $9.00/Share From $13.00 by Freedom Capital MarketsRatings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 15, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reports results for the quarter ended April 30 - Earnings Summary
FORECAST CHANGESRECOMMENDATIONSThis summary was machine generated from LSEG data September 15 at 10:02 a.m. UTC. All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning the data in this report, cont
EARNINGS | Sep 15, 2026, 10:03 AM UTC
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Wall St futures slip as rising oil, Treasury yields compound AI anxiety
By Niket NishantU.S. stock index futures slipped on Tuesday as higher crude oil prices, elevated Treasury yields and an uncertain outlook for AI demand kept investors at bay.Several tech stocks sank premarket, with Alpha
COMMODITIES | Sep 15, 2026, 08:54 AM UTC
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PLAY: Sequential sales improvement and F&B growth signal a positive near-term outlook
Sequential improvement in same-store sales and strong food and beverage growth offset declines in entertainment and overall revenue. Leadership changes, cost-saving initiatives, and capital discipline are expected to dri
EARNINGS | Sep 14, 2026, 11:48 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Aims to Increase Gameplay Time With Simpler Pricing — Market Talk
Dave & Buster's Entertainment has adjusted its pricing strategy to simplify the customer experience and try to get consumers to stay longer, CEO Darin Harper tells analysts on a call. Customers have reported that the kio
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 10:59 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Needs More Consistent Marketing, CEO Says — Market Talk
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Chief Executive Darin Harper says the company needs a marketing makeover. He tells investors on a call that the company's new chief marketing officer is the first after more than a year, and
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 10:57 PM UTC
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PLAY: Same-store sales and cash flow improved sequentially, led by F&B growth and cost discipline
Sequential improvement in same-store sales and strong food and beverage growth offset declines in entertainment, with leadership changes and cost-saving initiatives underway. Capital discipline and targeted remodels are
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 10:53 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Tries to Win Back Adults — Market Talk
Dave & Buster's Entertainment says it has had a decline in groups coming without children. The new executive team is looking to drive demand from adults to visit, without alienating families, Chief Executive Darin Harper
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster’s reports Q2 FY2026 revenue $544.1M, adjusted EBITDA $98.9M, net loss $12.5M
Dave & Buster reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $544.1 million, a 2.4% decline versus the prior-year quarter, and an adjusted EBITDA of $98.9 million. The company recorded a GAAP net loss of $12.5 million, o
EARNINGS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:24 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Swings to Loss as Entertainment Sales Keep Falling
By Katherine HamiltonDave & Buster's Entertainment swung to a loss in the second quarter, as sales from its entertainment business continued to fall.The arcade chain said Monday it swung to a loss of $12.5 million, or 36
EARNINGS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:22 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Q2 2026: Revenue $544.1M, EPS $(0.36) — 10-Q Summary
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results with revenue of $544.1M, a net loss of $12.5M and diluted EPS of $(0.36), compared with revenue of $557.4M, net income of $11.4M and diluted EPS of
EARNINGS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:22 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Q2 revenue misses estimates on lower entertainment sales
OverviewOutlookResult DriversCompany press release:Key DetailsAnalyst CoverageReuters Recommended ReadsFor questions concerning the data in this report, contact Estimates.Support@lseg.com. For any other questions or feed
EARNINGS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:17 PM UTC
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PLAY: Revenue and earnings declined, with a net loss and lower Adjusted EBITDA amid CEO transition
Revenue declined 2.4% year-over-year to $544.1M, with a net loss of $12.5M and Adjusted EBITDA down to $98.9M. Comparable store sales fell 2.9%, while new store openings partially offset declines. CEO transition and cont
EARNINGS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC
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PLAY: Q2 2026 saw revenue and EBITDA declines, but positive free cash flow and new store growth
Q2 2026 revenue declined 2.4% year-over-year to $544.1 million, with a net loss of $12.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $98.9 million. Six new stores opened, remodels outperformed, and adjusted free cash flow turned posi
EARNINGS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:15 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's: 2Q Comparable Store Sales Decreased 2.9% Compared to the Same Calendar Period in FY25 >PLAY
Dave & Buster's: 2Q Comparable Store Sales Decreased 2.9% Compared to the Same Calendar Period in FY25 >PLAY
EARNINGS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:06 PM UTC
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PLAY - Dave & Buster’s Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
PLAY - Dave & Buster’s Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
EARNINGS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:05 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's 2Q Adj Loss/Shr 27c >PLAY
Dave & Buster's 2Q Adj Loss/Shr 27c >PLAY
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:05 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's 2Q Rev $544.1M >PLAY
Dave & Buster's 2Q Rev $544.1M >PLAY
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:05 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's 2Q Loss/Shr 36c >PLAY
Dave & Buster's 2Q Loss/Shr 36c >PLAY
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:05 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's 2Q Loss $12.5M >PLAY
Dave & Buster's 2Q Loss $12.5M >PLAY
NEWS | Sep 14, 2026, 08:05 PM UTC
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Calendar of U.S. Earnings Expected in the Week Ahead
Major companies tentatively scheduled to report quarterly earnings in the week ahead, with earnings estimates provided by FactSet Research Systems Inc.Company Symbol Quarter Mean Report Time ·Monday ·Dave & Buster's (PLA
EARNINGS | Sep 14, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. expected to post earnings of 24 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Previous quarterly performance (using preferred earnings measure in US dollars). This summary was machine generated September 11 at 20:03 GMT. All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning
EARNINGS | Sep 11, 2026, 08:03 PM UTC
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Catalyst Watch: FOMC blockbuster, Salesforce event, and 24-hour trading talk
Welcome to Seeking Alpha's Catalyst Watch - a breakdown of some of next week's actionable events that stand out. Read more about the events that may impact stock prices next week.Monday - September 14Tuesday - September
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 11, 2026, 07:01 PM UTC
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PLAY sets Q2'26 earnings for Sept 14 after close
Dave & Buster's Entertainment plans to report Q2'26 results on Sept 14 after the market closes, with revenue expected at 556.83 million and EPS expected at 0.18.
EQUITY | Sep 11, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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PLAY to report Q2 2026 results on Sept. 14, 2026
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) will report financial results for its second quarter ended August 4, 2026 on September 14, 2026.
EARNINGS | Sep 01, 2026, 01:17 PM UTC
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PLAY to report Q2 2026 results on September 14, 2026
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) will report second-quarter 2026 financial results on September 14, 2026.
EARNINGS | Sep 01, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's strengthens executive leadership team
Dave & Buster's says it is strengthening its executive leadership team to support growth, operational excellence and innovation.
REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC
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Dave & Buster's Announces CEO Transition
Dave & Buster's CEO is transitioning
EQUITY | Aug 04, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC
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EQUITY | Jul 03, 2026, 12:06 PM UTC
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Citizens Initiates Coverage On Dave & Buster's Enter with Market Perform Rating
Citizens analyst Jordan Bender initiates coverage on Dave & Buster's Enter (NASDAQ: PLAY ) with a Market Perform rating.
EQUITY | Jun 29, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC