# Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)

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## Company

- Legal name: Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
- Ticker: PLAY (Nasdaq)
- SEC CIK: 0001525769
- Industry: Retail-Eating  Places (SIC 5812)
- Headquarters: Dallas, TX
- Fiscal year ends: February 2
- SEC filer category: Large accelerated filer
- Website: daveandbusters.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/daveandbusters
- Next earnings date: Dec 8, 2026

## Key facts

- Revenue: $2.1B for the fiscal year ended Feb 3, 2026 (10-K filed Mar 31, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/0001525769-26-000008-index.html
- Operating income: $86.1M for the fiscal year ended Feb 3, 2026 (10-K filed Mar 31, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/0001525769-26-000008-index.html
- Net income: -$48.7M for the fiscal year ended Feb 3, 2026 (10-K filed Mar 31, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/0001525769-26-000008-index.html
- SG&A: $117.0M for the fiscal year ended Feb 3, 2026 (10-K filed Mar 31, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/0001525769-26-000008-index.html
- Employees: 23,610 as of Feb 3, 2026, as reported in an SEC filing. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/play-20260203.htm
- Shares outstanding: 34,830,644 as of Sep 9, 2026 (10-Q filed Sep 14, 2026). Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000038/0001525769-26-000038-index.html
- Auditor: Kpmg LLP, Dallas, Texas, named in the latest 10-K. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/play-20260203.htm

## Business

Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (“D&B Entertainment”) is the owner and operator of 243 venues in North America that offer premier entertainment and dining experiences for both adults and families under the Dave & Buster's and Main Event brands. As of February 3, 2026, the Company had 179 Dave & Buster’s branded stores in 43 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada that offer guests the opportunity to “Eat Drink Play and Watch”, all in one location.

Source: Item 1. Business, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/play-20260203.htm

## Annual results

| Fiscal year ended | Revenue | Operating income | Net income | SG&A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | $2.1B | $86.1M | -$48.7M | $117.0M |
| Feb 4, 2025 | $2.1B | $220.4M | $58.3M | $99.5M |
| Feb 4, 2024 | $2.2B | $306.6M | $126.9M | $113.8M |
| Jan 29, 2023 | $2.0B | $262.5M | $137.1M | $136.7M |
| Jan 30, 2022 | $1.3B | $187.2M | $108.7M | $75.5M |

Each figure comes from the annual report for that year. Filing links for every figure: https://steadybase.io/company/dave-and-buster-s-entertainment-inc.json

## Officers and directors

- Darin Harper, Chief Executive Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/harperdarin. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 13, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526349105/0001193125-26-349105-index.htm
- Cory Hatton, Interim CFO. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cory-hatton. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 28, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526405479/0001193125-26-405479-index.htm
- Antonio Pineiro, President, International. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 3, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000193866926000002/0001938669-26-000002-index.htm
- Tony Wehner, President Main Event. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tony-wehner-b3618b268. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 3, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000194008626000002/0001940086-26-000002-index.htm
- Rachel Morgan, Chief Legal Officer, Corp Sec. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rachel-morgan-20ba8642. Source: Form 4 filed Sep 28, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526405456/0001193125-26-405456-index.htm
- Amanda Busby, Chief Operations Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/amanda-busby. Source: 8-K filed Sep 21, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000041/play-20260811.htm
- Derek Sample, Chief Accounting Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/derek-w-sample. Source: 8-K filed Sep 21, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000041/play-20260811.htm
- Aldo Rosales, Chief Strategy & Revenue Ofc. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aldo-rosales-oyarzabal. Source: Form 4 filed Aug 13, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526349229/0001193125-26-349229-index.htm
- Jeremy Tucker, Chief Marketing Officer. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jeremytuckermarketing. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 24, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526281221/0001193125-26-281221-index.htm
- Steve Klohn, SVP Chief Information Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 9, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526263815/0001193125-26-263815-index.htm
- Kevin Fish, SVP, Chief Tech & Digital Ofc. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kevinfish. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526257533/0001193125-26-257533-index.htm
- Les Lehner, SVP, Chief Development Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Jun 3, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000193997426000002/0001939974-26-000002-index.htm
- Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr, SVP, Chief Legal Officer. Source: Form 4 filed Apr 28, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526188344/0001193125-26-188344-index.htm
- James P. Chambers, Vice Chair of the Board. Source: 8-K filed Aug 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000032/play-20260803.htm
- Kevin M. Sheehan, Chair of the Board. Source: 8-K filed Aug 4, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000032/play-20260803.htm
- Allen R. Weiss, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/play-20260203.htm
- Atish Shah, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/play-20260203.htm
- James Chambers, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/play-20260203.htm
- Nathaniel J. Lipman, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/play-20260203.htm
- Scott Ross, Director. Source: 10-K filed Mar 31, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/play-20260203.htm
- Antonio Bautista, Named in proxy. Source: DEF 14A filed May 6, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000018/play-20260506.htm
- Charles H. Protell, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed May 6, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000018/play-20260506.htm
- Hamish A. Dodds, Board member (per proxy). Source: DEF 14A filed May 6, 2026, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000018/play-20260506.htm

## Recent 8-K events

- Sep 21, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 8.01, Other events; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000041/play-20260811.htm
- Sep 14, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000039/play-20260914.htm
- Aug 4, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000032/play-20260803.htm
- Jun 25, 2026: Item 5.07, Submission of matters to a vote of security holders; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000029/play-20260625.htm
- Jun 15, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000025/play-20260615.htm
- May 1, 2026: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 7.01, Regulation FD disclosure; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000010/play-20260501.htm
- Mar 31, 2026: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000006/play-20260331.htm
- Dec 9, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576925000020/play-20251209.htm
- Oct 27, 2025: Item 5.02, Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation; Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576925000014/play-20251027.htm
- Sep 15, 2025: Item 2.02, Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release); Item 9.01, Financial statements and exhibits. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576925000009/play-20250915.htm

## Insider trades (Form 4)

- Sep 28, 2026: Cory Hatton (Interim CFO) bought 4,000 shares, about $26,000. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526405479/0001193125-26-405479-index.htm
- Sep 17, 2026: Nathaniel Lipman (Director) bought 12,000 shares, about $81,360. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526394355/0001193125-26-394355-index.htm
- Apr 17, 2026: Steve Klohn (SVP Chief Information Officer) sold 6,989 shares, about $102,668. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526161616/0001193125-26-161616-index.htm
- Jan 16, 2026: Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr (SVP, Chief Legal Officer) bought 730 shares, about $14,673. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526016668/0001193125-26-016668-index.htm
- Oct 21, 2025: Tarun Lal (Chief Executive Officer) bought 3,500 shares, about $69,690. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000119312526130006/0001193125-26-130006-index.htm
- Jul 22, 2025: Tarun Lal (Chief Executive Officer) bought 8,060 shares, about $251,956. Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000095017025098512/0000950170-25-098512-index.htm

## Latest filings

- 8-K filed Sep 21, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000041/play-20260811.htm
- 10-K filed Mar 31, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000008/play-20260203.htm
- 10-Q filed Sep 14, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000038/play-20260804.htm
- DEF 14A filed May 6, 2026: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525769/000152576926000018/play-20260506.htm

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