Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
- PLAY · Nasdaq
- Retail-Eating Places
- Dallas, TX
- 23,610 employees
- CIK 0001525769
Updated from SEC filings through
Top things to know
Revenue, FY2026$2.1B-1.4% vs FY2025Operating margin4.1%Operating income $86.1MEmployees23,610As of February 3, 2026Next earningsDecember 8, 2026AnnouncedLatest 8-KDeparture or appointment of directors or officers; compensationFiled September 21, 2026Leadership changeItem 5.02 filedSeptember 21, 2026, last 90 days
Executives
- Darin Harper Chief Executive Officer 4, 2026-08-13
- Cory Hatton Interim CFO 4, 2026-09-28
- Rachel Morgan Chief Legal Officer, Corp Sec 4, 2026-09-28
- Amanda Busby Chief Operations Officer 8-K, 2026-09-21
- Derek Sample Chief Accounting Officer 8-K, 2026-09-21
- Aldo Rosales Chief Strategy & Revenue Ofc 4, 2026-08-13
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. is a U.S. public company in retail-eating places (SIC 5812), headquartered in Dallas, TX. It trades as PLAY on Nasdaq. Revenue was $2.1B in the fiscal year ending February 3, 2026, -1.4% from the year before. It reported about 23,610 employees. Darin Harper is Chief Executive Officer.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2026 | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.1B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $2.1B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $2.2B 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $2.0B 10-K, 2025-04-07 | $1.3B 10-K, 2024-04-02 |
| Operating income | $86.1M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $220M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $307M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $263M 10-K, 2025-04-07 | $187M 10-K, 2024-04-02 |
| SG&A | $117M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $99.5M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $114M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $137M 10-K, 2025-04-07 | $75.5M 10-K, 2024-04-02 |
| Net income | -$48.7M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $58.3M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $127M 10-K, 2026-03-31 | $137M 10-K, 2025-04-07 | $109M 10-K, 2024-04-02 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Darin Harper Chief Executive Officer at Dave & Buster’s, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 4, 2026-08-13 |
| Cory Hatton Interim Chief Financial Officer at Dave & Buster’s | 15+ Yrs Dynamic Financial Leadership | Consumer & B2B Gaming, Hospitality & Entertainment Business Strategy | Interim CFO | 4, 2026-09-28 |
| Rachel Morgan Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary at Dave & Buster’s Inc. | Chief Legal Officer, Corp Sec | 4, 2026-09-28 |
| Amanda Busby President | Former COO | Driving Strategy, Scale & Cross Functional Performance | Chief Operations Officer | 8-K, 2026-09-21 |
| Derek Sample Finance Executive | Transformation | M&A | International Energy Sector | Hospitality & Entertainment | Chief Accounting Officer | 8-K, 2026-09-21 |
| Aldo Rosales Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer at Dave & Buster’s | Chief Strategy & Revenue Ofc | 4, 2026-08-13 |
| Jeremy Tucker Chief Marketing Officer, AutoNation | Chief Marketing Officer | 4, 2026-06-24 |
| Steve Klohn | SVP Chief Information Officer | 4, 2026-06-09 |
| Kevin Fish CTDO | Technology & Digital Executive | Transformation & Modernization | Restaurants, Retail & Entertainment | SVP, Chief Tech & Digital Ofc | 4, 2026-06-04 |
| Tony Wehner Chief Operating Officer at Dave & Buster's Inc. | President Main Event | 4, 2026-06-03 |
| Antonio Pineiro | President, International | 4, 2026-06-03 |
| Les Lehner | SVP, Chief Development Officer | 4, 2026-06-03 |
| Antonio Bautista Global Hospitality & Entertainment Leader | CEO / PRESIDENT / COO | Franchise & Company-Owned | Dave & Buster’s • Hard Rock • Fogo de Chão | Named in proxy bio: President, International | DEF 14A, 2026-05-06 |
| Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr | SVP, Chief Legal Officer | 4, 2026-04-28 |
| James P. Chambers | Vice Chair of the Board | 8-K, 2026-08-04 |
| Kevin M. Sheehan | Chair of the Board | 8-K, 2026-08-04 |
What Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. does
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.
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 34.8 million (as of September 9, 2026) | 10-Q, September 14, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $1.0B (as of August 5, 2025) | 10-K, March 31, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending August 4, 2026) | 10-Q, September 14, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting February 3, 2026 (filed May 6, 2026) | DEF 14A, May 6, 2026 |
| Auditor | Kpmg LLP (Dallas, Texas) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 28, 2026 | Cory Hatton Interim CFO | Buy | 4,000 | $26K | Form 4, September 28, 2026 |
| September 17, 2026 | Nathaniel Lipman Director | Buy | 12,000 | $81K | Form 4, September 17, 2026 |
| April 17, 2026 | Steve Klohn SVP Chief Information Officer | Sale | 6,989 | $103K | Form 4, April 17, 2026 |
| January 16, 2026 | Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr SVP, Chief Legal Officer | Buy | 730 | $15K | Form 4, January 20, 2026 |
| October 21, 2025 | Tarun Lal Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 3,500 | $70K | Form 4, March 27, 2026 |
| July 22, 2025 | Tarun Lal Chief Executive Officer | Buy | 8,060 | $252K | Form 4, July 24, 2025 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-09-21
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 8.01 Other events
- 8-K filed 2026-09-14
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-08-04
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2026-06-25
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-06-15
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-05-01
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2026-03-31
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-12-09
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2025-10-27
- Item 5.02 Departure or appointment of directors or officers; compensation
- 8-K filed 2025-09-15
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
- What does Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "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."
- What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s revenue?
- $2.1B for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2026, from its 10-K filed March 31, 2026.
- Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. profitable?
- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. reported net income of -$48.7M for the fiscal year ending February 3, 2026.
- How many employees does Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. have?
- About 23,610 as of February 3, 2026, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.?
- Darin Harper, Chief Executive Officer, as named in a 4 filed August 13, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.?
- Cory Hatton, Interim CFO, as named in a 4 filed September 28, 2026.
- Where is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. headquartered?
- Dallas, TX.
- What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s stock ticker?
- PLAY on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. in?
- Retail-Eating Places, SIC code 5812.
- What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s website?
- daveandbusters.com.
- When does Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. report earnings next?
- December 8, 2026. Source: pg_future_events.
- Is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. a public company?
- Yes. Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. files with the SEC under CIK 0001525769 and trades as PLAY.
- Who audits Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.?
- Kpmg LLP, Dallas, Texas, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. are outstanding?
- 34.8 million shares as of September 9, 2026, from its 10-Q filed September 14, 2026.
- What is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s public float?
- $1.0B as of August 5, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 31, 2026.
- How many business segments does Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending August 4, 2026, from its 10-Q filed September 14, 2026.
- When is Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.'s annual shareholder meeting?
- February 3, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed May 6, 2026.
- Have Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. insiders traded stock recently?
- Since July 22, 2025, officers and directors reported 1 open-market sale worth about $103K and 5 purchases worth about $444K on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Cory Hatton (Interim CFO) bought 4,000 shares on September 28, 2026.