Dave & Buster's Overview
- Year Founded
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1982
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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23,420
- Stock Symbol
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PLAY
- Investments
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2
- Share Price
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$29.95
- (As of Friday Closing)
Dave & Buster's General Information
Description
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc owns and operates nearly a hundred entertainment and dining establishments in the United States where customers can eat, drink, play games, and watch televised sports. Each store offers a full menu of entries and appetizers, a complete selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and an extensive assortment of entertainment attractions centered around playing games and watching live sports and other televised events. It derives maximum revenue from Entertainment.
Contact Information
Website
www.daveandbusters.comCorporate Office
- 9450 North Central Expressway
- Dallas, TX 75220
- United States
Corporate Office
- 9450 North Central Expressway
- Dallas, TX 75220
- United States
Dave & Buster's Timeline
Dave & Buster's Stock Performance
As of 18-Jul-2025, Dave & Buster's’s stock price is $29.95. Its current market cap is $1.04B with 34.6M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29.95 | $29.52 | $15.08 - $43.73 | $1.04B | 34.6M | 1.17M | $1.06 |
Dave & Buster's Financials Summary
As of 30-Apr-2025, Dave & Buster's has a trailing 12-month revenue of $2.11B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 30-Apr-2025 | FY 2025 31-Jan-2025 | FY 2024 31-Jan-2024 | FY 2023 31-Jan-2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 3,794,449 | 4,132,437 | 5,031,824 | 4,859,473 |
| Revenue | 2,112,300 | 2,132,700 | 2,205,300 | 1,964,400 |
| EBITDA | 411,300 | 432,800 | 487,200 | 421,800 |
| Net Income | 38,600 | 58,300 | 126,900 | 137,100 |
| Total Assets | 4,064,700 | 4,015,800 | 3,754,400 | 3,761,000 |
| Total Debt | 3,212,100 | 3,139,000 | 2,914,600 | 2,863,100 |
Dave & Buster's Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Dave & Buster's Comparisons
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Dave & Buster's Competitors (4)
One of Dave & Buster's’s 4 competitors is Chuck E. Cheese, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Irving, TX.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck E. Cheese | Private Equity-Backed | Irving, TX | ||||
| Punch Bowl Social | Private Equity-Backed | Denver, CO | ||||
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Private Equity-Backed | Atlanta, GA | ||||
| GameWorks | Private Equity-Backed | Seattle, WA |
Dave & Buster's Patents
Dave & Buster's Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-D879901-S1 | Amusement attraction | Active | 31-Aug-2018 | ||
| CA-186289-S | Virtual reality arcade amusement simulator | Active | 31-Aug-2018 |
Dave & Buster's Signals
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Dave & Buster's Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Dave & Buster's Acquisitions (2)
Dave & Buster's’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Main Event Entertainment for . The deal was made on 29-Jun-2022.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event Entertainment | 29-Jun-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Leisure Facilities | ||
| Jillian's Entertainment Holdings | 24-May-2004 | Merger/Acquisition | Casinos and Gaming |
Dave & Buster's ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated July, 01, 2025
31.1 | High Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Dave & Buster's Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event Entertainment | Plano, TX | 1998 |
Dave & Buster's FAQs
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When was Dave & Buster's founded?
Dave & Buster's was founded in 1982.
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Where is Dave & Buster's headquartered?
Dave & Buster's is headquartered in Dallas, TX.
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What is the size of Dave & Buster's?
Dave & Buster's has 23,420 total employees.
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What industry is Dave & Buster's in?
Dave & Buster's’s primary industry is Restaurants and Bars.
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Is Dave & Buster's a private or public company?
Dave & Buster's is a Public company.
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What is Dave & Buster's’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Dave & Buster's is PLAY.
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What is the current stock price of Dave & Buster's?
As of 18-Jul-2025 the stock price of Dave & Buster's is $29.95.
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What is the current market cap of Dave & Buster's?
The current market capitalization of Dave & Buster's is $1.04B.
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What is Dave & Buster's’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Dave & Buster's is $2.11B.
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Who are Dave & Buster's’s competitors?
Chuck E. Cheese, Punch Bowl Social, Buffalo Wild Wings, and GameWorks are competitors of Dave & Buster's.
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What is Dave & Buster's’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Dave & Buster's’s EPS for 12 months was $1.06.
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