Dave & Buster's Q1 CY2026 Earnings Disappoint, Stock Takes a Hit

💡 Dave & Buster's Q1 earnings come in below analyst estimates, sending its stock plummeting.

The entertainment giant Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ:PLAY) reported a disappointing Q1 CY2026 earnings report that fell short of analyst estimates, sending its stock plummeting.

Dave & Buster's Q1 earnings come in below analyst estimates, sending its stock plummeting.

Q1 Earnings Below Estimates

The company reported a net loss of $0.32 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $0.15 per share, according to data from Refinitiv. Revenue came in at $443.6 million, below the estimated $454.4 million.

Revenue Decline

Revenue at Dave & Buster's fell 4.4% year-over-year, while same-store sales declined 2.5%. The company's food and beverage segment was a major drag, as revenue fell 6.2% year-over-year.

Impact on Investors

Dave & Buster's stock price dropped 11.2% in pre-market trading, wiping out $150 million in market capitalization.

What It Means for Investors