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Aug 05, 2025
Dave & Buster's Q2 2025 Earnings Report
Dave & Buster’s reported modest revenue growth in Q2 2025 but experienced a significant decline in profitability compared to the same quarter last year.
Key Takeaways
The company maintained flat revenue year-over-year but saw sharp declines in net income, EPS, and adjusted EBITDA. Despite the financial slowdown, expansion efforts continued with new store openings and international growth.
Revenue was flat year-over-year at $557.4M, increasing by just 0.05%
Net income dropped to $11.4M from $40.3M in Q2 2024
Adjusted EPS declined to $0.40 from $1.12 a year ago
The company opened 3 new domestic stores and expanded internationally with a second franchise store in India
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Forward Guidance
No specific financial guidance was provided, but leadership transition and expansion efforts suggest a focus on long-term growth amid near-term sales softness.
Positive Outlook
- New CEO Tarun Lal brings fresh leadership and a growth mindset
- Three new domestic stores opened during Q2
- Second franchise store opened in India, with five more planned
- Three stores were remodeled, enhancing customer experience
- Company ended the quarter with $443.3M in available liquidity
Challenges Ahead
- Comparable store sales declined 3.0%
- Net income dropped significantly from prior year
- Adjusted EBITDA fell to $129.8M from $151.6M
- Operating income dropped by over $30M YoY
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