🔴 Dave & Buster's is trading 12% down today after Q2 revenue and earnings miss

Dave & Buster's is trading 12% down at $7.45 after its September 14, 2026, second-quarter results missed revenue and earnings expectations.

• Revenue was $544.1 million; adjusted EPS was a $0.27 loss versus an expected $0.19 profit, while comparable sales fell 2.9%.
• Adjusted EBITDA missed estimates by 17.6%, reinforcing concerns about weak demand and margin pressure.
• Management highlighted improving July traffic and a planned game-cabinet refresh, but investors are focusing on the quarterly shortfall and profitability deterioration.