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AI Earnings Predictions for Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. (PLAY)

Machine learning predictions based on historical earnings data and price patterns

Latest Prediction

BUY

1-Day Prediction

+5.83%

$19.26

100% positive prob.

5-Day Prediction

+14.47%

$20.83

100% positive prob.

20-Day Prediction

+20.98%

$22.02

95% positive prob.

Price at prediction: $18.20 Confidence: 100.0% Model AUC: 1.0000 Quarter: Q3 2025

Earnings Transcripts

SEC 8-K filings with transcript text

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2025
Q3

Q3 2025 Earnings

8-K BUY

Dec 9, 2025 · 100% conf.

AI Prediction BUY

1D

+5.83%

$19.26

5D

+14.47%

$20.83

20D

+20.98%

$22.02

Price: $18.20 Prob +5D: 100% AUC: 1.000
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 9, 2025

DAVE & BUSTER’S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3566435-2382255 (State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)

1221 S. Belt Line Rd., Suite 500 Coppell, TX 75019

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 357-9588 Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the reporting obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Exchange Act ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) Exchange Act ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) Exchange Act

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock $0.01 par valuePLAYNASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Section 2 – Financial Information Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Furthermore, the information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. On December 9, 2025, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing results its third quarter 2025 results. A copy of this Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits.

99.1 Press release dated 12/09/2025.

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the Cover Page Interactive Data File is embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

DAVE & BUSTER’S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Date: December 9, 2025 By:/s/ Darin Harper

Darin Harper

Chief Financial Officer

3

2025
Q2

Q2 2025 Earnings

8-K

Sep 15, 2025

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 15, 2025

DAVE & BUSTER’S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3566435-2382255 (State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)

1221 S. Belt Line Rd., Suite 500 Coppell, TX 75019

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 357-9588 Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the reporting obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Exchange Act ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) Exchange Act ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) Exchange Act

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock $0.01 par valuePLAYNASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Section 2 – Financial Information Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Furthermore, the information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. On September 15, 2025, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing results its second quarter 2025 results. A copy of this Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits.

99.1 Press release dated September 15, 2025.

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the Cover Page Interactive Data File is embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

2

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

DAVE & BUSTER’S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Date: September 15, 2025 By:/s/ Darin Harper

Darin Harper

Chief Financial Officer

3

2025
Q1

Q1 2025 Earnings

8-K

Jun 10, 2025

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 10, 2025

DAVE & BUSTER’S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware001-3566435-2382255 (State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)

1221 S. Belt Line Rd., Suite 500 Coppell, TX 75019

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (214) 357-9588 Check the appropriate box if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the reporting obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 of the Exchange Act ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) Exchange Act ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) Exchange Act

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock $0.01 par valuePLAYNASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Section 2 – Financial Information Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Furthermore, the information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. On June 10, 2025, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing results its first quarter 2025 results. A copy of this Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits.

99.1Press release dated June 10, 2025.

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (the Cover Page Interactive Data File is embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

2

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

DAVE & BUSTER’S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

Date: June 10, 2025 By:/s/ Darin Harper

Darin Harper

Chief Financial Officer

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About Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. (PLAY) Earnings

This page provides Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. (PLAY) earnings call transcripts from SEC 8-K filings along with AI-powered predictions for post-earnings price movements. Our machine learning models analyze historical earnings data, pre-earnings price patterns, volume changes, and volatility to predict 1-day, 5-day, and 20-day returns after each earnings release.

Earnings transcripts are sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. Predictions are generated using gradient boosting models trained on PLAY's historical earnings reactions. All predicted returns are shown as percentages, and predicted prices are calculated from the closing price at the time of prediction. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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