Dave & Buster's (PLAY) reported $534.5 million in revenue for the quarter ended January 2025, representing a year-over-year decline of 10.8%. EPS of $0.69 for the same period compares to $1.03 a year ago.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $544.9 million, representing a surprise of -1.91%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +7.81%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.64.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Dave & Buster's performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

• Stores Count - End of Period: 232 versus the six-analyst average estimate of 232.
• Comparable Store Sales - Total: -9.4% versus the six-analyst average estimate of -6.2%.
• Entertainment revenues: $335 million compared to the $352.84 million average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of -11.6% year over year.
• Food and beverage revenues: $199.50 million compared to the $192.04 million average estimate based on six analysts. The reported number represents a change of -9.4% year over year.

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Shares of Dave & Buster's have returned -12.8% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -12.1% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.

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