PLAY Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

PLAY has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m -
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 15.0%
Yield on Cost 5y -
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 3.74%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
Yield (right) Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
ARCO 1,818 M 3.36% 9.45%
DRI 22,094 M 3.78% 4.83%
QSR 35,334 M 3.70% 4.50%
MCD 220,037 M 2.30% 3.49%
YUM 44,447 M 1.92% 2.68%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
TXRH 10,827 M 22.70% 95.6%
YUMC 17,612 M 18.92% 94.5%
DIN 337 M 44.00% 70.2%
DPZ 12,306 M 16.64% 70.2%
ARCO 1,818 M 16.96% 61.6%
Quality Dividend Peers in Restaurants ARCO Arcos Dorados Holdings
3.36% Yield
PLAY Dividend History: Last 6 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-02-10 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-10-10 2019-10-11 2019-11-11 Quarterly 0.16 +6.7% N/A
2019-06-24 2019-06-25 2019-07-10 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2019-03-25 2019-03-26 2019-04-10 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-12-24 2018-12-26 2019-01-10 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2018-09-24 2018-09-25 2018-10-10 Other 0.15 0% N/A

PLAY Dividend FAQ

Dave & Busters Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY) operates entertainment and dining venues in North America. Their establishments combine restaurant services with various entertainment options, including arcade games, virtual reality, bowling, and live sports viewing. This business model, often called eatertainment, merges the food service and amusement industries.

What is the Dividend Yield of PLAY?

As of April 2026, PLAY's dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 13.55.

Does PLAY pay a dividend?

As of April 2026 PLAY does not pay a dividend.

How often does PLAY pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, PLAY has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2020-01-09.

PLAY dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PLAY for the next payments are between 0.154 (-3.8%) and 0.163 (+1.9%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.69%.

Will PLAY pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.16 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2020-01-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PLAY?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of PLAY?

PLAY's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of PLAY?

PLAY's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought PLAY's shares at 43.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PLAY?

PLAY Payout Consistency is 15.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very unstable: Dave & Buster’s has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does PLAY have a good Dividend Yield?

PLAY's % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PLAY?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PLAY is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of PLAY?

PLAY's Overall Dividend Rating is 3.74%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PLAY Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in PLAY's Outstanding Shares?

Dave & Buster’s's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 10.81% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has PLAY ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
2013 34,000,000 0%
2014 34,000,000 0%
2015 37,000,000 +8.82%
2016 43,000,000 +16.22%
2017 43,000,000 0%
2018 43,000,000 0%
2019 40,000,000 -6.98%
2020 34,000,000 -15%
2021 44,000,000 +29.41%
2022 49,000,000 +11.36%
2023 49,000,000 0%
2024 44,000,000 -10.2%
2025 40,000,000 -9.09%
2026 35,000,000 -12.5%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-04-06 02:15 UTC