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. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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.

Top Dividend Payers in Restaurants

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
QSR 32,149 M 3.75% 4.92%
ARCO 1,723 M 3.23% 4.93%
DRI 25,155 M 3.0% 5.33%
SBUX 113,303 M 2.65% 3.23%
MCD 233,463 M 2.32% 3.80%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
DIN 529 M 44.0% 70.2%
TXRH 11,952 M 22.7% 95.6%
YUMC 17,940 M 18.9% 94.5%
DPZ 13,930 M 16.6% 70.2%
ARCO 1,723 M 17.0% 61.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Restaurants

YUMC
ARCO

PLAY Dividend History: Last 6 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ 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 & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLAY) operates combined dining-and-entertainment venues across North America, targeting adults and families who seek a social experience that blends food, beverage, and interactive attractions.

What is the Dividend Yield of PLAY?

As of February 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 19.27.

Does PLAY pay a dividend?

As of February 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 4 payments are between 0.154 (-3.8%) and 0.163 (+1.9%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

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 37.92 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

What is the Trend in PLAY's Outstanding Shares?

Dave & Buster’s's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 9.12% 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
2010 39,086,600
2011 39,086,600
2012 39,086,600
2013 39,086,600
2014 34,881,800 -10.76%
2015 42,938,500 +23.1%
2016 43,327,800 +0.91%
2017 42,250,600 -2.49%
2018 39,855,600 -5.67%
2019 31,515,500 -20.93%
2020 47,613,700 +51.08%
2021 49,283,500 +3.51%
2022 48,740,000 -1.1%
2023 41,810,000 -14.22%
2024 39,110,000 -6.46%
2025 34,530,000 -11.71%

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: 2026-02-01 02:17