Dutch Bros vs Dave & Buster's Entertainment
Dave & Buster's Entertainment is the larger business, with $2.10bn of revenue in fiscal 2026 against $1.64bn for Dutch Bros (1.3 times as much). Dutch Bros grew faster (27.9% against -1.4%). Dutch Bros kept more of each dollar of sales as profit: a net margin of 4.9% against -2.3%. Dutch Bros carries less debt relative to equity (30.3% against 1668.9%).
| Latest fiscal year | Dutch BrosBROS, 2025 | Dave & Buster's EntertainmentPLAY, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.64bn | $2.10bn |
| Revenue growth | 27.9% | -1.4% |
| Net income | $79.8m | −$48.7m |
| Operating margin | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| Net margin | 4.9% | -2.3% |
| Return on equity | 13.1% | -41.1% |
| Free cash flow | $54.4m | −$101m |
| Cash | $269m | $16.6m |
| Total debt | $206m | $1.52bn |
| Debt to equity | 30.3% | 1668.9% |
| Dividend per share | — | — |
| Dividend yield | — | — |
| Share buybacks | — | $23.9m |
| Employees | — | — |
| Market value | $5.86bn | $285m |
| Price vs our value range | Above our value range | — |
| Moat score | 19 (Weak) | 54 (Moderate) |
| Insider trades, 12 months | 2 buys, 81 sales | 4 buys, 1 sales |