DALLAS, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner and operator of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it will report financial results for its second quarter ended August 5, 2025 after the market closes on Monday, September 15, 2025. Management will host a conference call to discuss these results on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A live and archived w ...

Core Viewpoint - The market anticipates a year-over-year decline in earnings for Dave & Buster's despite an increase in revenues, with actual results being crucial for stock price movement [1][3]. Earnings Expectations - Dave & Buster's is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.88 per share, reflecting a decline of 21.4% year-over-year, while revenues are projected to be $564.4 million, an increase of 1.3% from the previous year [3]. Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 4.62% over the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [4]. Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Most Accurate Estimate for Dave & Buster's is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in a positive Earnings ESP of +3.41%, suggesting a likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [12]. Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Dave & Buster's had an expected EPS of $0.96 but reported $0.76, resulting in a surprise of -20.83%. Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates twice [13][14]. Investment Considerations - While a potential earnings beat may influence stock movement, other factors can also affect investor sentiment, making it essential to consider the broader context [15][17].

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The Shareholder Meeting of Fly Play hf. (the “Company”) was held on Friday 15 August 2025 at 16:00 (GMT) at the Company’s offices at Suðurlandsbraut 14, 108 Reykjavík. Attached are the proposals of the Board of Directors that were approved at the shareholders meeting. Attachment Fly Play - Notice post Shareholders Meeting ...

Group 1 - The final agenda and proposals for the shareholders' meeting of Fly Play hf. are set to take place on August 15 [1][2]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue decreased by $6 million, an 8% decline compared to the second quarter of the previous year, primarily due to changes in the schedule [7][8] - EBIT worsened from a loss of $6 million last year to a loss of $9 million this year, reflecting a decrease of approximately $3 million [8][15] - Cash position remains solid with $12 million reported at the end of the last quarter, expected to be enhanced by a $20 million bond issuance [8][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company operated two aircraft during the quarter, with a focus on ACMI operations, which showed impressive on-time performance [2][3] - Yield per passenger increased by 4.1%, while load factor decreased by 2.7%, indicating a shift towards leisure destinations [10][19] - The leisure capacity increased by 15% in Q2 compared to the same quarter last year, despite operating fewer aircraft [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The share of Via passengers is decreasing, while front passengers are gaining a larger share [2] - The company is focusing on profitable leisure routes, with a shift away from transatlantic flights [17][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning to focus on leisure markets and ACMI leasing, which is expected to provide more stable financial income [16][20] - Plans to eliminate dual costs by moving all operations to Malta by the end of the year, which is anticipated to lower operational costs [22] - The business model is evolving to prioritize profitable routes and discontinue loss-making ones [16][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects a significant improvement in financial performance in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, projecting an increase of over $25 million [23][24] - The company is confident in achieving profitability in 2026, with a focus on growing the leisure segment [24][26] - Forward unit revenue is trending positively for upcoming quarters, indicating a strong outlook [22][26] Other Important Information - The company celebrated its fourth anniversary and two inaugural flights during the quarter [3] - A convertible bond worth $20 million was issued to strengthen the cash position [4][26] - The Net Promoter Score (NPS) improved significantly to 54, up from 31% last year, indicating high customer satisfaction [5] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is Play planning to launch any new destinations from Iceland in the coming quarters and what regions are you targeting? - The company plans to announce new destinations soon, including two in Morocco and Antalya in Turkey, which competitors do not offer [27][28] Question: How do the forward bookings for Q3 and Q4 look for the Icelandic market? - Forward bookings are looking good, with expectations that two-thirds of passengers will be flying from Iceland, indicating a healthy tourism market [29][30] Question: How much revenue are you expecting annually from ACMI in 2026 and do you anticipate further fleet reallocation toward ACMI? - The company expects annual revenue from ACMI to be slightly above $100 million, with no plans to allocate more than six of the ten aircraft currently to this business [31][32]

Financial Performance - Revenue decreased by 7.9%, equivalent to USD 6.2 million year-over-year, due to reduced scheduled capacity as two aircraft were allocated to ACMI operations[31, 32] - EBIT fell by USD 3.6 million year-over-year, driven by a USD 6.2 million revenue drop and higher costs from ETS and ISK-related FX[34] - Cash position at the end of Q2 2025 was USD 11.9 million, including restricted cash[35] - PLAY secured subscription commitments totaling USD 20 million, equivalent to approximately ISK 2.4 billion, to be finalized in August[17, 36] - Shareholders' equity is negative at USD -81.1 million due to losses and tax asset write-off at year-end 2024[47] Operational Highlights - Passengers totaled 521 in Q2 2025 with a load factor of 83.2%[6] - ACMI operations generated USD 6 million in revenue[38, 39] - Yield per passenger from scheduled operations increased 4.1% year-over-year to USD 179[42] - Net Promoter Score (NPS) increased by 74% in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024[19, 20] Strategic Shift - Leisure destinations will make up 66% of PLAY's schedule in Q4 2025, compared to 25% in Q4 2024[61]

Core Viewpoint - Fly Play hf. is undergoing a strategic transformation focusing on leisure routes and profit-driven network planning, despite facing challenges such as adverse foreign exchange movements and maintenance delays [5][7][9]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2025 was USD 72.1 million, down from USD 78.3 million in Q2 2024, reflecting network adjustments and maintenance delays [13][15]. - Net loss for Q2 2025 was USD -15.3 million, compared to USD -10.0 million in Q2 2024 [15]. - Operating costs decreased to USD 71.0 million in Q2 2025 from USD 74.1 million in Q2 2024, primarily due to reduced operations and lower fuel costs [3][4]. Operational Statistics - The number of flights decreased to 2,368 in Q2 2025 from 2,712 in Q2 2024, and the number of operating destinations fell from 36 to 31 [2]. - The load factor was 83.2%, down from 85.9% in Q2 2024, indicating a shift in the passenger mix due to strategic changes [11]. - On-time performance improved to 91.3% in Q2 2025 from 89.0% in Q2 2024 [2][3]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is increasing leisure capacity by 15% year-on-year, despite operating fewer aircraft, with a focus on point-to-point holiday traffic [5][11]. - Four aircraft are on ACMI lease with SkyUp through 2027, providing stable income with minimal commercial risk [6][9]. - A convertible bond issue secured USD 20 million in new funding, enhancing the company's financial position [9][15]. Future Outlook - The transition to a point-to-point network is expected to be completed by the end of October, with operational shifts aimed at reducing operating expenses [16]. - Q3 net income is projected to align with last year, with expectations of a significantly smaller winter loss and a return to profitability in 2026 [17].

Core Insights - PLAY experienced a significant decrease in passenger numbers, carrying 124,587 passengers in July 2025 compared to 187,835 in July 2024, primarily due to a strategic shift in fleet deployment and ACMI leasing agreements [1] - Despite the reduced capacity, the load factor improved to 90.3% from 88.4% in July 2024, indicating strong demand and effective capacity management, particularly in leisure destinations [2] - The operational performance remained solid with an on-time performance of 85.6%, slightly up from 85.4% in July 2024, showcasing the company's focus on operational efficiency [3] Fleet and Route Strategy - PLAY launched its inaugural flight to Valencia, marking its eighth destination in Spain, alongside existing routes to Alicante, Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, and Gran Canaria [4] - The airline also offers flights to four destinations in Portugal: Lisbon, Porto, Faro, and Madeira, reinforcing its commitment to being a leading leisure airline from Iceland [4] Management Commentary - The CEO of PLAY highlighted the positive indicators from the core network strategy, noting the increase in load factor and strong demand despite the transitional period with part of the fleet in ACMI operations [5] - The CEO emphasized the team's efforts in achieving an on-time performance of 85.6% during a peak travel month, reflecting the company's focus on operational excellence [6]