Dave and Busters missed earnings expectations, but its revenue exceeded estimates. The company also raised guidance for the full year 2019.
For the third quarter, the restaurant and entertainment company reported GAAP earnings of 2 cents a share, which is below analysts’ estimates of 3 cents. The figure is also lower than the year-ago quarter’s 30 cents a share.
Revenue increased +6.1% year-over-year to $299.4 million, beating Wall Street estimates of $296 million. Store count increased +13%.
Food and beverage revenue for the quarter came in at $124 million, beating estimates of $123 million. Entertainment revenue was $174 million, exceeding estimates of $173 million.
CEO Brian Jenkins indicated that the company’s strong new store performance, progress in advancing near-term priorities, and sustainable shareholder value are some of the key strengths.
Looking ahead, Dave and Busters boosted the mid range of its full year 2019 adjusted EBITDA to $277.5 million for the year, up from a previous forecast of $277 million. The mid-point of same-store-sales guidance was re-iterated at 2.75%, but the range was tightened to between 2.5% and 3% (compared to prior forecast of 2% and 3.5%).