Dave & Buster’s Entertainment
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 76.2% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 119.1%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill Path Capital LP | 20.46 | 7,119,255 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Nomura Holdings Inc | 6.93 | 2,411,191 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Eminence Capital LLC | 6.74 | 2,346,038 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 6.19 | 2,152,823 | -48.4 | 03/31/2026 |
| Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts | 4.46 | 1,550,536 | +6.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership | 4.34 | 1,509,752 | +44.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| The Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 4.24 | 1,474,299 | -2.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN TRUST FUND | 4.19 | 1,456,000 | -3.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| Wolf Hill Capital Management, LP | 3.90 | 1,356,903 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.33 | 1,159,365 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Darin | Chief Executive Officer | 309,952 | 2,014,688 $ | Aug 10, 2026 | direct |
| Sheehan Kevin M | Director | 129,876 | 844,194 $ | Aug 10, 2026 | direct |
| Rosales Aldo | Chief Strategy & Revenue Ofc | 104,591 | 679,842 $ | Aug 10, 2026 | direct |
| Hatton Cory | Interim CFO | 100,475 | 653,088 $ | Aug 10, 2026 | direct |
| Busby Amanda | Chief Operations Officer | 72,464 | 471,016 $ | Aug 31, 2026 | direct |
| Sample Derek | Chief Accounting Officer | 39,019 | 253,624 $ | Aug 31, 2026 | direct |
| Chambers James P. | Director | 31,408 | 204,152 $ | Aug 5, 2026 | direct |
| Hill Path D Fund LP | SEE EXPLANATION OF RESPONSES | 18,893 | 122,805 $ | Aug 5, 2026 | indirect |
| Hill Path Capital Partners LP | SEE EXPLANATION OF RESPONSES | 18,893 | 122,805 $ | Aug 5, 2026 | indirect |
| Weiss Allen R | Director | 18,835 | 122,428 $ | Aug 5, 2026 | direct |
| Lipman Nathaniel | Director | 18,715 | 121,648 $ | Aug 5, 2026 | direct |
| Protell Charles | Director | 11,969 | 77,799 $ | Aug 18, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Busby Amanda | Chief Operations Officer | Other | 72,464 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sample Derek | Chief Accounting Officer | Other | 39,019 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Protell Charles | Director | Other | 11,185 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Rosales Aldo | Chief Strategy & Revenue Ofc | Other | 50,761 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Hatton Cory | Interim CFO | Other | 50,761 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Harper Darin | Chief Executive Officer | Other | 203,046 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Sheehan Kevin M | Director | Other | 35,533 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Hill Path D Fund LP | SEE EXPLANATION OF RESPONSES | Other | 952 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Hill Path Capital Partners LP | SEE EXPLANATION OF RESPONSES | Other | 952 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Chambers James P. | Director | Other | 1,071 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Protell Charles | Director | Other | 784 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Sheehan Kevin M | Director | Other | 1,309 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Weiss Allen R | Director | Other | 952 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Lipman Nathaniel | Director | Other | 1,012 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.