DraftKings (DKNG)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $34.03 | Market Cap: $16.9 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Casinos & Gaming
DraftKings (DKNG)
Market Price (12/18/2025): $34.03Market Cap: $16.9 BilSector: Consumer DiscretionaryIndustry: Casinos & Gaming
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -52% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -307 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -5.6% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12% | Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 28x | |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 49% | Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.6% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, Markets & Betting, and Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Gaming Content & Platforms, Show more. | Short seller report | |
| Key risksDKNG key risks include [1] heightened regulatory scrutiny and investigations into its sportsbook and potential anti-competitive practices, Show more. |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 49% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, Markets & Betting, and Experience Economy & Premiumization. Themes include Gaming Content & Platforms, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -52% |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -307 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -5.6% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 28x |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -5.6% |
| Short seller report |
| Key risksDKNG key risks include [1] heightened regulatory scrutiny and investigations into its sportsbook and potential anti-competitive practices, Show more. |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
DKNG Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are five key points explaining why DraftKings (DKNG) stock moved by approximately -29% between August 31, 2025, and December 18, 2025:
1. Disappointing Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Reduced Full-Year Guidance: DraftKings reported an adjusted loss of 52 cents per share for the third quarter of 2025, missing the consensus estimate of 42 cents per share, and its revenue of $1.14 billion also fell short of analyst expectations of $1.40 billion. Following these results, the company significantly lowered its full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance from a range of $800 million to $900 million down to $450 million to $550 million, and its revenue forecast from $6.2 billion-$6.4 billion to $5.9 billion-$6.1 billion.
2. Intensifying Competition and Delays in Prediction Markets: The company faced increased competitive pressure in the emerging prediction market sector, with rivals like Robinhood unveiling new features and other competitors like Kalshi and Polymarket securing significant deals. DraftKings also experienced delays in launching its own prediction market platform, despite its acquisition of Railbird Technologies.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| DKNG Return | 335% | -41% | -59% | 209% | 6% | -7% | 223% |
| Peers Return | � | -4% | -43% | 18% | 35% | -5% | � |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 14% | 108% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| DKNG Win Rate | 67% | 33% | 33% | 67% | 50% | 75% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 65% | 45% | 33% | 53% | 50% | 60% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 73% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| DKNG Max Drawdown | -0% | -43% | -63% | -3% | -15% | -25% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | � | -32% | -56% | -14% | -26% | -31% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: FLUT, PENN, MGM, CZR, RSI. See DKNG Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | DKNG | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -85.7% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 600.9% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -44.5% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 80.2% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 98 days | 148 days |
Compare to SCI, HRB, BFAM, MTN, DV
In The Past
DraftKings's stock fell -85.7% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/19/2021. A -85.7% loss requires a 600.9% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.4% | 5.4% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.2% | 3.2% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 15.3% | 15.3% | -1.6% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11302025 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works | Dip Buy | DB | Insider Buys | Low D/EDip Buy with Strong Insider BuyingBuying dips for companies with strong insider buying in the last 1 month, positive operating income and reasonable debt / market cap | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% |
| 11262025 | HRB | H&R Block | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 5.4% | 5.4% | -0.1% |
| 11262025 | LRN | Stride | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 3.2% | 3.2% | -4.4% |
| 11212025 | ABNB | Airbnb | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 15.5% | 15.5% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | MTN | Vail Resorts | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 15.3% | 15.3% | -1.6% |
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Peer Comparisons for DraftKings
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 28.90 |
| Mkt Cap | 7.4 |
| Rev LTM | 9,096 |
| Op Inc LTM | 399 |
| FCF LTM | 455 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 78 |
| CFO LTM | 987 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 445 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 11.0% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 11.5% |
| Rev Chg Q | 4.6% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 1.0% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 5.2% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 4.9% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.5% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 11.5% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 6.7% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 6.4% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 2.3% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 7.4 |
| P/S | 1.2 |
| P/EBIT | 7.1 |
| P/E | -13.1 |
| P/CFO | 10.8 |
| Total Yield | -1.1% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 0.2% |
| D/E | 1.8 |
| Net D/E | 1.7 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 14.6% |
| 3M Rtn | -14.7% |
| 6M Rtn | -14.2% |
| 12M Rtn | -18.4% |
| 3Y Rtn | 28.7% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 13.9% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -17.8% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -26.6% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -29.2% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -45.6% |
Comparison Analyses
Returns Analyses
Earnings Returns History
Expand for More| Forward Returns | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Date | 1D Returns | 5D Returns | 21D Returns |
| 11/7/2025 | 8.6% | 6.1% | 24.9% |
| 8/7/2025 | -0.4% | -4.9% | 2.6% |
| 5/9/2025 | 2.5% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 2/14/2025 | 15.2% | -1.9% | -16.6% |
| 11/8/2024 | 3.0% | 5.5% | 9.0% |
| 8/1/2024 | -9.8% | -13.9% | -2.8% |
| 5/2/2024 | -2.8% | 2.3% | -17.5% |
| 2/15/2024 | 0.2% | -7.2% | -2.1% |
| ... | |||
| SUMMARY STATS | |||
| # Positive | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| # Negative | 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Median Positive | 9.2% | 5.8% | 13.9% |
| Median Negative | -8.9% | -7.5% | -5.3% |
| Max Positive | 16.5% | 20.1% | 28.3% |
| Max Negative | -27.8% | -21.3% | -17.5% |
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 9302025 | 11072025 | 10-Q 9/30/2025 |
| 6302025 | 8072025 | 10-Q 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 5092025 | 10-Q 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2142025 | 10-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11082024 | 10-Q 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8022024 | 10-Q 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 5032024 | 10-Q 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2162024 | 10-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11032023 | 10-Q 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8042023 | 10-Q 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 5052023 | 10-Q 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2172023 | 10-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11042022 | 10-Q 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8052022 | 10-Q 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 5062022 | 10-Q 3/31/2022 |
| 12312021 | 2182022 | 10-K 12/31/2021 |
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