Sports-betting platform DraftKings reported first quarter results that was better than analysts’ expectations, on the back of strong revenue growth.
DraftKings’ adjusted loss for the quarter came in at - 36 cents a share, narrower than the -43 cents loss a share anticipated by analysts polled by FactSet.
The company’s revenue surged +252.6% from the year-ago quarter to $312.3 million, exceeding analysts' estimates of $236.2 million.
The number of monthly unique players was 1.5 million as of its first quarter, vs. 1.31 million expected by analysts (according to FactSet). Average revenue per monthly unique paying customer came in at $61 in the first quarter, rising +48% from the year-ago period. It was boosted by increased engagement with its iGaming and mobile sports betting product offerings, as well as cross-selling, the company said.
Looking ahead, DraftKings boosted its fiscal 2021 revenue guidance from a range of $900 million to $1 billion to a range of $1.05 billion to $1.15 billion. Analysts had been expecting $1.05 billion.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for DKNG turned positive on August 21, 2025. Looking at past instances where DKNG's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 50 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 15, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on DKNG as a result. In of 84 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where DKNG advanced for three days, in of 303 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
DKNG may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 250 cases where DKNG Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The 10-day RSI Indicator for DKNG moved out of overbought territory on August 29, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 46 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 5 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where DKNG declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. DKNG’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. DKNG’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: DKNG's P/B Ratio (23.697) is slightly higher than the industry average of (6.950). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.660). DKNG's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (0.436). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.119) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (4.533) is also within normal values, averaging (3.673).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, which provides online and retail sports wagering offerings, online daily fantasy contests and online casino games
Industry CasinosGaming