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DKNG·DraftKings Inc. Class A

$19.14
-0.61 (-3.09%)
Overnight$19.13-0.01 (-0.05%)
High
$19.79
Open
$19.62
Market Cap
9.80B
52W High
$36.98
Low
$18.90
P. Close
$19.14
P/E
2642.85
52W Low
$18.52
Fwd P/E
11.32
DailyIQ Est.
$39.85
Inst. Ownership
-
Short Interest
7.37%
Days to Cover
4.3
Technical Score (1D)
9
BEARISH
News Sentiment
52
MIXED
On Oct 7, Bank of America upgraded DraftKings from Neutral to Buy, keeping its $27 price target and citing reduced concerns over prediction‑market spending and NFL performance. The same upgrade noted that, if regulatory approval continues, DraftKings could generate $400 million in fees by 2027, with additional market‑making revenue potential. On Oct 6, Bank of America again raised the rating from Hold to Buy, maintaining the $27 target and implying roughly 37 % upside. That change prompted an early‑session rise of 2.8 % in DraftKings shares before closing up 2.2 %. Analysts highlighted the company’s continued dominance in active users and its strategy to add up to 3 million new users this year. Both upgrades reflect a shift in sentiment toward DraftKings’ growth prospects in the sports‑betting and prediction‑market space.
LOW TARGET
$20 +4.4%
3 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$35 +81.8%
11 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$76 +296.9%
32 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$20.00 - $76.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
10/25/9/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$39.85 (+108.1%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
327,668 shares
$8.4M
Dodge R StantonChief Legal Officer
Option Exercise1,476 shares2026-10-01
Dodge R StantonChief Legal Officer
Tax Withholding646 shares2026-10-01
Dodge R StantonChief Legal Officer
Option Exercise1,476 shares2026-10-01
Robins JasonSee Remarks
Gift12,000 shares2026-09-03
Kalish Matthew-
J875,000 shares2026-09-02
73/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
0.1%
Revenue CAGR
58.0%
Current Ratio
1.03x
Return on Equity
0.6%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.27$-0.24$-0.21$-0.18$-0.15Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$-0.16 - -
Q3'25$-0.26$-0.26-1.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$1.1B$1.2B$1.3B$1.4B$1.5BQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.4B - -
Q3'25 - $1.1B -

Market Data

DKNG Stock Snapshot

BEARISH9/100
$19.13−$0.01 (0.1%)
Market cap
9.80B
P/E ratio
2642.8
Day range
$18.90 – $19.79
News sentiment
52/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$34.81 (+82.0%)
Consensus
Buy · 46 analysts
52-week range+3.3% off low · -48.3% from high
$18.52$36.98
Price $19.13 DailyIQ Est. $39.85

The signals on DKNG lean bearish, and the range position backs that up. Position sizing matters more than usual in a name this size, where volatility is structural.

Behaviour On Record

What DKNG's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
50.7% 43rd pct
Below its peak
-73.0%
vs 200-day average
-23.8%
Up days (1y)
48%

DraftKings Inc. Class A is currently running 50.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against DKNG's own 7 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 43rd percentile — close to its own typical level, against a typical reading of 54.2%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

DKNG is trading -73.0% below its running peak. Across 6 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -47.6%, and the deepest was -63.8% in 2021. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -23.8% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 18th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year DKNG closed higher on 48% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a rising streak.

On October specifically: over 7 years of records, DKNG finished the month higher 2 of 7 times, with a median return of -6.9% and an average of -10.0%. Its strongest month historically has been May at +11.3% on average, its weakest March at -11.0%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: DKNG has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 111 of 1,752 sessions (6.3% of the time), with the largest gaps running +12.1% and -12.1%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 1,753 daily closes between 2019-07-25 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against DKNG's own 7-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of DKNG's sector?

DraftKings Inc. Class A sits in the Consumer Discretionary sector, currently ranked 6th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#6 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
55

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for DKNG?

CallsPuts

For DraftKings Inc. Class A's nearest expiry (2026-10-09, 1 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.42), with at-the-money implied volatility around 70.3%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.6% move by that expiry — a range of about $18.84–$20.26.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-09)
0.42
ATM implied volatility
70.3%
Total open interest
27,988
Expected move by 2026-10-09
±3.6% ($18.84–$20.26)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on DKNG?

Macquarie most recently reiterated its rating on DraftKings Inc. Class A to Outperform on Oct 7, 2026 with a price target of $34 (from $38). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 1 upgrade against 0 downgrades, a net bullish lean.

Latest action
Macquarie — Outperform
90-day upgrades
1
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
+1
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 7, 2026MacquarieMaintainedOutperform$38 → $34
Oct 7, 2026GuggenheimMaintainedBuy$33 → $30
Oct 5, 2026B of A SecuritiesUpgradeNeutral → Buy$27
Oct 1, 2026BTIGMaintainedBuy$30 → $25
Sep 24, 2026CitizensMaintainedMarket Outperform$37 → $35
Sep 18, 2026UBSMaintainedBuy$49 → $48
Sep 18, 2026NeedhamReiteratedBuy$35
Sep 8, 2026CitizensMaintainedMarket Outperform$36 → $37
Sep 3, 2026BernsteinMaintainedOutperform$27 → $29
Sep 2, 2026Wolfe ResearchInitiatedOutperform$40
Aug 11, 2026CitigroupMaintainedBuy$30 → $32
Aug 11, 2026MacquarieMaintainedOutperform$38

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

52/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
DraftKings (DKNG) closed the session at $19.15, falling 3.04% while the S&P 500 slipped 0.22%. Over the past month, DKNG shares have declined 17.26%, lagging the Consumer Discretionary sector’s 2.69% loss and the S&P 500’s 1.4% gain. The company is expected to report a negative EPS of $‑0.10 for the quarter, a 61.54% year‑over‑year decline, though revenue is projected to rise 25.53% to $1.44 billion. Market analysts will monitor upcoming earnings for potential revisions to forecasts. The negative performance signals a modest headwind for DKNG relative to peers.
What did this article say?
DraftKings Inc. reported a rebound in its iGaming segment during the second quarter, with revenue growth exceeding expectations and market share stabilizing after a period of decline. Management highlighted the launch of Lightning Link, a major land‑based casino game now available online, and Flex Spins, a cross‑game bonus feature that has been well received by players. Customer acquisition in iGaming also surpassed forecasts, providing a positive momentum catalyst for the remainder of the year. The company plans further product enhancements in the second half to capture additional market share.
What did this article say?
Bank of America upgraded DraftKings from Neutral to Buy, prompting a 5% rise in the stock. The upgrade was driven by the firm’s assessment that DraftKings is now the third‑largest player in the prediction‑market space and could generate approximately $400 million in revenue if regulatory conditions remain favorable. Analyst Julie Hoover maintained a $27 price target, implying a 45% upside from current levels. The upgrade alleviated concerns over spending on prediction markets and recent NFL outcomes, positioning the company for potential upside.
What did this article say?
Guggenheim analyst Curry Baker kept a Buy recommendation on DraftKings (DKNG) but reduced the price target from $33 to $30. The downgrade reflects a reassessment of the company’s valuation relative to peers. The move signals a modest negative view on future upside while still supporting the stock’s long‑term prospects.
What did this article say?
Bank of America upgraded DraftKings from Hold to Buy, maintaining a $27 price target that implies roughly 37% upside. The rating change prompted a 2.8% jump in DraftKings shares early in the session, before settling at a 2.2% gain. Analysts highlighted the company's continued dominance in active users and its strategy to add up to 3 million new users this year. The move reflects market confidence in DraftKings’ positioning within the fantasy sports and betting space, though it is not considered a transformative catalyst.
What did this article say?
DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) appeared on Zacks.com’s most searched stocks list amid a recent 18.4% decline in its shares, contrasting with a modest 0.8% gain in the S&P 500 composite. The company’s gaming sector underperformed, falling 9.8% over the same period. Analysts highlighted that earnings estimate revisions are the primary driver for future valuation, suggesting that current market sentiment may be influenced by perceived earnings outlook rather than fundamental changes.
What did this article say?
Bank of America upgraded DraftKings from neutral to buy on October 6, citing potential upside from legal challenges to prediction markets. Analysts projected the company could generate $400 million in fees next year, with an additional $200–$400 million from market‑making activities. The upgrade followed a sharp 8 % share rally and a 40 % year‑to‑date decline, suggesting a rebound in investor sentiment. The firm highlighted growing volume on prediction platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, which could benefit traditional sports‑book operators. Overall, the rating change signals confidence in DraftKings’ ability to capitalize on the expanding prediction‑market landscape.
What did this article say?
DraftKings’ legal director Jeff Le Riche joined a panel on CFTC rulemaking at the PREDICT conference, alongside industry and regulatory leaders. The discussion focused on how forthcoming regulations could shape event contract markets. DraftKings’ participation signals the company’s intent to influence policy and stay ahead of regulatory changes.
What did this article say?
DraftKings shares are poised to recover from 2026 lows after an analyst upgrade highlighted the company’s growth potential in prediction markets. The upgrade suggests confidence in the company’s ability to capitalize on this emerging segment. The market reaction indicates renewed investor interest.
What did this article say?
Bank of America identified DraftKings as an attractive investment after a prolonged slump. The bank’s statement emphasized the company’s potential to rebound and generate value for shareholders. This positive commentary contributed to a spike in the stock price.

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