The chart below shows how DKNG performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, DKNG sees a -1.58% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +7.55% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.37%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Revenue Surge: 1. Strong Revenue Growth: DraftKings reported a 39% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $1.95 billion in Q3 2024.
Customer Acquisition Cost Reduction: 2. Improved Customer Acquisition Costs: The company saw a nearly 20% decline in customer acquisition costs (CAC) year-over-year while acquiring 14% more online sportsbook and iGaming customers.
Improved Gross Margin: 3. Enhanced Adjusted Gross Margin: Adjusted gross margin improved by 300 basis points year-over-year, reaching 40% in Q3 2024, driven by better promotional reinvestment rates and structural sportsbook hold percentages.
Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance: 4. Positive Fiscal Year 2025 Guidance: DraftKings reiterated its fiscal year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $900 million to $1 billion, alongside a new revenue guidance range of $6.2 billion to $6.6 billion, indicating a 31% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.
Top Sportsbook App Recognition: 5. Recognition as Top Sportsbook App: The company was recognized as the number one overall sportsbook app in the U.S., ranking first in user experience, betting interface, and features categories.
Negative
Revenue Guidance Revision: 1. Revenue Guidance Downgrade: DraftKings revised its fiscal year 2024 revenue guidance down to $4.85 billion to $4.95 billion from the previous $5.05 billion to $5.25 billion, reflecting a significant decrease in expected revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA Loss: 2. Adjusted EBITDA Loss: The company reported a $59 million adjusted EBITDA loss for Q3 2024, indicating ongoing challenges in achieving profitability despite revenue growth.
NFL Outcomes Impact Analysis: 3. Impact of NFL Outcomes: Early NFL outcomes in Q4 are expected to negatively impact revenue and adjusted EBITDA by $250 million and $175 million, respectively, highlighting volatility in sports betting results.
Customer Acquisition Concerns: 4. Customer Acquisition Caution: DraftKings expressed caution regarding customer acquisition, indicating that unexpected strong customer acquisition could lead to higher promotional spending, which may affect profitability.
2025 Flow-Through Rate Decline: 5. Lowered 2025 Flow-Through Rate: The company anticipates a flow-through rate of around 39% for 2025, down from the long-term target of 50%, due to uncertainties in customer acquisition and promotional spending.
DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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