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DraftKings (DKNG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$40.35 +0.95 (+2.41%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

DraftKings - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
23

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for DraftKings in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 26 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 23 have given a buy rating for DKNG.

Consensus Price Target

$51.00
26.39% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for DraftKings, the average price target is $51.00. The highest price target for DKNG is $62.00, while the lowest price target for DKNG is $35.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 26.39% from the current price of $40.35.
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DKNG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24
1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24
3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24
1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
23 Buy rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
24 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$51.00$50.85$49.78$35.86
Forecasted Upside26.39% Upside18.01% Upside25.61% Upside0.38% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

DKNG Analyst Recommendations By Month

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DKNG Price Targets by Month

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DraftKings Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDraftKingsConsumer Discretionary CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.88
2.57
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.39% Upside202.28% Upside14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/13/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$47.00 ➝ $53.00+27.80%
11/12/2024TD Cowen
5 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $55.00+29.72%
11/11/2024Macquarie
1 of 5 stars
C. Beynon
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$50.00 ➝ $51.00+20.48%
11/11/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00 ➝ $50.00+20.71%
11/11/2024JMP Securities
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 Boost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$51.00 ➝ $52.00+29.58%
11/8/2024Needham & Company LLC
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $60.00+53.93%
10/22/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$47.00 ➝ $48.00+26.88%
10/18/2024Mizuho
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Jed Kelly
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$54.00 ➝ $62.00+64.67%
10/17/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$47.00 ➝ $52.00+39.22%
10/16/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$48.00 ➝ $48.00+27.80%
10/7/2024Benchmark
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$44.00 ➝ $44.00+15.91%
10/7/2024Susquehanna
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 Boost TargetPositive ➝ Positive$48.00 ➝ $50.00+28.04%
9/10/2024BNP Paribas
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A. Johnson
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$35.00-3.07%
9/4/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$56.00 ➝ $58.00+68.31%
8/14/2024Truist Financial
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $50.00+59.03%
8/5/2024Oppenheimer
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$58.00 ➝ $55.00+72.58%
8/5/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $48.00+68.36%
8/5/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $54.00+68.64%
7/22/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$54.00 ➝ $50.00+37.44%
6/26/2024Guggenheim
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$53.00 ➝ $52.00+38.30%
5/31/2024Berenberg Bank
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J. Cummings
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UpgradeHold
5/6/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$52.00 ➝ $54.00+24.42%
5/6/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$34.00 ➝ $35.00-19.65%
5/6/2024BTIG Research
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$53.00 ➝ $55.00+31.52%
3/28/2024Moffett Nathanson
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$52.00 ➝ $55.00+21.28%
2/15/2024Bank Of America (Bofa)
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 Boost Target$45.00 ➝ $50.00+12.21%
2/13/2024Piper Sandler
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$40.00 ➝ $50.00+14.65%
11/27/2023Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $46.00+17.65%
11/15/2023Craig Hallum
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $45.00+21.92%
8/9/2023Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$30.00 ➝ $41.00+29.30%
8/7/2023Roth Mkm
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 Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$20.00 ➝ $23.00-27.28%
6/27/2023VNET Group
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 Reiterated RatingReiterates
2/21/2023Canaccord Genuity Group
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 Boost TargetBuy$28.00 ➝ $30.00+45.14%
2/9/2023Roth Capital
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E. Engel
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$15.00-15.11%
2/9/2023MKM Partners
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 DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$15.00-15.11%

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Should I Buy DraftKings Stock? DKNG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these DraftKings pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

DraftKings
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in DraftKings Inc.:

  • DraftKings Inc. has shown strong revenue growth, reporting $1.10 billion for the latest quarter, which indicates a robust demand for its online sports betting and gaming services.
  • The company has a significant market presence, with insiders owning 51.19% of the stock, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance from those who know it best.
  • As of the latest trading session, DraftKings Inc. stock is priced at $43.65, reflecting a recent increase of 1.4%, which may indicate positive market sentiment.
  • DraftKings Inc. operates in a rapidly growing industry, with increasing legalization of sports betting across various states, potentially leading to expanded market opportunities.
  • The company has a beta of 1.82, indicating that its stock price is more volatile than the market. This could present opportunities for higher returns during favorable market conditions.

DraftKings
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in DraftKings Inc. for these reasons:

  • DraftKings Inc. reported a negative EPS of ($0.60) for the latest quarter, missing analysts' expectations, which may raise concerns about its profitability and financial health.
  • The company has a negative return on equity of 41.23%, indicating that it is not generating profit from its equity investments, which could deter potential investors.
  • With a PE ratio of -48.90, DraftKings Inc. is currently unprofitable, making it difficult for investors to assess its valuation compared to profitable companies.
  • The stock has experienced significant insider selling, with 735,246 shares sold over the last ninety days, which could signal a lack of confidence among insiders regarding the company's future performance.
  • DraftKings Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, suggesting that it has taken on a considerable amount of debt relative to its equity, which could pose risks if the company faces financial challenges.

DKNG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for DraftKings is $51.00, with a high forecast of $62.00 and a low forecast of $35.00.

26 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for DraftKings in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 23 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" DKNG shares.

According to analysts, DraftKings's stock has a predicted upside of 26.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like DraftKings more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating score for DraftKings is 2.88 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer discretionary" companies is 2.57. Learn more on how DKNG compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:DKNG) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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