DraftKings (DKNG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$40.35 +0.95 (+2.41%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:45 PM ET)

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

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 26 Analyst Ratings

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

Type	Current Forecast 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	1 Month Ago 11/22/23 to 11/21/24	3 Months Ago 9/23/23 to 9/22/24	1 Year Ago 12/22/22 to 12/22/23
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 Upside	26.39% Upside	16.53% Upside	26.73% Upside	0.38% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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DKNG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

DKNG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

DraftKings Stock vs. The Competition

Type	DraftKings	Consumer Discretionary Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.88	2.57	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	26.39% Upside	202.28% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent DKNG News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/13/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$47.00 ➝ $53.00	+27.80%
11/12/2024	TD Cowen 5 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$50.00 ➝ $55.00	+29.72%
11/11/2024	Macquarie 1 of 5 stars	C. Beynon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$50.00 ➝ $51.00	+20.48%
11/11/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$45.00 ➝ $50.00	+20.71%
11/11/2024	JMP Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Market Outperform ➝ Market Outperform	$51.00 ➝ $52.00	+29.58%
11/8/2024	Needham & Company LLC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$60.00 ➝ $60.00	+53.93%
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10/22/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$47.00 ➝ $48.00	+26.88%
10/18/2024	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jed Kelly Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$54.00 ➝ $62.00	+64.67%
10/17/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$47.00 ➝ $52.00	+39.22%
10/16/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$48.00 ➝ $48.00	+27.80%
10/7/2024	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$44.00 ➝ $44.00	+15.91%
10/7/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$48.00 ➝ $50.00	+28.04%
9/10/2024	BNP Paribas Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Johnson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Neutral	$35.00	-3.07%
9/4/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$56.00 ➝ $58.00	+68.31%
8/14/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$50.00 ➝ $50.00	+59.03%
8/5/2024	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$58.00 ➝ $55.00	+72.58%
8/5/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$50.00 ➝ $48.00	+68.36%
8/5/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$60.00 ➝ $54.00	+68.64%
7/22/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$54.00 ➝ $50.00	+37.44%
6/26/2024	Guggenheim Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$53.00 ➝ $52.00	+38.30%
5/31/2024	Berenberg Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Cummings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
5/6/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$52.00 ➝ $54.00	+24.42%
5/6/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$34.00 ➝ $35.00	-19.65%
5/6/2024	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$53.00 ➝ $55.00	+31.52%
3/28/2024	Moffett Nathanson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$52.00 ➝ $55.00	+21.28%
2/15/2024	Bank Of America (Bofa) Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$45.00 ➝ $50.00	+12.21%
2/13/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$40.00 ➝ $50.00	+14.65%
11/27/2023	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$40.00 ➝ $46.00	+17.65%
11/15/2023	Craig Hallum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$40.00 ➝ $45.00	+21.92%
8/9/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$30.00 ➝ $41.00	+29.30%
8/7/2023	Roth Mkm Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$20.00 ➝ $23.00	-27.28%
6/27/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reiterates
2/21/2023	Canaccord Genuity Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$28.00 ➝ $30.00	+45.14%
2/9/2023	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	E. Engel Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell	$15.00	-15.11%
2/9/2023	MKM Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ 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

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

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 equities research 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 equities research 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.
: DraftKings has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Benchmark, BMO Capital Markets, JMP Securities, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Macquarie, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: 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.

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This page (NASDAQ:DKNG) was last updated on 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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DraftKings (DKNG) Stock Forecast & Price Target