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DraftKings (DKNG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$42.93 -0.13 (-0.30%)
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DraftKings - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

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

$51.04
18.89% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for DraftKings, the average price target is $51.04. 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 18.89% from the current price of $42.93.
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DKNG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/28/23 to 11/27/24
1 Month Ago
10/29/23 to 10/28/24
3 Months Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
1 Year Ago
11/28/22 to 11/28/23
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)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$51.04$50.22$49.56$35.86
Forecasted Upside18.89% Upside37.37% Upside46.22% Upside-6.38% Downside
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
2.56
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.53% Upside162.81% Upside6.73% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/12/2024TD Cowen
4 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
3 of 5 stars
 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%
9/26/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$48.00 ➝ $54.00+30.00%
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 Sunday, November 24, 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 received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment towards the stock's future performance.
  • The stock currently trades at $43.64, which is below the consensus target price of $50.85, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • With 24 analysts giving a buy rating, there is strong institutional confidence in the company's growth prospects.
  • DraftKings Inc. reported revenue of $1.10 billion in its latest earnings, demonstrating significant business activity and market presence.
  • Insiders own 51.19% of the company's stock, which can indicate strong alignment between management and shareholder interests.

DraftKings
Bear Case

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

  • The company reported a loss of ($0.60) earnings per share, missing analysts' expectations, which may raise concerns about profitability.
  • DraftKings Inc. has a negative net margin of 9.06%, indicating that the company is currently spending more than it earns, which could be a red flag for investors.
  • The stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of -49.59, suggesting that the company is not currently generating profits, which can deter risk-averse investors.
  • Recent insider selling, with over 1 million shares sold in the last ninety days, may signal a lack of confidence from those closest to the company.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.17, indicating that it relies significantly on debt to finance its operations, which can be risky in volatile markets.

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 $51.04, 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 twelve months. 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 18.89% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, DraftKings's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

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 2.56. Learn more on how DKNG compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:DKNG) was last updated on 11/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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