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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

DKNG earnings analysis

Filed May 8, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

The latest report

DraftKings reported Q1 2026 earnings with impressive growth in both revenue and profits, achieving $1.646 billion in revenue (up 16.8% year-over-year) and an EPS of $0.20, exceeding analyst expectations. The company…

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DraftKings reported Q1 2026 earnings with impressive growth in both revenue and profits, achieving $1.646 billion in revenue (up 16.8% year-over-year) and an EPS of $0.20, exceeding analyst expectations. The company demonstrated strong performance in its Sportsbook and iGaming segments but faced some challenges in maintaining its Monthly Unique Payers (MUPs).

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

58% Gross margin Operating margin Aug 2024 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $43 Operating expenses $57 Left as operating profit $0

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

Where revenue came from

The business segments reported by the company.

Sportsbook 66.5% iGaming 28.0% Other 5.5%

Shares of the segments disclosed in this filing, largest first.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Feb 2024 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.2

What stood out

  • Revenue Growth of 16.8%

    DraftKings generated $1,646 million in revenue for Q1 2026, up from $1,409 million in Q1 2025.

  • EPS of $0.20 Surpasses Estimates

    The reported diluted EPS was $0.20, comparing favorably against estimates of $0.16.

  • Significant Growth in Sportsbook Revenue

    Sportsbook revenue surged by 24.1% to $1,095 million from $882 million year-over-year.

  • Increase in Average Revenue per MUP

    ARPMUP rose by 21.3% to $134 for Q1 2026, reflecting improved monetization.

  • Positive Adjusted EBITDA of $167.9M

    Adjusted EBITDA was $167.8 million, up from $102.6 million in the same quarter last year.

  • Strong Cash Position

    DraftKings ended the quarter with $999.4 million in cash and cash equivalents.

What to watch

  • Decline in Monthly Unique Payers

    MUPs decreased by 3.6% year-over-year, mainly due to the exit from the Texas Lottery market.

  • High Sales and Marketing Expenses

    Sales and marketing expenses increased by 16.9% to $401.7 million, impacting margins.

  • Increased Interest Expenses

    Net interest expense for Q1 2026 was $5.7 million, a swing from $4.4 million of net interest income in Q1 2025.

Management's outlook

DraftKings maintains fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance of $6.5 billion to $6.9 billion and expects Adjusted EBITDA between $700 million to $900 million.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 13, 2026

DraftKings' 2025 10-K shows continued top-line scale with revenue of $6,054.5 million in 2025 (up from $4,767.7M in 2024 and $3,665.4M in 2023) and user metrics improving (4.0M MUPs in 2025). The business remains…

10-Q · November 7, 2025

DraftKings reported Q3 revenue of $1,144,019,000, up $48,529,000 (+4.4%) year-over-year but down materially versus the prior quarter. Gross margin compressed to ~31.5% and the company generated an operating loss of…

10-Q · August 7, 2025

DraftKings posted a strong June quarter: revenue of $1,512,507,000 (Q2 2025) increased sequentially and year-over-year, with gross margin expanding to 43.5% and operating income of $150,644,000 driving GAAP diluted EPS…

10-Q · May 9, 2025

DraftKings reported Q1 2025 revenue of $1,408,806,000, up from $1,174,996,000 in Q1 2024, with gross margin roughly stable at 40.1%. Operating loss narrowed to $(46,331,000) and diluted EPS improved to $(0.07) from…

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