Mar 31, 2024

DraftKings Q1 2024 Earnings Report

DraftKings reported strong first-quarter results, marked by significant revenue growth and increased customer engagement.

Key Takeaways

DraftKings' first quarter of 2024 showed substantial growth, with revenue increasing by 53% to $1,175 million. The company raised its fiscal year 2024 revenue guidance midpoint to $4.9 billion and its Adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoint to $500 million, reflecting strong customer acquisition and engagement.

Revenue increased by 53% to $1,175 million compared to the same period in 2023.

Average monthly unique payers increased by 23% year-over-year.

Average revenue per monthly unique payer increased by 25% year-over-year.

Fiscal year 2024 revenue guidance raised to a midpoint of $4.9 billion and Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to a midpoint of $500 million.

Total Revenue
$1.17B
Previous year: $770M
+52.7%
EPS
$0.03
Previous year: -$0.87
-103.4%
Monthly Unique Payers
3.4M
Previous year: 2.8M
+21.4%
Average Revenue per MUP
$114
Previous year: $92
+23.9%
Gross Profit
$465M
Previous year: $248M
+87.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.19B
Previous year: $1.09B
+9.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$73.4M
Previous year: -$209M
-64.8%
Total Assets
$3.8B
Previous year: $3.74B
+1.6%

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Forward Guidance

DraftKings raised its fiscal year 2024 revenue guidance to a range of $4.8 billion to $5.0 billion and Adjusted EBITDA guidance to between $460 million and $540 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong first quarter results.
  • Improved outlook on customer acquisition.
  • Improved outlook on customer engagement.
  • Expected Adjusted EBITDA Flow-through Percentage to exceed 50%.
  • Expansion of gross margin and discipline on cost structure.

Challenges Ahead

  • Guidance excludes the estimated impact of the proposed acquisition of Jackpocket.
  • Forward-looking guidance is subject to risks and uncertainties.
  • Changes in applicable laws or regulations, particularly with respect to gaming.
  • General economic and market conditions impacting demand for DraftKings’ products and services.
  • Economic and market conditions in the media, entertainment, gaming, and software industries in the markets in which DraftKings operates.