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Mar 31
DraftKings Q1 2025 Earnings Report
DraftKings reported strong top-line growth in Q1 2025 driven by increased customer engagement and product performance.
Key Takeaways
DraftKings delivered a 20% revenue increase in Q1 2025 despite a net loss, fueled by user growth and improved Sportsbook performance.
Revenue rose to $1.41 billion, up from $1.17 billion a year ago.
Monthly Unique Payers reached 4.3 million, a 28% YoY increase.
Adjusted EPS was positive at $0.12, despite a GAAP net loss of $33.9 million.
The acquisition of Jackpocket contributed to customer growth and revenue diversification.
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Forward Guidance
DraftKings lowered its FY25 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance due to unfavorable sports outcomes in Q1, but remains confident in customer metrics and product strategy.
Positive Outlook
- Customer engagement remains strong despite macroeconomic headwinds.
- Adjusted EBITDA improved significantly year-over-year.
- Positive momentum from Jackpocket acquisition.
- Healthy balance sheet with significant cash reserves.
- Stock repurchase program executed with 3.7 million shares bought back.
Challenges Ahead
- Lowered revenue guidance to $6.2–$6.4 billion from $6.3–$6.6 billion.
- Adjusted EBITDA guidance cut to $800M–$900M from $900M–$1B.
- Customer-friendly sport outcomes impacted profitability.
- ARPMUP decreased due to Jackpocket customer mix.
- Free cash flow was negative, with $119M used in operations.