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.

Total Revenue
$1.41B
Previous year: $1.17B
+19.9%
EPS
$0.12
Previous year: $0.03
+300.0%
Monthly Unique Payers
4.3M
Previous year: 3.36M
+28.0%
ARPMUP
$108
Previous year: $114
-5.0%
Sportsbook Handle
$13.9B
Previous year: $12B
+15.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.12B
Previous year: $1.19B
-6.1%
Total Assets
$4.52B
Previous year: $3.8B
+18.8%

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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.