What's Going On With DraftKings Stock Wednesday?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ:DKNG) shares experienced increased volatility following Flutter Entertainment's (NYSE:FLUT) Q2 results, which exceeded expectations. Flutter's decision not to impose a surcharge in high-tax U.S. states initially caused DraftKings shares to drop, but they rebounded after DraftKings announced it would also not implement a surcharge. Analysts from Needham and Truist Securities reiterated Buy ratings for DraftKings with price targets of $60 and $50, respectively.
August 14, 2024 | 1:22 pm
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DraftKings shares experienced volatility due to Flutter Entertainment's Q2 results and surcharge decision. DraftKings rebounded after announcing it would not implement a surcharge. Analysts reiterated Buy ratings with price targets of $60 and $50.
DraftKings shares initially dropped due to concerns over market share loss to FanDuel but rebounded after DraftKings decided not to implement a surcharge. Positive analyst ratings further support a short-term positive impact.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Flutter Entertainment's Q2 results exceeded expectations, and the decision not to impose a surcharge in high-tax U.S. states positively impacted its stock. This move also influenced DraftKings' decision to drop its surcharge plans.
Flutter's strong Q2 results and strategic decision not to impose a surcharge in high-tax states positively impacted its stock. This also influenced DraftKings' market strategy.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 80