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DraftKings raises Q1 revenue 17% to $1.65bn as prediction markets expand

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DraftKings reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.65bn, up about 17% year on year, and net profit of $21.1m, compared with a loss a year earlier. The company said April customer acquisition costs for prediction markets fell by more than 80%; it also reported annualised consumer volume above $1bn and total traded volume above $2.3bn. DraftKings maintained its 2026 revenue forecast of $6.5bn to $6.9bn.

The results show operators how DraftKings is integrating prediction markets with sportsbook and iGaming products while maintaining its annual forecast.

End-of-day close DraftKings (DKNG), USD, to 22 June 2026
Story date24 March 202622 June 2026

Latest reported results

DraftKings NASDAQ: DKNG

Quarter ended 30 September 2026

Revenue
USD 1.33bn10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041
Operating income
−USD 493.1m10-Q filing 0001883685-26-000041

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