DKNGConsumer Cyclical · GamblingThe 36 Wall Street analysts covering DraftKings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $33 — +26.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 40 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores DraftKings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (97): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Momentum (18): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DKNG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 5 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $30 → $32 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Macquarie | Maintains | Outperform | $38 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $35 → $34 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $35 → $33 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $34 → $33 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $29 → $30 |
| 22 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $40 → $38 |
| 22 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $30 → $29 |
| 20 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $32 → $29 |
| 20 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $31 → $34 |
| 15 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $30 → $35 |
| 10 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 July 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | $26 → $28 |
| 9 July 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 1 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 25 June 2026 | Citizens | Maintains | Market Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. DKNG appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 3% of US stocks
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Cheaper than 4% of US stocks
Cheaper than 2% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 36% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| DKNGDraftKings, Inc. | $13.0B | 40 |
| SGHCSuper Group (SGHC) Ltd. | $6.7B | 59 |
| CHDNChurchill Downs, Inc. | $6.3B | 66 |
| RSIRush Street Interactive, Inc. | $5.9B | 88 |
| BRSLBrightstar Lottery Plc | $2.2B | 50 |
| PKGPackaging Corporation of America* | $23.0B | 49 |
| RLRalph Lauren Corp.* | $23.6B | 93 |
* Nearest Consumer Cyclical names by size — few gambling companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own DraftKings, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →
The Motley Fool reports that the proliferation of prediction markets is increasing competition. The article questions whether DraftKings stock is a buy or sell in light of this development.
Why it matters — A rise in prediction markets adds new competitive pressure that DKNG watchers would want to monitor.
DraftKings introduced Crown Cash, a new rewards currency that powers its DraftKings Rewards loyalty program. The company says the currency makes it easier to view and use rewards across eligible DraftKings experiences, according to a Wednesday press release.
Why it matters — DraftKings watchers would care because the launch of a consolidated rewards currency could enhance customer engagement and loyalty across the company's product offerings.
DraftKings faces competitive pressure as prediction markets outpace traditional sportsbook offerings amid a brief second-quarter rebound. Revenue and EBITDA are declining, with first-half EBITDA of $282 million falling well below the company's FY26 guidance midpoint of $750 million, while shares are down roughly 30% year-to-date and trade at a premium.
Why it matters — A DKNG watcher would care because the article highlights intensifying competition from prediction markets combined with declining earnings that trail the company's own guidance.
Following its earnings report, 24/7 Wall Street assessed DraftKings and, at a share price of $24.03, characterized the stock as a hold rather than a buy or sell. The piece frames this assessment in the context of the company's post-earnings performance.
Why it matters — DKNG watchers would care because the article offers a post-earnings evaluation of the stock's current positioning at $24.03, providing a reference point on where analysts see the shares.
On Aug. 7, 2026, DraftKings shares rose 8% following its Q2 results, driven by growth in prediction-market activity. The company reported a record $13.1 billion in combined volume, although customer-friendly outcomes put pressure on margins.
Why it matters — DKNG watchers would note the record combined volume and prediction-market momentum as key drivers behind the share-price surge, alongside the margin pressure from customer-friendly outcomes.
The 36 Wall Street analysts covering DraftKings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $33, with estimates ranging from $18 to $76. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 36 analysts covering DraftKings, Inc., 29 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks DraftKings, Inc. 40 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, DraftKings, Inc. ranks 40 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 36 analysts implies +26.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks DraftKings, Inc. 40 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering DraftKings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DKNG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $18 to $76 over the next 12 months.
DraftKings, Inc. returned -40.1% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 13 Aug 2026): "As Prediction Markets Proliferate, Is DraftKings Stock a Buy or Sell?". The Motley Fool reports that the proliferation of prediction markets is increasing competition. The article questions whether DraftKings stock is a buy or sell in light of this development.
DraftKings Inc. is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company operates online sports betting platforms that allow users to place wagers on a wide range of professional and collegiate sporting events, subject to local regulations. DraftKings also offers online casino games, including slots and table games, along with daily fantasy sports contests where users assemble virtual teams and compete based on real-world athlete performance. In addition, the company runs the DraftKings Marketplace, focused on digital collectibles, and partners with physical venues through its retail sportsbook operations. DraftKings integrates media and content features to enhance user engagement, providing statistics, analysis, and interactive experiences. Serving customers across multiple regulated jurisdictions, the company plays a prominent role in the broader gaming and online entertainment ecosystem. Founded in 2011, DraftKings today positions itself as a comprehensive platform for regulated real-money sports wagering, iGaming, and fantasy sports experiences.
CEO Mr. Jason D. Robins · 5,500 employees · United States · https://www.draftkings.com