DraftKings' Q3 earnings update could be a much-needed catalyst for the sliding gaming stock, but the company had better live up to its tradition of beating and raising guidance.
Shares of fantasy sports and betting company DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG)
fell 5.2% in the morning session after Bank of America downgraded the stock to Neutral from Buy and BMO Capital also lowered its price target. BofA analyst Shaun Kelley cut the firm's price target on the shares to $35 from $48, citing several concerns. These included sports outcomes that raised questions about volatility and long-term earnings, the company's underperformance in iGaming, and potential state-level tax headwinds. The analyst also pointed to prediction markets as a near-term challenge. Unfavorable sports outcomes meant that bettors were winning more than usual, putting pressure on profits. Adding to the negative sentiment, BMO Capital lowered its price target to $63 from $65, also pointing to unfavorable sports results in September. BMO reduced its third-quarter revenue estimate for the company as a result.
A surprisingly "cooler" U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released in November 2025 and reflecting October's data, has sent a wave of optimism through global financial markets. Signaling a much-anticipated moderation in inflationary pressures, the report has significantly eased long-standing inflation fears and, crucially, sparked a notable surge in
The performance of consumer discretionary businesses is closely linked to economic cycles. This sensitive demand profile can lead to some stock price volatility, but over the past six months,
the industry has stayed on track as its 21.3% return was close to the S&P 500’s.
On Tuesday, Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, made significant trades in companies like DraftKings, Palantir, and Shopify, acquiring and selling shares worth millions. DraftKings expanded its strategy, while Palantir hit an all-time high with a major contract. Ark Invest also trimmed its position in Shopify, citing its early embrace of AI in e-commerce as a game-changer.
