DraftKings Reports Strong Q4 & Full-Year 2025 Results, Achieves Profitability, and Issues Robust 2026 Guidance

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DraftKings reported strong Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, achieving positive net income for the first time, alongside robust revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth, and issued optimistic guidance for fiscal year 2026.

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• Achieved Full-Year Profitability

  DraftKings reported positive net income of $3.71 million for the full fiscal year 2025, a significant improvement from a $507.29 million loss in 2024, and $136.43 million in Q4 2025 net income.

• Strong Revenue Growth

  Fourth quarter 2025 revenue increased 43% year-over-year to $1.99 billion, contributing to a full-year revenue of $6.05 billion, up 27% from 2024.

• Substantial Adjusted EBITDA Growth

  Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 reached $343.2 million, a significant increase from $89.45 million in Q4 2024. Full-year Adjusted EBITDA grew to $619.99 million from $181.31 million in 2024.

• Positive Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance

  The company introduced a fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance range of $6.5 billion to $6.9 billion and an Adjusted EBITDA guidance range of $700 million to $900 million, reflecting continued growth expectations.

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DraftKings Inc. announced a significant turnaround in its financial performance, achieving positive net income for both the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2025, a notable improvement from prior year losses. The company reported substantial revenue growth, with Q4 2025 revenue increasing 43% year-over-year to $1.99 billion and full-year revenue growing 27% to over $6 billion. Adjusted EBITDA also saw strong growth, reaching $343.2 million in Q4 and $619.99 million for the full year. Management provided optimistic guidance for fiscal year 2026, projecting revenue between $6.5 billion and $6.9 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $700 million and $900 million. This positive financial news comes as the stock is trading below its 52-week low, suggesting a potential disconnect between operational performance and market valuation.