DraftKings Inc. (DKNG: NSD) stock price experienced a roller coaster ride in 2023, unimaginably tripling its value, boosted by a whopping user growth and revived betting demands in the US. However, the stock’s incredibly strong success has made some people worry that it is too expensive. At the same time, investors are starting to worry about how long the growth will last.
Stock Target Advisor Analysis on DraftKings:
Stock Target Advisor proffers a less bullish outlook on DraftKings compared to other Wall Street analysts, assigning a “Sell” rating. The target price sits at $35.78, projecting a marginal 2.02% price change in 12 months.
On average, analyst target prices for DraftKings hover around $37.98, with a “Strong Buy” rating. However, signals from Stock Target Advisor analysis tilt towards a bearish inclination, with 2 positive and 6 negative signals. Noteworthy positive signals encompass DraftKings’ high market capitalization and superior revenue growth. In contrast, overpricing, high volatility, unfavorable cashflows, and dismal earnings growth trigger negative signals.
DraftKings enjoys broad coverage from 23 Wall Street analysts who collectively rate the stock as a “Strong Buy”, with an average target price of $37.97. The “Gambling” sector, held aloft by DraftKings as its largest player, also secures a “Strong Buy” rating. This sector has returned an average of 6.74% over 1 month, though a slight stagnation is observable over 1-week returns at -0.28%.
DraftKings Financial Performance:
DraftKings witnessed its capital gain soaring to an impressive 152.48% over the last year, outperforming peers in its sector to secure a top-tier 100th-percentile ranking. DraftKings exhibited an exceptional revenue growth of 1067.86% over five years, putting it at the 91.67th percentile of its sector.
DraftKings carries a steep Price to Earnings ratio of 394.98, settling it towards the lower rungs at 11.11th percentile amongst its peers. Its Price to Book ratio stands at 22.26, and the Price to Cash Flow ratio marks -28.53, indicating potential overvaluation.
Conclusion:
Despite impressive stock performance and strong revenue growth, signals from Stock Target Advisor analysis suggest a bearish outlook for DraftKings (DKNG: NSD).
Muzzammil is a content writer at Stock Target Advisor. He has been writing stock news and analysis at Stock Target Advisor since 2023 and has worked in the financial domain in various roles since 2020. He has previously worked on an equity research firm that analyzed companies listed on the stock markets in the U.S. and Canada and performed fundamental and qualitative analyses of management strength, business strategy, and product/services forecast as indicated by major brokers covering the stock.
