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DraftKings Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary7 Aug, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q2 2026 revenue was $1.44 billion, down 4.6%–5% year-over-year, mainly due to customer-friendly sports outcomes and increased promotional spending for new customer acquisition.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 was $114.6 million–$115 million, down from $300.6 million–$301 million in Q2 2025.

  • Monthly Unique Payers (MUPs) increased 9%–9.1% year-over-year to 3.6 million, while Average Revenue per MUP (ARPMUP) fell 12.6%–13% to $132.

  • Sports Consumer Volume rose 14.5%–15% year-over-year to $13.1 billion, reflecting strong customer acquisition and engagement.

  • The Super App rollout and rapid Predictions offering adoption contributed to significant new customer growth, with over 600,000 engaged customers year-to-date.

Financial highlights

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q2 2026 was 7.9%, down from 19.9% in Q2 2025.

  • Adjusted Diluted EPS for Q2 2026 was $0.17, up from $0.08 in Q2 2025; Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share was $0.09, down from $0.38 in Q2 2025.

  • iGaming revenue for Q2 2026 was $461.9 million–$462 million, up 7.5% from Q2 2025.

  • Sports Net Revenue Margin was 6.8% in Q2 2026, down from 8.0%–8.7% in Q2 2025.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2026, were $983.9 million, down from $1.13 billion at year-end 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • Fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance maintained at $6.5 billion to $6.9 billion.

  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal year 2026 remains at $700 million to $900 million, including $200 million–$300 million investment in predictions.

  • Management expects continued investment in new offerings, technology, and market expansion, with a focus on long-term profitability as jurisdictions mature.

  • The company believes its cash position is sufficient for at least the next twelve months and is well positioned for long-term funding needs.

  • Long-term industry gross revenue opportunity estimated at $55 billion–$80 billion by 2030, targeting at least 30% adjusted EBITDA margin.

Vertical integration roadmap for Predictions
Impact of Jackpocket on unique customer growth
Advocacy spend for iGaming and Sportsbook
Why is EBITDA guidance lower than core run-rate?
Why did Sports Revenue fall despite volume growth?
What drove the Q2 2026 advocacy expenses?
Vertical integration's impact on prediction LTV
Drivers of Q2 customer acquisition efficiency
Data on prediction market and OSB overlap
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