DraftKings Shares Fall as Analyst Downgrade Cites Costs and Taxes
DraftKings shares are down 26.61% year to date and 43.22% over the past year, trading at $26.17 after an Argus downgrade. The firm cited high customer acquisition costs, rising state gaming taxes and aggressive competition from prediction markets, though many analysts remain Buy-rated. Full-year 2025 delivered its first GAAP net profit, while 2026 guidance assumes state tax rates hold steady as it invests in DraftKings Predictions.