Key Highlights
- Annualized prediction market total volume at DraftKings surged 34% in May, reaching $3.1B
- The Predictions platform saw consumer volume climb 24% month-over-month to $1.3B
- Shares traded up 1.4% during Tuesday’s premarket session
- TD Cowen maintains Buy rating with $30 price objective; shares currently at $25.01
- Company targeting nationwide super app deployment across all U.S. states
Shares of DraftKings (DKNG) advanced 1.4% during premarket hours Tuesday following the release of robust operational data from the company’s rapidly expanding Predictions platform.
The Boston-headquartered operator reported that annualized consumer volume through its Predictions platform increased 24% sequentially in May, hitting $1.3B. Meanwhile, annualized total volume traded surged 34% month-over-month to reach $3.1B. The firm cautioned that these metrics remain preliminary, unaudited figures derived from internal tracking systems.
The official rollout of DraftKings Predictions took place on December 19, 2025. The platform has since expanded to 38 U.S. states for at least certain event contract types, while sports-related event contracts are accessible in 17 jurisdictions.
While the expansion figures appear compelling, proper context is essential. Prediction market volume measures the total dollar value of all contract transactions, including multiple trades by the same users entering and exiting positions. This methodology differs significantly from sports betting handle, which represents only the actual capital risked by bettors.
Considering this distinction, Kalshi reportedly processes notional volume in the mid-tens of billions monthly. Polymarket typically ranges from high single-digit to low-teens billions depending on market conditions. While DraftKings remains a comparatively smaller competitor, its growth trajectory is accelerating rapidly.
Analyst Firm Maintains Bullish Stance
TD Cowen reaffirmed its Buy recommendation on DKNG shares Monday, maintaining its $30 price objective. Trading at $25.01, the firm’s analysis suggests the equity remains undervalued. InvestingPro estimates fair value exceeds both the current trading price and TD Cowen’s target.
The investment firm highlighted DraftKings‘ established online sports betting and iGaming infrastructure as the cornerstone for sustainable profitability. Analysts emphasized product diversification, structural hold advantages, and operational leverage as critical growth catalysts. The company maintains an impressive gross profit margin of 76.7%.
TD Cowen also observed that leadership is financing its prediction markets expansion using cash flow from its strengthening core operations. The firm characterizes prediction markets as a substantial and undervalued total addressable market opportunity, subsequently adding DKNG to its Best Smidcap Ideas roster.
UBS elevated its price objective to $49 after first-quarter results exceeded Wall Street consensus on both top-line revenue and EBITDA metrics. Benchmark confirmed its Buy stance with a $29 target. Citizens retained its Market Outperform designation with a $34 price objective.
Nationwide Super App Expansion Underway
DraftKings’ overarching strategic objective centers on deploying its super app architecture across the entire nation, encompassing all 50 states. The specific product offerings within the application will fluctuate by jurisdiction based on applicable regulatory frameworks.
The operator has submitted additional exchange product applications through the CFTC to support its prediction markets buildout. Bank of America analysts have identified emerging convergence among sports wagering, cryptocurrency, and traditional financial markets as a potentially significant long-term growth catalyst for platforms like DraftKings.
According to InvestingPro forecasts, net income is projected to experience growth this fiscal year.
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