Northland, Mizuho Cut DraftKings (DKNG) PT Amid Rising Competitive Threat from Prediction Markets

Group 1: Company Overview - DraftKings Inc. operates as a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, providing online sports betting, daily fantasy sports, media, digital lottery courier, and retail sportsbooks [3] Group 2: Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Northland lowered the price target on DraftKings to $30 from $33, maintaining an Underperform rating, citing competitive threats from prediction markets [1] - Mizuho reduced the price target to $54 from $58 while keeping an Outperform rating, indicating a need for lower estimates in the near and medium term [2] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Significant funding rounds for competitors Kalshi and Polymarket indicate a growing competitive threat to sports betting companies, with Kalshi raising $300 million and Polymarket securing a $2 billion investment [1]