The Super Bowl Is Over, And Cathie Woods Is Ditching This Key Sports Betting Stock

Core Viewpoint - Cathie Wood's ETFs sold 785,490 shares of DraftKings amid concerns over increased competition from prediction markets, although these fears may be exaggerated, suggesting there are better investment opportunities in the online betting sector than DraftKings at this time [1]. Company Overview - DraftKings, based in Boston, operates retail sports betting in 28 states and has a prediction markets app available in 38 states, also allowing online bets on casino games [2]. Financial Performance - DraftKings has a market capitalization of $13.5 billion and a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 22x. In Q3, the company's revenue increased by 4% year-over-year to $1.14 billion, with an operational loss of $272 million, an improvement from a $298.6 million loss in Q3 of 2024. The company forecasts its 2025 EBITDA, excluding certain items, to be between $450 million and $550 million [3]. Market Trends - As of February 9, DraftKings' stock had decreased by 21% in 2026, while the S&P 500 Index rose by 1.75% during the same period [4]. - The popularity of prediction markets for sports betting has surged, particularly since Kalshi began allowing users to bet on sporting events, following a lack of federal opposition during the Trump administration [5]. - The decline in shares of sportsbook operators like DraftKings and Flutter indicates expectations of a shrinking market share for sportsbooks. Analysts have also reduced Flutter's Q4 adjusted earnings per share (EPS) estimates by 49% in the last three months [6]. Betting Activity - Total wagers on the Seahawks during this year's Super Bowl reached $1.5 billion, indicating substantial financial activity within major online sports-betting platforms [7].