Flutter Entertainment Stock Hits 52-Week Lows On Q4 Results: Here's What Company Said About Prediction Markets

Core Insights - Flutter Entertainment reported fourth-quarter revenue of $4.74 billion, a 25% increase year-over-year, but fell short of the consensus estimate of $4.97 billion [2] - The company reported earnings per share of $1.74, missing the consensus estimate of $1.99 [2] - Flutter's average monthly players reached 15.07 million, up 3% year-over-year [2] U.S. Segment Performance - In the U.S. segment, Flutter's FanDuel holds a 41% market share for online sportsbooks and a 28% market share for iGaming [3] - Revenue for the U.S. segment increased by 33% year-over-year in Q4, with sportsbook revenue growing by 35% and iGaming revenue by 32% [3] International Segment Performance - International revenue rose by 17% year-over-year, with sportsbook revenue increasing by 6% and iGaming revenue by 31% [3] Future Growth Opportunities - Flutter launched FanDuel Predicts in December, which allows sports-based markets in 18 states and non-sports markets in all 50 states, seen as a significant growth opportunity [5] - The CEO highlighted prediction markets as the "most valuable long-term opportunity in the U.S." and expects it to expand the total addressable market [5] Revenue Guidance - For fiscal 2026, Flutter projects revenue of $18.4 billion, a 12% increase year-over-year, with $7.8 billion from the U.S. segment and $10.6 billion from the International segment [6] Market Positioning - The company is well-positioned for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leveraging its global reach and strong U.S. market share [7] Stock Performance - Flutter shares fell by 9.45% to $111.50 in after-hours trading, reaching new 52-week lows [9]