4th Quarter Report Reveals DraftKings Boosted 2022 Revenue by 73% Year-on-Year

Company posted lower-than-expected loss for Q4

by - Friday, February 17th, 2023 10:48

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DraftKings has released its fourth quarter revenue figures revealing that revenue for the year 2022 increased by 73% to $2.24 billion while adjusted EBITDA loss for the quarter came to $49.9 million.

4th Quarter Report Reveals DraftKings Boosted 2022 Revenue by 73% Year-on-Year

The quarter saw DraftKings lose $0.53 per share compared to a projected loss of $0.59 while also improving on its full year projections for 2023 Adjusted EBITDA. The latest update means that the company now expects a loss somewhere in the region of $350-$450 million in 2023. This is a significant improvement on its initial projected loss of $475-$575 million for 2023. According to its press release, the company now expects to hit a positive EBITDA in 2024.

Speaking of the latest results, DraftKings CEO and Co-founder Jason Robbins said:

“I am very pleased with how we concluded 2022, with continued top-line growth and a strong focus on expense management. In the fourth quarter, we grew revenue by 81% versus last year and delivered positive Adjusted EBITDA in October and for the quarter when adjusting for our launch costs in Maryland and Ohio.

4th Quarter Report Reveals DraftKings Boosted 2022 Revenue by 73% Year-on-Year

Key figures from DraftKings report

  • Q4 revenue: $855 million
  • Q4 Adjusted EPS: -$0.53
  • Q4 Adjusted EBITDA: -$49.9 million

According to the company’s statement, the revenue figure resulted in a profitable month in October, taking into account the launches in Maryland and Ohio, and reflects an 81% growth compared to the corresponding period in 2021.

The fourth quarter of 2022, DraftKings also saw growth in Monthly Unique Payers (MUPs) with an average of 2.6 million unique paying customers per month. This represents a growth of 31% compared to the same period in 2021. The boost is attributed to the successful retention and acquisition of unique payers in DraftKings’ Sportsbook and iGaming offerings, as well as the expansion of these products into new markets.

The company is set to host an investors call today to discuss the results and projections for the coming year.

Ciaran McEneaney
4th Quarter Report Reveals DraftKings Boosted 2022 Revenue by 73% Year-on-Year