DraftKings Inc. (DKNG) saw its stock price soar 5.58% during intraday trading on Thursday, marking a significant upward movement for the sports betting company.
The surge appears to be driven by the company's better-than-expected first-quarter financial results. DraftKings reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.20, beating the consensus estimate of $0.02. The company also posted revenue of $1.646 billion, exceeding the $1.644 billion estimate.
Additional financial metrics from the quarter included a net income of $21.07 million and operating income of $5.847 million, contributing to the positive investor sentiment following the earnings release.
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