EP. 53: Why is DKNG not Benefiting from the Prediction Markets Surge? Is it the VC Sydney Sweeney  Effect on Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)?

Needham's McTernan sees DraftKings' 2026 investment-driven estimate cuts as setting up materially higher 2027 EBITDA once prediction-market regulation clarifies.

• Thesis: Needham's Bernie McTernan argues DKNG stock is ~50% below prior highs while its addressable market has doubled via prediction markets, calling the current 11x forward EV/EBITDA a 'trough multiple' burdened by TAM-expansion investment.
• Market share build: DraftKings held mid-single-digit NFL week-one prediction-market share, rising to high-single-digits; McTernan expects a repeat of its sportsbook climb from mid-teens to 30-40% share.

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