DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) Investment Insights

Font: Financial Modeling Prep  • Feb 15, 2026

• Jefferies maintains a "Buy" rating for DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG), suggesting the stock's recent downturn may be nearing its end.
• Institutional investors show mixed sentiment, with Cibc World Market Inc. reducing its stake, while Nordea Investment Management AB and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA increase theirs.
• DraftKings' stock has experienced a 13.51% decline, indicating potential volatility but also a possible buying opportunity for long-term investors.

DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) is a prominent player in the digital sports entertainment and gaming industry. The company offers daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and iGaming opportunities. As of February 15, 2026, Jefferies maintained a "Buy" rating for DraftKings, with the stock priced at $21.76. Despite the recent decline, Jefferies suggests the downturn may be nearing its end.

Cibc World Market Inc. has reduced its stake in DraftKings by 21.6% during the third quarter, now holding 125,119 shares valued at approximately $4.7 million. This reduction involved selling 34,386 shares. In contrast, Nordea Investment Management AB significantly increased its position by 1,996.2%, acquiring an additional 401,037 shares, bringing its total to 421,127 shares valued at $16.2 million.

Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA also showed confidence in DraftKings by slightly increasing its holdings by 1.1%, now possessing 7,473,099 shares worth $279.5 million. This indicates a mixed sentiment among institutional investors, with some reducing and others increasing their stakes in the company.

DraftKings' stock has experienced a 13.51% decline, dropping $3.40 to $21.76. The stock fluctuated between $21.01 and $22.78 today. Over the past year, it reached a high of $53.50 and a low of $21.01. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $10.83 billion, with a trading volume of 65.78 million shares.