Revenue and Top‑Line Growth
Q1 revenue increased 17% year‑over‑year, surpassing $1.6 billion; April soft‑close revenue was up 22% year‑over‑year.
Adjusted EBITDA and Profitability Inflection
Adjusted EBITDA rose 64% year‑over‑year to $168 million in Q1; company achieved positive net income for the second consecutive quarter and generated more than $500 million of adjusted EBITDA over the last 6 months.
Strong Sportsbook Performance
Sportsbook revenue increased 24% year‑over‑year to $1.1 billion; net revenue margin improved by 140 basis points to 7.8%; parlay handle mix rose nearly 300 basis points.
Margin and Efficiency Gains
Adjusted gross margins increased by nearly 200 basis points year‑over‑year; teams reported 2–3x productivity versus last year and improved promotional effectiveness.
Predictions: Rapid Early Traction
Predictions CAC declined by more than 80% in April; annualized Predictions consumer volume exceeded $1.0 billion and annualized total volume traded exceeded $2.3 billion (up 38% and 43% month‑over‑month, respectively); Predictions volume per customer exceeds Sportsbook handle per customer.
Market Making and Product Roadmap Progress
Market‑making for Predictions is already generating a positive return; proprietary exchange and combo offerings are launching imminently to expand the ecosystem and economics.
Strong Monthly Start to Q2
April handle was up 6% (soft close) and the company reported over $100 million of adjusted EBITDA in April alone.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Actions
Repurchased almost $100 million of shares during the quarter while continuing to invest in growth initiatives.
Guidance Reaffirmed
Fiscal year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: revenue $6.5 billion to $6.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA $700 million to $900 million (guidance includes planned investment in Predictions).
Product and Geographic Expansion
Launched Sportsbook in Arkansas, planning Alberta launch (July), and added Spanish language functionality; increased focus and new product features on iGaming such as 'Flex Spins.'