Flutter Shares Surge Despite NFL Betting Losses; Set to List on NYSE
Despite a hit from NFL wagers, Flutter's shares rose 15%, with FanDuel maintaining its top position in the U.S. market. The company is set to list on the New York Stock Exchange at the end of January.
- Flutter Entertainment's shares surged 15% despite a financial hit from NFL wagers in November, with its FanDuel subsidiary falling short of revenue expectations at $1.4 billion.
- Despite the losses, FanDuel remains the top bookmaker in the U.S. with a 43% gross gaming revenue share, and metrics suggest improving customer retention and margins.
- Flutter's shares will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 29, and the company will switch from reporting its results in British pounds to U.S. dollars.
- Flutter's total revenue across all businesses rose to £9.5 billion, up 25% from 2022, with 40% of its revenue attributed to the U.S. market.
- Flutter's UK and Ireland revenue rose 19%, compensating for a slowdown in the Australian market.