Tag: James Wheatcroft
Flutter stronger than it looks, Jefferies analyst says
9 February 2026 at 2:13pm UTC-5
Softness of handle for Flutter Entertainment subsidiary FanDuel does not equal cannibalization by prediction markets. That was the thesis of an 8 February investor note by ...
Prediction markets dominate ICE Barcelona
26 January 2026 at 1:39pm UTC-5
After two days of investor meetings at ICE Barcelona, Jefferies Equity Research analyst James Wheatcroft returned with an armful of impressions. His views were shared in a 25 ...
Rush Street sheds one tax in Colombia, gains another
26 January 2026 at 1:31pm UTC-5
Although a value-added tax in Colombia expired at the end of 2025, that country has imposed a new one on igaming providers, taxing gross gaming revenue at 19%.
Even so ...
Departure of Entain’s Chief Financial Officer weakens stock, Jefferies analyst says
11 December 2025 at 10:57am UTC-5
Entain Chief Financial Officer Rob Wood announced today that he would be retiring in June, ending 13 years with the firm. He will be succeeded by Michael Snape, who also will ...
Analyst sticks by DraftKings, despite dip
1 October 2025 at 12:36pm UTC-4
Evidently unconcerned by record levels of Kalshi trading volume around a Monday Night Football doubleheader, one analyst was placing a “Buy” rating on DraftKings. Jefferies ...
Flutter selloff prompts analyst rebuke
1 October 2025 at 12:09pm UTC-4
Jefferies Equity Research analyst James Wheatcroft placed a “Buy” rating on Flutter Entertainment stock after a slump in the share price. “Today’s weakness in Flutter’s ...
Flutter’s move into prediction markets ‘predictable,’ Truist analyst says
21 August 2025 at 1:57pm UTC-4
After Flutter Entertainment’s announcement that it would enter the event-contract market, stock analysts were quick to react. Flutter disclosed that it was partnering with ...
Sports betting margins hit record heights, Jefferies analyst says
29 July 2025 at 11:42am UTC-4
“After several consecutive quarters of unfavorable sports results, [the second quarter] is on track to deliver a record sports margin outcome,” Jefferies Equity Research ...
FanDuel worth $31 billion, Jefferies analyst says
11 July 2025 at 12:31pm UTC-4
Boyd Gaming’s US$1.7 billion sale of its 5% stake in FanDuel implies a US$31 billion value for the online sports betting provider, according to Jefferies Equity Research analyst ...
Analysts split on BetMGM revenue forecast
17 June 2025 at 4:30am UTC-4
A pair of stock analysts offered differing takes on BetMGM’s announcement that it was raising revenue and cash-flow guidance for 2025. Their views were expressed in competing 16 ...
