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Flutter Cuts U.S. Profit Guidance and Announces CEO Transition
8/6/2026, 6:23:06 AM
Core Event
Flutter Entertainment reported a second-quarter earnings per share of 49 cents, missing the Wall Street consensus of 60 cents. Revenue of $4.33 billion narrowly beat the $4.26 billion estimate. The company simultaneously lowered its full-year adjusted EBITDA forecast for the U.S. business to $760 million, a 22 % reduction from the prior outlook. Following the earnings release, shares fell more than 11 %. In the same announcement, Flutter said chief executive Peter Jackson will leave at the end of the quarter, with Dan Taylor, currently head of the international division, slated to assume the role later this quarter.
Financial Results and Revised Outlook
The guidance cut reflects a weaker performance at FanDuel, Flutter’s flagship U.S. sportsbook, which has lost market-share dominance over the past year. The company plans to inject roughly $270 million of additional EBITDA-backed investment into its U.S. operations during the second half of 2026. Promotional spending is set to rise to about 6 % of handle, higher than earlier expectations but below the 7 % some analysts feared.
Strategic Investment and Leadership Shift
Flutter’s strategy emphasizes rebuilding the customer proposition. The loyalty program now reaches 70 % of FanDuel’s users and will be rolled out nationally for the upcoming football season. A new “Bet Protect Plus” feature refunds bets when a selected player is injured, addressing a cited pain point. Early indicators show momentum: NBA Finals activity rose 26 % per game, roughly one-third of the 2.3 million World Cup customers were reactivated, and the sportsbook recorded its biggest-ever MLB week.
