Is Draftkings Inc (DKNG) a risky stock?
As of July 27, 2026, Clavix grades Draftkings Inc (DKNG) D for risk, a composite score of 43 out of 100 on an A+ to F scale, which puts DKNG in the "elevated risk" band. The grade is a risk read for educational purposes, not a buy or sell recommendation.
Grade as of July 27, 2026. Clavix regrades every trading day.
DKNG price, last 3 months
DKNG's daily closes over the past three months. Clavix reads risk from the fundamentals and news behind the price, not the line itself.
The five risk dimensions behind DKNG's grade
Each Clavix grade is a composite of five independent reads. Higher is safer. Here is how DKNG scores on each, as of July 27, 2026.
What's moving DKNG's risk right now
Company-specific signals Clavix flags behind DKNG's current grade, drawn from recent news and filings as of July 27, 2026.
The charges against an individual DraftKings employee create potential reputational and regulatory risk for the company, though since this involves one employee rather than compan…
Earnings are roughly in line with expectations, providing little catalyst in either direction.
Near-term news signal on DKNG is negative despite geographic expansion progress, suggesting the market is weighing competitive and short-seller concerns more heavily than growth cat…
Recent DKNG news
The latest headlines Clavix ingested for Draftkings Inc, newest first. These feed the news-sentiment dimension of DKNG's grade.
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Samuel Silverman, a 23-year-old DraftKings employee in Las Vegas, has been charged with one felony count of committing a fraudulent act at a gaming establishment and another for attempting or conspiring to cheat at a gambling game as part of a point-shaving probe.
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U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer indicated he will deny DraftKings' motion to dismiss a putative class action alleging the sportsbook circumvented California gambling laws, finding plaintiffs sufficiently alleged monetary injury and that the games are likely prohibited by state law.
What a D grade means
On the Clavix A+ to F scale, DKNG's composite of 43 falls in the D band (35–49), read as "elevated risk." The scale is fixed, so the meaning never moves.
This page is generated from Clavix's own risk model and is for educational purposes only. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell DKNG or any security. Grades are risk indicators, not predictions of return. Data may be delayed.