TodayWednesday, August 05, 2026

Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Q2 Earnings Show Revenue Beat But EPS Miss Raises Investor Concern

Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) reported second-quarter revenue of $4.33 billion for the period ended June 2026, marking a 3.3% increase over the same quarter last year.

The company’s earnings per share came in at $0.49, a sharp decline compared to $2.95 recorded in the year-ago quarter, raising questions about profitability trends.

Flutter’s reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.21 billion, delivering a positive revenue surprise of 2.77% for the quarter.

However, the company missed on the bottom line, posting an EPS surprise of -15.52% against a consensus EPS estimate of $0.58.

International revenue reached $2.64 billion, topping the four-analyst average estimate of $2.54 billion and representing a strong year-over-year increase of 10.3%.

U.S. revenue came in at $1.68 billion, roughly in line with the $1.67 billion analyst estimate but reflecting a year-over-year decline of 6%, signaling pressure in the domestic market.

U.S. Sportsbook revenue of $1.04 billion fell short of the $1.05 billion average estimate and represented a significant year-over-year drop of 14.8%, which is likely weighing on investor sentiment.

U.S. iGaming revenue reached $577 million, slightly below the $581.36 million analyst estimate but still reflecting a healthy year-over-year growth rate of 13.8%.

International Sportsbook revenue of $1.19 billion beat the two-analyst average estimate of $1.13 billion and posted a year-over-year gain of 14.3%, underscoring the strength of Flutter’s overseas operations.

U.S. sportsbook handle came in at $11.96 billion, exceeding the $11.61 billion average estimate, indicating strong wagering volumes despite the revenue shortfall in that segment.

International sportsbook handle reached $9.02 billion, edging past the two-analyst average estimate of $8.99 billion, further demonstrating consistent engagement across global markets.

International iGaming revenue of $1.36 billion came in just below the $1.37 billion analyst estimate, representing a year-over-year increase of 7.1%.

International Other revenue of $95 million beat the $83.3 million average estimate and grew 9.2% year over year, adding incremental upside to the overall international picture.

U.S. Other revenue of $67 million topped the $59.94 million average analyst estimate and reflected a modest year-over-year change of 3.1%.

Shares of Flutter have returned -3.1% over the past month, significantly underperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite’s gain of 3.5% over the same period.

The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 5, designated as Strong Sell, suggesting analysts expect it to underperform the broader market in the near term.

Raul Martinez

Raul Martinez covers crypto, AI, tech and iGaming news for iBusiness.News. He is especially interested in generative AI, robotics, and blockchain startups.