For the quarter ended June 2026, Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) reported revenue of $4.33 billion, up 3.3% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.49, compared to $2.95 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.21 billion, representing a surprise of +2.77%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -15.52%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.58.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Flutter performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts: Revenue- International: $2.64 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $2.54 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +10.3%. Revenue- U.S.: $1.68 billion versus the four-analyst average estimate of $1.67 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -6%. Revenue- iGaming- U.S.: $577 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $581.36 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +13.8%. Revenue- Sportsbook- U.S.: $1.04 billion compared to the $1.05 billion average estimate based on three analysts. The reported number represents a change of -14.8% year over year. Revenue- Other- U.S.: $67 million versus $59.94 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +3.1% change. Sportsbook stakes/Handle- U.S.: $11.96 billion compared to the $11.61 billion average estimate based on three analysts. Revenue- iGaming- International: $1.36 billion versus $1.37 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +7.1% change. Revenue- Other- International: $95 million compared to the $83.3 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +9.2% year over year. Revenue- Sportsbook- International: $1.19 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $1.13 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +14.3%. Sportsbook stakes/Handle- International: $9.02 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $8.99 billion.View all Key Company Metrics for Flutter here>>>
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