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JPMorgan initiates Genius Sports with Overweight and $8 target ahead of earnings

JPMorgan points to prediction-market partnerships with Kalshi and Polymarket as a growth driver, while noting Genius Sports free cash flow is improving.

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MarketBeat Ratings reports that JPMorgan has initiated coverage of Genius Sports with an Overweight rating and an $8 price target, setting up the stock for attention ahead of Nov. 3 earnings.

The brokerage said it sees prediction-market deals with Kalshi and Polymarket as an underappreciated growth driver for the company.

In its write-up, JPMorgan analysts Samuel Nielsen also highlighted improving free cash flow and growth that they said outpaces the market.

MarketBeat Ratings added that Genius Sports has been a laggard this year, down about 48% while the S&P 500 is up about 12%, even as the global sports betting market is projected to rise from $123.4 billion in 2026 to $236 billion by 2033.

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