Flutter (FLUT) Defies Market Uncertainty with 0.24 Gain Trading Volume Ranks 246th Amid Global Expansion and Capital Discipline

Flutter (FLUT) closed August 18, 2025, with a 0.24% gain, trading volume of $370 million ranked 246th in the equity market. The stock's resilience amid broader market uncertainty reflects its strategic focus on global expansion and capital discipline.

Recent earnings highlighted a $300 million share repurchase under its $1 billion 2025 buyback program, alongside a $5 billion shareholder return plan. The company's U.S. iGaming revenue surged 42% year-over-year, while international growth accelerated through acquisitions in Brazil and Italy, contributing to 15% YoY international revenue gains. Non-cash charges obscured 25% adjusted EBITDA growth, with U.S. EBITDA rising 54% and marketing costs reduced to 14% of revenue, signaling improved operational efficiency.

Analysts assigned a 1.46 "Strong Buy" rating, citing Flutter's regulatory agility and cross-border scalability. The firm's expansion into Brazil—targeting 215 million potential users—and its disciplined approach to high-growth markets like California position it to capitalize on untapped opportunities. CEO Peter Jackson emphasized Brazil's role as a "high-growth corridor for the next decade," aligning with Flutter's cost-efficient operating model.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day resulted in a total profit of $2,340 from 2022 to the present. This generated a cumulative return of 23.4%, indicating moderate performance from a volume-based trading approach.