Skillz (SKLZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Skillz Inc. operates a leading mobile eSports platform that enables game developers to add real-time competitive features and monetization into their mobile titles. The company’s technology platform supports head-to-head matches, tournaments, and prize competitions across a variety of game genres, including puzzles, card games, trivia, and casual arcade titles. By integrating Skillz’s software development kit (SDK), developers can leverage matchmaking, in-game chat, anti-fraud tools, and payment processing to attract and retain a more engaged user base.

Central to Skillz’s offering is its turnkey tournament management system, which allows players to compete in single- or multi-player events for cash prizes and virtual rewards. The platform’s proprietary algorithms handle skill-based matchmaking and ranking, while built-in live analytics deliver insights on user behavior and revenue performance. Skillz also fosters community building through social features such as chat rooms, leaderboards, and seasonal leagues, helping developers boost session length and in-app spending.

Founded in 2012 by Andrew Paradise, Skillz initially focused on social gaming before pivoting to a skill-based eSports model. The company went public in 2020 via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger, after securing venture funding from strategic investors. Over the years, Skillz has grown its global footprint, with a presence in key markets including North America, Europe, Latin America, and parts of Asia. Its platform has attracted hundreds of game developers and millions of registered players, reflecting the broader industry trend toward competitive mobile gaming.

Leadership at Skillz combines gaming industry experience and technology expertise. Andrew Paradise serves as founder and chief executive officer, guiding the company’s strategic vision and product roadmap. Jonathan Spiegel functions as chief financial officer, overseeing financial planning and corporate development. The executive team also includes seasoned professionals in engineering, marketing and customer support, all working to expand the platform’s developer network and enhance the player experience.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.80 to $7.06
• 50-Day Range: $5.02 to $7.44
• 52-Week Range: $3.54 to $7.50
• Volume: 56,391 shs
• Average Volume: 81,678 shs
• Market Capitalization: $119.40 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $15.00
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy

Skillz Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Skillz scored higher than 24% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 230th out of 291 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Strong Buy

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Skillz has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Skillz are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($4.35) to ($3.51) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Skillz is -3.14, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Skillz is -3.14, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Skillz has a P/B Ratio of 0.70. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

14.37% of the float of Skillz has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Skillz has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 27.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Skillz has recently decreased by 0.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Skillz does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Skillz does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

14.37% of the float of Skillz has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Skillz has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 27.2, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Skillz has recently decreased by 0.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Skillz has a news sentiment score of 0.67. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Skillz this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for SKLZ on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Skillz to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Skillz insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

30.42% of the stock of Skillz is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 19.42% of the stock of Skillz is held by institutions.

SKLZ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SKLZ shares performed this year?

Skillz's stock was trading at $5.03 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SKLZ stock has increased by 36.2% and is now trading at $6.85.

How were Skillz's earnings last quarter?

Skillz Inc. (NYSE:SKLZ) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 8th. The company reported ($0.92) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($1.09) by $0.17. The firm had revenue of $22.41 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $21.57 million. Skillz had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 35.10% and a negative net margin of 39.33%.
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When did Skillz's stock split?

Skillz shares reverse split on the morning of Monday, June 26th 2023.The 1-20 reverse split was announced on Monday, June 26th 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Monday, June 26th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 5 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Skillz?

Shares of SKLZ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Skillz own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Skillz investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), American Water Works (AWK), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/08/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Consumer Discretionary
• Industry: GAMING
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SKLZ
• CIK: 1801661
• Web: corp.skillz.com
• Phone: 415-762-0511
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 650
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Skillz: $15.00
• High Price Target: $15.00
• Low Price Target: $15.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +119.0%
• Consensus Rating: Strong Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 4.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($2.18)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$48.23 million
• Net Margins: -39.33%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -35.10%
• Return on Assets: -18.35%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $95.47 million
• Price / Sales: 1.25
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $9.81 per share
• Price / Book: 0.70

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 17,430,000
• Free Float: 12,128,000
• Market Cap: $119.40 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.76