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Skillz (SKLZ)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $4.7 | Market Cap: $71.9 Mil
Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Interactive Home Entertainment

Skillz (SKLZ)


Market Price (12/27/2025): $4.7
Market Cap: $71.9 Mil
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Interactive Home Entertainment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -117%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -143%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -79 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -86%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -34%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -13%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -33%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, Fintech & Digital Payments, and Social Media & Creator Economy. Themes include Gaming Content & Platforms, Show more.
  Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%
3   Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -82%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -88%
4   Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -113%
5   Significant short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 25.11
6   Key risks
SKLZ key risks include [1] persistent financial losses driven by declining revenue and a shrinking user base, Show more.
0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -117%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -34%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Content & Streaming, Fintech & Digital Payments, and Social Media & Creator Economy. Themes include Gaming Content & Platforms, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -72%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -143%
4 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -79 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -86%
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -13%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -33%
6 Significant share based compensation
SBC/Rev LTMShare Based Compensation / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 23%
7 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -82%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -88%
8 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -113%
9 Significant short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 25.11
10 Key risks
SKLZ key risks include [1] persistent financial losses driven by declining revenue and a shrinking user base, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

SKLZ Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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<b>1. Persistent NYSE Non-Compliance and Delisting Risk:</b> Skillz continued to face significant regulatory pressure due to its failure to timely file its annual report on Form 10-K for 2024 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for Q1 and Q2 2025. The New York Stock Exchange granted an extension until December 17, 2025, for the company to become current with its SEC filings to maintain its listing. The absence of a confirmed resolution by the end of the period, December 27, 2025, likely amplified investor concerns regarding a potential delisting.

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<b>2. Downward Revision of Q2 2025 Financial Results:</b> On November 6, 2025, Skillz announced substantial adjustments to its previously reported preliminary second-quarter 2025 results. These revisions included a reduction in revenues of $2.2 million, an increase in general and administrative expenses of $8.0 million, and a decrease in sales and marketing expenses of $1.1 million, collectively increasing the net loss for Q2 2025 by $9.1 million. This adjustment likely eroded investor confidence in the accuracy and reliability of the company's financial reporting.

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<b>3. Continued Unprofitability in Preliminary Q3 2025 Results:</b> The preliminary third-quarter 2025 financial results, announced on November 6, 2025, indicated a net loss of $17.4 million. While the company reported an 11% year-over-year revenue increase and a narrowed Adjusted EBITDA loss, the persistent net losses and the preliminary nature of these results, explicitly stated as "subject to revision," likely continued to fuel investor uncertainty amidst ongoing financial reporting delays.

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<b>4. Overall Bearish Analyst Sentiment and Technical Signals:</b> Throughout the latter part of 2025, various market analyses and technical indicators pointed to a bearish trend for SKLZ stock. By late December 2025, some assessments highlighted negative signals and a "Strong Sell" recommendation, reflecting a broader lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance and financial stability from the investment community.

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<b>5. Uncertainty from Pending Audited Financial Statements:</b> Beyond the immediate issue of delinquent quarterly and annual reports, Skillz was still in the process of completing its audited financial statements for the fiscal year 2024, as well as its interim financial statements for Q1 and Q2 2025, as of November 2025. This prolonged period of preliminary or unaudited financial reporting created significant uncertainty and increased perceived risk for investors regarding the true and verified financial health of the company.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -39.2% change in SKLZ stock from 9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -33.0% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
926202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)7.684.67-39.19%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)106.2089.53-15.70%
P/S Multiple1.270.85-32.98%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17.5316.297.09%
Cumulative Contribution-39.50%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/26/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SKLZ-39.2% 
Market (SPY)4.3%27.8%
Sector (XLC)-0.2%37.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The -30.1% change in SKLZ stock from 6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -22.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
627202512262025Change
Stock Price ($)6.684.67-30.09%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)106.2089.53-15.70%
P/S Multiple1.100.85-22.95%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17.5316.297.09%
Cumulative Contribution-30.44%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/27/2025 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SKLZ-30.1% 
Market (SPY)12.6%29.4%
Sector (XLC)9.9%23.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -9.0% change in SKLZ stock from 12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -15.7% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
1226202412262025Change
Stock Price ($)5.134.67-8.97%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)106.2089.53-15.70%
P/S Multiple0.850.850.33%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17.5316.297.09%
Cumulative Contribution-9.42%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2024 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SKLZ-9.0% 
Market (SPY)15.8%37.6%
Sector (XLC)20.2%37.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -48.5% change in SKLZ stock from 12/27/2022 to 12/26/2025 was primarily driven by a -72.7% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
1227202212262025Change
Stock Price ($)9.074.67-48.51%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)327.7589.53-72.68%
P/S Multiple0.570.8548.39%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)20.6916.2921.28%
Cumulative Contribution-50.84%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/27/2023 to 12/26/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SKLZ-26.9% 
Market (SPY)48.0%34.1%
Sector (XLC)65.1%32.1%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
SKLZ Return102%-63%-93%-38%-19%-6%-98%
Peers Return16%38%-12%21%26%16%150%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SKLZ Win Rate67%33%17%50%33%50% 
Peers Win Rate52%65%42%68%57%52% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
SKLZ Max Drawdown-1%-64%-94%-59%-30%-26% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-5%-26%-7%-9%-23% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/26/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventSKLZS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-99.5%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven21123.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-21.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven26.5%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven28 days148 days

Compare to HPQ, HPE, IBM, CSCO, AAPL

In The Past

Skillz's stock fell -99.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/5/2021. A -99.5% loss requires a 21123.3% gain to breakeven.

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About Skillz (SKLZ)

Skillz Inc. operates a mobile games platform that connects players in fair, fun, and meaningful competition. The company primarily develops and supports a proprietary online-hosted technology platform that enables independent game developers to host tournaments and provide competitive gaming activity to end-users worldwide. It also hosts casual esports tournaments to a range of mobile players. The company distributes games through direct app download from its website, as well as through third-party platforms. Skillz Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies to describe Skillz:

  • Skillz is like DraftKings or FanDuel for skill-based mobile video games.
  • Skillz is like an online poker platform (e.g., PokerStars) for competitive mobile games.

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  • Mobile eSports Platform: A technology platform that integrates competitive multiplayer tournaments into mobile games, allowing players to compete for real money prizes.
  • Developer Monetization Tools: Provides mobile game developers with SDKs and services to implement skill-based competitions, helping them monetize their games and increase player engagement.
  • Skill-Based Gaming Experience: Offers mobile gamers a fair and competitive environment to test their skills against others in tournaments with real cash prizes.

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Skillz (SKLZ) primarily sells to **individuals** (B2C) rather than other companies. Its platform allows mobile game players to compete against each other for cash prizes.

The up to three categories of customers that Skillz serves are:

  1. Competitive Mobile Gamers: Individuals who are looking for a more engaging and competitive gaming experience beyond traditional free-to-play mobile games. These players are drawn to the skill-based tournaments and the opportunity to win real money.

  2. Casual Players Seeking Monetization: Everyday mobile game players who enjoy various genres and are interested in the added incentive of potentially earning money while playing games they enjoy. They might start with smaller stakes or free-entry tournaments.

  3. Esports Enthusiasts (Mobile Segment): Players who appreciate the competitive aspect of esports and seek platforms where their gaming skill can be directly rewarded. While traditional esports often focus on PC/console, Skillz caters to this drive within the mobile gaming ecosystem.

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The management team members of Skillz (SKLZ) are as follows:

Andrew Paradise, CEO & Founder
Andrew Paradise is the CEO and Founder of Skillz. Prior to Skillz, he founded Double Picture, an ad tech firm, which he sold to MPA in 2010. He also founded AisleBuyer, a mobile self-checkout company, which he sold to Intuit in 2012. Paradise co-founded Skillz with Casey Chafkin in 2012. His professional career began in private equity and venture capital.

Gaetano Franceschi, CFO
Gaetano Franceschi joined Skillz as Chief Financial Officer in January 2024. Before Skillz, he served as the Senior Vice President and Head of Finance of Compass, a real estate technology company. His experience also includes roles as CFO of Amazon Games and CFO of AWS Data Center General Services, as well as various operational finance positions at Citi and American Express.

Casey Chafkin, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-founder
Casey Chafkin is the Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Skillz. He co-founded Skillz with Andrew Paradise in 2012. Prior to Skillz, he was the Vice President of Business Development for AisleBuyer, a company that was sold to Intuit in 2012.

Jason Roswig, President
Jason Roswig served as President and Chief Financial Officer of Skillz starting in August 2022, before stepping down as CFO in January 2024 to continue as President. Previously, he was a Managing Director in Blackstone's Private Equity and Portfolio Operations groups, where he oversaw the financial and operating performance of Blackstone's technology portfolio. He also worked as an Expert Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company and held finance and corporate development executive roles at General Electric Company.

Nik Patel, Interim General Counsel
Nik Patel is the Interim General Counsel at Skillz, responsible for legal, compliance, and regulatory matters. Prior to joining Skillz, he was a Senior Associate at the international law firm King & Spalding LLP, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, corporate, and securities law.

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Skillz (SKLZ) faces several significant risks to its business, primarily stemming from its inability to achieve sustainable profitability and its ongoing regulatory and legal challenges.
  1. Declining Revenue and Lack of Sustainable Profitability: Skillz has consistently reported declining revenues, a shrinking user base, and persistent financial losses, indicating fundamental challenges in achieving sustained profitability. The company's revenues have decreased significantly from their peak, and it continues to report negative net income and cash flow from operations. This decline in its paying monthly active users (PMAU) suggests a struggle to retain and grow its core customer base.
  2. Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance Issues: The company is confronting critical regulatory and legal hurdles. Skillz received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) regarding non-compliance with listing standards due to its failure to timely file its annual report (Form 10-K), which could lead to delisting if not resolved. Furthermore, Skillz has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting. The company is also involved in ongoing litigation, including disputes with Papaya and Voodoo, and a lawsuit concerning the termination of agreements with Tether, which can drain resources and create uncertainty.
  3. Intense Competition and Dependence on Third-Party Developers: Skillz operates in a highly competitive mobile gaming market, facing pressure from major tech companies such as Apple and Google. The business model is significantly dependent on attracting and retaining successful relationships with third-party game developers. There is also a risk that a preference among mobile players for free casual games, rather than those with cash stakes, could diminish Skillz's market potential.

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The clearest emerging threat for Skillz (SKLZ) is the potential for mobile operating system developers, primarily Apple and Google, to develop and integrate their own native, real-money skill-based competitive gaming platforms directly into their respective app stores.

Skillz operates as a third-party layer, providing SDKs, matchmaking, fraud detection, and monetization services for developers building games on iOS and Android. If Apple or Google were to launch their own robust, officially sanctioned platforms for real-money skill-based gaming, they would possess immense advantages that could fundamentally disrupt Skillz's business model. These advantages include:

  • Direct Access and Trust: Immediate access to billions of users and millions of developers, coupled with the inherent trust associated with the platform owners.
  • Seamless Integration: Native features could offer superior performance, lower latency, and deeper integration with the operating system and payment systems.
  • Cost and Terms: They could offer more attractive terms or lower fees to developers, leveraging their massive scale and ability to capture revenue from various angles within their ecosystem.
  • Regulatory Leverage: Platform owners might have an easier path navigating evolving real-money gaming regulations due to their existing compliance infrastructure and relationships.

While Apple and Google have not yet launched direct Skillz competitors, they are consistently expanding their gaming initiatives (e.g., Apple Arcade, Google Play Pass, continuous enhancements to developer tools and monetization options). The real-money skill-based gaming market, validated by Skillz, represents a significant revenue opportunity for these platform owners who already control the underlying infrastructure and developer relationships. Their entry would bypass the need for a third-party platform like Skillz, potentially rendering its services redundant or uncompetitive, much like Apple's iPhone impacted Research in Motion's BlackBerry by integrating superior features directly into the platform.

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Skillz (SKLZ) primarily operates within the mobile gaming and esports markets, providing a platform for skill-based competition and tournaments.

Addressable Markets for Skillz's Main Products and Services

Skillz's core business revolves around mobile gaming and esports. The addressable market sizes for these areas are substantial on a global scale.

Global Mobile Gaming Market

The global mobile gaming market was valued at approximately USD 89.74 billion in 2023 and an estimated USD 100.08 billion in 2024. Projections indicate significant growth, with the market expected to reach around USD 196.40 billion by 2032 or USD 216.82 billion by 2033, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.9% to 8.52% from 2025. Other estimates place the 2024 market size at USD 106.53 billion, growing to USD 232.58 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 9.78%, or USD 139.38 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 256.19 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 10.2%. Asia-Pacific currently dominates the mobile gaming market.

Global Esports Market

The global esports market demonstrates robust growth. In 2023, the market size was valued at approximately USD 1.3 billion. Estimates for 2024 range from USD 560.6 million to USD 2.08 billion and USD 2.13 billion, with another source reporting USD 6.61 billion. Looking ahead, the global esports market is projected to reach various figures, including USD 7.46 billion by 2030, USD 9.2 billion by 2033, USD 10.06 billion by 2033, or even around USD 48.09 billion by 2034. These projections suggest a CAGR ranging from 17.05% to 23.1% over the forecast periods. North America has historically held a significant share of the esports market, while Asia-Pacific is also a dominant region and is projected to achieve the highest CAGR in the coming years.

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Skillz (symbol: SKLZ) is focusing on several key drivers to fuel its future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years:
  • International Expansion: Skillz is actively expanding its geographical footprint to new markets, with a significant emphasis on India. The company has established a second corporate headquarters in Bengaluru to drive product innovation, engineering, and advanced analytics, aiming to increase its global user base.
  • Diversification of Game Genres and New Product Launches: The company plans to broaden its game offerings beyond traditional competition-based mobile games to include casual, puzzle, and strategy games, aiming to attract a wider audience and enhance platform engagement. This strategy includes expanding into genres like advanced racing, synchronous fighting, and first-person shooters, exemplified by titles such as "Big Buck Hunter: Marksman". The launch of new games like "Solitaire Skillz" through its developer programs also contributes to this diversification.
  • Developer Accelerator Program: Skillz has launched a $75 million Developer Accelerator program designed to support mobile game developers in bringing new skill-based titles to market. This initiative provides financial backing, operational resources, and expert guidance to foster game innovation and expand platform content, thereby driving user acquisition through new and engaging games.
  • Optimizing User Acquisition and Retention: The company is focused on improving customer acquisition costs and increasing the long-term value of its players. This includes strategies to re-engage lapsed users and enhance monetization efforts. Recent reports indicate growth in paying monthly active users (PMAU) and an improved paid user conversion rate, reflecting stronger engagement and monetization across the platform.
  • Growth of Aarki's Ad Tech Business with AI-driven Products: Skillz's ad technology business, Aarki, is experiencing accelerating revenue growth driven by the launch of new AI-driven products on both iOS and Android platforms. Investments in Aarki's machine and deep learning capabilities are aimed at expanding its market reach and improving returns for advertisers, contributing to overall revenue growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • Skillz's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $65 million of its Class A common stock on August 21, 2023.
  • The authorized share repurchase program has a term of 12 months.

Outbound Investments

  • Skillz announced a $75 million developer accelerator program aimed at driving game innovation and expanding offerings on its platform.

Capital Expenditures

  • Skillz reported capital expenditures of -$5.28 million for the trailing twelve months ended June 2025.
  • Annual capital expenditures were -$2.76 million in fiscal year 2024, -$13.24 million in fiscal year 2023, -$1.89 million in fiscal year 2022, and -$3.24 million in fiscal year 2021.
  • These capital expenditures are primarily focused on acquiring or upgrading physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment.

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Peer Comparisons for Skillz

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Financials

SKLZHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameSkillz HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Price4.6723.2624.49305.0978.16273.4051.32
Mkt Cap0.121.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
Rev LTM9255,29534,29665,40257,696408,62556,496
Op Inc LTM-793,6241,64411,54412,991130,2147,584
FCF LTM-822,80062711,85412,73396,1847,327
FCF 3Y Avg-562,9781,40011,75313,879100,5037,366
CFO LTM-763,6972,91913,48313,744108,5658,590
CFO 3Y Avg-493,6723,89613,49814,736111,5598,697

Growth & Margins

SKLZHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameSkillz HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Rev Chg LTM-13.1%3.2%13.8%4.5%8.9%6.0%5.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-32.9%-3.9%6.5%2.6%3.7%1.8%2.2%
Rev Chg Q11.4%4.2%14.4%9.1%7.5%9.6%9.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.1%1.1%3.7%2.1%1.8%2.1%2.1%
Op Mgn LTM-86.1%6.6%4.8%17.7%22.5%31.9%12.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg-78.8%7.4%7.2%16.4%24.2%30.8%11.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM8.0%-0.2%-1.4%0.6%0.4%0.1%0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM-82.1%6.7%8.5%20.6%23.8%26.6%14.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-41.7%6.8%12.7%21.4%26.1%28.4%17.1%
FCF/Rev LTM-88.5%5.1%1.8%18.1%22.1%23.5%11.6%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-47.0%5.5%4.6%18.6%24.6%25.6%12.1%

Valuation

SKLZHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameSkillz HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
Mkt Cap0.121.932.6284.9309.24,074.4158.8
P/S0.80.41.04.45.410.02.7
P/EBIT-0.96.819.925.122.531.321.2
P/E-0.98.6572.736.029.941.033.0
P/CFO-0.95.911.221.122.537.516.2
Total Yield-108.4%14.1%2.3%5.0%5.4%2.8%3.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.5%2.1%2.2%2.1%0.4%2.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-48.9%10.6%5.5%6.4%6.0%3.1%5.7%
D/E1.80.50.70.20.10.00.4
Net D/E-1.20.30.60.20.00.00.1

Returns

SKLZHPQHPEIBMCSCOAAPLMedian
NameSkillz HP Hewlett .Internat.Cisco Sy.Apple  
1M Rtn-15.2%-1.8%14.4%0.6%2.7%-1.5%-0.4%
3M Rtn-39.2%-11.9%2.7%7.9%17.0%7.1%4.9%
6M Rtn-30.1%-4.0%34.5%6.6%15.2%36.3%10.9%
12M Rtn-9.0%-27.3%14.2%39.2%33.7%6.0%10.1%
3Y Rtn-48.5%-3.8%67.7%139.0%79.5%113.4%73.6%
1M Excs Rtn-14.1%-5.6%12.9%-2.2%-0.0%-3.7%-3.0%
3M Excs Rtn-43.5%-16.2%-1.7%3.6%12.7%2.8%0.6%
6M Excs Rtn-42.4%-16.3%22.3%-5.7%3.0%24.0%-1.3%
12M Excs Rtn-9.6%-42.9%-0.7%25.0%19.9%-8.4%-4.6%
3Y Excs Rtn-143.0%-83.5%-11.2%59.6%-1.2%28.4%-6.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Skillz Segment139249   
Aarki Segment1322   
Eliminations-0-1   
Single Segment  380230120
Total152270380230120


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Loss contingency accrual40   
Depreciation and amortization-2-18   
Impairment charges-3-168   
Aarki Segment-44   
Stock-based compensation-44-108   
Skillz Segment-65-127   
One-time nonrecurring expenses -0   
Restructuring charges -5   
Total-114-421   


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$4.67 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.1 
First Trading Date04/27/2020 
Distance from 52W High-48.6% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$5.95$6.39
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-21.5%-26.9%
 3M1YR
Volatility50.0%65.6%
Downside Capture205.42169.11
Upside Capture-74.48135.60
Correlation (SPY)28.0%37.5%
SKLZ Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.941.060.961.791.291.94
Up Beta2.192.462.182.971.121.66
Down Beta0.601.851.761.201.121.55
Up Capture-71%-92%-90%111%183%978%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days10172862124353
Down Capture148%140%132%188%131%112%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days10243360117383

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of SKLZ With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 SKLZSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return2.9%21.8%17.8%72.1%8.6%4.4%-8.3%
Annualized Volatility66.5%18.5%19.4%19.3%15.2%17.0%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio0.310.920.722.700.340.09-0.08
Correlation With Other Assets 36.9%37.6%0.9%20.0%20.3%25.3%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of SKLZ With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 SKLZSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-60.0%13.0%14.7%18.7%11.5%4.6%30.8%
Annualized Volatility87.6%20.9%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio-0.650.530.700.970.500.160.57
Correlation With Other Assets 47.5%45.4%5.3%11.7%38.0%25.6%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of SKLZ With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 SKLZSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-48.5%13.2%14.8%15.3%7.0%5.3%69.2%
Annualized Volatility85.7%22.6%18.0%14.7%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio-0.390.540.710.860.320.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 44.4%42.6%5.6%11.5%34.4%24.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1,411,346
Short Interest: % Change Since 113020251.4%
Average Daily Volume56,215
Days-to-Cover Short Interest25.11
Basic Shares Quantity15,308,114
Short % of Basic Shares9.2%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/7/202514.6%36.9%13.4%
3/13/2025-14.1%-9.6%-18.8%
11/7/2024-9.9%-9.2%-4.6%
8/1/2024-3.5%-2.8%-6.6%
3/14/2024-1.7%-4.1%-8.8%
8/2/2023-9.0%-9.9%-24.3%
3/30/202310.9%27.1%17.1%
11/2/20225.1%-5.7%2.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive433
# Negative101111
Median Positive9.5%27.1%13.4%
Median Negative-9.8%-9.6%-18.8%
Max Positive14.6%36.9%17.1%
Max Negative-19.9%-35.2%-35.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251211202510-Q 9/30/2025
63020251211202510-Q 6/30/2025
33120251211202510-Q 3/31/2025
123120241106202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241108202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024829202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024829202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023829202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231108202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023808202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023510202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022331202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221107202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022506202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021301202210-K 12/31/2021