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Skillz Platform Inc (SKLZ)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: SKLZ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $10.75
1 Year Target Price $10.75
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -42.54% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 109.30M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 10.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 2.99 | 52 Weeks Range 3.54 - 9.11 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.54 - 9.11 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.7 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -76.55% | Operating Margin (TTM) -24.04% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -12.73% | Return on Equity (TTM) -40.18% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 19727399 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.17 |
Enterprise Value 19727399 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.17 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.21 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.2 | Shares Outstanding 11900000 | Shares Floating 9886095 |
Shares Outstanding 11900000 | Shares Floating 9886095 | ||
Percent Insiders 17.19 | Percent Institutions 40.75 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Skillz Platform Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Skillz Platform Inc. was founded in 2012. It provides a platform for mobile esports tournaments. Initially focused on casual games, it has evolved to offer a broader range of competitive mobile experiences. It went public via SPAC in 2020.
Core Business Areas
- Competitive Mobile Gaming Platform: Skillz offers a platform for developers to host mobile esports tournaments, connecting players and enabling them to compete for real-world prizes.
- Developer Tools and Services: Skillz provides developers with tools and resources to integrate their games into the Skillz platform, including SDKs and APIs.
Leadership and Structure
Andrew Paradise is the CEO. The organizational structure is typical of a technology company, with departments focused on engineering, product development, marketing, sales, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Skillz Tournament Platform: The core offering is the platform itself, enabling users to participate in competitive tournaments for cash and virtual currency prizes. Exact market share data is difficult to determine due to the fragmented nature of the mobile gaming market, but Skillz aims to be a dominant platform for competitive mobile games. Competitors include mobile game publishers with their own tournament platforms. No current revenue data available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The mobile gaming industry is rapidly growing, with increasing interest in esports and competitive gaming. There is a growing demand for platforms that facilitate competitive play and reward engagement.
Positioning
Skillz is positioned as a leading platform for mobile esports tournaments, connecting game developers with players and providing infrastructure for competition. Skillz faces competition from larger game publishers who have integrated esports features into their games.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global esports market is projected to reach hundreds of billions USD, and Skillz is positioned to capture a portion of this market by focusing on mobile esports. The company has faced headwinds in actually capturing this TAM due to marketing inefficiencies and cash burn.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established platform for mobile esports
- Proprietary technology and infrastructure
- Large user base
- Partnerships with game developers
Weaknesses
- High marketing costs
- Reliance on third-party game developers
- History of losses
- Limited diversification
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographies
- Partnerships with larger gaming companies
- Development of new games and content
- Integration of blockchain technology
Threats
- Competition from established gaming companies
- Changes in mobile gaming trends
- Regulatory challenges related to real-money gaming
- Economic downturn affecting consumer spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ATVI
- EA
- TTWO
Competitive Landscape
Skillz faces significant competition from larger, well-established gaming companies with greater resources and broader game portfolios. Skillz's advantage lies in its focus on mobile esports and its platform-centric approach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Skillz experienced rapid growth following its public listing, but growth has slowed down in recent periods.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates for Skillz's future growth are mixed, with some expecting a turnaround and others remaining cautious.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include cost-cutting measures and attempts to improve marketing efficiency. They are working to diversify partnerships and their game offerings.
Summary
Skillz is struggling in a very competitive market. They are working to cut costs and become profitable after experiencing large losses since going public. They need to either get acquired or become profitable soon. Skillz faces strong headwinds from larger companies with more resources.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Third-party Analyst Reports
- Industry News
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. The data provided may not be exhaustive, and actual results may vary. Market share data is estimated and subject to change. Analyst estimates are based on consensus opinions and are not guaranteed.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Skillz Platform Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Las Vegas, NV, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-12-18 | Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Andrew C. Paradise | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Electronic Gaming & Multimedia | Full time employees - | Website https://www.skillz.com |
Full time employees - | Website https://www.skillz.com | ||
Skillz Inc. operates a mobile game platform in the United States, Israel, China, Malta, and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Skillz an Aarki. It offers eSports gaming platform, which enables game developers to monetize content through multi-player competition. The company provides advertising solutions for mobile app developers. It distributes games through direct app download from its website, as well as through third-party platforms. Skillz Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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