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Skillz Platform Inc (SKLZ)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/02/2025: SKLZ (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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 -30.63% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/02/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 135.21M 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 2.82 | 52 Weeks Range 3.54 - 9.11 | Updated Date 09/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.54 - 9.11 | Updated Date 09/2/2025 | ||
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 2025-08-07 | When - | Estimate -0.69 | Actual -0.58 |
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 33371155 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.45 |
Enterprise Value 33371155 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.45 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.35 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.2 | Shares Outstanding 11900000 | Shares Floating 9886095 |
Shares Outstanding 11900000 | Shares Floating 9886095 | ||
Percent Insiders 17.19 | Percent Institutions 40.72 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Skillz Platform Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Skillz Platform Inc. was founded in 2012. It provides a mobile games platform connecting players in fair, fun, and meaningful competition. Skillz went public in December 2020 via a SPAC merger.
Core Business Areas
- Mobile Games Platform: Skillz provides a platform that enables game developers to monetize their games through competitive tournaments.
Leadership and Structure
Andrew Paradise is the CEO and co-founder. The company has a standard corporate structure with a board of directors and executive management team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Mobile Tournament Platform: Skillz's primary offering is its platform that enables developers to integrate tournaments and head-to-head competitions into their mobile games. Revenue is derived from a percentage of entry fees from these tournaments. It is difficult to determine the revenue specifically generated by this one product. Competitors include mobile gaming publishers and other tournament platforms like ESL Play. Lack of market share data available to the public.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The mobile gaming industry is large and growing, driven by increasing smartphone penetration and improved gaming technology. The industry is competitive.
Positioning
Skillz attempts to differentiate itself by focusing on competitive, skill-based mobile games. Its competitive advantage lies in its patented technology and established platform. The company focuses on genres such as puzzle, arcade, and card games
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for mobile gaming is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Skillz is positioned to capture a portion of this market by focusing on competitive gaming.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Patented technology
- Established platform for competitive mobile gaming
- Focus on skill-based games
Weaknesses
- High marketing expenses
- Reliance on a limited number of games
- Negative profitability
Opportunities
- Expansion into new game genres
- Partnerships with major game developers
- Growth in international markets
Threats
- Competition from larger gaming companies
- Changes in app store policies
- Economic downturn
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ESE
- Playstudios (MYPS)
- Glu Mobile (EA)
Competitive Landscape
Skillz faces intense competition from larger, more established gaming companies with greater resources. Skillz's advantage is its focus on competitive gaming, but it needs to improve its profitability.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been volatile, with periods of rapid expansion followed by slowdowns.
Future Projections: Analyst projections for future growth are mixed, with some expecting a rebound and others anticipating continued challenges.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include cost-cutting measures and focusing on profitable games.
Summary
Skillz is a company that has struggled to execute its strategy. While it has a patented technology and a focus on competitive gaming, it faces significant challenges including high marketing expenses, reliance on a limited number of games, and negative profitability. To succeed, Skillz needs to diversify its game portfolio, improve its financial performance, and effectively compete with larger, more established gaming companies. Its failure to grow the user base and become profitable has led to a significant value destruction since going public.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Press Releases
- Analyst Reports
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise.
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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