Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) Stock Price & Analysis
Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) closed at USD 5.86 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 3.35% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 5.67; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 5.66–6 on volume of 20,675 shares. Market capitalization is $53.33M, with a 52-week range of USD 3.43–18.45 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (SKIL)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (1 analysts).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -60.6% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -97.7% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-09, EPS estimate USD 1.34, revenue estimate $95.9M.
Analysts (SKIL)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 1 analysts.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SKIL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -60.6% | -97.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -60.7% | -52.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 120.9% | 91.2% |
| Max drawdown | -79.5% (Oct 2025→Mar 2026) | -98.5% (Oct 2021→Mar 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 5.86 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.35% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 5.67 |
| Open | USD 5.67 |
| Day Range | USD 5.66 – 6 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.43 – 18.45 |
| Volume | 20,675 shares |
| Market Cap | $53.33M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SKIL)
Nexqual's technical model rates SKIL "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.16 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 6.68) |
| MACD | -0.13 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SKIL)
Wall Street analysts rate SKIL "Hold" based on 1 analysts, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (SKIL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-09 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.34 |
| Revenue Estimate | $95.94M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 1.17 vs est 0.83 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 1.16 vs est 0.05 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 1.26 vs est 1.27 ▼ miss |
| 2025-10-31 | USD 1.65 vs est 1.26 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SKIL)
| Total Revenue | $505.09M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -2.90% |
| Gross Margin | +73.62% |
| Operating Margin | +7.88% |
| Profit Margin | -32.37% |
| Current Ratio | 0.87 |
| Total Cash | $90.31M |
| Total Debt | $574.57M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SKIL)
Nexqual rates Skillsoft Corp.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -3% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 74%, operating 8% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $90M cash vs $575M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $23M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (SKIL)
| Insider Ownership | +14.36% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +67.41% |
| Shares Outstanding | 9.10M |
| Float | 4.58M |
| Short % of Float | +10.46% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (SKIL)
Skillsoft Corp. is led by Ronald W. Hovsepian (age 64), Executive Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Executive Chairman & CEO | Ronald W. Hovsepian (age 64) |
|---|---|
| Chief Revenue Officer | Matthew Glitzer (age 56) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Ronald W. Kisling (age 64) |
| Chief Technology & Product Officer | Bernard Barbour (age 54) |
| Senior Vice President of Strategic Finance & Investor Relations Officer | Chad W. Lyne |
Major Backers & Investors (SKIL)
Notable institutional backers of Skillsoft Corp. include Naspers Ltd., Paradice Investment Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Naspers Ltd. | 33.66% |
| Paradice Investment Management, LLC | 6.17% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 3.12% |
| UBS Group AG | 2.17% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.95% |
| Castleknight Management LP | 1.41% |
| UBS AM, a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC | 1.05% |
| Zacks Investment Management | 0.92% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 4.78% |
| BlackRock | 1.1% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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