Skydance Corporation (SKYD) Stock Price & Analysis
Skydance Corporation (SKYD) closed at USD 7.26 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 2.83% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 7.06; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 6.83–7.5 on volume of 52,542,992 shares. Market capitalization is $36.61B, with a 52-week range of USD 6.63–17.29 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:05 UTC.
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Key facts (SKYD)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $28.3B, net income $418M (1.5% margin), free cash flow $591M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 87.6x, EV/EBITDA 16.8x, net debt $12.9B.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.23 on a 1–5 scale) (22 analysts), mean target USD 8.87 (range 2–13.74).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -56.2% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -79.0% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-09, EPS estimate USD 0.18, revenue estimate $7.02B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (SKYD)
| USD | FY2025 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $29.7B | $29.2B | $28.3B |
| Operating income | -$451M | -$5.27B | $2.04B |
| Net income | -$608M | -$6.19B | $418M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$1.02 | -$9.34 | — |
| Free cash flow | $147M | $489M | $591M |
| Operating margin | -1.5% | -18.0% | 7.2% |
| Net margin | -2.1% | -21.2% | 1.5% |
| Revenue growth | — | -1.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | — | $2.66B | — |
| Total debt | — | $14.5B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (SKYD)
P/E 87.6x · P/S 1.3x · EV/EBITDA 16.8x · EV/Sales 1.8x · P/FCF 61.9x · P/B 3.1x · FCF yield 1.61% · Earnings yield 1.14% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 0.51% · Net debt $12.9B · EV $49.5B
Analysts (SKYD)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.23 on a 1–5 scale), 22 analysts; mean target USD 8.87 (low 2, high 13.74).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | StoneX | Target lowered | Buy | $16 → $11 |
| 2026-10-07 | Barclays | Target lowered | Underweight | $8 → $7 |
| 2026-09-22 | Citizens | Reiterated | Market Outperform | $14 |
| 2026-09-22 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Overweight | $10 → $11.5 |
| 2026-09-14 | Citizens | Initiated | Market Outperform | $14 |
| 2026-08-05 | UBS | Target lowered | Sell | $10 → $8 |
| 2026-08-05 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Hold | $13 → $8 |
| 2026-08-05 | Benchmark | Target lowered | Buy | $19 → $16 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SKYD)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -56.2% | -79.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -56.4% | -26.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 57.5% | 55.0% |
| Max drawdown | -57.7% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -79.1% (Mar 2022→Oct 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:05 UTC)
| Price | USD 7.26 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.83% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 7.06 |
| Open | USD 7.06 |
| Day Range | USD 6.83 – 7.5 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 6.63 – 17.29 |
| Volume | 52,542,992 shares |
| Market Cap | $36.61B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SKYD)
Nexqual's technical model rates SKYD "SELL" based on 3 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:05 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 27.94 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 10.02) |
| MACD | -0.58 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SKYD)
Wall Street analysts rate SKYD "Hold" based on 22 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 8.87 (range USD 2–13.74), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:05 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 22 |
| Mean Target | USD 8.87 |
| High Target | USD 13.74 |
| Low Target | USD 2 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 9 / 9 |
Earnings (SKYD)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-09 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.18 |
| Revenue Estimate | $7.02B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.18 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.23 vs est 0.15 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.12 vs est -0.01 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.12 vs est 0.41 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:05 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SKYD)
| Total Revenue | $29.11B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +0.90% |
| Gross Margin | +33.33% |
| Operating Margin | +9.35% |
| Profit Margin | -2.13% |
| ROE | -0.90% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.26 |
| Current Ratio | 1.04 |
| Total Cash | $1.63B |
| Total Debt | $16.20B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2024, SEC 10-K) | $489.00M (1.7% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:05 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SKYD)
Nexqual rates Skydance Corporation's overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:05 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -1% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 33%, operating 9% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $1.63B cash vs $16.2B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $489M (FY ended Dec 2024, 10-K), slim 1.7% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -1%, ROA 2.7% |
Ownership (SKYD)
| Insider Ownership | +50.93% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +30.99% |
| Shares Outstanding | 5.01B |
| Float | 182.09M |
| Short % of Float | +15.73% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:05 UTC.
Leadership (SKYD)
Skydance Corporation is led by David Ellison (age 42), Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:05 UTC.
| Chairman & CEO | David Ellison (age 42) |
|---|---|
| President & Director | Andrew M. Brandon-Gordon (age 60) |
| Chief Financial Officer | Dennis K. Cinelli (age 41) |
| Chief Legal Officer & President of Global Corporate Affairs | Makan Delrahim (age 55) |
| Co-CEO & Director | Ynon Kreiz (age 60) |
Major Backers & Investors (SKYD)
Notable institutional backers of Skydance Corporation include Lingotto Investment Management LLP, Invesco, UBS Group AG, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:05 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Lingotto Investment Management LLP | 4.22% |
| Invesco | 3.87% |
| UBS Group AG | 2.42% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.46% |
| SELECT SECTOR SPDR TRT-State Street Communication Services Select Sect | 1.45% |
| Pentwater Capital Management Lp | 1.1% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 6.65% |
| State Street | 3.14% |
| BlackRock | 1.9% |
| Geode Capital | 0.69% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:05 UTC.
From Skydance Corporation's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-25)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Skydance Corporation operates as a media and entertainment company worldwide.
- It operates in three segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media.
- The company operates CBS Television Network, a domestic broadcast television network; CBS Stations, a television station; international free-to-air networks comprising Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, and Chilevisión; and domestic premium and basic cable networks, such as Nickelodeon, MTV, CMT, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, Paramount Network, The Smithsonian Channel, BET Media Group, CBS Sports Network, and international extensions of these brands.
- It also provides domestic and international television studio operations, including CBS Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Showtime; CBS Media Ventures, which produces and distributes first-run syndicated programming; and digital properties consist of CBS News and CBS Sports HQ.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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