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Why SKIL Stock surged +2.10% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$5.35 +2.10% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.36
Skillsoft Corp. (Class A) (SKIL) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 47/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID
Cap $48.7M
INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.36 (+0.19%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 10/20 (D) • 4.5% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (47/100 · D) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-5.9% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-4.9% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SKIL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (47/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SKIL SCORES 47/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (28% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 19% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 36.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+11/20 pts (23% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)
Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C$6.11-5.4% Next Q
55
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C-$5.78-8.8% Next Q
52
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C-$5.27+1.5% Next Q
50
CurrentGrade D$5.35-5.9% Hist 90D α
47
Trajectory: C (55) → D (47)Full Audit →
⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)CONTRARIAN TURNAROUND & SHORT-SQUEEZE DOSSIER
⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a SKIL Turnaround Squeeze
While SKIL currently carries a cautious 47/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($5.99) and Max Pain ($5.62) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $14.16.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why SKIL Stock surged +2.10% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Skillsoft Corp. (Class A) (SKIL) surged +2.10% to $5.35, trading at 19% of its 52-week range ($3.43 – $13.49). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-16% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 19% of its 52-week range ($3.43 – $13.49) with RSI-14 at 36.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±12.5% around $5.35 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 73.7% gross margin and $23.3M annual free cash flow.
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SKIL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -30.70%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-10-30O $5.31H $5.35L $4.53C $5.35VOL 41.6K
RES: $11.04SUP: $3.69SMA50: $5.99SMA200: $6.45
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SKIL Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -3.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)
No active Ellis Vennor swing setup published on SKIL today. View full Setup Ledger →
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SKIL)
Technology Rank #457 of 714
⚔️ IDN vs SKIL Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (SKIL vs. IDN, MYPS, ZDGE, MCHX)
Industry: Computer Software: Prepackaged Software (222 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Skillsoft Corp. (Class A) (SKIL) ranks #457 by composite RQD confidence (47/100, grade D) and #562 by equity capitalization ($48.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, IDN leads on earnings valuation at 36.9x trailing P/E, while IDN leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 7.8% ROIC and 90.4% gross margin. IDN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 53/100 (D+) compared with SKIL at 47/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKIL
ACTIVE
Skillsoft Corp. (Class A) | D | 47/100 | — | 73.7% | -15.8% | +2.10% | $48.7M | Benchmark Subject |
| IDN Intellicheck Inc. | D+ | 53/100 | 36.9x | 90.4% | 7.8% | -5.89% | $46.9M | /idn-vs-skil → |
| MYPS PLAYSTUDIOS Inc. (Class A) | E | 32/100 | — | — | -15.4% | -3.16% | $55.3M | /myps-vs-skil → |
| ZDGE Zedge Inc. (Class B) | D- | 38/100 | — | 96.0% | -35.0% | -4.94% | $38.8M | /zdge-vs-skil → |
| MCHX Marchex Inc. (Class B) | D- | 40/100 | — | 63.2% | -22.4% | +1.36% | $66.1M | /mchx-vs-skil → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-01-31 • CIK 0001774675In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31), Skillsoft Corp. (Class A) (SKIL) reported GAAP revenue of $512.7M (-3.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $531.0M , and -7.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$139.8M, operating cash flow of $25.1M, and free cash flow of $23.3M (-17.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, SKIL closed FY2025 with $963.1M in total assets against $570.8M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-01-31 | $512.7M | -$139.8M | $25.1M | $23.3M | $963.1M | $570.8M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-01-31 | $531.0M | -$121.9M | $30.0M | $28.4M | $1.11B | $573.3M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-01-31 | $553.2M | -$349.3M | $2.8M | $2.8M | — | — |
3. SKIL Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs SKIL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Skillsoft Corp. (Class A) (NYSE: SKIL) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 47/100 at a spot price of $5.35 (+2.10% 1D, market cap $48.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 11/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, SKIL ranks #457 in composite RQD confidence.
How does SKIL compare to IDN and MYPS in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Prepackaged Software), SKIL carries a Roarable D (47/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 73.7%, and ROIC of -15.8%. By comparison, IDN (Intellicheck Inc.) holds a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E 36.9x, ROIC 7.8%, cap $46.9M) and MYPS (PLAYSTUDIOS Inc. (Class A)) posts a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -15.4%, cap $55.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, IDN leads on earnings multiple (36.9x) while IDN leads on capital efficiency (7.8% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SKIL?
Per SKIL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-01-31, CIK 0001774675), Skillsoft Corp. (Class A) generated $512.7M in revenue (-3.5% YoY), -$139.8M in net income, and $23.3M in free cash flow against $963.1M in total assets and $570.8M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is SKIL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
SKIL last traded at $5.35 (+2.10% on volume of 6,970 shares), positioning the stock -10.68% below its 50-day simple moving average ($5.99) and -17.05% below its 200-day simple moving average ($6.45). Across its 52-week range of $3.43 to $13.49, SKIL sits at the 19.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 36.5 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($4.68 to $6.02).
SKIL Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is SKIL stock moving today?
Why SKIL Stock surged +2.10% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-16% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.