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5 Insightful Analyst Questions From Skillz’s Q2 Earnings Call

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Skillz’s second quarter results were positively received by the market, reflecting the company’s ability to surpass Wall Street revenue and profit expectations. Management identified product launches, improvements to the player experience, and increased marketing efficiency as key contributors. CEO Andrew Paradise pointed to enhancements in the loyalty program and the introduction of instant withdrawal features as central to boosting engagement and driving sequential growth in paying users during the period.

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Skillz (SKLZ) Q2 CY2025 Highlights:

  • Revenue: $27.37 million vs analyst estimates of $22.82 million (8.2% year-on-year growth, 19.9% beat)
  • Adjusted EPS: -$0.58 vs analyst estimates of -$1.53 (62.1% beat)
  • Adjusted EBITDA: -$10.39 million vs analyst estimates of -$13.85 million (-38% margin, 25% beat)
  • Operating Margin: -24%, down from 101% in the same quarter last year
  • Paying Monthly Active Users: 146,000, up 24,000 year on year
  • Market Capitalization: $132.1 million

While we enjoy listening to the management's commentary, our favorite part of earnings calls are the analyst questions. Those are unscripted and can often highlight topics that management teams would rather avoid or topics where the answer is complicated. Here is what has caught our attention.

Our Top 5 Analyst Questions From Skillz’s Q2 Earnings Call

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Catalysts in Upcoming Quarters

Looking ahead, our analysts will monitor (1) the pace of new developer sign-ups and content launches from the Accelerator program, (2) measurable improvements in user engagement and retention driven by platform enhancements, and (3) any resolution or developments in litigation intended to safeguard fair play. Progress in reducing cash burn and moving toward adjusted profitability will also be important milestones.

Skillz currently trades at $8.28, up from $6.64 just before the earnings. In the wake of this quarter, is it a buy or sell? Find out in our full research report (it’s free).

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