Skillsoft (SKIL) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $5.78, -1.37% vs the prior close of $5.86.
- Volume 16.99K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
SKIL dips 1.4% to $5.78. Closed at $5.78, -1.37% vs the prior close of $5.86. Day range $5.64–$5.97, opened at $5.98.
SKIL daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — SKIL dips 1.4% to $5.78
- Closed at $5.78, -1.37% vs the prior close of $5.86. Day range $5.64–$5.97, opened at $5.98.
- Volume was 16.99K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 66.68K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -12.9% vs its 50-day average ($6.64) and -12.7% vs its 200-day average ($6.62).
- 52-week range $3.43–$18.45; today's close sits at 16% of that range, 68.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — SKIL jumps 3.4% to $5.86
- Closed at $5.86, +3.35% vs the prior close of $5.67. Day range $5.66–$6.00, opened at $5.67.
- Volume was 20.70K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 67.26K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -12.3% vs its 50-day average ($6.68) and -11.6% vs its 200-day average ($6.63).
- 52-week range $3.43–$18.45; today's close sits at 16% of that range, 68.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — SKIL slides 4.7% to $5.67
- Closed at $5.67, -4.71% vs the prior close of $5.95. Day range $5.61–$6.04, opened at $5.87.
- Volume was 22.10K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 68.04K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -15.8% vs its 50-day average ($6.73) and -14.6% vs its 200-day average ($6.64).
- 52-week range $3.43–$18.45; today's close sits at 15% of that range, 69.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — SKIL slides 5.0% to $5.95
- Closed at $5.95, -4.95% vs the prior close of $6.26. Day range $5.79–$6.21, opened at $6.21.
- Volume was 40.10K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 68.05K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -12.3% vs its 50-day average ($6.78) and -10.5% vs its 200-day average ($6.65).
- 52-week range $3.43–$18.45; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 67.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — SKIL rises 2.5% to $6.26
- Closed at $6.26, +2.45% vs the prior close of $6.11. Day range $6.06–$6.39, opened at $6.09.
- Volume was 22.80K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 69.16K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -8.1% vs its 50-day average ($6.81) and -6.0% vs its 200-day average ($6.66).
- 52-week range $3.43–$18.45; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 66.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — SKIL dips 0.5% to $6.11
- Closed at $6.11, -0.49% vs the prior close of $6.14. Day range $5.99–$6.54, opened at $6.06.
- Volume was 16.40K shares, 0.2x its 50-day average of 69.73K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -10.5% vs its 50-day average ($6.83) and -8.3% vs its 200-day average ($6.66).
- 52-week range $3.43–$18.45; today's close sits at 18% of that range, 66.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — SKIL dips 2.5% to $6.14
- Closed at $6.14, -2.54% vs the prior close of $6.30. Day range $6.01–$6.59, opened at $6.21.
- Volume was 57.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 70.39K.
- Price is -10.4% vs its 50-day average ($6.85) and -7.9% vs its 200-day average ($6.67).
- 52-week range $3.43–$18.45; today's close sits at 18% of that range, 66.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — SKIL jumps 9.4% to $6.30
- Closed at $6.30, +9.37% vs the prior close of $5.76. Day range $5.72–$6.53, opened at $5.72.
- Volume was 72.80K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 70.07K.
- Price is -8.4% vs its 50-day average ($6.88) and -5.6% vs its 200-day average ($6.68).
- 52-week range $3.43–$18.45; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 65.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — SKIL rises 2.1% to $5.76
- Closed at $5.76, +2.13% vs the prior close of $5.64. Day range $5.65–$5.88, opened at $5.65.
- Volume was 14.60K shares, 0.2x its 50-day average of 70.61K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -16.5% vs its 50-day average ($6.90) and -13.9% vs its 200-day average ($6.69).
- 52-week range $3.43–$18.45; today's close sits at 16% of that range, 68.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — SKIL dips 1.2% to $5.64
- Closed at $5.64, -1.23% vs the prior close of $5.71. Day range $5.64–$5.90, opened at $5.65.
- Volume was 18.70K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 70.76K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -18.4% vs its 50-day average ($6.91) and -15.7% vs its 200-day average ($6.69).
- 52-week range $3.43–$18.45; today's close sits at 15% of that range, 69.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — SKIL rises 2.0% to $5.71
- Closed at $5.71, +1.96% vs the prior close of $5.60. Day range $5.58–$5.84, opened at $5.58.
- Volume was 20.80K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 71.33K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -17.6% vs its 50-day average ($6.93) and -14.8% vs its 200-day average ($6.70).
- 52-week range $3.43–$18.45; today's close sits at 15% of that range, 69.1% below the 52-week high.
SKIL latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about SKIL in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 5, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Glitzer Matthew converted options/RSUs into 2,813 shares on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 46,220
- Glitzer Matthew had withheld for taxes 800 shares at $5.60 (≈$4.48K) on Oct 1, 2026; now holds 45,420
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hovsepian Ronald W bought 11,196 shares at $5.93 (≈$66.41K) on Sep 23, 2026; now holds 382,267
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 23, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hovsepian Ronald W bought 8,325 shares at $6.10 (≈$50.77K) on Sep 21, 2026; now holds 371,071
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 21, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hovsepian Ronald W bought 2,691 shares at $6.17 (≈$16.59K) on Sep 17, 2026; now holds 349,969
- Hovsepian Ronald W bought 12,777 shares at $6.52 (≈$83.28K) on Sep 18, 2026; now holds 362,746
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hovsepian Ronald W bought 4,508 shares at $5.46 (≈$24.62K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 345,857
- Hovsepian Ronald W bought 1,421 shares at $5.90 (≈$8.38K) on Sep 16, 2026; now holds 347,278
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Frankola Jim bought 25,000 shares at $5.14 (≈$128.59K) on Sep 15, 2026; now holds 132,736
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 9, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jul 31, 2026:
- Revenue: $98.25M (prior year $101.19M) (-2.9% vs Jul 31, 2025)
- Net income: -$42.37M (prior year -$23.79M) (loss widened vs Jul 31, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$4.71 (prior year -$2.78) (loss widened vs Jul 31, 2025)
Sep 9, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 27, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Jul 10, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.01 — Completed an acquisition or sale of assets.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 8, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jun 30, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Jun 30, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Things to know before you trade SKIL
- Last results release: Sep 9, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Jun 9, 2026, Apr 7, 2026, Dec 10, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Dec 9, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.65% (largest 9.4%).
- Liquidity: about 41.80K shares (≈$241.63K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $5.78 vs a range of $3.43–$18.45 (16% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 25 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Ronald W Hovsepian bought 11,196 shares on Sep 23, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Sep 9, 2026; 8-K Sep 9, 2026; 8-K Aug 27, 2026.
- Share count: 9.10M shares outstanding (Sep 2, 2026), +4.5% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Services-Prepackaged Software.
SKIL market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5.98 | 5.97 | 5.64 | 5.78 | 16.99K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5.67 | 6.00 | 5.66 | 5.86 | 20.70K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5.87 | 6.04 | 5.61 | 5.67 | 22.10K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6.21 | 6.21 | 5.79 | 5.95 | 40.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6.09 | 6.39 | 6.06 | 6.26 | 22.80K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6.06 | 6.54 | 5.99 | 6.11 | 16.40K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 6.21 | 6.59 | 6.01 | 6.14 | 57.00K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 5.72 | 6.53 | 5.72 | 6.30 | 72.80K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 5.65 | 5.88 | 5.65 | 5.76 | 14.60K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 5.65 | 5.90 | 5.64 | 5.64 | 18.70K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 5.58 | 5.84 | 5.58 | 5.71 | 20.80K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5.71 | 5.80 | 5.55 | 5.60 | 18.80K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 5.86 | 5.86 | 5.75 | 5.76 | 15.30K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 6.03 | 6.29 | 5.78 | 5.80 | 110.70K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 6.04 | 6.09 | 5.75 | 6.01 | 52.00K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 6.18 | 6.26 | 5.91 | 5.95 | 24.60K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 6.04 | 6.18 | 5.74 | 6.12 | 55.00K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 5.92 | 6.20 | 5.80 | 5.92 | 99.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 6.30 | 6.67 | 5.90 | 5.94 | 66.30K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 6.10 | 6.33 | 5.90 | 5.94 | 70.60K |
About Skillsoft
Skillsoft (SKIL) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Services-Prepackaged Software”. Its business address is in NASHUA, NH. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends January 31. SEC CIK 1774675.
SKIL board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Frankola | Director | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Helena Foulkes | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Arthur W Gilliland | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Ronald W Hovsepian | CEO & Executive Chair | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Michael Stuart Klein | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Karen G Mills | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Denis Nikolaev | Director | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Peter Schmitt | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard Barbour | Chief Tech & Product Officer | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Matthew J. Cushing | Chief Legal Officer | Sep 3, 2026 |
| John W. Frederick | Chief Financial Officer | May 5, 2026 |
| Matthew Glitzer | CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER | May 5, 2026 |
| Ronald W Hovsepian | CEO & Executive Chair | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Ronald W Kisling | Chief Financial Officer | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Scott Semel | Interim CLO & General Counsel | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Keith C. Swiniarski | Chief Accounting Officer | Sep 3, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 11,196 | $5.93 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 11,196 | $5.93 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 11,196 | $5.93 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 11,196 | $5.93 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 8,325 | $6.10 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 8,325 | $6.10 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 8,325 | $6.10 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 8,325 | $6.10 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 12,777 | $6.52 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 12,777 | $6.52 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 12,777 | $6.52 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 12,777 | $6.52 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 2,691 | $6.17 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 2,691 | $6.17 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Ronald W Hovsepian | Buy | 2,691 | $6.17 |
SKIL financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | $512.67M | $-139.82M | — | $25.05M |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $530.99M | $-121.91M | — | $29.96M |
| Jan 31, 2024 | $553.24M | $-349.29M | — | $2.82M |
| Jan 31, 2023 | $555.12M | $-724.96M | — | $-20.93M |
| Dec 31, 2020 | — | $1.12M | — | $-720.66K |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $766.53M, total liabilities $110.39M, cash $90.31M (as of Jul 31, 2026).
SKIL earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $6.37 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $6.13 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $4.41 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $7.71 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.00 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $18.22 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $17.45 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $14.72 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Dec 5, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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