Skillz Gears Up for Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?

Skillz Inc. SKLZ is scheduled to report fourth-quarter 2024 results on March 13, after the closing bell. In the last reported quarter, the company’s earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 22.5%.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.SKLZ’S Q4 EstimatesFor the quarter to be reported, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the bottom line is pegged at a loss per share of $1.07, unchanged in the past 60 days. In the prior-year quarter, the company had reported an adjusted loss per share of $1.04. The consensus mark for revenues is pinned at $25.4 million, indicating a decline of 12.8% year over year.Factors to Note Ahead of SKLZ’s Q4 ResultsSKLZ’s fourth-quarter top line is likely to have been hurt by dismal monthly active users (“MAU”) and paying MAU and lower traffic levels. Skillz operates in a consumer discretionary sector where softening economic conditions might further pressure spending on its platform. Rising costs and expenses are likely to have pressured margins in the upcoming earnings report. Specifically, disruptions related to Identifier for Advertisers and elevated user acquisition spending to attract new customers might impact the bottom line.On the positive side, the company’s emphasis on its four strategic pillars—strengthening the platform, optimizing organizational structure, enhancing go-to-market efficiency and establishing a clear path to profitability—is expected to have supported performance.Skillz Inc. Price and EPS Surprise Skillz Inc. price-eps-surprise | Skillz Inc. QuoteWhat Our Model IndicatesOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Skillz this time around. That is because a stock needs to have both a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) for this to happen. This is not the case here, as you will see.Earnings ESP: The Earnings ESP for Skillz is 0.00%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.Zacks Rank: The company currently has a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Recent Consumer Discretionary ReleasesRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. RCL posted mixed fourth-quarter 2024 results, with adjusted earnings beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues missing the same. Notably, both top and bottom lines increased on a year-over-year basis.The company’s performance during the quarter was driven by stronger pricing on close-in demand and continued strength in onboard revenues. RCL’s diversified fleet offerings, accompanied by its commercial and vacation experiences, are witnessing robust demand trends amid an improving global market backdrop. 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