Jim Frankola Buys Shares of Skillsoft Corp.
Jim Frankola acquired 12,430 shares of Skillsoft Corp. on June 25, 2026.
Key Points
- Jim Frankola bought 12,430 shares of Skillsoft Corp. on June 25, 2026, with the stock trading near $6.19.
- Skillsoft has a market cap of approximately $55.5 million and a forward P/E ratio of 1.33.
- Barclays reiterated its 'buy' rating for Skillsoft with a $20 price target on July 12, 2024.
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Jim Frankola purchased 12,430 shares of Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE:SKIL) on June 25, 2026. This insider transaction was not part of a prearranged trading plan. The stock was trading near $6.19 on Saturday.
Insider Buying and Selling at Skillsoft Corp.
On June 25, 2026, several insiders at Skillsoft Corp. were active in the market. Jim Frankola acquired 12,430 shares, while Arthur Gilliland purchased 6,250 shares. Karen Mills and Michael Stuart Klein each bought 12,430 shares. Meanwhile, Helena Foulkes and Peter Schmitt sold 12,430 shares each. None of these transactions were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
Other Institutional Activity in Skillsoft Corp.
In recent institutional activity, BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings in Skillsoft by 30,764 shares, now holding 327,451 shares valued at about $1.40 million, marking a 10.4% increase. Paradice Investment Management LLC decreased its stake by 9,144 shares, leaving it with 567,149 shares worth approximately $2.43 million, a 1.6% decrease. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. reduced its position by 23,541 shares, now holding 281,425 shares valued at $1.21 million, a 7.7% decrease. Arex Capital Management, LP also trimmed its stake by 27,500 shares, ending with 213,161 shares worth $914,461, reflecting an 11.4% decrease. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 202,895 shares valued at $870,420.
Skillsoft Corp. Stock Down 10.7%
Shares of Skillsoft Corp. (NYSE:SKIL) traded near $6.19 on Saturday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $55.5 million and a forward P/E ratio of 1.33. Skillsoft's stock has seen a 52-week low of $3.43 and a high of $18.45. The 50-day moving average is $7.09, and the 200-day moving average is $8.51. The stock's beta is 2.237, indicating higher volatility compared to the market. Skillsoft also has a current ratio of 0.914 and a quick ratio of 0.614.
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Recent Earnings
Skillsoft Corp. reported revenue of $508.02 million, with a revenue growth rate of -4.7%. The company is not currently profitable, with a net margin of -28.52%. The next earnings report is scheduled for September 8, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On July 12, 2024, Barclays reiterated its 'buy' rating on Skillsoft Corp., setting a price target of $20. Citi maintained its 'buy' rating with a $50 target on May 1, 2024. The consensus among analysts is a 'buy' rating, with an average target price of $20 based on multiple analyst opinions.
About Skillsoft Corp.
Skillsoft Corp. is a Nashua, New Hampshire-based company providing a skills management platform and learning solutions globally. The company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector within the Education & Training Services industry. It offers a range of training and development tools through its Skills Management Platform and Learner Platform, catering to both enterprises and individual learners. Skillsoft's Percipio platform integrates learning content and skills data, designed to enhance workforce capability management.
Bottom Line
Jim Frankola's purchase of Skillsoft shares highlights insider confidence in the company's potential. Skillsoft's stock presents a volatile investment, as indicated by its high beta and recent insider activity. As always, 13F filings and insider transactions are backward-looking and may not reflect current positions.
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