Skechers U S A, Inc (NYSE: SKX) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 14.76x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for SKX is at 1.05. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 10 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 4 rating it as “overweight,” 8 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for SKX is 129.48M, and currently, shorts hold a 4.36% of that float. The average trading volume for SKX on May 07, 2025 was 4.67M shares.
SKX) stock’s latest price update
The stock of Skechers U S A, Inc (NYSE: SKX) has decreased by -0.05 when compared to last closing price of 61.39. Despite this, the company has experienced a 26.05% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. globenewswire.com reported 2025-05-06 that SAN DIEGO, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP has launched an investigation into whether the board members of Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE: SKX) breached their fiduciary duties in connection with the proposed sale of the Company to 3G Capital Corp. (“3G”).
SKX’s Market Performance
SKX’s stock has risen by 26.05% in the past week, with a monthly rise of 22.23% and a quarterly drop of -16.99%. The volatility ratio for the week is 1.95% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 5.26% for Skechers U S A, Inc The simple moving average for the last 20 days is 23.61% for SKX stock, with a simple moving average of -2.93% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of SKX
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for SKX stocks, with Monness Crespi & Hardt repeating the rating for SKX by listing it as a “Buy.” The predicted price for SKX in the upcoming period, according to Monness Crespi & Hardt is $70 based on the research report published on April 25, 2025 of the current year 2025.
Piper Sandler, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see SKX reach a price target of $65. The rating they have provided for SKX stocks is “Neutral” according to the report published on December 10th, 2024.
SKX Trading at 13.39% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought SKX to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -22.18% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 5.26%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 1.95%, as shares surge +27.28% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -0.52% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, SKX rose by +26.05%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -4.62% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $49.64. In addition, Skechers U S A, Inc saw -8.74% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at SKX starting from MARK A. NASON, who proposed sale 8,630 shares at the price of $57.54 back on Mar 24 ’25. After this action, MARK A. NASON now owns shares of Skechers U S A, Inc, valued at $496,536 using the latest closing price.
PHILIP PACCIONE, the Officer of Skechers U S A, Inc, proposed sale 10,994 shares at $56.63 during a trade that took place back on Mar 04 ’25, which means that PHILIP PACCIONE is holding shares at $622,619 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for SKX
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.1 for the present operating margin
- 0.52 for the gross margin
The net margin for Skechers U S A, Inc stands at 0.07. The total capital return value is set at 0.13. Equity return is now at value 14.67, with 7.83 for asset returns.
Based on Skechers U S A, Inc (SKX), the company’s capital structure generated 0.3 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.29.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 1.11 billion with net debt to EBITDA at 1.14. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.14. The receivables turnover for the company is 6.7for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 1.05. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 2.13.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Skechers U S A, Inc (SKX) has had a mixed performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is mixed, with some giving it a “buy” rating and others a “hold”. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
