SKYDCommunication Services · EntertainmentThe 24 Wall Street analysts covering Skydance Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $9 — +13.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 14 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Skydance Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (77): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Momentum (11): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (6): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SKYD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Reinstates | Buy | $10 |
| 23 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Neutral | $9.00 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Underperform | $12 → $6.00 |
| 16 Oct 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 12 Oct 2026 | StoneX | Maintains | Buy | $16 → $11 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | StoneX | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $8.00 → $7.00 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 22 Sept 2026 | Citizens | Reiterates | Market Outperform | $14 |
| 22 Sept 2026 | Citizens | Reiterates | Market Outperform | — |
| 22 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $10 → $12 |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Reinstates | Underweight | $8.00 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Citizens | Initiates | Market Outperform | $14 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Citizens | Initiates | Market Outperform | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $19 → $16 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $13 → $8.00 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Sell | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Skydance Corp. returned −47.6% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 2% of US stocks
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 77% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 64% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Skydance Corp. has a market value of $40.1B and an enterprise value of $24.5B.
Trailing P/E: 316.7×; forward P/E: 145.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.52%, paying out 93% of earnings.
Skydance Corp. employs 17,600 people.
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Longtime Skydance Sports chief Jesse Sisgold is leaving his post and moving to an advisory role at Skydance backer RedBird Capital. He previously served as Skydance president and COO while the company was being scaled up by David Ellison.
Why it matters — The move marks a leadership change involving a longtime Skydance executive and its sports division.
CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed an amended lawsuit challenging the White House’s continued exclusion of the outlets from Air Force One and certain White House areas where other reporters have access.
Why it matters — The lawsuit concerns media access and press relations, but the excerpt does not describe a direct effect on Skydance.
MS NOW, CNN and Politico amended their lawsuit seeking full White House press-pool access, alleging that the White House has continued to block them from pool duties despite a judge’s order restoring much of their access.
Why it matters — The dispute concerns media access and press-pool operations, but the excerpt does not identify a direct impact on Skydance.
Skydance is requiring employees to work in the office five days a week. Employees unwilling to comply can take a buyout, according to a change announced by CEO David Ellison and co-CEO Ynon Kreiz.
Why it matters — The policy may affect Skydance’s workforce as the company changes its in-office expectations.
Skydance shares were trading at $7 despite Citi assigning a new Buy rating and a reported $1 billion investment from Elon Musk. The headline says the shares sank 6%.
Why it matters — The item highlights that these reported developments did not prevent a decline in SKYD shares.
The 24 Wall Street analysts covering Skydance Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $9, with estimates ranging from $4.2 to $14. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 24 analysts covering Skydance Corp., 6 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 8 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Skydance Corp. 14 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, Skydance Corp. ranks 14 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (77 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 24 analysts implies +13.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Skydance Corp. 14 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Skydance Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SKYD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $4.2 to $14 over the next 12 months.
Skydance Corp. returned -47.6% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Skydance Corporation Class B Common Stock is the voting equity class of Skydance Corporation, a global media and entertainment company. The business operates across Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media, combining film and television production, distribution, and advertising with a portfolio of broadcast, cable, and streaming assets.
The most recent item we track (Deadline, 28 Oct 2026): "Skydance Sports Chief Jesse Sisgold Exits For RedBird Capital Role As Part Of George Cheeks Restructuring". Longtime Skydance Sports chief Jesse Sisgold is leaving his post and moving to an advisory role at Skydance backer RedBird Capital. He previously served as Skydance president and COO while the company was being scaled up by David Ellison.
Skydance Corporation Class B Common Stock is the voting equity class of Skydance Corporation, a global media and entertainment company. The business operates across Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media, combining film and television production, distribution, and advertising with a portfolio of broadcast, cable, and streaming assets. Its current products and services include theatrical releases, scripted and unscripted content, television networks, streaming platforms, and licensed entertainment programming for audiences and advertisers worldwide. The company also supports content monetization through advertising sales, content licensing, and multi-platform distribution across digital, broadcast, and home entertainment channels. As a Class B share, it represents an ownership interest in the company’s operating businesses and exposure to its media and entertainment segments. Skydance Corporation is headquartered in New York, New York, and its Class B Common Stock trades under the symbol SKYD.
CEO Mr. David Ellison · 17,600 employees · United States · https://www.skydance.com
