Is SKIMS going to IPO?

As of mid-2026, Skims hadn't filed for an IPO.

How do I buy Skims stock?

Because Skims isn't publicly traded, you can't buy Skims stock unless you're an accredited investor. If you are an accredited investor, you can check platforms like Forge Global and EquityZen to see whether Skims and other pre-IPO companies' shares are available.

Who are shareholders in Skims?

Kim Kardashian and European multimillionaire couple Jens and Emma Grede are the majority shareholders in Skims, although their exact holdings have not been disclosed.

Wellington Management led the latest round of funding for Skims. Lone Pine Capital led a 2022 funding round where Skims raised $240 million at a $3.2 billion valuation. Other investors have included D1 Capital Partners, Greenoaks Capital Partners, Alliance Consumer Growth, Thrive Capital, and Imaginary Ventures. The company was valued at $5 billion following a $225 million funding round in 2025 led by Goldman Sachs. Wellington Management led a 2023 round that raised $270 million, and Lone Pine Capital managed a 2022 round that raised $240 million.

Can You Invest in Skims in 2026? What to Know Pre-IPO

Can You Invest in Skims in 2026? Here's What to Know Pre-IPO

By Robin Hartill, CFP – Updated Jun 18, 2026 at 1:39 AM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

Skims, founded by Kim Kardashian, is valued at $5 billion but isn't publicly traded yet.
Investors need to be accredited to buy pre-IPO shares through platforms like Forge Global.
No set date for Skims IPO; alternatives include investing in similar publicly traded firms.

If you're keeping up with the Kardashians, you may be wondering how to invest in Skims. Skims is the shapewear, underwear, and clothing line created by Kim Kardashian and her business partners, Emma Grede and Jens Grede. The company's success blasted Kardashian into the billionaires' club. In its latest round of funding in 2025, it was valued at $5 billion.

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Because Skims isn't publicly traded, most people can't invest in the company at this point. We'll cover what you need to know about investing in Skims, including whether the company will consider launching an initial public offering (IPO) in the near future.

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IPO

IPO (Initial Public Offering) is the first sale of stock by a private company to the public, making it a publicly traded entity.

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Is Skims publicly traded?

Skims was not publicly traded as of mid-2026, so most people can't invest in the company just yet. The New York Times reported in a July 2023 profile that Kardashian and co-founders Jens and Emma Grede were the company's majority stakeholders.

Skims raised $270 million in a 2023 funding round. Investment firm Wellington Management, a frequent investor in pre-IPO companies, led the funding round. It raised another $225 million in 2025, led by Goldman Sachs (GS -0.31%).

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When will Skims IPO?

There's no date for Skims' trading debut on the IPO calendar yet. The company seemed poised for a 2024 IPO, but in a December 2024 interview with Women's Wear Daily, Jens Grede downplayed any imminent IPO plans.

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Is it profitable?

The company, which reported $500 million in net sales in 2022, boosted its sales to almost $1 billion in 2025.. But because Skims isn't a publicly traded company, it doesn't need to disclose its financial data, so it's difficult to know the exact details of the company's current profitability.

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Alternatives to Skims

To invest in Skims or any other stock that isn't publicly traded, you'll need to be an accredited investor, which basically means you need a high net worth or income or you need to hold a financial license.

If you meet the accredited investor criteria, you may be able to invest in pre-IPO stocks through platforms like Forge Global (NYSE:FRGE) or EquityZen. Otherwise, you'll need to wait until the company goes public to acquire shares.

Here are three stocks you can buy if you have a brokerage account that can help you seize on similar market opportunities.

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E.l.f.

The New York Times reports that approximately 70% of Skims customers are millennials or Gen Zers. If you're looking to capitalize on the growing spending power of younger demographics, e.l.f. Beauty (ELF -0.66%) deserves a look. The cosmetic brand is wildly popular among Gen Z and has a huge following on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

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In May 2025, e.l.f. announced net sales growth of 28% for fiscal year 2025, and the fourth quarter marked the 25th consecutive quarter of net sales growth and market share gains. The company's recent announcement of an agreement to acquire Hailey Bieber's beauty brand rhode further solidifies its upward trajectory.

Lululemon

Skims may be best known for selling underwear and shapewear, but its best-selling items include athleisure clothing and loungewear. The global athleisure market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% through 2030.

Lululemon (LULU -0.01%) has long been a darling in the world of athleisure. Even as many customers grow antsy about discretionary purchases, Lululemon's reported $11.1 billion in revenue in 2025, a 5% increase over the previous year. The company continues to boost its gross margin and has considerable room to grow as it expands its presence in international markets.

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How to invest in stocks similar to Skims

If you're interested in investing in any of the above companies, you can do so in just a few easy steps.

Open your brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments.
Search for the stock: Enter the ticker or company name into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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ETFs with exposure to Skims

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are basically a basket of stocks bought and sold as a single investment. Since Skims isn't publicly traded yet, you won't find ETFs with exposure to its stock.

However, plenty of ETFs focus on similar investment themes.

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (VCR -0.09%): Skims is an example of a consumer discretionary company. In other words, Skims makes products that customers buy when they have extra money to spend. The ETF invests in almost 300 small-, medium-, and large-cap consumer discretionary stocks represented in the MSCI US IMI Consumer Discretionary 25/50 index.
SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT -0.38%): If you're bullish on retail stocks, this ETF has about 75 holdings in the retail sector and tracks the performance of the S&P Retail Select Industry index.
Renaissance IPO ETF (IPO -0.28%): If you're looking for broad exposure to recent IPO stocks, the Renaissance IPO ETF is an option. This is the only ETF focused exclusively on recent U.S. IPOs. It has about 50 holdings and rebalances quarterly as new companies make their stock market debuts. Companies are removed three years after their IPO.

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Should you invest in Skims?

As of this writing, it's not possible to invest in Skims unless you're an accredited investor. However, if the company goes public, you can buy shares through your brokerage account.

Bear in mind, though, that while you can request shares from your broker at the IPO price, you may not get the number of shares you request -- or any at all. Brokers often receive a limited number of IPO shares and reserve them for institutional investors and high-net-worth customers.

If you cannot get in on Skims' actual IPO, you'd need to wait until the stock starts trading on a stock exchange to purchase shares. Just be aware that investing in companies immediately after their IPOs is risky because there's less information available than for well-established publicly traded companies, and you could wind up overpaying due to hype.

Here are some reasons you might want to add Skims to your portfolio if the company does, in fact, go public:

You're a fan of Skims' products.
You already have a diversified investment portfolio but want additional exposure to the retail industry or the consumer discretionary sector.
You plan to hold the stock long-term and wouldn't lose sleep if the price tanked in the short term.
You believe the company has a strong competitive advantage and the potential to deliver market-beating returns.

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The bottom line

Skims has a strong customer base driven by the Kardashians' widespread popularity and social media presence. It's especially popular among millennial and Gen Z women, many of whom are drawn by the brand's promotion of body-inclusive sizing.

That said, investing in any individual stock can be risky, but that's especially true for IPO stocks. The risk of consumer discretionary stocks can also be especially pronounced if customers curb their spending due to an economic downturn or their concerns that a recession is on the horizon.

Skims could be a good addition to an already-diversified portfolio, depending on your investment goals and whether you're a long-term investor. But since it hasn't filed to go public yet, there's a lot we still don't know.

If the company does go forward with an IPO, be sure to read its Form S-1 -- the registration form companies going public are required to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission so you can thoroughly understand its business before you invest.

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Investing in Skims FAQ

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About the Author

Robin Hartill, CFP, is a contributing writer at The Motley Fool. Robin’s work has also been published by Yahoo Finance, USA Today, and Penny Hoarder. She is a graduate of the University of Florida.

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Robin Hartill, CFP has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Goldman Sachs Group, Lululemon Athletica Inc., and e.l.f. Beauty. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Can You Invest in Skims in 2026? Here's What to Know Pre-IPO

Key Points

IPO

Is Skims publicly traded?

When will Skims IPO?

Is it profitable?

Alternatives to Skims

E.l.f.

Lululemon

How to invest in stocks similar to Skims

ETFs with exposure to Skims

Should you invest in Skims?

The bottom line

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