SkyWest reports Q2 EPS $2.91, consensus $2.44

Reports Q2 revenue $1B, consensus $980.27M. Commenting on the results, Chip Childs, President and Chief Executive Officer of SkyWest (SKYW), said, “Demand for our product remains solid. We believe we are well-positioned to deploy our capital for long-term growth and fleet opportunities, including service expansion in smaller communities and optimizing our fleet to meet the demand for regional flying. I want to thank our team of professionals for delivering an outstanding performance during the second quarter.”