SkyWest Inc (SKYW)
NASDAQ:SKYW
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SKYW Stock Chart & Stats
$99.30
$1.20(1.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$99.30
$1.20(1.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$77.89 - $123.94
Previous CloseN/A
Volume86.59K
Average Volume (3M)394.25K
Market Cap
$3.67B
Enterprise Value$4.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$627.25M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$681.40M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.6
Beta1.08
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
2.76Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.68
Shares Outstanding39,660,282
10 Day Avg. Volume446,606
30 Day Avg. Volume394,254
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.29
Price to Book (P/B)1.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.00
P/FCF Ratio14.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.05
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.24
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$112.25Price Target Upside13.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)10.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.34B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contract Revenue Stability (CPA Extensions)Multiyear extensions with United and Delta lock in block hours and contract payments, reducing exposure to ticket-price volatility and demand swings. This CPA-backed revenue base provides durable cash-flow visibility and lowers commercial risk for several years, supporting planning and investments.
Fleet Growth And FlexibilitySignificant E175 orders plus unallocated slots and CRJ retrofit plans give SkyWest optionality to scale capacity to partner demand. Fleet diversity (E175, CRJ, ERJ) and unassigned units reduce delivery risk and allow redeployment, supporting long-term contract wins and operational adaptability.
Improved Balance Sheet And Cash GenerationStrong free cash flow generation and meaningful debt reduction since 2022 materially improve financial flexibility. The company can fund capex, retire debt, and execute opportunistic buybacks while maintaining investment in fleet, making capital structure more resilient over the medium term.
Bears Say
Uneven Cash Conversion And Margin VolatilityAlthough recent margins improved, historical swings and weak conversion of net income to free cash flow indicate underlying volatility. Uneven FCF limits predictable reinvestment capacity and heightens sensitivity to cyclical downturns, complicating long-term capital allocation and credit resilience.
Maintenance / MRO Constraints And Parked Fleet CostsPersistent MRO labor and parts shortages drive elevated maintenance costs and pre-service spending as parked aircraft are returned. These structural operational headwinds can depress margins, delay capacity rollouts tied to contracts, and increase the cost of sustaining growth over multiple quarters.
Lower Liquidity And Fuel ExposureA declining cash balance combined with non-trivial fuel exposure reduces the company's buffer against cost shocks. Lower liquidity narrows flexibility for opportunistic investments or unexpected operational costs, while fuel sensitivity on a portion of flying can materially affect margins if hedges or passthroughs underperform.
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SKYW FAQ
What was SkyWest Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
SkyWest Inc lowest stock price was $77.89 and its highest was $123.94 in the past 12 months.
What is SkyWest Inc’s market cap?
SkyWest Inc’s market cap is $3.67B.
When is SkyWest Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
SkyWest Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were SkyWest Inc’s earnings last quarter?
SkyWest Inc released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported $2.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.164 by $0.336.
Is SkyWest Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SkyWest Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SkyWest Inc pay dividends?
SkyWest Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.14 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on SkyWest Inc dividends here
What is SkyWest Inc’s EPS estimate?
SkyWest Inc’s EPS estimate is 2.76.
How many shares outstanding does SkyWest Inc have?
SkyWest Inc has 39,660,282 shares outstanding.
What happened to SkyWest Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SkyWest Inc reported an EPS of $2.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.164. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.176%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SkyWest Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SKYW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$112.25 (13.04% Upside)
$112.25 (13.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SKYW Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
SkyWest Inc
SkyWest, Inc. functions as a regional airline operator within the United States, managing its activities through various subsidiaries. The company organizes its business into two primary divisions: SkyWest Airlines and SkyWest Leasing. In addition to its aviation services, it also engages in leasing regional jet aircraft and spare engines to third-party clients. As of December 31, 2021, SkyWest's fleet consisted of 629 airplanes, facilitating approximately 2,080 daily scheduled departures for both passengers and cargo to destinations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The company further provides airport customer and ground handling support to other airlines. Incorporated in 1972, SkyWest, Inc. is headquartered in St. George, Utah.
SKYW Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated a generally positive operational and strategic trajectory: solid Q1 profitability (GAAP net income $102M, EPS $2.50), revenue growth (+7% YoY), strong free cash flow and a $1 billion reduction in debt since 2022, plus meaningful fleet growth plans (E175 orders and CRJ450/CRJ550 programs) and high operational performance (3rd in DOT on-time). Offsetting these positives are near-term pressures: lower ending cash, maintenance/MRO constraints increasing near-term costs, a sequential drop in leasing revenue, and a modest scaling back of summer production expectations driven by partner schedules and elevated fuel costs impacting guidance. Overall, the company portrays durable fundamentals and strategic optionality that outweigh the near-term operational and cost headwinds.View all SKYW earnings summariesSKYW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$112.25
▲(13.04% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.15% Insiders
32.29% Mutual Funds
14.98% Other Institutional Investors
15.89% Public Companies and
Individual Investors