SkyWest, Inc. SKYW
- Market cap
- $3.9B
- P/E
- 10.0×
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Target Price Range
Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 13.23 | 30.40 | 42.38 | 42.72 | 10.58 | 36.35 | 14.76 | 16.15 | 48.28 | 74.70 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 39.60 | 54.85 | 65.80 | 66.04 | 66.52 | 61.16 | 42.97 | 53.76 | 117.51 | 135.57 |
High Price
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| 16,900 | 16,300 | 15,900 | 13,700 | 12,502 | 15,205 | 13,582 | 13,121 | 14,610 | 15,775 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 3,064 | 3,123 | 3,222 | 2,972 | 2,127 | 2,713 | 3,005 | 2,935 | 3,528 | 4,058 |
Revenue
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| 66.55% | 68.01% | 70.87% | 72.27% | 60.51% | 59.72% | 70.07% | 71.66% | 74.89% | 70.78% |
Gross Margin
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| (249) | 288 | 366 | 446 | (7) | 151 | 93 | 40 | 432 | 566 |
EBT
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| (8.12%) | 9.23% | 11.37% | 15.02% | (0.34%) | 5.55% | 3.08% | 1.37% | 12.25% | 13.94% |
EBT Margin
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| (162) | 429 | 280 | 340 | (9) | 112 | 73 | 34 | 323 | 428 |
Net Income
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| 285 | 293 | 335 | 368 | 475 | 440 | 395 | 383 | 384 | 364 |
Depreciation
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| 59.48 | 60.28 | 62.06 | 58.35 | 42.38 | 53.89 | 59.45 | 66.81 | 87.62 | 100.66 |
Revenue/Sh
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| (3.14) | 8.28 | 5.40 | 6.68 | (0.17) | 2.22 | 1.44 | 0.78 | 8.02 | 10.62 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 9.84 | 13.21 | 15.46 | 14.16 | 12.62 | 16.52 | 9.50 | 16.76 | 17.20 | 23.33 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (22.35) | (13.19) | (21.93) | (13.52) | (8.86) | (13.39) | (13.17) | (6.84) | (8.03) | (15.82) |
Capex/Sh
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| (12.51) | 0.01 | (6.48) | 0.63 | 3.76 | 3.13 | (3.66) | 9.92 | 9.17 | 7.51 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 26.23 | 33.86 | 37.84 | 42.70 | 42.62 | 45.04 | 46.44 | 48.10 | 59.83 | 68.13 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 44 | 40 | 40 |
Shares
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| 0.00 | 6.39 | 8.22 | 9.69 | 0.00 | 17.70 | 11.33 | 58.08 | 12.47 | 9.45 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.61 | 0.88 | 0.72 | 1.11 | 0.95 | 0.73 | 0.28 | 0.77 | 1.14 | 1.00 |
PS Ratio
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| 1.39 | 1.57 | 1.18 | 1.51 | 0.95 | 0.87 | 0.35 | 1.07 | 1.67 | 1.47 |
PB Ratio
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| 1.26 | 1.52 | 1.48 | 1.94 | 2.07 | 1.56 | 1.05 | 1.51 | 1.67 | 1.41 |
EV/Sales
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| (6.00) | 6,398.03 | (14.22) | 178.44 | 23.30 | 26.84 | (17.08) | 10.19 | 15.98 | 18.95 |
EV/FCF
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| 507 | 684 | 803 | 721 | 634 | 832 | 480 | 736 | 692 | 940 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (1,151) | (683) | (1,139) | (689) | (445) | (674) | (666) | (300) | (323) | (638) |
Capex
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| (644) | 1 | (336) | 32 | 189 | 158 | (185) | 436 | 369 | 303 |
FCF
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| 171 | 174 | 96 | (164) | 41 | (126) | 199 | (122) | (313) | (576) |
Working Cap'
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| 2,546 | 2,687 | 3,160 | 2,993 | 3,204 | 3,109 | 3,380 | 3,006 | 2,672 | 2,392 |
Total Debt
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| 1,981 | 2,002 | 2,471 | 2,473 | 2,378 | 2,249 | 2,333 | 2,171 | 1,871 | 1,685 |
Net Debt
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| 1,351 | 1,754 | 1,964 | 2,175 | 2,140 | 2,268 | 2,348 | 2,114 | 2,409 | 2,746 |
Sh' Equity
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| (3.30%) | 8.18% | 4.76% | 5.24% | (0.13%) | 1.60% | 1.00% | 0.48% | 4.56% | 5.90% |
ROA
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| (3.24%) | 6.46% | 6.68% | 6.89% | 1.51% | 3.82% | 2.42% | 1.52% | 7.22% | 8.71% |
ROIC
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| (11.31%) | 27.62% | 15.08% | 16.43% | (0.39%) | 5.08% | 3.16% | 1.54% | 14.28% | 16.62% |
ROE
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SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW) key facts
- SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW) is an Airlines company in the Industrials sector, listed on Nasdaq.
- SkyWest, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $4.1 billion, up 15.0% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $428.3 million, or $10.62 per share (basic), a net margin of 10.6%.
- As of September 25, 2026, SKYW traded at $102.29, a market capitalization of $3.9 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 10.0× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 1.0× sales.
- Return on equity was 16.6% and debt-to-equity 0.83.
SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW) Latest News
25 Sep
SkyWest closed at $102.30, up 1.6% as it outpaced the S&P 500 and Dow, while Nasdaq rose 0.48% and prior session gains for the airline reached 1.84%. Investors await the upcoming earnings report, with consensus calling for $3.13 per share, up about 11.4% year over year, and revenue around $1.14 billion, an 8.9% increase. For the full year, analysts expect $10.94 per share and $4.36 billion in revenue, about 5.7% and 7.5% growth, respectively. Zacks ranks SkyWest at #3 (Hold); the consensus EPS estimate has been flat for a month, and the firm notes that estimate revisions often precede stock moves. The stock trades at a forward P/E of 9.2, below the industry average of 11.44, and has a PEG of 1.41 versus a Transportation-Airline industry PEG of 0.9, with the group near the bottom of its sector. Solid near-term expectations and undervalued valuation despite weak industry ranking suggest a moderate impact.
23 Sep
SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW) is a top search on Zacks as earnings revisions influence the near-term outlook. In the last month, shares fell 2.2% while the S&P 500 rose 1.3% and the airline group gained 1.7%. For the current quarter, SkyWest is expected to earn $3.13 per share, up 11.4% YoY, though the quarter’s consensus fell 1.6% in 30 days. The next 12 months’ EPS is seen at $10.94 (up 5.7% YoY; -0.5% in 30 days), with next year at $12.18 (up 11.3%; +2.1% in 30 days). The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Revenue is projected at $1.14B for the quarter (+8.9% YoY) and $4.36B/$4.58B for this year and next. SkyWest has beaten EPS twice and revenue three times in the last four quarters. It has an A Value Score, implying a valuation discount to peers. Near-term performance likely in line with the market. Mixed earnings revisions and a Hold rating suggest only a modest near-term impact on SkyWest's performance.
22 Sep
SkyWest closed at $101.26, up 1.06% in the session, while the Dow fell 0.36% and Nasdaq rose 0.45%. In the past month the stock has declined 1.46% as the Transportation sector fell 6.89% and the S&P 500 gained 1.27%. Ahead of its next earnings report, SkyWest is forecast to post EPS of $3.13 for the upcoming quarter, up 11.39% year over year, with revenue of about $1.14 billion, up 8.93%. For the full year, Zacks consensus estimates project EPS of $10.94 and revenue of $4.36 billion, representing roughly +5.7% and +7.48% year over year. Recent analyst revisions have moved down about 0.47% in the past month. SkyWest holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Forward P/E is 9.16 versus an industry average of 11.88; PEG stands at 1.41 versus 0.92 for the industry. The Transportation–Airline group ranks in the bottom 6% of industries. Investors are advised to monitor upcoming results and Zacks research. Modest earnings growth with minor revisions suggests a moderate near-term impact.
9 Sep
Alaska Airlines adds its 50th nonstop route from San Diego, expanding the carrier's network at the airport. Alaska Airlines route growth from San Diego increases contracted regional flying opportunities for SkyWest under existing capacity agreements.
27 Jul
SkyWest expands its share buyback program after earnings release, raising questions on whether the stock remains undervalued. Buyback expansion may lift short-term sentiment and support share price but does not alter core operations or long-term trajectory.
SkyWest reports softer earnings while expanding its share buyback plan, potentially shifting the bull case for the stock. Softer earnings paired with a larger buyback introduce mixed financial signals that can moderately sway near-term performance.
24 Jul
SkyWest Inc posted strong Q2 2026 revenue growth and outlined strategic fleet initiatives during its earnings call. Strong revenue growth combined with fleet strategy signals major positive shifts in SkyWest's trajectory and investor outlook.
SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW) held its Q2 2026 earnings call. Q2 2026 earnings results and outlook can moderately shift investor sentiment and near-term stock performance.
23 Jul
SkyWest reported Q2 results including revenue, net income, operating metrics and fleet updates alongside forward guidance on contracts and capacity. Quarterly earnings and guidance directly move investor expectations and share price.
SkyWest, Inc. reports profit for second quarter of 2026. Q2 2026 profit announcement signals strong results likely to lift SkyWest stock and investor outlook.
SkyWest missed Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Q2 earnings and revenue miss signals short-term pressure on financial performance and stock sentiment.
16 Jul
Analysts expect SkyWest to report a decline in earnings for the upcoming quarter, highlighting key metrics investors should monitor including revenue trends and operational costs. Projected earnings decline for SkyWest may affect short-term stock sentiment and financial outlook.
3 Jul
Goldman Sachs downgraded SkyWest due to slower growth plans from airline partners, pressuring the regional carrier's revenue outlook and shareholder value. Analyst downgrade tied to partner growth slowdown signals moderate pressure on SkyWest revenue trajectory and near-term stock sentiment.
2 Jul
Goldman Sachs downgrades SkyWest to Neutral on block hour growth concerns. Goldman Sachs downgrade to Neutral highlights SkyWest growth slowdown risks and may weigh on stock sentiment.
1 May
SkyWest advances shareholder-friendly initiatives like dividends and buybacks alongside fleet-upgrade efforts, driving profitability, liquidity, and long-term growth in the regional airline sector. Shareholder returns boost investor sentiment and fleet modernization enhances operational efficiency and competitive positioning.
26 Apr
SkyWest (SKYW) fleet upgrades and share buybacks are quietly reshaping its long-term investment story by improving efficiency and signaling confidence. Fleet upgrades and buybacks represent major strategic moves enhancing operational efficiency and shareholder value for significant long-term impact.
24 Apr
SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) Q1 earnings topped analyst estimates, with revenues increasing year-over-year. Q1 earnings beat and year-over-year revenue growth demonstrate strong financial performance, likely driving significant positive investor sentiment and stock gains.
SkyWest Inc (SKYW) delivered strong revenue growth in Q1 2026 earnings call, despite operational challenges. Strong revenue growth highlights significant positive financial momentum capable of altering investor sentiment and trajectory.
23 Apr
SkyWest, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary detailing financial performance, operational updates, and future outlook for the regional airline operator. Q1 2026 earnings call summary discloses quarterly financials and guidance that significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) Q1 earnings call highlights financial results, operational performance, fleet updates, and future outlook. Q1 earnings highlights disclose critical financial metrics and guidance that significantly shape investor expectations and stock performance.
SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) Q1 2026 earnings call transcript covers financial results, operational updates, strategic initiatives, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings call transcripts disclose financial metrics, guidance, and strategic shifts that significantly sway investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
SkyWest, Inc. announces profit for the first quarter of 2026. Positive quarterly profit announcement signals strong financial health and boosts investor confidence in future performance.
SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) topped Q1 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating Q1 earnings and revenue estimates boosts financial performance and investor sentiment moderately.
20 Apr
SkyWest (SKYW) valuation assessed amid recent share price strength and fleet modernization plans. Fleet modernization and share price strength indicate major strategic upgrades poised to enhance competitive position and investor sentiment.
16 Apr
Analysts forecast SkyWest (SKYW) to report declining earnings in the upcoming quarter, with expected EPS drop from prior periods. Key focus areas include revenue trends, cost management, capacity utilization, and regional airline challenges amid fuel prices and demand shifts. Expected earnings decline signals potential pressure on financial results and stock sentiment ahead of the report.
14 Apr
SkyWest (SKYW) Q3 2025 earnings call transcript released, covering quarterly financial results, operational updates, strategic initiatives, and forward guidance. Q3 2025 earnings transcript discloses financial performance and guidance that significantly shape investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
8 Apr
Wall Street analysts hold bullish views on SkyWest (SKYW), prompting evaluation of its investment potential amid positive outlooks. Bullish Wall Street views signal moderately positive investor sentiment likely to influence SKYW's stock performance without fundamental changes.
1 Apr
SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) stock plunged 8.3% over the past six months amid operational challenges and market pressures, prompting questions on whether the downturn will extend through 2026. Six-month 8.3% stock decline highlights moderate risks to financial performance and investor sentiment extending into 2026.
31 Mar
Alaska Air Group (ALK) issued a bearish Q1 outlook due to high fuel costs and operational issues. ALK's bearish Q1 guidance from high fuel costs and operational woes threatens reduced flying volume for key partner SkyWest.
29 Mar
SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) faces a proxy fight from activists pushing labor rights improvements amid a noted valuation gap at $89.66 per share. Proxy fight over labor rights risks board changes and higher costs, significantly impacting governance, operations, and stock valuation.