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SkyWest (SKYW) Stock Price & Analysis

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SKYW Stock Chart & Stats

$85.41$1.65(1.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$80$90$100Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$83.01 - $86.14
52-Week Range
$77.68 - $117.72
Previous Close
$83.76
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
334.99K
Market Cap
$3.19B
Enterprise Value
$5.64B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$568.93M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$2.43B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
8.1
Beta
1.06
Next Earnings
Feb 04, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
2.45
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2020
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue And Profitability

Strong revenue expansion alongside healthy net and EBIT margins indicates that SkyWest is converting partner demand into meaningful earnings. This combination supports reinvestment in aircraft and operations while providing a durable base for continued profitability over the next several quarters.

Operational Reliability

Exceptional completion and punctuality strengthen SkyWest’s value to major airline partners, which depend on reliable regional capacity. Consistent operating performance can support contract relationships, protect utilization, and reinforce the company’s position in a service-intensive business.

Fleet Scale And Position

A growing E175 fleet and leading operator scale give SkyWest a substantial platform for serving major airline partners. Planned deliveries and fleet concentration can improve operating experience, expand capacity opportunities, and strengthen its competitive position in regional aviation.

Bears Say

Weak Free-Cash-Flow Conversion

The sharp decline in free cash flow and low conversion from net income reduce SkyWest’s near-term financial flexibility. Even with positive operating cash flow, heavier reinvestment or working-capital demands may constrain debt reduction, fleet funding, and other capital allocation choices.

Elevated Capital Requirements

SkyWest’s growth plan requires substantial ongoing capital, with 2027 spending rising above the 2026 plan. High aircraft and maintenance investment can pressure free cash flow and increase execution demands, particularly as management expects 2027 EPS to be similar to 2026.

Fuel Cost Exposure

Fuel inflation directly pressures the economics of SkyWest’s prorate flying because higher revenue and yields do not fully recover the increase. This creates an ongoing sensitivity in a portion of the business and can weigh on margins and earnings when fuel costs remain elevated.

SkyWest News

SKYW FAQ

What was SkyWest’s price range in the past 12 months?
SkyWest lowest stock price was $77.68 and its highest was $117.72 in the past 12 months.
What is SkyWest’s market cap?
SkyWest’s market cap is $3.19B.
When is SkyWest’s upcoming earnings report date?
SkyWest’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 04, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 83 days.
How were SkyWest’s earnings last quarter?
SkyWest released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2026. The company reported $3.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.073 by $0.007.
Is SkyWest overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SkyWest’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SkyWest pay dividends?
SkyWest pays a quarterly dividend of $0.14 which represents an annual dividend yield of ―. See more information on SkyWest dividends here
What is SkyWest’s EPS estimate?
SkyWest’s EPS estimate is 2.45.
How many shares outstanding does SkyWest have?
SkyWest has 38,034,157 shares outstanding.
What happened to SkyWest’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SkyWest reported an EPS of $3.08 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.073. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.719%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SkyWest?
Hedge funds hold SkyWest shares: the largest hedge-fund position in SkyWest is 71,886,517 shares, and hedge funds decreased their holdings by 321.1K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology