NASDAQ:SKYW SkyWest (SKYW) Stock Price, News & Analysis $79.24 +0.98 (+1.25%) (As of 03:59 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$78.00▼$79.6150-Day Range$68.08▼$87.6252-Week Range$36.91▼$87.86Volume152,248 shsAverage Volume415,418 shsMarket Capitalization$3.19 billionP/E Ratio28.61Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$76.67 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get SkyWest alerts: Email Address SkyWest MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.1% Downside$76.67 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.82% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-5.58Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.46Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth13.37%From $6.88 to $7.80 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.16 out of 5 starsTransportation Sector80th out of 122 stocksAir Transportation, Scheduled Industry10th out of 18 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSkyWest has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageSkyWest has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about SkyWest's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.82% of the float of SkyWest has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSkyWest has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in SkyWest has recently decreased by 8.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSkyWest does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthSkyWest does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of SkyWest is 20.22%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, SkyWest will have a dividend payout ratio of 7.18% next year. This indicates that SkyWest will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about SkyWest's dividend. Previous Next 1.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSkyWest has received a -51.40% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of SkyWest in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Regional jet aircraft leasing" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for SkyWest is -5.58. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSkyWest has a news sentiment score of 0.46. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for SkyWest this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for SKYW on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added SkyWest to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SkyWest insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 2.00% of the stock of SkyWest is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions81.30% of the stock of SkyWest is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about SkyWest's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for SkyWest are expected to grow by 13.37% in the coming year, from $6.88 to $7.80 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SkyWest is 28.57, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 132.19.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SkyWest is 28.57, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 19.56.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSkyWest has a P/B Ratio of 1.53. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about SkyWest's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Monetary GoldBiden's Executive Order, Dems Digital Money Legislation, First Step ToDonald Trump once again sounded the alarm against Fed-controlled digital currencies (CBDCs). If these plans are implemented, it could mean the end of America as we know it.This means you must act NOW before it's too late. About SkyWest Stock (NASDAQ:SKYW)SkyWest, Inc. is the holding company for two scheduled passenger airline operations and an aircraft leasing company. SkyWest's airline companies provide commercial air service in cities throughout North America with nearly 3,000 daily flights carrying more than 53 million passengers annually. SkyWest Airlines operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. ExpressJet Airlines operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Based in St. George, Utah, SkyWest employs nearly 17,000 employees.Read More SKYW Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SKYW Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 14 at 3:37 AM | msn.comIs SkyWest, Inc. 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Shares have jumped by more than 20,000% since then.September 12, 2024 | yahoo.comSkywest Airlines to serve the Chippewa Valley for 3 yearsSeptember 11, 2024 | msn.comU.S. DOT selects SkyWest Airlines to serve Chippewa Valley Regional AirportSeptember 11, 2024 | yahoo.comCommittee recommends SkyWest Airlines as city's next air carrierSeptember 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) Could Be At Risk Of Shrinking As A CompanySeptember 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSkyWest: This Unique Airline Stock Has Room To SoarSeptember 16, 2024 | Brownstone Research (Ad)Bill Gates’s Next Big AI Bet: StargateIn February 2016… when almost nobody was talking about artificial intelligence…. I picked Nvidia as one of my favorite stocks. Shares have jumped by more than 20,000% since then.September 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comTD Cowen Keeps Their Buy Rating on SkyWest (SKYW)September 1, 2024 | msn.comFAA reveals behavior of 43 passengers was so bad they were referred to FBIAugust 30, 2024 | msn.comSkyWest, Inc. (SKYW): A Good Airline Stock To Buy According To Short SellersAugust 26, 2024 | msn.comNew: Delta Air Lines Adds Embraer E175 Flights Between Austin & New OrleansAugust 21, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSkyWest: Here Is Why I Am Upgrading The Stock To Strong BuyAugust 20, 2024 | msn.comFlight diverts after pilot admits he’s not qualified to land: ReportAugust 19, 2024 | msn.comPilot Said He Didn’t Have ‘Proper Qualification’ To Land Plane, Claims Passenger Recalling MomentAugust 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs It Too Late To Consider Buying SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW)?August 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSkyWest Named One of TIME America’s Best Midsize CompaniesSee More Headlines Receive SKYW Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for SkyWest and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings7/25/2024Today9/16/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorTransportation Industry Air transportation, scheduled Sub-IndustryAirlines Current SymbolNASDAQ:SKYW CUSIP83087910 CIK793733 Webinc.skywest.com Phone435-634-3000Fax435-634-3105Employees13,121Year Founded1972Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$76.67 High Stock Price Target$95.00 Low Stock Price Target$65.00 Potential Upside/Downside-2.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.77 Trailing P/E Ratio28.25 Forward P/E Ratio11.38 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$34.34 million Net Margins5.55% Pretax Margin7.25% Return on Equity8.18% Return on Assets2.52% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.02 Current Ratio0.84 Quick Ratio0.74 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.19 billion Price / Sales0.99 Cash Flow$10.58 per share Price / Cash Flow7.40 Book Value$51.62 per share Price / Book1.52Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares40,259,000Free Float39,454,000Market Cap$3.15 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.95 Social Links Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesJerry C. Atkin (Age 68)Chairman of the Board Russell A. Childs (Age 49)President, Chief Executive Officer, Director Robert J. Simmons (Age 54)Chief Financial Officer Terry M. Vais (Age 49)Chief Operating Officer of ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. Michael B. Thompson (Age 41)Chief Operating Officer Eric J. Woodward (Age 45)Chief Accounting Officer Wade J. Steel (Age 41)Chief Commercial Officer Steven F. Udvar-Hazy (Age 71)Lead Independent Director W. Steve Albrecht (Age 70)Independent Director Henry J. Eyring (Age 53)Independent Director More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAlaska Air GroupNYSE:ALKCopaNYSE:CPAJetBlue AirwaysNASDAQ:JBLUHawaiianNASDAQ:HAAllegiant TravelNASDAQ:ALGTView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSW Investment Management LLCBought 70,000 shares on 8/30/2024Ownership: 1.490%Clearbridge Investments LLCSold 39,454 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.524%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 800 shares on 8/26/2024Ownership: 0.037%Cetera Investment AdvisersBought 3,112 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.075%EP Wealth Advisors LLCBought 154 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.640%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SKYW Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SKYW shares performed this year? SkyWest's stock was trading at $52.20 at the start of the year. Since then, SKYW shares have increased by 51.6% and is now trading at $79.13. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were SkyWest's earnings last quarter? SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 25th. The transportation company reported $1.82 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.73 by $0.09. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 19.5% on a year-over-year basis. Who are SkyWest's major shareholders? SkyWest's top institutional shareholders include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (8.31%), Pacer Advisors Inc. (5.59%), American Century Companies Inc. (2.86%) and SW Investment Management LLC (1.49%). Insiders that own company stock include Russell A Childs, Robert J Simmons, Wade J Steel, Greg Wooley, Eric Woodward, James L Welch and Jerry C Atkin. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of SkyWest? Shares of SKYW stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of SkyWest own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that SkyWest investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), United Airlines (UAL), Micron Technology (MU), Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA) and American Airlines Group (AAL). This page (NASDAQ:SKYW) was last updated on 9/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersElon Musk’s chilling warning for humanityThe 'invasion' I've discovered has nothing to do with the border crisis. What's happening at our southern bord...The Freeport Society | SponsoredIntroducing the PerceptronOn Wednesday, September 25, I’m putting on my first crypto event in two years to unveil: the Perceptron. Th...Brownstone Research | SponsoredBREAKING NEWS: AI Tech Now Used to Stop School ShootersTwo seconds. 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