SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW)
NASDAQIndustrialsAirlines, Airports & Air ServicesSnapshot 2026-11-04
$82.41+6.06%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQIndustrialsAirlines, Airports & Air ServicesSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · SKYW
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within industrials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-04.
The screen ranks SKYW against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Industrials names rated strong grew net income 68% of the time over the next year (vs 52% for the rest of the cohort, n=6978).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Met or beat guidance 67% of the last 3 guided quarters · 2.8% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
We are well positioned to continue the growth of our E175 fleet in the coming years, enhancing the resiliency of our model for the benefit of our people, our customers and our shareholders.
Stated in 3 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “As previously announced, SkyWest entered into a purchase agreement with Embraer, which secures delivery positions for 33 additional E175s from 2028 through 2031 for potential future flying opportunities.” “Commercial Agreements SkyWest secured an agreement to purchase and operate 11 new E175 aircraft under a multi-year flying contract for American Airlines (“American”).” Revenue was $1.117 billion in 2026-Q3.
“We are well positioned to continue the growth of our E175 fleet in the coming years, enhancing the resiliency of our model for the benefit of our people, our customers and our shareholders.”
“Commenting on the results, Chip Childs, President and Chief Executive Officer of SkyWest, said, “Our block hour production outlook remains solid, as we prepare to invest in owning and operating 34 mo…”
“Commenting on the results, Chip Childs, President and Chief Executive Officer of SkyWest, said, “Demand for our product remains solid, and we continue to re-invest in our fleet, creating long-term va…”
We look forward to operating the CRJ450 aircraft later this year, with a redesigned cabin that includes Wi-Fi service.
Stated in 1 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “The first redesigned CRJ450 is expected to start service in Fall 2026.” “Commercial Agreements As recently announced, SkyWest expects to convert its single-class CRJ200 aircraft operating for United Airlines (“United”) to a new 41-seat, dual-class configuration by 2028.”
“We look forward to operating the CRJ450 aircraft later this year, with a redesigned cabin that includes Wi-Fi service.”
As we continue to strengthen our partnerships and re-invest in our product, our capital deployment strategy is focused on creating long-term value for our 1 customers, our people, and our sharehold…
Stated in 1 of 4 supplied quarters. Management reported: “As we continue to strengthen our partnerships and re-invest in our product, our capital deployment strategy is focused on creating long-term value for our 1 customers, our people, and our shareholders.”
“As we continue to strengthen our partnerships and re-invest in our product, our capital deployment strategy is focused on creating long-term value for our 1 customers, our people, and our sharehold…”
Grow block hour production through higher fleet utilization and aircraft in scheduled service, while maintaining operating performance.
Manage the higher direct operating costs associated with increased production, fuel, labor, and fleet maintenance.
Over the trailing year it converted 2.59x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Industrials names rated robust grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 55% for the rest of the cohort, n=5006).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
2 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Industrials names rated stable grew net income 60% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=6637).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.