Skywest Inc (SKYW) Stock Price & Analysis
Skywest Inc (SKYW) rose 7.70% to USD 103.65 as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
SKYW last closed at USD 96.24; the session ranged USD 98.54–105.78 on volume of 696,762 shares. Market capitalization is $4.11B, with a 52-week range of USD 77.89–123.94 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 103.65 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 7.70% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 96.24 |
| Open | USD 100.04 |
| Day Range | USD 98.54 – 105.78 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 77.89 – 123.94 |
| Volume | 696,762 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.11B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (SKYW)
Nexqual's technical model rates SKYW "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 66.14 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 91.54) |
| MACD | 1.73 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SKYW)
Wall Street analysts rate SKYW "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 125.17 (range USD 105–160), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 125.17 |
| High Target | USD 160 |
| Low Target | USD 105 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 4 / 2 / 0 |
Earnings (SKYW)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-23 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.17 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.14B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.54 vs est 2.55 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.5 vs est 2.17 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 2.21 vs est 2.24 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 2.81 vs est 2.56 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SKYW)
| Total Revenue | $4.19B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +6.50% |
| Gross Margin | +30.89% |
| Operating Margin | +14.13% |
| Profit Margin | +9.78% |
| ROE | +15.34% |
| Debt / Equity | 83.16 |
| Current Ratio | 0.57 |
| Total Cash | $600.98M |
| Total Debt | $2.30B |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SKYW)
Nexqual rates Skywest Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +15% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 31%, operating 14% |
| Balance Sheet | Weak — $601M cash vs $2.30B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Solid — ROE 15%, ROA 5.0% |
Ownership (SKYW)
| Insider Ownership | +1.60% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +95.14% |
| Shares Outstanding | 39.66M |
| Float | 38.74M |
| Short % of Float | +5.98% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Leadership (SKYW)
Skywest Inc is led by Russell A. Childs (age 57), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Russell A. Childs (age 57) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Robert J. Simmons (age 62) |
| Senior Vice President of InFlight - SkyWest Airlines, Inc. | Sonya P. Wolford |
| Senior Vice President of Flight Operations | Tracy T. Gallo |
Major Backers & Investors (SKYW)
Notable institutional backers of Skywest Inc include American Century Companies Inc, FMR, LLC, Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 9.87% |
| FMR, LLC | 4.42% |
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 2.98% |
| Capitol Series Trust-FullerThaler Behavioral Small-Cap Equity Fund | 2.86% |
| SW Investment Management, LLC | 2.27% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 25.57% |
| Vanguard Group | 20.45% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.38% |
| State Street | 3.96% |
| Geode Capital | 2.63% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC.
From Skywest Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-17)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- During our long operating history, we have developed an industry-leading reputation for providing quality regional airline service.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 02:25 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.