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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Industry Air transportation, scheduled
Sub-IndustryAirlines
SectorTransportation
SymbolNASDAQ:SKYW
CUSIP83087910
Phone435-634-3000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.41
Current Ratio1.11
Quick Ratio0.97
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio14.88
Forward P/E Ratio10.40
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.20 billion
Price / Sales0.83
Cash Flow$9.1634 per share
Price / Cash5.57
Book Value$33.84 per share
Price / Book1.51
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.43
Net Income$428.90 million
Net Margins14.73%
Return on Equity13.20%
Return on Assets4.06%
Miscellaneous
Employees16,300
Outstanding Shares52,080,000
Market Cap$2.65 billion
SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) Frequently Asked Questions
What is SkyWest's stock symbol?
SkyWest trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SKYW."
How often does SkyWest pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SkyWest?
SkyWest declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 8th. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share on Thursday, October 4th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.78%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 27th. View SkyWest's Dividend History.
How will SkyWest's stock buyback program work?
SkyWest announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program on Friday, April 7th 2017, which authorizes the company to repurchase $100,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to repurchase up to 5.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are typically an indication that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.
How were SkyWest's earnings last quarter?
SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 26th. The transportation company reported $1.43 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.23 by $0.20. The transportation company earned $805.50 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $795.19 million. SkyWest had a net margin of 14.73% and a return on equity of 13.20%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 1.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.95 EPS. View SkyWest's Earnings History.
When is SkyWest's next earnings date?
How can I listen to SkyWest's earnings call?
SkyWest will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, October 30th at 4:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at 8774185293.
What price target have analysts set for SKYW?
3 brokers have issued 12 month price targets for SkyWest's stock. Their predictions range from $55.00 to $66.00. On average, they anticipate SkyWest's stock price to reach $62.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 22.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for SkyWest.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for SkyWest?
3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SkyWest in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for SkyWest.
Who are some of SkyWest's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to SkyWest include Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY), Alaska Air Group (ALK), China Eastern Airlines (CEA), Azul (AZUL), easyJet (EJTTF), Intl Cons Airl/S (ICAGY), CATHAY Pac AIRW/S (CPCAY), LATAM Airlines Group (LTM), China Southern Airlines (ZNH), JetBlue Airways (JBLU), Air France-KLM (AFLYY), Copa (CPA), Allegiant Travel (ALGT), Hawaiian (HA) and Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (GOL).
Who are SkyWest's key executives?
SkyWest's management team includes the folowing people:
- Jerry C. Atkin, Chairman of the Board (Age 68)
- Russell A. Childs, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director (Age 49)
- Robert J. Simmons, Chief Financial Officer (Age 54)
- Terry M. Vais, Chief Operating Officer of ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. (Age 49)
- Michael B. Thompson, Chief Operating Officer (Age 41)
- Eric J. Woodward, Chief Accounting Officer (Age 45)
- Wade J. Steel, Chief Commercial Officer (Age 41)
- Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, Lead Independent Director (Age 71)
- W. Steve Albrecht, Independent Director (Age 70)
- Henry J. Eyring, Independent Director (Age 53)
Who are SkyWest's major shareholders?
SkyWest's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Copper Rock Capital Partners LLC (0.92%), RWC Asset Management LLP (0.77%), Aperio Group LLC (0.11%), First Hawaiian Bank (0.01%), Calamos Advisors LLC (0.01%) and Everence Capital Management Inc. (0.01%). Company insiders that own SkyWest stock include Eric Woodward, Henry J Eyring, Jerry C Atkin, Michael B Thompson, Robert J Simmons, Russell A Childs, Terry Vais and Wade J Steel. View Institutional Ownership Trends for SkyWest.
Which major investors are buying SkyWest stock?
SKYW stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Copper Rock Capital Partners LLC, RWC Asset Management LLP, First Hawaiian Bank, Calamos Advisors LLC, Everence Capital Management Inc. and Aperio Group LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for SkyWest.
How do I buy shares of SkyWest?
Shares of SKYW can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is SkyWest's stock price today?
One share of SKYW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $51.04.
How big of a company is SkyWest?
SkyWest has a market capitalization of $2.65 billion and generates $3.20 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $428.90 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.43 on an earnings per share basis. SkyWest employs 16,300 workers across the globe.
What is SkyWest's official website?
How can I contact SkyWest?
SkyWest's mailing address is 444 South River Road, St. George UT, 84790. The transportation company can be reached via phone at 435-634-3000 or via email at [email protected]
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