SkyWest Stock Forecast, Price & News

SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) Frequently Asked Questions

Is SkyWest a buy right now?

3 Wall Street research 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. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" SkyWest stock.
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What stocks does MarketBeat like better than SkyWest?

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Are investors shorting SkyWest?

SkyWest saw a increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,100,000 shares, an increase of 33.4% from the August 15th total of 824,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 409,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.7 days. Approximately 2.3% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
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When is SkyWest's next earnings date?

SkyWest is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 4th 2021.
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How were SkyWest's earnings last quarter?

SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 29th. The transportation company reported $1.22 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.28 by $0.94. The transportation company earned $656.99 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $581.50 million. SkyWest had a net margin of 3.80% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.89%.
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How has SkyWest's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

SkyWest's stock was trading at $35.73 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, SKYW stock has increased by 40.4% and is now trading at $50.16.
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What price target have analysts set for SKYW?

3 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for SkyWest's stock. Their forecasts range from $65.00 to $70.00. On average, they expect SkyWest's stock price to reach $67.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 34.2% from the stock's current price.
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Who are SkyWest's key executives?

SkyWest's management team includes the following 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)

What is Chip Childs' approval rating as SkyWest's CEO?

290 employees have rated SkyWest CEO Chip Childs on Glassdoor.com. Chip Childs has an approval rating of 87% among SkyWest's employees.

Who are some of SkyWest's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to SkyWest include Southwest Airlines (LUV), Delta Air Lines (DAL), United Airlines (UAL), Alaska Air Group (ALK), JetBlue Airways (JBLU), Allegiant Travel (ALGT), Copa (CPA) and Hawaiian (HA).
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What other stocks do shareholders of SkyWest own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SkyWest investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), United Airlines (UAL), Micron Technology (MU), CA (CA), American Airlines Group (AAL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Bank of America (BAC) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

What is SkyWest's stock symbol?

SkyWest trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "SKYW."

Who are SkyWest's major shareholders?

SkyWest's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.58%), Vanguard Group Inc. (11.03%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.97%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (6.13%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (4.90%) and U S Global Investors Inc. (4.77%). Company insiders that own SkyWest stock include Eric Woodward, Henry J Eyring, Jerry C Atkin, Robert J Simmons, Russell A Childs and W Steve Albrecht.
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Which institutional investors are selling SkyWest stock?

SKYW stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Principal Financial Group Inc., Ziegler Capital Management LLC, Victory Capital Management Inc., LSV Asset Management, BlackRock Inc., Millennium Management LLC, FMR LLC, and Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC. Company insiders that have sold SkyWest company stock in the last year include Eric Woodward, Henry J Eyring, and Russell A Childs.
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Which institutional investors are buying SkyWest stock?

SKYW stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of New York Mellon Corp, U S Global Investors Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley, Alliancebernstein L.P., Weiss Multi Strategy Advisers LLC, and Deutsche Bank AG. Company insiders that have bought SkyWest stock in the last two years include Jerry C Atkin, Robert J Simmons, and W Steve Albrecht.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is SkyWest's stock price today?

One share of SKYW stock can currently be purchased for approximately $50.16.

How much money does SkyWest make?

SkyWest has a market capitalization of $2.53 billion and generates $2.13 billion in revenue each year. The transportation company earns $-8,520,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.17) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does SkyWest have?

SkyWest employs 12,502 workers across the globe.

When was SkyWest founded?

SkyWest was founded in 1972.

What is SkyWest's official website?

The official website for SkyWest is inc.skywest.com.

Where are SkyWest's headquarters?

SkyWest is headquartered at 444 South River Road, St. George UT, 84790.

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].