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SkyWest, Inc. reports news on its regional airline holding company, which includes SkyWest Airlines, SkyWest Charter and SkyWest Leasing. The company operates regional air service through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, connecting passengers to destinations across North America and generating additional activity through aircraft leasing.
Recurring updates cover quarterly and annual operating results, block-hour production, fleet utilization, pilot training costs, aircraft deliveries and capital deployment for regional flying. Company news also addresses fleet flexibility across CRJ and E175 aircraft, regional service in smaller communities, strategic aviation investments and customer-partner agreements that shape SkyWest's aircraft portfolio and operating capacity.
SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.10 billion, up 7% from Q2 2025, with operating income of $156 million and pre-tax income of about $139 million, a 29% increase from Q1 2026. Net income was $100.7 million, or $2.54 per diluted share, versus $120.3 million, or $2.91, a year earlier, reflecting higher fuel cost per gallon in its prorate business.
Block hours rose 5% year over year and 9% sequentially. Operating expenses increased 9% to $947 million, driven by higher production and fuel costs. SkyWest ended June 30, 2026 with $601 million in cash and marketable securities and total debt of $2.3 billion, after $122 million in principal payments and $24 million in new debt.
SkyWest secured an agreement to purchase and operate 11 new E175 aircraft for American Airlines, expects 300 E175s in its fleet by end-2027, and has positions for 33 additional E175s from 2028–2032. The board approved a $250 million increase to the stock repurchase program after $150 million of buybacks in the first half of 2026.
SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) appointed Wade Steel as president and chief operating officer of SkyWest Airlines, its largest subsidiary. He will oversee operational and fiscal performance, leading over 16,000 employees, managing 2,600 daily departures, and coordinating partnerships with four major airlines.
Bryce Bailey was promoted to vice president of commercial contracts, overseeing vendor and commercial agreements. Steel has held senior finance and commercial roles at SkyWest since 2007, while both leaders hold business or accounting degrees from Brigham Young University.
SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) will host a live conference call and webcast on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time to discuss second quarter 2026 results, including an overview and Q&A session.
Investors can join via webcast or phone and access a digital rebroadcast from July 24 to August 6, 2026.
SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) reported Q1 2026 net income of $102 million, or $2.50 per diluted share, versus $101 million, or $2.42, in Q1 2025. Revenue was $1.0 billion, up $65 million year-over-year. SkyWest repurchased 783,000 shares for $75 million and had $627 million in cash at March 31, 2026. Total debt remained $2.4 billion. Fleet activity included one E175 delivery in Q1 and an announced CRJ200-to-CRJ450 conversion, with the first CRJ450 expected in Fall 2026. SkyWest anticipates >300 E175s by end of 2028 and holds purchase positions and rights for additional E175s.
SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter 2026 results on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The event includes an overview and a Q&A session.
According to SkyWest, webcast access, U.S. and international dial‑in numbers, conference ID, and a digital rebroadcast (available April 24–May 7, 2026) are provided; Investor Relations contact details are listed for questions.
SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) reported Q4 2025 net income of $91 million ($2.21 diluted EPS) and full-year 2025 net income of $428 million ($10.35 diluted EPS), up 33% year-over-year on 15% block hour growth. Q4 revenue was $1.0 billion and operating expenses were $890 million. SkyWest took delivery of five E175s in Q4, secured a multi-year 40-aircraft extension with United and a 13-aircraft extension with Delta in January 2026, and holds purchase positions/rights for additional E175s through 2032. Cash was $707 million and total debt $2.4 billion at year-end.
SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) will host a live conference call and webcast after market close on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2025 results. The call includes a management overview and a Q&A session.
Access the live webcast at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/240687591. US caller number: 1-888-330-2455; international caller number: 1-240-789-2717; conference ID/Event Plus passcode: 8322450. Connect 10 minutes early.
A digital rebroadcast will be available after 5:30 p.m. MT on January 29, 2026 through February 12, 2026 at 9:59 p.m. MT. Rebroadcast numbers: US 1-800-770-2030, international 1-609-800-9909; conference ID 8322450#. For questions contact Investor Relations at 435-634-3200.
SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) reported Q3 2025 net income of $116 million, or $2.81 per diluted share, versus $90 million, or $2.16 per diluted share in Q3 2024. Revenue was $1.1 billion, up 15% year-over-year, and operating income was $174 million, up 33% from Q3 2024. Block hour production increased 15% year-over-year.
SkyWest had $753 million in cash and marketable securities and $2.4 billion in total debt at September 30, 2025. Q3 capital expenditures were $122 million. The company repurchased 244,000 shares for $26.6 million in Q3 and has $240 million remaining under its repurchase program.
Commercially, SkyWest reached a multi-year contract extension with United for up to 40 CRJ200 aircraft, expects to have nearly 300 E175 by end of 2028, and entered a purchase agreement for 44 additional E175 plus purchase rights on 50 more from Embraer.
SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) will host a live conference call and webcast to discuss third quarter 2025 results on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time. The event will include an overview of quarterly results followed by a Q&A session.
Webcast access: https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/650963618. US call-in: 1-888-330-2455. International call-in: 1-240-789-2717. Conference ID/Event Plus passcode: 8322450. Connect 10 minutes early.
A digital rebroadcast will be available after 5:30 p.m. MT on October 30, 2025 through November 13, 2025 at 9:59 p.m. MT. Rebroadcast US dial-in: 1-800-770-2030; international: 1-609-800-9909; conference ID: 8322450#. Investor Relations contact: 435-634-3200, investor.relations@skywest.com.
SkyWest (NASDAQ: SKYW) has announced a strategic investment agreement with Maeve Aerospace, securing exclusive launch customer rights for the MAEVE Jet, a hybrid electric regional aircraft. The partnership positions SkyWest at the forefront of sustainable regional aviation technology.
As the world's largest regional airline, SkyWest will contribute its operational expertise during the development phase of the MAEVE Jet, while strengthening its long-term fleet replacement strategy. The collaboration includes MHIRJ, highlighting a joint commitment to advancing sustainable regional air travel solutions.