SkyWest (SKYW) CCO sells 7,371 shares and gifts 5,700

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SkyWest Inc. chief commercial officer Wade J. Steel reported multiple stock transactions. He sold 7,371 shares of common stock in open‑market trades on February 18, 2026 at weighted average prices of $106.8864 and $108.4880, with actual sale prices ranging from $106.50 to $107.385 and from $108.04 to $108.88.

Steel also made a charitable transfer and retained a sizable stake. On February 17, 2026, he disposed of 5,700 shares as a bona fide charitable gift for no consideration. After these moves, he directly owned 98,067 shares and indirectly held 10,451 shares through a 401(k) plan.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Steel Wade J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

444 S RIVER ROAD

(Street)

SAINT GEORGE UT 84790

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SKYWEST INC [ SKYW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/17/2026		G(1)		5,700	D	$0	105,438	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S		4,258	D	$106.8864(2)	101,180	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		S		3,113	D	$108.488(3)	98,067	D
Common Stock								10,451	I	By 401K Plan

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a bona fide charitable gift for no consideration.

2. Represents the weighted average sale price for the entire number of shares sold. The actual sale prices range between $106.50 and $107.385. Detailed information on the exact number of shares sold at each sale price can be obtained from the issuer upon request.

3. Represents the weighted average sale price for the entire number of shares sold. The actual sale prices range between $108.04 and $108.88. Detailed information on the exact number of shares sold at each sale price can be obtained from the issuer upon request.

	/s/ Wade J. Steel	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did SkyWest (SKYW) executive Wade J. Steel report?

Wade J. Steel reported selling shares and making a charitable gift of SkyWest common stock. The filing details open‑market sales on February 18, 2026, and a bona fide charitable gift on February 17, 2026, all involving SkyWest Inc. common shares.

How many SkyWest (SKYW) shares did Wade J. Steel sell, and at what prices?

He sold 7,371 SkyWest common shares in open‑market transactions. Weighted average sale prices were $106.8864 and $108.4880, with actual prices ranging between $106.50 and $107.385 and between $108.04 and $108.88, according to the disclosed sale price ranges.

What was the nature of Wade J. Steel’s 5,700-share SkyWest (SKYW) disposition?

The 5,700-share disposition was a bona fide charitable gift for no consideration. This means the shares were donated rather than sold, and no cash or other value was received in return for that transfer of SkyWest common stock.

How many SkyWest (SKYW) shares does Wade J. Steel own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Wade J. Steel directly owned 98,067 SkyWest common shares. In addition, he indirectly held 10,451 shares through a 401(k) plan, reflecting retirement-plan holdings separate from his directly owned stock position.

What indirect SkyWest (SKYW) holdings does Wade J. Steel report through his 401(k) plan?

He reports indirect ownership of 10,451 SkyWest common shares through a 401(k) plan. These shares are held in the retirement plan’s account, meaning they are beneficially owned but categorized as indirect rather than directly held in his personal brokerage account.

What role does Wade J. Steel hold at SkyWest (SKYW) in connection with these transactions?

Wade J. Steel serves as chief commercial officer at SkyWest Inc. The reported stock sales, charitable gift, and 401(k) holdings all relate to his beneficial ownership of SkyWest common stock as an executive officer of the company.