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SKYW Stock Forecast: SkyWest, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$111
+4.12% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering SkyWest, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $123 — +10.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$4.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
81 / 100
Median analyst target
$123
Analysts covering
6
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.0%
1M
+15.0%
YTD
+10.9%
1Y
+2.1%
From 52W high
−10.0%
From 52W low
+42.1%
$78
$124
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SKYW stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores SkyWest, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
81 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
97
Volatility
95
Value
88
Quality
86
Accruals
65
Revisions
59
Momentum
39
Growth
33
Size
26

Issuance (97): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (33): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (26): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own SkyWest, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

SKYW stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SKYW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$80$100$120$140$160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SKYWHigh $160Median $123Low $105

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says6 analysts
4 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $105Median $123High $160

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
2 July 2026Goldman SachsDowngradeNeutral$126 → $108
2 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$98 → $115
26 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$95 → $105
30 Apr 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
20 Mar 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
4 Dec 2025CitigroupInitiatesNeutral—
1 Oct 2025Raymond JamesUpgradeStrong Buy—
28 July 2025Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
25 July 2025Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—
8 Apr 2025Goldman SachsUpgradeBuy—
2 Apr 2025Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—
31 Jan 2025Raymond JamesReiteratesOutperform—
30 Dec 2024Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—
15 Nov 2024Goldman SachsReinstatesNeutral$119
5 Nov 2024TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
1 Nov 2024Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—
4 June 2024TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
4 Apr 2024Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
5 Feb 2024TD CowenUpgradeOutperform—
2 Feb 2024Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

SKYW analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.1%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
10.6×

Cheaper than 58% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.0×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

Price / book
1.6×

Cheaper than 54% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.2×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.5%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−16.3%

Higher than 22% of US stocks

Gross margin
22.4%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Operating margin
14.1%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Net margin
9.8%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
15.3%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.0%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.5%

Higher than 10% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

SKYW vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAirlines
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SKYWSkyWest, Inc.$4.2B
81
ALKAlaska Air Group, Inc.$5.3B
27
CPACopa Holdings SA$5.8B
83
ALGTAllegiant Travel Co.$2.6B
96
JBLUJetBlue Airways Corp.$2.2B
39
AALAmerican Airlines Group, Inc.$10.1B
62
ULCCFrontier Group Holdings, Inc.$1.6B
34
Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SKYW appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest SKYW news & analysis

Three SkyWest Executives Sold Stock in Three Days. Here's What Long-Term Investors Should Know

The Motley Fool · 2 Aug 2026neutral

Three SkyWest executives sold company stock over a three-day period, according to The Motley Fool. In one disclosed transaction, executive Wooley sold 17,726 common shares for approximately $1.9 million on July 30, cutting his total direct common stock interest by 25%.

Why it matters — SKYW watchers would care because this sale reduced a top executive's direct common stock stake by a notable 25%, a change that is relevant when tracking insiders' holdings.

SkyWest Is Buying Back Stock While Its Executives Sell. Here's How to Read It

The Motley Fool · 2 Aug 2026neutral

The Motley Fool reports that a SkyWest executive sold 25,000 shares for a total of $2.8 million at a weighted average price of $110.49, trimming the executive's direct equity holdings by 21%. The article notes the sale comes as SkyWest is simultaneously buying back its own stock.

Why it matters — SKYW watchers would care because the combination of insider selling and a company share buyback can signal differing views on valuation between executives and the company itself.

SkyWest's CEO Just Sold $5.7 Million in Stock. Here's What Long-Term Investors Should Know

The Motley Fool · 2 Aug 2026neutral

On July 28, 2026, SkyWest's CEO disposed of 50,500 shares for roughly $5.7 million at a weighted average price of $113.21 per share, reducing his total direct and indirect equity holdings by 12%.

Why it matters — A SKYW watcher would care because insider stock sales can be monitored as a potential signal of an executive's view on the company's valuation.

Investors Heavily Search SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW): Here is What You Need to Know

Zacks Investment Research · 29 July 2026neutral

SkyWest has been receiving increased attention from users on Zacks.com. The article notes it is important to be aware of facts that could affect the stock's prospects.

Why it matters — A surge in investor searches for SKYW on a major research platform suggests heightened market interest in the company.

SkyWest Shares Rise 7.7% Since Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings Release

Zacks Investment Research · 27 July 2026positive

SkyWest shares rose 7.7% after the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings release, even though earnings and revenue missed expectations, as fleet expansion and share buybacks supported investor sentiment.

Why it matters — The share price increase despite missing earnings and revenue targets indicates that investors are focusing on SkyWest's growth strategy through fleet expansion and capital-return programs.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SKYW stock

What is the SKYW stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering SkyWest, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $123, with estimates ranging from $105 to $160. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SKYW stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering SkyWest, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks SkyWest, Inc. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SKYW?

As at 1 Aug 2026, SkyWest, Inc. ranks 81 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (97 of 100).

Will SKYW stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +10.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks SkyWest, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SKYW stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering SkyWest, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SKYW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $105 to $160 over the next 12 months.

How has SKYW stock performed over the past year?

SkyWest, Inc. returned +2.1% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does SkyWest, Inc. do?

SkyWest Inc. is a holding company that operates as a regional airline primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

What is the latest news on SKYW?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 2 Aug 2026): "Three SkyWest Executives Sold Stock in Three Days. Here's What Long-Term Investors Should Know". Three SkyWest executives sold company stock over a three-day period, according to The Motley Fool. In one disclosed transaction, executive Wooley sold 17,726 common shares for approximately $1.9 million on July 30, cutting his total direct common stock interest by 25%.

Company

About SkyWest, Inc.

SkyWest Inc. is a holding company that operates as a regional airline primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Through its principal subsidiary SkyWest Airlines, it provides scheduled passenger and air freight services, operating a fleet of regional jet aircraft with thousands of daily departures. The company partners with major airlines under fixed-fee contracts, utilizing their branding and ground support to transport passengers on shorter routes. SkyWest Inc. also engages in aircraft leasing through its SkyWest Leasing segment, renting regional jets and spare engines to third parties, and offers on-demand charter flights, airport customer services, and ground handling. These operations generate revenue from capacity provision and ancillary aviation support, serving key markets in North America and beyond. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest Inc. plays a vital role in connecting smaller communities to larger hubs within the regional aviation sector.

CEO Mr. Russell A. Childs CPA · 13,818 employees · United States · https://skywest.com