SKYWIndustrials · AirlinesThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering SkyWest, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $127 — +31.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 82 of 100 as at 15 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
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): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (34): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (27): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SKYW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +31.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $115 → $123 |
| 2 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 2 July 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Downgrade | Neutral | $126 → $108 |
| 2 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $98 → $115 |
| 26 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 26 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $95 → $105 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Citigroup | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 1 Oct 2025 | Raymond James | Upgrade | Strong Buy | — |
| 28 July 2025 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 25 July 2025 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 2 Apr 2025 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 31 Jan 2025 | Raymond James | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 30 Dec 2024 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 15 Nov 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Reinstates | Neutral | $119 |
| 5 Nov 2024 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 Nov 2024 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 15 Sept 2026, SkyWest, Inc. returned −8.1% against +15.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 72% of US stocks
Cheaper than 60% of US stocks
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 11% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
SkyWest, Inc. has a market value of $3.8B and an enterprise value of $5.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.2B. The latest quarter grew 6.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $409.9M, a 9.8% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $10.06.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $315.2M, after $621.4M of capital spending.
SkyWest, Inc. spent $204.6M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 9.6×; forward P/E: 7.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.58%, paying out 0% of earnings.
SkyWest, Inc. employs 13,818 people — $303K of revenue per employee.
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SkyWest (SKYW) closed the recent trading session at $95.93, a decline of 1.18% from its prior day's close, falling more than the broader market. The report notes the stock's performance relative to the market for investors.
Why it matters — SKYW watchers would track this move as it reflects the stock's performance relative to the broader market during the session.
Zacks Investment Research highlights SkyWest (SKYW) as a strong value stock. The report points to the Zacks Style Scores as a method for identifying market-beating stocks like SKYW.
Why it matters — A SKYW watcher would note that the stock has been flagged as a strong value pick by a major research firm.
Zacks.com users have recently been paying close attention to SkyWest (SKYW), prompting the research firm to examine what lies ahead for the stock. The article outlines what investors should know beyond the trending status.
Why it matters — A SKYW watcher would care because increased attention from Zacks.com users signals that the stock is attracting notable investor interest and may warrant a closer look.
Seeking Alpha initiated coverage of SkyWest with a buy rating, citing strengths including fleet expansion, low debt encumbrance, and strong operating cash flow trends. The article highlights a robust route network and large airline partnerships as tailwinds for the company.
Why it matters — This first-coverage buy rating signals analyst confidence in SkyWest's growth potential, which SKYW watchers would find relevant to their assessment of the company's fundamentals.
SkyWest (SKYW) closed the recent trading day at $99.06, a +2.93% increase from the previous trading day despite a slip in the broader market. The move was noted by Zacks Investment Research.
Why it matters — SkyWest watchers would note that the stock rose amid a market decline, signaling relatively stronger performance for the company on that trading day.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering SkyWest, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $127, with estimates ranging from $105 to $160. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 82 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Sept 2026, SkyWest, Inc. ranks 82 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +31.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks SkyWest, Inc. 82 out of 100 as at 15 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
SkyWest, Inc. returned -8.1% over the 12 months to 15 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
SkyWest Inc. is a regional airline holding company that provides scheduled passenger air transportation across the United States and select international routes in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 15 Sept 2026): "SkyWest (SKYW) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors". SkyWest (SKYW) closed the recent trading session at $95.93, a decline of 1.18% from its prior day's close, falling more than the broader market. The report notes the stock's performance relative to the market for investors.
SkyWest Inc. is a regional airline holding company that provides scheduled passenger air transportation across the United States and select international routes in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The company operates through SkyWest Airlines, SkyWest Charter, and SkyWest Leasing, combining flight operations with aircraft leasing and related aviation services. Its business also includes on-demand charter flights, airport customer service, and ground handling for airline partners. SkyWest Inc. primarily serves major network carriers and regional travel markets, supporting smaller communities with short-haul routes and feeder traffic into larger airline networks. Based in Saint George, Utah and incorporated in 1972, SkyWest Inc. plays an important role in the North American regional aviation market through its contract flying model and diversified aviation service segments.
CEO Mr. Russell A. Childs CPA · 13,818 employees · United States · https://skywest.com
