Here's Why Investors Should Bet on SkyWest Stock Right Now

SkyWest SKYW is bolstered by its robust operational efficiency and improved demand scenario. The company’s efforts to expand are also encouraging.  Due to these tailwinds, SKYW shares have performed impressively on the bourse. If you have not taken advantage of its share price appreciation yet, it’s time to do so.

Let’s delve deeper.

Factors Favoring SKYW Stock

Northward Earnings Estimate Revision: The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share (EPS) has been revised upward by 4% over the past 60 days for the current quarter. For 2025, the consensus mark for EPS has moved 3.82% north in the same time frame. These favorable estimate revisions indicate brokers’ confidence in the stock.

Robust Price Performance: A look at the company’s price trend reveals that its shares have surged 119.5% over the past two years, surpassing the  Zacks Transportation – Airline industry’s 62.6% rise.

Positive Earnings Surprise History: SkyWest has an encouraging earnings surprise history. The company's earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 21.24%.

Solid Zacks Rank: SKYW currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Growth Factors: SkyWest continues to deliver strong operational growth and reliability, driven by its expanding fleet and solid performance metrics. The company is actively strengthening its position in the regional jet market by accelerating the expansion of its E175 fleet.

SkyWest plans to operate nearly 300 E175 aircraft by the end of 2028, supported by partnerships with major U.S. carriers and the addition of 44 new E175s scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2032. This expansion gives the airline the flexibility to pursue future flying opportunities and meet evolving partner needs, underscoring the E175’s central role in its long-term fleet strategy.

SkyWest also posted notable year-over-year operational gains in the third quarter of 2025. The company increased total block hours by 14.9%, driven by improved captain availability, higher fleet utilization and sustained demand, with utilization rising across all aircraft types. Departures rose 12.4%, and passengers carried grew 10.5%, highlighting strong demand trends. SkyWest also maintained an adjusted flight completion rate of 99.9% and improved raw completion to 99.1%, demonstrating consistent operational reliability.

Other Stocks to Consider

Investors interested in the Zacks Transportation sector may also consider Expeditors International of Washington EXPD and FedEx FDX.

EXPD currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

EXPD has an expected earnings growth rate of 2.3% for the current year.  The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average beat of 13.94%.

FDX currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.

The company has an encouraging earnings surprise history. Its earnings topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average beat of 2.03%.

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