Mar 31, 2020

SkyWest Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Reported a net income of $30 million, impacted by decreased demand due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Key Takeaways

SkyWest reported a net income of $30 million for Q1 2020, a decrease compared to Q1 2019. The primary factor was decreased demand in March due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The company is taking actions to maintain liquidity and working with partners on fleet solutions.

Net income was $30 million, or $0.59 per diluted share.

Revenue increased to $730 million, up from $724 million in Q1 2019.

Operating expenses were $664 million, up from $627 million in Q1 2019.

Cash and marketable securities were $578 million at March 31, 2020, up from $520 million at December 31, 2019.

Total Revenue
$730M
Previous year: $724M
+0.9%
EPS
$0.59
Previous year: $1.33
-55.6%
Employees
14K
Gross Profit
$136M
Previous year: $181M
-25.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$578M
Previous year: $291M
+98.7%
Free Cash Flow
$266M
Previous year: $103M
+158.6%
Total Assets
$6.66B
Previous year: $6.54B
+1.8%

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Forward Guidance

SkyWest is coordinating with its major airline partners to optimize the timing of upcoming fleet deliveries under previously announced deals in response to COVID-19 schedule reductions.