Mar 31, 2022

SkyWest Q1 2022 Earnings Report

SkyWest's first quarter results were announced, with revenue increasing due to higher block hours and the reduction of COVID-19 revenue concessions, while net income decreased compared to the previous year.

Key Takeaways

SkyWest reported a revenue increase of 38% to $735 million, driven by a 13% rise in block hours. Net income was $18 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, down from $36 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, in Q1 2021. The company had $856 million in cash and marketable securities and total debt of $3.2 billion.

Revenue increased by 38% to $735 million due to a rise in block hours and reduced COVID-19 revenue concessions.

Net income decreased to $18 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to $36 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, in Q1 2021.

Operating expenses increased to $683 million, primarily due to the absence of payroll support program grants.

SkyWest had $856 million in cash and marketable securities and total debt of $3.2 billion.

Total Revenue
$735M
Previous year: $535M
+37.5%
EPS
$0.35
Previous year: $0.71
-50.7%
Gross Profit
$124M
Previous year: -$57.8M
-313.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$856M
Previous year: $836M
+2.4%
Free Cash Flow
$18.3M
Previous year: $227M
-92.0%
Total Assets
$7.15B
Previous year: $6.89B
+3.7%

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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 agreements. The anticipated future delivery dates summarized below are based on currently available information and are subject to change.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income