Mar 31

SkyWest Q1 2025 Earnings Report

SkyWest reported a profitable first quarter with significant year-over-year growth in revenue and net income.

Key Takeaways

SkyWest delivered a strong Q1 2025 with improved financial performance supported by increased block hour production, a new Delta contract extension, and higher fleet utilization despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

Net income rose to $101 million, driven by increased demand and operational efficiency.

Revenue grew 18% year-over-year to $948 million.

Block hour production increased by 22% compared to Q1 2024.

SkyWest extended its contract with Delta for 16 CRJ aircraft.

Total Revenue
$948M
Previous year: $804M
+18.0%
EPS
$2.42
Previous year: $1.45
+66.9%
Block Hours
352.16K
Previous year: 289.8K
+21.5%
Passengers Carried
10.39M
Previous year: 9.15M
+13.6%
Adjusted Completion Rate
99.9%
Gross Profit
$220M
Previous year: $168M
+31.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$751M
Previous year: $821M
-8.6%
Free Cash Flow
$97.7M
Previous year: $153M
-36.3%
Total Assets
$7.11B
Previous year: $6.98B
+1.9%

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Forward Guidance

SkyWest anticipates continued growth through increased fleet deployment and ongoing demand from partners, though challenges remain due to macroeconomic uncertainty and staffing.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong demand continues for regional air service.
  • Improved fleet utilization supports higher production.
  • Extended Delta contract solidifies future operations.
  • Delivery of new E175 aircraft scheduled through 2026.
  • Company committed to improving smaller community access.

Challenges Ahead

  • Macroeconomic uncertainty could affect demand.
  • Ongoing industry-wide pilot availability concerns.
  • Expected incremental maintenance costs on CRJ fleet.
  • Reduction in cash reserves quarter-over-quarter.
  • Challenges related to fluctuating fuel and supply costs.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income