Jun 30, 2020

SkyWest Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Reported a net loss due to reduced flight schedules and lower demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Takeaways

SkyWest, Inc. reported a net loss of $26 million, or $0.51 per share, for Q2 2020, compared to a net income of $88 million, or $1.71 per diluted share, for Q2 2019. The decrease was primarily due to reduced flight schedules and lower demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Net loss of $26 million, or $0.51 per share, compared to net income of $88 million, or $1.71 per diluted share for Q2 2019.

Revenue decreased to $350 million from $744 million in Q2 2019.

Operating expenses decreased to $354 million from $600 million in Q2 2019, including $152 million in CARES Act payroll support.

Cash and marketable securities increased to $762 million at June 30, 2020, from $578 million at March 31, 2020.

Total Revenue
$350M
Previous year: $744M
-53.0%
EPS
-$0.51
Previous year: $1.71
-129.8%
Gross Profit
-$118M
Previous year: $206M
-157.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$762M
Previous year: $254M
+200.4%
Free Cash Flow
$218M
Previous year: $203M
+7.0%
Total Assets
$6.77B
Previous year: $6.58B
+2.9%

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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.