Sep 30, 2024

SkyWest Q3 2024 Earnings Report

SkyWest's financial performance significantly improved in Q3 2024, marked by increased revenue, net income, and strategic fleet agreements.

Key Takeaways

SkyWest reported a strong Q3 2024, with a notable increase in net income to $90 million, or $2.16 per diluted share, compared to $23 million, or $0.55 per diluted share in Q3 2023. Revenue also increased to $913 million, up 19% from $766 million in the same quarter last year. The company reached an agreement with United Airlines to place 40 CRJ550s under a multi-year contract and took delivery of nine E175 partner-financed aircraft.

Net income increased to $90 million, or $2.16 per diluted share, compared to $23 million, or $0.55 per diluted share for Q3 2023.

Revenue increased to $913 million, up 19% from $766 million in Q3 2023.

SkyWest reached an agreement with United Airlines to place 40 CRJ550s under a multi-year contract.

The company took delivery of nine E175 partner-financed aircraft under a previously announced agreement with United.

Total Revenue
$913M
Previous year: $766M
+19.1%
EPS
$2.16
Previous year: $0.55
+292.7%
Gross Profit
$307M
Previous year: $114M
+168.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$836M
Previous year: $820M
+2.0%
Free Cash Flow
$87.1M
Previous year: $176M
-50.6%
Total Assets
$6.96B
Previous year: $7.06B
-1.5%

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Forward Guidance

SkyWest is coordinating with its major airline partners to optimize the timing of upcoming announced fleet deliveries. By the end of 2026, SkyWest is scheduled to operate a total of 278 E175 aircraft. The aircraft are anticipated to be placed into service between late 2024 and the end of 2026.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income