Dec 31, 2023

SkyWest Q4 2023 Earnings Report

SkyWest's financial performance improved in Q4 2023, marked by increased revenue and a return to profitability compared to the previous year's loss.

Key Takeaways

SkyWest, Inc. reported a net income of $18 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for Q4 2023, a significant improvement from the net loss of $47 million, or $0.93 loss per share, in Q4 2022. The company's revenue increased by 10% to $752 million, driven by flying contract rate increases and higher production. SkyWest repurchased 1.0 million shares of common stock for $45 million during the quarter.

Reported Q4 2023 net income of $18 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $47 million, or $0.93 loss per share, for Q4 2022.

Revenue increased by 10% to $752 million, driven by flying contract rate increases and a 2% increase in production.

Repurchased 1.0 million shares of common stock for $45 million during Q4 2023.

Ended the year with $835 million in cash and marketable securities.

Total Revenue
$752M
Previous year: $681M
+10.4%
EPS
$0.42
Previous year: -$0.93
-145.2%
Gross Profit
$90.5M
Previous year: $63.3M
+43.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$835M
Previous year: $1.05B
-20.2%
Free Cash Flow
$225M
Previous year: $135M
+66.6%
Total Assets
$7.03B
Previous year: $7.41B
-5.2%

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Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income