Skip to contentHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsOct. 08, 2025 7:45 AM ETSkyWest, Inc. (SKYW) StockSKYWSandpiper Investment Research1.28K FollowersSummarySkyWest is upgraded to a 'Buy' rating, driven by strong earnings momentum, operating leverage, and disciplined capital allocation.SKYW reported robust Q2 results with 19% revenue growth, a significant EPS beat, and a transformative Embraer order securing fleet flexibility through 2032.Management guidance appears conservative, with EPS potentially approaching $10 per share and strong demand in regional markets supporting further upside.Risks include potential tariffs on Embraer E175s and reliance on major partners, but the company's valuation at 9.5x P/E offers an attractive entry point.CHUYN/iStock Unreleased via Getty ImagesIntroductionSkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) has been a name I've upgraded and downgraded over the last couple of years. Most of this has been on valuation concerns. The last time I reviewed the company was in January 2025, whenThis article was written bySandpiper Investment Research1.28K FollowersI'm an insurance Case Manager with a deep interest in investing. My investment philosophy is all about buying high quality stocks and great businesses. My favorite businesses are those led by disciplined capital allocators, earn exceptional returns on capital, and can compound their invested capital over long periods of time.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.CommentsRecommended For YouAbout SKYW StockSymbolLast Price% Chg1D5D1M6M1Y5Y10YMarket CapRev Growth (YoY)Short InterestPrev. CloseMore on SKYWRelated StocksSymbolLast Price% Chg--1D5D1M6M1Y5Y10YTrending AnalysisTrending NewsSeeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsPower to InvestorsFollow usDownload appContact usSubscription Support: 1-347-509-6837© 2025 Seeking AlphaTo ensure this doesn’t happen in the future, please enable Javascript and cookies in your browser.Is this happening to you frequently? Please report it on our feedback forum.If you have an ad-blocker enabled you may be blocked from proceeding. Please disable your ad-blocker and refresh.