SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$82.33 -14.72% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $79.99

SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $3.75B
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As of 2026-11-02, SkyWest Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $82.33 (-14.72% 1D, market cap $3.75B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SKYW ranks #200 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Air Freight/Delivery Services), SKYW carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 8.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 10.9%. By comparison, ALK (Alaska Air Group Inc.) holds a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E 40.3x, ROIC 2.9%, cap $4.03B) and CPA (Copa Holdings S.A.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $5.40B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SKYW leads on earnings multiple (8.8x) while SKYW leads on capital efficiency (10.9% ROIC).

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Per SKYW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000793733), SkyWest Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $428.3M in net income, and $908.3M in free cash flow against $7.39B in total assets and $1.85B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 67/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.4% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C+ · Rk C
Cash (15)Whales (10)SEC (13)Macro (13)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4% Base Target
$124 Bull$86 Base$67 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SKYW)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (67/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SKYW SCORES 67/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 22.7% FCF Margin ($908.3M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning10/20 pts (-10 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-10 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
75
Grade B+$95.02-4.8% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
72
Grade B$90.45+4% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
70
Grade B$94.10-12.5% Next Q
Current
67
Grade C+$82.33+1.6% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: B+ (75) → C+ (67)Full Audit →
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Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, SKYW faces multiple-compression risk if 8.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($96.37) or 200D SMA ($95.97) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($85.66) toward Bear Floor ($66.81).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
52.230 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE11% OF RANGE
L: $78$82.33H: $118
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (steady margins and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: BRQD 15 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 26 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 26 / 40
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BULLISH (75)

10.9% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 24.23% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (65)

26/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 13/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like SKYW
  • ✓Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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SKYW // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +1.18%▼ SUPPORT BREAKDOWN
2026-11-02O $95.27H $96.54L $82.33C $82.33VOL 253.0K
RES: $128.2SUP: $89.27SMA50: $96.37SMA200: $95.97
$120.5$109.0$97.41$85.86$74.31RES $128.2SUP $89.27$82.332026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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SKYW Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
-3.7%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SKYW)

Consumer Discretionary Rank #200 of 1011 ⚔️ ALK vs SKYW Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (SKYW vs. ALK, CPA, AERO, ALGT)

Industry: Air Freight/Delivery Services (20 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) ranks #200 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #327 by equity capitalization ($3.75B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SKYW leads on earnings valuation at 8.8x trailing P/E, while SKYW leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 10.9% ROIC and — gross margin. SKYW currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 67/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
SKYW ACTIVE
SkyWest Inc.
C+ 67/100 8.8x — 10.9% -14.72% $3.75B Benchmark Subject
ALK
Alaska Air Group Inc.
D- 43/100 40.3x — 2.9% -1.22% $4.03B /alk-vs-skyw →
CPA
Copa Holdings S.A.
D+ 56/100 32.8x — 9.9% -1.78% $5.40B /cpa-vs-skyw →
AERO
Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V. (each representing ten (10) )
D 46/100 — — — -1.71% $2.22B /aero-vs-skyw →
ALGT
Allegiant Travel Company
D- 35/100 — — 1.1% -2.09% $1.99B /algt-vs-skyw →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000793733

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $428.3M, operating cash flow of $940.4M, and free cash flow of $908.3M (+40.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, SKYW closed FY2025 with $7.39B in total assets against $1.85B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $0 $428.3M $940.4M $908.3M $7.39B $1.85B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $0 $323.0M $692.5M $647.6M $7.14B $2.14B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 $34.3M $736.3M $736.3M — —

3. SKYW Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is SKYW stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, SkyWest Inc. (NASDAQ: SKYW) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $82.33 (-14.72% 1D, market cap $3.75B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, SKYW ranks #200 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SKYW compare to ALK and CPA in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Air Freight/Delivery Services), SKYW carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 8.8x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 10.9%. By comparison, ALK (Alaska Air Group Inc.) holds a D- grade (43/100 RQD, P/E 40.3x, ROIC 2.9%, cap $4.03B) and CPA (Copa Holdings S.A.) posts a D+ grade (56/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $5.40B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SKYW leads on earnings multiple (8.8x) while SKYW leads on capital efficiency (10.9% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SKYW?

Per SKYW's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000793733), SkyWest Inc. generated $0 in revenue, $428.3M in net income, and $908.3M in free cash flow against $7.39B in total assets and $1.85B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is SKYW trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SKYW last traded at $82.33 (-14.72% on volume of 829,316 shares), positioning the stock -14.57% below its 50-day simple moving average ($96.37) and -14.21% below its 200-day simple moving average ($95.97). Across its 52-week range of $77.89 to $117.72, SKYW sits at the 11.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 52.2 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.2% ($77.23 to $87.43).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell SKYW stock right now?

SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. Solid steady margins (11% return on capital), mixed timing at 9x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is SKYW's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

SKYW's 12-month base price target is $85.66 (range $66.81 to $123.61), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 67/100 (C+) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

SKYW — SkyWest Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:22:53Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

The Roarable RQD rating is 67 / C+, labeled "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout" (per the Roarable RQD rating). The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 10.9% and an FCF yield of 24.23%. For an investor, the high FCF yield relative to the stock's modest $3.75B market cap is the most notable cash-generation signal in the source data, though the source does not reconcile it against reported revenue (which is listed as $0.0M in every period).
  • Whale / 13F Flow: 10 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. This is the weakest pillar, implying institutional signal is not a current tailwind. The source does not provide holder-level detail to explain the score.
  • Insider Conviction: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. It is the strongest pillar, suggesting insider-side activity is comparatively supportive, though the underlying trade records are not included in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects a Beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. A beta of 1.0 implies market-level sensitivity; the score does not indicate a strong macro-regime advantage or disadvantage.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 13 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects Altman Z of 2.5, Piotroski F of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.67. These are moderate readings: the Z-score and F-score are not at the strongest end, and leverage is present but not extreme.

Valuation tradeoff: Per the Market Data section, the P/E (TTM) of 8.8 and Forward P/E of 8.2 are low on their face, but the source provides no revenue or gross/operating/net margin figures (all listed as 0%), so the earnings-multiple reading cannot be cross-checked against top-line strength. An investor should weigh the low multiple against the unresolved revenue gap.

Upside drivers: Cash-flow yield and the insider-flow pillar. Downside drivers: weak institutional flow, unresolved margin data, and a Hold/Upper Neutral verdict that calls for a watch-for-breakout posture rather than a confirmed trend.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
96.54$3.75B8.88.28.511.030%1.0$77.89 - $117.7210.9%

Business

SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) is a NASDAQ-listed company classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Air Freight/Delivery Services industry (per the Profile). The source data does not describe its products, customers, or revenue model. Revenue is reported as $0.0M in each financial period, so the source does not establish how the company earns income. Not available in source data for further business detail.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$0.0M$617.8M$428.3MN/A$908.3M$122.7M$1845.3M
FY 2024$0.0M$494.7M$323.0MN/A$647.6M$227.4M$2136.8M
FY 2023$0.0M$104.1M$34.3MN/A$736.3MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, net income rose from $34.3M (FY 2023) to $323.0M (FY 2024) and $428.3M (FY 2025), while debt declined from $2136.8M (FY 2024) to $1845.3M (FY 2025) and cash declined from $227.4M to $122.7M over the same period. Per the Market Data, gross, operating, and net margins are each listed as 0%, so margin trend cannot be assessed. ROIC is 10.9% (per the Market Data). Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9. Debt/Equity is 0.67 (per the Roarable RQD rating).

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the Recent News & Catalysts feed, six items relate to SKYW, all tagged YELLOW with impact label MARKET WIRE:

  • Yahoo Finance coverage of SKYW outperforming the market.
  • StockInvest.us stock price forecast coverage.
  • Yahoo Finance coverage of SKYW underperforming as the market rose.
  • Moomoo report on SKYW releasing Q3 2026 earnings.
  • Stock Titan report that SkyWest expects its fleet to include over 300 regional jets by the end of 2027.
  • Benzinga publication of the SkyWest Q3 2026 earnings call transcript.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply_chain is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. The news items are headline-level only; no detailed content, risk watch items, or quantified catalyst impacts are provided in the source data.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, there are no upstream or downstream links and no sector correlations recorded. Supply chain: NONE. Not available in source data for upstream dependencies, downstream customers, or 2nd-order bottlenecks. The one fleet-related item in the news feed (over 300 regional jets by end of 2027) is a company-level expectation and is not mapped to any supplier or customer in the graph.

Analyst View & Smart Money Ownership

Analyst data: NONE. Not available in source data for consensus rating or price targets.

Holders: NONE. Not available in source data for SEC Form 4 insider, 13F, or Congressional trade detail at the holder level. The insider-conviction pillar score (16 / 20) is referenced in the Roarable RQD rating but its underlying trades are not provided.

Open Questions

  • What explains the $0.0M revenue reading across all periods while net income and operating income are reported, and what is the actual top-line figure?
  • Why are gross, operating, and net margins all listed as 0%, and what are the true margin figures?
  • Which specific insider and Congressional transactions drive the 16 / 20 insider-conviction score, and over what time window?
  • What institutional holders and options positioning produce the 10 / 20 whale-flow score?
  • Why is cash reported as N/A and debt as N/A for FY 2023, and how does the FY 2023 FCF of $736.3M reconcile with the net income of $34.3M?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is SKYW (C+ • RQD 67/100) a Buy at $96.54?

Welcome to the SKYW (SkyWest Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 67/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Air Freight/Delivery Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

RI RiskArb_Desk Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $73.37 (-24.0%)
Spot @ $96.54

Pump the brakes on SKYW — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SKYW, but look at what you are paying: 8.8x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless SkyWest Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $112.95 (+17.0%)
Spot @ $96.54

SKYW cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SKYW, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Air Freight/Delivery Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $96.54 (52-wk range $77.89 - $117.72), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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