SkyWest Shares Fall 4.3% as Q1 EPS Expected to Decline 9.5%
SkyWest shares slumped 4.26% to close at $104.08, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.43% decline and trailing the Transportation sector's 11.09% one-month gain. Analysts forecast Q1 EPS of $2.19 (-9.5% YoY) on $982.6M revenue (+3.6%), with FY EPS of $11.42 (+10.3%) on $4.33B (+6.6%).
1. Stock Performance
SkyWest closed at $104.08, down 4.26% in the latest session, underperforming the S&P 500’s 0.43% drop and the Transportation sector’s 11.09% gain over the past month, reflecting investor caution ahead of earnings.
2. Q1 Earnings Estimates
Analysts expect first-quarter earnings of $2.19 per share, a 9.5% decline from last year, on revenue of $982.6 million, up 3.6% year-over-year, setting the stage for scrutiny of cost pressures and regional travel trends.
3. Full-Year Projections and Valuation
Full-year consensus forecasts EPS of $11.42, up 10.3%, on $4.33 billion revenue, up 6.6%. SkyWest trades at a forward P/E of 9.52 versus the industry’s 9.92 and carries a PEG ratio of 0.73 against the 0.58 sector average.