SkyWest Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
SkyWest's CEO is Chip Childs, appointed in May 2014, has a tenure of 10.33 years. total yearly compensation is $6.72M, comprised of 8.9% salary and 91.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.79% of the company’s shares, worth $25.87M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 11.2 years and 11 years respectively.
Key information
Chip Childs
Chief executive officer
US$6.7m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 8.86% |
| CEO tenure | 12yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.8% |
| Management average tenure | 11.2yrs |
| Board average tenure | 11yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
SkyWest: Undervalued Regional Leader With Durable Contracts And Strong Earnings Visibility
Apr 29
SKYW: Low Fuel Sensitivity And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price target for SkyWest by $4.00, reflecting a slightly lower fair value estimate along with updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, future P/E and recent Street research that includes reduced targets from TD Cowen and Citi, tempered by Citi's prior upside catalyst watch. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight SkyWest's relatively low sensitivity to fuel prices, which they see as a support for earnings predictability and potential valuation support versus peers with higher fuel exposure.
Long Dated Flying Contracts And High CapEx Will Shape A Stable But Capped Outlook
Catalysts About SkyWest SkyWest operates regional aircraft under long term flying agreements for major U.S. airlines and also generates prorate, charter, leasing and maintenance revenue. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?SKYW: Low Fuel Sensitivity And 30-Day Catalyst Watch Will Drive Upside
Analysts trimmed their SkyWest price target by $11 to $112, citing updated views on fuel exposure and shorter term trading catalysts, while keeping core fair value assumptions broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the current $112 price target as consistent with their view that fuel exposure is relatively limited for SkyWest compared with many peers.SKYW: Low Fuel Sensitivity And 30-Day Catalyst Watch Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for SkyWest to $126.50 from $128.33, reflecting slightly lower modeled revenue growth and P/E assumptions, partly offset by a modestly higher profit margin outlook and views that the stock already factors in fuel price risks highlighted in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on SkyWest highlights a mixed tone, with some analysts flagging short term trading opportunities while others are revisiting price targets and risk assumptions, especially around fuel exposure and valuation.SKYW: Low Fuel Sensitivity And 30-Day Catalyst Watch Should Support Upside
Narrative Update The analyst price target for SkyWest has been revised to $112. Analysts point to the stock's relatively low fuel cost sensitivity and a short term upside catalyst watch as key reasons for the updated view, along with modest adjustments to discount rate, revenue, profit margin, and forward P/E assumptions.SKYW: Share Repurchases And Stable Earnings Outlook Should Support Future Upside
Narrative Update on SkyWest Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on SkyWest, keeping fair value around $128.33. Small tweaks to discount rate assumptions and a slightly higher future P/E reflect updated views on the risk profile and earnings multiple the stock might warrant over time.SKYW: Firmer Margins And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on SkyWest to $128.33, citing modestly higher assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins, along with a slightly lower discount rate and a reduced future P/E multiple that together refine their outlook on the stock’s risk and return profile. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the refined revenue and margin assumptions as better aligned with SkyWest's recent execution, which they view as reducing uncertainty around future cash flows that feed into their valuation work.Earnings Working Against SkyWest, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SKYW) Share Price
Jan 29
SKYW: Firmer Margins And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their SkyWest price target by about US$3.47 to reflect lower modeled revenue growth, slightly adjusted discount rates, firmer profit margin expectations, and a more conservative future P/E assumption. Analyst Commentary Recent updates to SkyWest valuation models show a mix of optimism on execution and prudence on what investors are willing to pay for future earnings.SkyWest, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SKYW) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
Sep 21Is SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) Using Too Much Debt?
Jul 13Is Now The Time To Put SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) On Your Watchlist?
Jun 29When Should You Buy SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW)?
May 22SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW) Stock Catapults 26% Though Its Price And Business Still Lag The Market
May 09Return Trends At SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) Aren't Appealing
Apr 22SkyWest: The Best Airline Stock Heading Into Earnings
Apr 15SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Apr 04SkyWest: Healthy Margins Marred By Capacity Constraints
Mar 30Should You Be Adding SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) To Your Watchlist Today?
Mar 22SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW) Shares May Have Slumped 25% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
Mar 07Why SkyWest Is A Strong Buy: Undervalued Stock With Growing Profitability
Feb 23SkyWest: Room To Fly
Feb 12SkyWest: Fleet And Margin Expansion To Drive Further Upside
Jan 19Should You Think About Buying SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW) Now?
Dec 31Returns On Capital Signal Difficult Times Ahead For SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW)
Dec 13SkyWest: Likely Overvalued As Air Travel Demand Growth Slows
Dec 11We Think SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Nov 25Revenues Not Telling The Story For SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW) After Shares Rise 31%
Nov 07SkyWest Looks Tempting Before Q3 Earnings Release
Oct 29SkyWest: This Lesser-Known Aircraft Leasing Company Has A 15% FCF Yield
Sep 27Is There Now An Opportunity In SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW)?
Sep 25SkyWest: This Unique Airline Stock Has Room To Soar
Sep 08SkyWest's (NASDAQ:SKYW) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Sep 07
Expanding Fleet And Pilot Growth To Skyrocket Regional Airline's Market Share And Revenue
Expansion of SkyWest's fleet and servicing underserved markets positions the company for revenue growth and regional market share increase.SkyWest: Here Is Why I Am Upgrading The Stock To Strong Buy
Aug 21Getting In Cheap On SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW) Is Unlikely
Aug 20SkyWest: Margin Of Safety Needed First
Aug 07Is SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) Using Too Much Debt?
Aug 01SkyWest: Despite The Surge, This Top Performer Remains A Bargain
Jul 18SkyWest: Why This Airline Stock Could Continue Flying
Jun 28What Is SkyWest, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SKYW) Share Price Doing?
Jun 13SkyWest: The Only Airline With A Wide Moat
Jun 04Be Wary Of SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) And Its Returns On Capital
May 29SkyWest Is A Top Portfolio Performer
May 16SkyWest, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:SKYW) P/E Is On The Mark
Apr 27SkyWest: Consider This One Even If You Don't Like Airline Stocks
Apr 16SkyWest (NASDAQ:SKYW) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Apr 11SkyWest: Stock Could Outperform As Travel Could Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels
Feb 09Earnings Beat: SkyWest, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Feb 04Many Still Looking Away From SkyWest, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKYW)
Jan 18CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$429m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$7m | US$595k | US$428m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$435m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$408m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$363m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$7m | US$595k | US$323m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$243m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$177m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$117m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$6m | US$547k | US$34m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$30m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$5m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$33m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$3m | US$500k | US$73m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$124m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$86m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$94m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$3m | US$500k | US$112m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$61m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$85m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$3m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$3m | US$420k | -US$9m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$110m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$168m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$282m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$4m | US$500k | US$340m |
Compensation vs Market: Chip's total compensation ($USD6.72M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.19M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Chip's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Chip Childs (57 yo)
12yrs
Tenure
US$6,715,152
Compensation
Mr. Russell A. Childs, also known as Chip, serves as Chair of the Board FRB of San Francisco and served as Deputy chairman of the board at since January 01, 2024. He serves as Director of Intermountain Hea...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 12yrs | US$6.72m | 0.79% $ 25.9m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 11.2yrs | US$2.97m | no data | |
| General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | no data | US$1.49m | no data | |
| Chief Commercial Officer | 11.2yrs | US$2.98m | 0.14% $ 4.5m | |
| Executive Vice President of Operations of SkyWest Airlines | 5.6yrs | US$1.66m | 0.13% $ 4.2m | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 15yrs | US$1.28m | 0.13% $ 4.3m | |
| Senior Vice President of InFlight - SkyWest Airlines | 5.6yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Flight Operations | 6.3yrs | no data | no data |
11.2yrs
Average Tenure
56.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: SKYW's management team is seasoned and experienced (11.2 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, President & Director | 10.3yrs | US$6.72m | 0.79% $ 25.9m | |
| Independent Director | 12.6yrs | US$274.26k | 0.057% $ 1.9m | |
| Independent Director | 12.6yrs | US$264.26k | 0.018% $ 578.1k | |
| Independent Director | 2yrs | US$241.76k | 0.0071% $ 229.9k | |
| Independent Chairman | 19yrs | US$326.76k | 0.070% $ 2.3m | |
| Independent Director | 11yrs | US$249.26k | 0.064% $ 2.1m | |
| Independent Director | 5.3yrs | US$244.26k | 0.027% $ 874.2k |
11.0yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: SKYW's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 11 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 05:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
SkyWest, Inc. is covered by 10 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| John Godyn | Citigroup Inc |
| Michael Linenberg | Deutsche Bank |
| Duane Pfennigwerth | Evercore ISI |