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SkyWest Reports Second Quarter 2025 Net Profit of $120 Million or $2.91 per Diluted Share

SkyWest has reported a second quarter net profit of $120 million or $2.91 per diluted share on a year-over-year increase in revenue of 19 percent to $1.0 billion.  At June 30, 2025, SkyWest had $727 million in cash and marketable securities.


SkyWest Embraer E175 Operating as United Express - Courtesy SkyWest
SkyWest Embraer E175 Operating as United Express - Courtesy SkyWest

On Thursday (July 24, 2025), SkyWest announced their second quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2025.  The carrier reported a second quarter net profit of $120 million or $2.91 per diluted share on a 19 percent year-over-year increase in revenue to $1.0 billion.  At June 30, 2025, SkyWest had $727 million in cash and marketable securities. 


As previously announced, SkyWest secured an agreement to purchase and operate 16 new E175 aircraft under a multi-year flying contract for Delta Air Lines.  The 16 new E175 aircraft are expected to replace 11 CRJ900s and 5 CRJ700s SkyWest is currently flying under contract with Delta.  The carrier is scheduled to purchase the 16 E175s from Embraer with delivery dates in 2027 and 2028.


In Thursday’s announcement, SkyWest’s President and CEO, Chip Childs, said,


“Demand for our product remains solid. We believe we are well-positioned to deploy our capital for long-term growth and fleet opportunities, including service expansion in smaller communities and optimizing our fleet to meet the demand for regional flying.  I want to thank our team of professionals for delivering an outstanding performance during the second quarter.”


Under a previously announced agreement with United Airlines, SkyWest took delivery of two new E175 aircraft during Q2 2025.  The airline is coordinating with their major airline partners to optimize the timing of upcoming announced fleet deliveries.  By the end of 2028, SkyWest anticipates having nearly 300 E175 aircraft.  As previously announced, SkyWest entered into a purchase agreement with Embraer, securing delivery positions for 44 additional E175s from 2028 through 2032.  SkyWest also secured purchase rights on 50 additional E175s.


SkyWest, Inc. is the holding company for SkyWest Airlines, SkyWest Charter, and SkyWest Leasing.  SkyWest Airlines has a fleet of approximately 500 aircraft connecting passengers to over 240 destinations throughout North America.  The carrier operates through partnerships with United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, carrying more than 42 million passengers in 2024.


 

Source: SkyWest Airlines

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