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SkyWest Executive Cashes In on Major Stock Sale

SkyWest Executive Cashes In on Major Stock Sale

New insider activity at SkyWest ( (SKYW) ) has taken place on February 21, 2025.

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Greg Wooley, the Executive Vice President of Operations at SkyWest, has recently sold 14,545 shares of the company’s stock. This transaction was valued at $1,537,871.

Recent Updates on SKYW stock

SkyWest Inc. has experienced significant developments, primarily highlighted by its recent Q4 earnings call, showcasing strong financial performance. The company reported a net income of $97 million for the quarter and $323 million for the year, attributed to strategic expansions and enhanced pilot staffing. SkyWest also announced a 12% anticipated increase in block hour production for 2025, aiming to reach pre-COVID utilization levels. The extension of a contract with American Airlines and fleet expansion plans further underscore its growth strategy. Despite facing challenges such as a tragic aviation incident and maintenance issues, the company maintains a robust outlook with significant debt reduction and cash flow generation. Analysts have reacted positively, with Raymond James raising the price target for SkyWest, citing a beat and raise in earnings, easing pilot supply constraints, and improved utilization, which are expected to drive significant earnings recovery.

More about SkyWest

YTD Price Performance: -0.14%

Average Trading Volume: 375,450

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell

Current Market Cap: $4.2B

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