SKYW SkyWest (SKYW) Q2 FY26 earnings call
SkyWest reported strong Q2 FY26 results driven by increased block hours and robust demand in both contract and prorate flying. The company announced a significant expansion of its E175 fleet with American, alongside ongoing CRJ conversions, reinforcing its fleet modernization strategy. Despite higher fuel costs impacting the prorate business, the company demonstrated strong capital deployment through debt reduction and share repurchases, maintaining a solid balance sheet and positioning for continued growth.
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SKYW operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Mar 2026 Q1 FY26 | This call Jun 2026 Q2 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| E175 deliveries received | 1During the quarter, we received delivery of 1 E175 with 8 more expected this year.Source: earnings call transcript | 1During the quarter, we took delivery of 1 new E175 for United.Source: earnings call transcript | 0% |
| Firm aircraft orders E175 | 68During the quarter, we took delivery of a new E175 for Alaska and currently have 68 E175s on firm order with Embraer, including 16 for Delta and 8 for United.Source: earnings call transcript | 67We currently have 67 future E175 on firm order with Embraer, including 16 for Delta, 11 for American and 7 for United.Source: earnings call transcript | -1.5% |
| Aircraft operated under prorate agreement American Airlines | 6We have also initiated a prorate agreement with American, currently operating 6 aircraft under this arrangement with up to 9 expected by year-end 2026.Source: earnings call transcript | 8We -- and we are currently operating 8 aircraft under this agreement with up to 9 expected by year-end.Source: earnings call transcript | +33.3% |
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