6 Reasons Why You Should Add SkyWest Stock to Your Portfolio

SkyWest, Inc. SKYW performed well in the past year and has the potential to sustain the momentum in the future. If you have not taken advantage of its share price appreciation yet, it’s time to do so.Against this backdrop, let’s look at the factors that make this stock an attractive pick.What Makes SKYW an Attractive Pick?An Outperformer: A glimpse at the company’s price trend reveals that the stock has had an impressive run on the bourse over the past six months. Shares of SKYW have gained 46.2% over the past six months compared with the 26.2% rise of the industry it belongs to.SKYW Stock Six-Month Price ComparisonImage Source: Zacks Investment ResearchSolid Rank & VGM Score: SKYW has a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and has a VGM Score of A. Our research shows that stocks with a VGM Score of A or B, when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 or 2 (Buy), offer the best investment opportunities. Thus, the company seems to be an appropriate investment proposition at the moment.Northward Estimate Revisions:The direction of estimate revisions serves as an important pointer when it comes to the price of a stock. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2025 earnings has moved 8.94% north in the past 60 days. For the current year, the consensus mark for earnings has been revised to 6.30% upward in the same time frame. The favorable estimate revisions indicate brokers’ confidence in the stock.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchPositive Earnings Surprise History: SKYW has an impressive earnings surprise history. The company’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, delivering an average beat of 21.92%.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchEarnings Expectations: Earnings growth and stock price gains often indicate a company’s prospects. For third-quarter 2025, SKYW’s earnings are expected to grow 18.52% year over year. For 2025, SKYW’s earnings are expected to improve 28.06% year over year.Growth Factors:SkyWest's fleet-modernization efforts are commendable. SKYW has fleet-related agreements with other airline heavyweights like United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines. By 2028-end, SKYW is scheduled to have nearly 300 E175 aircraft. Low fuel costs also support its bottom line.A solid balance sheet allows SKYW to reward its shareholders in the form of share buybacks.As a reflection of its shareholder-friendly stance, in May 2025, SKYW’s board of directors approved a $250 million increase in its existing share repurchase plan. SKYW repurchased 195,000 shares for $17.3 million during the second quarter of 2025. As of June 30, 2025, SkyWest had $267 million available under its current share repurchase program.Stocks to ConsiderInvestors interested in the Transportation sector may also consider LATAM Airlines Group LTM and Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY).LTM currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.LTM has an expected earnings growth rate of 45% for the current year. The company has a mixed earnings surprise history. Its earnings outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate in two of the trailing four quarters, missed once and met in the remaining one, delivering an average beat of 4.04%.RYAAY currently sports a Zacks Rank #1.RYAAY has an impressive earnings surprise history. The company’s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters (missed the mark in the remaining quarter), delivering an average beat of 61.20%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 earnings has moved 7.11% north in the past 60 days.Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockThis under-the-radar company specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. And it's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $971 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Ryanair Holdings PLC (RYAAY): Free Stock Analysis Report SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW): Free Stock Analysis Report LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (LTM): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks