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SkyWest Inc.

S&P 500

SKYW/Industrials · Airlines/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

0.54%

$0.50 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$98.29P/E8.9MCap3.7BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

61/ 100Safe

SKYW's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.6x current ratio & Volatile profit margin stability.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.

Risks

  • Current Ratio: 0.6xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -2.6%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Caution

Profitability

Caution
12.2%Caution
21.0%Caution

Dividend Track Record

Caution
6+ yrsCaution
NoneVery Safe
Mostly StableCaution

About SkyWest Inc.

SkyWest Inc. is a holding company that operates as a regional airline primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Through its principal subsidiary SkyWest Airlines, it provides scheduled passenger and air freight services, operating a fleet of regional jet aircraft with thousands of daily departures. The company partners with major airlines under fixed-fee contracts, utilizing their branding and ground support to transport passengers on shorter routes. SkyWest Inc. also engages in aircraft leasing through its SkyWest Leasing segment, renting regional jets and spare engines to third parties, and offers on-demand charter flights, airport customer services, and ground handling. These operations generate revenue from capacity provision and ancillary aviation support, serving key markets in North America and beyond. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in St. George, Utah, SkyWest Inc. plays a vital role in connecting smaller communities to larger hubs within the regional aviation sector.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

0.54%

Annual Dividend

$0.50

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

52-Week Range

$77.89 - $123.94

Dividend History (2016–2025)

SKYW annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

SKYW earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

March 30, 2020

Last Payment Date

April 6, 2020

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-24.09%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-2.64%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

-56.25%

5-Year Total Growth

-12.50%

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$9,829.00

Annual Income

$50.00

Quarterly Income

$12.50

Monthly Income

$4.17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SKYW's current dividend yield?
SkyWest Inc. (SKYW) currently has a dividend yield of 0.54%, based on a stock price of $98.29 and an annual dividend of $0.50.
When is SKYW's next dividend payment date?
SKYW's next ex-dividend date is 2020-03-30 and the next payment date is 2020-04-06. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does SKYW pay in dividends per year?
SkyWest Inc. paid $0.14 per share in annual dividends in 2020. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has SKYW been increasing its dividend?
SkyWest Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -2.64%.
Is SKYW's dividend safe?
SkyWest Inc. has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is SKYW's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates SkyWest Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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