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SkyWest Airlines October 30 Major Drop Interpretation

Keywords: Q3 earnings below expectations, guidance downgrade, Deutsche Bank downgrade

1. After market close on October 29, SkyWest reported third quarter 2026 revenue of $1.117 billion and earnings per share of $3.08, both below consensus analyst expectations.

2. On October 29, the company lowered 2026 earnings per share guidance to approximately $10.60, mainly due to rising fuel costs in its prorate business; third quarter prorate fuel expenses reached $66 million, higher than $34 million in the same period last year and $61 million in the previous quarter.

3. On October 30, Deutsche Bank downgraded SkyWest’s rating from “Buy” to “Hold” and cut the target price to $105; Evercore and Raymond James also lowered their target prices but maintained a “Buy” rating.

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