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SkyWest (SkyWest) Cash And Cash Equivalents : $148 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is SkyWest Cash And Cash Equivalents?

SkyWest's quarterly cash and cash equivalents increased from Jun. 2023 ($114.43 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($125.33 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2023 ($125.33 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($148.28 Mil).

SkyWest's annual cash and cash equivalents declined from Dec. 2021 ($258.42 Mil) to Dec. 2022 ($102.98 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2022 ($102.98 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($148.28 Mil).


SkyWest Cash And Cash Equivalents Historical Data

The historical data trend for SkyWest's Cash And Cash Equivalents can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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SkyWest Cash And Cash Equivalents Chart

SkyWest Annual Data
Trend Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23
Cash And Cash Equivalents
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 87.21 215.72 258.42 102.98 148.28

SkyWest Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Cash And Cash Equivalents Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 102.98 74.52 114.43 125.33 148.28

SkyWest Cash And Cash Equivalents Calculation

Cash and cash equivalents are the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Cash equivalents are assets that are readily convertible into cash, such as money market holdings, short-term government bonds or Treasury bills, marketable securities and commercial paper.


SkyWest  (NAS:SKYW) Cash And Cash Equivalents Explanation

A high number means either:

1) The company has competitive advantage generating lots of cash

2) Just sold a business or bonds (not necessarily good)

A low stockpile of cash usually means poor to mediocre economics.

There are 3 ways to create large cash reserve.

1) Sell new bonds or equity to public

2) Sell business or asset

3) It has an ongoing business generating more cash than it burns (usually means durable competitive advantage)

When a company is suffering a short term problem, Buffett looks at cash or marketable securities to see whether it has the financial strength to ride it out.

Important: Lots of cash and marketable securities + little debt = good chance that the business will sail on through tough times.

Test to see what is creating cash by looking at past 7 yrs of balance sheets. This will reveal how the cash was created.


Be Aware

Depreciation estimates make the calculation of net income susceptible to management's accounting choices. These choices can be either overly aggressive or overly conservative.


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SkyWest (SkyWest) Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
444 South River Road, St. George, UT, USA, 84790
SkyWest Inc offers commercial air services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Additionally, it leases aircraft to capable users to help generate revenue. Generally, SkyWest provides regional flights, and utilizes its smaller, lower-cost aircraft to carry passengers that booked tickets through major airlines. It partners with major global carriers to fly and operate aircraft for a fee. SkyWest may use the major carriers' brand and ground support to coordinate marketing and easily transport passengers. The company has two reportable segments: SkyWest Airlines and SkyWest Leasing.
Executives
James L Welch director 5550 SW MACADAM AVENUE, SUITE 200, PORTLAND OR 97239
Robert J Simmons officer: Chief Financial Officer C/O SKYWEST, INC., 444 SOUTH RIVER ROAD, SAINT GEORGE UT 84790
Jerry C Atkin director, officer: Chairman, President and CEO 684 S OAKRIDGE DRIVE, PINE VALLEY UT 84781
Wade J Steel officer: Executive Vice President 1847 VIEW POINT CIRCLE, SANTA CLARA UT 84765
Russell A Childs officer: Pres. & COO of SkyWest Airline 444 SOUTH RIVER ROAD, ST GEORGE UT 84790
Henry J Eyring director
Eric Woodward officer: Chief Accounting Officer 444 SOUTH RIVER ROAD, ST. GEORGE UT 84790
Smita Conjeevaram director 70 HERETOLD ROAD, BRONXVILLE NY 17708
Greg Wooley officer: Exec VP Operations C/O SKYWEST INC., 444 S. RIVER RD, ST. GEORGE UT 84790
W Steve Albrecht director 3901 NO FIRST ST, SAN JOSE CA 95134
Michael S Thompson officer: Chief Operating Officer, other: Skwest Airlines 2311 S COYOTE LOOP, WASHINGTON UT 84780
Terry Vais officer: Chief Commercial Officer 251 HIGHWOODS PKWY, NEWNAN GA 30265
Andrew C Roberts director C/O SKYWEST, INC., 444 S RIVER ROAD, ST. GEORGE UT 84790
Meredith R. Siegfried director C/O SKYWEST, INC., 444 S RIVER ROAD, ST. GEORGE UT 84790
Alexandria Panot Marren officer: COO of ExpressJet Airlines 444 S. RIVER ROAD, ST. GEORGE UT 84790