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Jetblue Airways vs Skywest: JBLU and SKYW compared
Jetblue Airways is the larger company: $2.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.1B for Skywest (Q3 2026). Jetblue Airways is growing faster (+21% against +6% a year earlier). Skywest is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.8% against -5.1%.
Where the money goes: JBLU and SKYW
Jetblue Airways (JBLU) · Q3 2026
Jetblue Airways, Q3 2026: revenue $2.8B (+21% year over year), operating margin -5.1%, net loss $257M, operating cash flow −$238M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Skywest (SKYW) · Q3 2026
Skywest, Q3 2026: revenue $1.1B (+6% year over year), operating margin 15.8%, net earnings $120M, operating cash flow $131M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Jetblue Airways (JBLU) | Skywest (SKYW) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $2.8B | $1.1B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +21% | +6% |
| Operating margin | -5.1% | 15.8% |
| Net earnings | −$257M | $120M |
| Net margin | -9.1% | 10.7% |
| Operating cash flow | −$238M | $131M |
| Free cash flow | — | $125M |
| Market value | $1.4B | $3.1B |
| P/E | — | 7.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $4.27 | $117.83 |
Where the revenue comes from
Jetblue Airways
- Passenger: $2.6B (92%)
- Other: $212M (8%)
Skywest
- Flying agreements: $1.1B (97%)
- Lease, airport services and other: $33.2M (3%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Jetblue Airways or Skywest?
Jetblue Airways is the larger company: $2.8B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.1B for Skywest (Q3 2026).
Is Jetblue Airways or Skywest growing faster?
Jetblue Airways is growing faster (+21% against +6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Jetblue Airways or Skywest?
Skywest is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.8% against -5.1%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 26, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.