Skywest Inc (SKYW): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Skywest Inc (SKYW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SKYW has moved +14.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SKYW gained +0.9% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Skywest Inc (SKYW)

348 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SKYW. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — SKYW

Based on 350 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SKYW positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

91% of all-time peak

350 funds currently hold this stock — 91% of the 3.0-year high of 385 funds (reached 2025 Q3). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

fund count last 6Q

The number of hedge funds holding SKYW is almost the same as a year ago (-1 funds, 0% change). No significant rush to buy or sell — institutional backing is holding steady.

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More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

186 buying191 selling

Last quarter: 191 funds reduced or exited vs 186 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-13 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 56 → 56 → 54 → 41. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 59% conviction (2yr+) ■ 23% medium ■ 17% new

208 out of 350 hedge funds have held SKYW for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Peak discovery — momentum slowing

57 → 56 → 56 → 54 → 41 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 56 → 56 → 54 → 41. SKYW is well-known in the hedge fund world, but fresh entries are gradually declining. The explosive phase of institutional discovery is likely behind us.

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Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 63% veterans ■ 14% 1-2yr ■ 22% new

Of 356 current holders: 225 (63%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.

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Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

43% from top-100 AUM funds

53 of 350 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in SKYW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

3.0

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 3.0/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	348	377	-7.69%
13F Shares	37M	37M	-0.78%
Total Value	$3.34B	$3.73B	-10.42%
New Positions	40	54	-14
Increased Positions	144	135	+9
Closed Positions	69	62	+7
Reduced Positions	120	151	-31
Total Calls	3	5	-40.0%
Total Puts	3	5	-40.0%
PUT/CALL Ratio	1.0	1.0	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

348

377

-7.69%

13F Shares

37M

-0.78%

Total Value

$3.34B

$3.73B

-10.42%

New Positions

-14

Increased Positions

144

135

Closed Positions

Reduced Positions

120

151

-31

Total Calls

-40.0%

Total Puts

-40.0%

PUT/CALL Ratio

1.0

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

348 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in SKYW. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 SKYW holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	SW Investment Management LLC	18.34%	900,000	$82.6M
2	Bandera Partners LLC	7.44%	179,107	$16.4M
3	U S Global Investors Inc	2.76%	257,593	$23.7M
4	Owl Creek Asset Management, L.P.	2.17%	326,332	$30.0M
5	Phocas Financial Corp.	1.57%	109,135	$10.0M
6	Oberweis Asset Management Inc/	1.06%	392,499	$36.0M
7	Par Capital Management Inc	0.95%	357,923	$32.9M
8	Soros Capital Management LLC	0.61%	15,262	$1.4M
9	Watershed Asset Management, L.L.C.	0.49%	5,142	$472K
10	Nicholas Investment Partners, LP	0.42%	62,870	$5.8M
11	LMG Wealth Partners, LLC	0.40%	23,700	$2.2M
12	Eddie Patel Inc	0.40%	5,601	$514K
13	Fuller & Thaler Asset Management, INC.	0.37%	1,182,334	$108.6M
14	SummerHaven Investment Management, LLC	0.36%	6,300	$579K
15	SummitTX Capital, L.P.	0.31%	106,560	$9.8M
16	Wakefield Asset Management LLLP	0.26%	10,775	$989K
17	Edgestream Partners, L.P.	0.19%	62,858	$5.8M
18	Hillsdale Investment Management Inc.	0.19%	74,860	$6.9M
19	Sanchez Gaunt Capital Management, LLC	0.19%	3,252	$299K
20	New Age Alpha Advisors, LLC	0.18%	43,099	$4.0M
21	Inspire Investing, LLC	0.14%	18,258	$1.7M
22	Ruffer LLP	0.13%	35,030	$3.2M
23	Headlands Technologies LLC	0.13%	12,181	$1.1M
24	Soltis Investment Advisors LLC	0.12%	21,137	$1.9M
25	Martingale Asset Management L P	0.12%	52,813	$4.8M

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Skywest Inc (SKYW)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SKYW?

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SKYW positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for SKYW?

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying: Last quarter: 191 funds reduced or exited vs 186 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for SKYW holders?

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds: 53 of 350 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 43% of total institutional value in SKYW. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held SKYW?

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 208 out of 350 hedge funds have held SKYW for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Skywest Inc (SKYW) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SKYW has moved +14.0% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +4.8% for the XLI sector ETF — an outperformance of +9.2%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SKYW has gained +0.9% vs +11.0% for XLI. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Skywest Inc (SKYW)

Smart Money Signals — SKYW

Selling streak — 2 quarters in a row

High ownership — 91% of 3.0Y peak

Stable — ownership unchanged year-over-year

More sellers than buyers — 49% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-13 vs last Q)

59% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Peak discovery — momentum slowing

Deep conviction — 63% of holders stayed 2+ years

Elite ownership — 43% AUM from top-100 funds

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