SkyWest Inc vs Waste Management, Inc. — how do they compare? SkyWest Inc trades at $95.26 (market cap $3.94B), while Waste Management, Inc. trades at $233.4 (market cap $96.00B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. is far larger — about 24.4× SkyWest Inc's market cap, and Waste Management, Inc. pays a 1.48% dividend while SkyWest Inc pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SKYW | WM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $3.94B | $96.00B |
Sector | Technology | Industrials |
52-Week High | $123.72 | $246.51 |
52-Week Low | $78.40 | $196.77 |
Enterprise Value | $5.79B | $118.73B |
Dividend Yield | — | 1.48% |
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SkyWest, Inc. is a major North American regional airline company, operating primarily through its subsidiary, SkyWest Airlines. The company provides regional airline service to various large airlines under contract, including United Airlines (as United Express), Delta Air Lines (as Delta Connection), American Airlines (as American Eagle), and Alaska Airlines (as Alaska SkyWest). SKYW's primary business is providing essential flight services, connecting smaller cities to major airline hubs across the United States.
Read more on SKYW →Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
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