SkyWest, Inc. (SKYW Quick QuoteSKYW - Free Report) , is the holding company for two scheduled passenger airline operations and an aircraft leasing company.  Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for SKYW's full-year earnings has moved significantly higher. This is a sign of improving analyst sentiment and a positive earnings outlook trend. Shares of SkyWest have outperformed its industry in a year's time. The company is being aided by fleet transition efforts and lower tax rate. 

Boeing (BA Quick QuoteBA - Free Report) , is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Shares have been on the move with the stock up double digits over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high recently. The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus estimate in any of the last four quarters. Its share price outperformed the industry over the last year. Boeing’s strong balance sheet and cash flows provide financial flexibility in matters of incremental dividend, ongoing share repurchases and earnings accretive acquisitions. 

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