No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest, by ORNSTEIN JONATHAN G, was filed 11 Mar 2020.
Mesa AIR Group Inc, classified in the Industrials sector, is a listed company based in Phoenix, United States, founded in 1980. Its insiders report their share dealings to SEC (Form 4). The past year has been quiet: not a single insider filing for Mesa AIR Group Inc. The previous disclosure was published on 20 June 2025.
The full history, which starts in 2018, counts 1 purchase against 45 sales. On the fundamentals side, the SEC filing (10-K) for the period ending 31 December 2025 lists revenue at 1.68 bn USD and net income at 76.2 m USD.
Source: insider filings from SEC (Form 4). Past trades are no guide to future returns.
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Mesa Air Group Inc. is a U.S.-listed regional airline holding company traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker MESA. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company operates through Mesa Airlines and primarily serves as a capacity purchase agreement partner to major U.S. carriers, most notably United Airlines. In practical terms, Mesa is a regional feeder airline: it operates scheduled passenger flights on behalf of network airlines, while the partner airline handles most of the commercial interface, including branding, pricing architecture, and network coordination. For investors, this positions Mesa as a transport-infrastructure business with operating leverage, tight cost discipline requirements, and meaningful dependence on long-term airline contracts.
The company traces its roots back to 1982, when Larry and Janie Risley launched what became Mesa Air Shuttle in New Mexico. Over time, Mesa evolved from a small regional operator into a larger U.S. regional carrier, building its franchise by focusing on short-haul connectivity rather than owning a consumer-facing brand. That historical trajectory matters: Mesa’s competitive edge has traditionally been its ability to provide reliable regional lift for major partners, not to compete as an independent network airline.
Today, Mesa’s core business is scheduled passenger air service under contract. The company provides regional flying across the United States and, depending on partner network needs, can serve select nearby international destinations. Its product set is narrow but operationally complex: on-time performance, crew availability, aircraft utilization, maintenance execution, and completion factor are the key metrics that drive partner satisfaction and economic performance. A major strategic development has been the company’s move to a single-fleet structure centered on the Embraer E-175. This fleet simplification supports training efficiency, maintenance standardization, and better operating focus.
In competitive terms, Mesa operates in a market with high entry barriers but intense economic pressure. Regional airlines face labor shortages, fuel and maintenance costs, fleet financing constraints, and constant scrutiny from large airline partners. Mesa’s scale, relationship history with major U.S. carriers, and long operating experience are strengths, but its earnings profile remains sensitive to contract terms, aircraft utilization, and execution quality.
Recent developments are especially important. In 2025, Mesa announced a proposed all-stock merger with Republic Airways Holdings, a transaction intended to create a larger publicly traded regional airline platform in the United States. Mesa also reported progress in its transition away from CRJ operations toward an all-E-175 fleet, and disclosed improved operating and financing terms with United Airlines. These actions point to an active restructuring and consolidation phase, aimed at improving liquidity, simplifying operations, and strengthening the company’s strategic position. For European investors, Mesa Air Group Inc. is therefore best viewed as a cyclical, execution-driven regional aviation platform listed on the NASDAQ in the United States, with value creation tied closely to operational reliability and partner contract stability.
Headquarters: Phoenix, United States · Founded: 1980 · Wikipedia article
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 1.68 bn USD | 76.2 m USD | 1.87 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | 1.47 bn USD | 64.6 m USD | 1.62 USD | 10-K |
| Sep 2024 | 476.4 m USD | -91.0 m USD | -2.21 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | 1.43 bn USD | 54.8 m USD | 1.38 USD | 10-K |
| Sep 2023 | 498.1 m USD | -120.1 m USD | -3.04 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.