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Bristow (VTOL)


Market Price (5/30/2026): $41.67 | Market Cap: $1.2 Bil
Sector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Bristow (VTOL)


Market Price (5/30/2026): $41.67
Market Cap: $1.2 Bil
Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.4%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 33%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space, and Offshore Wind Development. Themes include Advanced Helicopter Operations, Search & Rescue Aviation Technologies, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -28%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -9.6%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 54%

Key risks
VTOL key risks include [1] a significant dependence on the volatile offshore energy market and [2] transition and execution challenges with major government contracts like the Irish Coast Guard and UK Search and Rescue.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 9.7%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 5.4%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 33%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space, and Offshore Wind Development. Themes include Advanced Helicopter Operations, Search & Rescue Aviation Technologies, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -28%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -9.6%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 54%
6 Key risks
VTOL key risks include [1] a significant dependence on the volatile offshore energy market and [2] transition and execution challenges with major government contracts like the Irish Coast Guard and UK Search and Rescue.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 5/6/2026
Bristow (VTOL) stock has lost about 5% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Presented a Balanced View.

Bristow Group reported an increase in total revenues to $388.7 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, surpassing analyst estimates of $384.1 million. However, diluted earnings per share (EPS) significantly missed expectations, coming in at $0.44 against a forecast of $0.99, a negative surprise of 55.56%. This combination of revenue growth and an earnings miss resulted in an immediate stock decline of 9.47% to 10.89% following the announcement, but overall, it created a mixed signal that contributed to the stock remaining largely flat over the broader period.

2. Increased Operational Costs and Depreciation Offset Revenue Gains.

The decline in net income for Q1 2026 was primarily driven by company-specific increased operating costs and depreciation. Key factors included a $6.4 million additional depreciation expense due to shortening the useful life of S76D helicopters and a $2.8 million loss on extinguishment of debt related to refinancing senior notes. Furthermore, Adjusted EBITDA saw a sequential decline of $0.9 million, attributed to higher repairs, maintenance, and leased-in equipment costs across segments. These substantial cost pressures largely counteracted the positive impact of increased revenues.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.7% change in VTOL stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/29/2026 was primarily driven by a -22.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120265292026Change
Stock Price ($)43.7041.64-4.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4671,5294.2%
Net Income Margin (%)9.7%7.5%-22.7%
P/E Multiple8.910.619.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2929-1.3%
Cumulative Contribution-4.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VTOL-4.7% 
Market (SPY)9.6%20.1%
Sector (XLE)11.0%25.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 2.9% change in VTOL stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 8.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)103120255292026Change
Stock Price ($)40.4641.642.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4461,5295.7%
Net Income Margin (%)8.2%7.5%-8.9%
P/E Multiple9.810.68.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2929-1.5%
Cumulative Contribution2.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VTOL2.9% 
Market (SPY)11.5%23.8%
Sector (XLE)29.7%32.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 44.2% change in VTOL stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 21.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020255292026Change
Stock Price ($)28.8741.6444.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4151,5298.0%
Net Income Margin (%)6.7%7.5%12.2%
P/E Multiple8.710.621.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2929-2.1%
Cumulative Contribution44.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VTOL44.2% 
Market (SPY)38.0%25.1%
Sector (XLE)44.3%40.2%

Fundamental Drivers

The 87.2% change in VTOL stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 454.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020235292026Change
Stock Price ($)22.2441.6487.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1921,52928.2%
Net Income Margin (%)1.4%7.5%454.8%
P/E Multiple38.510.6-72.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2829-4.4%
Cumulative Contribution87.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VTOL87.2% 
Market (SPY)89.0%40.9%
Sector (XLE)45.8%56.0%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
VTOL Return20%-14%4%21%7%15%60%
Peers Return5%1%53%42%24%15%225%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
VTOL Win Rate67%67%50%50%50%60% 
Peers Win Rate48%53%57%55%53%60% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
VTOL Max Drawdown-26%-43%-32%-18%-32%-16% 
Peers Max Drawdown-29%-37%-19%-29%-30%-27% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: FTAI, AIR, CAE, LMT, BA.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/29/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventVTOLS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-29.7%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven106 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-17.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven148 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven102 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven673 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-68.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven219.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven52 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-31.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven534 days105 days

Compare to FTAI, AIR, CAE, LMT, BA

In The Past

Bristow's stock fell -29.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 42.2% gain to breakeven.

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EventVTOLS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-29.7%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven42.2%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven106 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-28.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.9%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven102 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-32.5%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.1%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven673 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-68.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven219.9%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven52 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-31.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven534 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-58.9%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven143.2%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven1642 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-70.6%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven240.6%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven1758 days15 days

Compare to FTAI, AIR, CAE, LMT, BA

In The Past

Bristow's stock fell -29.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 42.2% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About Bristow (VTOL)

Bristow Group Inc. provides aviation services to integrated, national, and independent offshore energy companies in the United States. It also offers commercial and public sector search and rescue services; and other ad hoc helicopter and fixed wing transportation services. As of March 31, 2021, the company had a fleet of 247 aircraft. It also has operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Guyana, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the United Kingdom. The company was founded 1948 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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Bristow is like the "FedEx for offshore oil rigs," flying critical personnel and equipment, that also provides "Coast Guard-style" search and rescue operations globally.

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  • Offshore Energy Aviation Services: Providing helicopter transportation for personnel and equipment to support integrated, national, and independent offshore energy operations.
  • Search and Rescue (SAR) Services: Offering specialized helicopter services for commercial and public sector search and rescue missions.
  • Ad Hoc Transportation Services: Delivering other non-scheduled helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft transportation solutions for various clients.
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Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) primarily provides aviation services to **other companies** in the energy sector and to **public sector entities** for search and rescue services. Given its stated focus on "integrated, national, and independent offshore energy companies," Bristow's major customers are typically large oil and gas corporations and government agencies. While Bristow's SEC filings do not consistently name individual customers accounting for a significant portion of its revenue due to the nature of its contract-based business and confidentiality, the following public companies are representative examples of the types of major offshore energy companies it serves globally: * **ExxonMobil Corporation** (NYSE: XOM) * **Shell plc** (NYSE: SHEL) * **BP p.l.c.** (NYSE: BP) * **Chevron Corporation** (NYSE: CVX) * **Equinor ASA** (NYSE: EQNR) * **Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras** (NYSE: PBR) * **Woodside Energy Group Ltd** (NYSE: WDS) * **Hess Corporation** (NYSE: HES) In addition to these energy companies, Bristow also serves various government and public sector entities for search and rescue operations, such as the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency, though these are not public companies with stock symbols.

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Here are Bristow's major suppliers:

  • Leonardo S.p.A. (BIT: LDO)
  • Airbus SE (Euronext Paris: AIR)
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT)

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Christopher Bradshaw

President and Chief Executive Officer

Christopher Bradshaw has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bristow Group Inc., and formerly Era Group Inc., since 2014. He previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer of Era Group Inc. from October 2012 to September 2015. From 2009 until 2012, Mr. Bradshaw co-founded U.S. Capital Advisors LLC, an independent financial advisory firm, where he served as Managing Partner and Chief Financial Officer. Before co-founding U.S. Capital Advisors LLC, he was an energy investment banker at UBS Securities LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co., and PaineWebber Incorporated.

Jennifer Whalen

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Jennifer Whalen became Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Bristow Group Inc. in June 2020. Prior to this, she served as the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Era Group Inc. starting in February 2018. Ms. Whalen was also the Company's Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer from August 2013 until June 2017, when she was appointed Vice President, Acting Chief Financial Officer. She joined the company as Controller in April 2012. From August 2007 to March 2012, she held various roles, including Director of Accounting, at nLIGHT Photonics Corporation, a high-performance laser supplier.

David Stepanek

Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer

David Stepanek assumed the role of Bristow's Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer in February 2023. In this position, he is responsible for leading the company's transformation by introducing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft and expanding its core business into new regions. He previously served as Bristow's Executive Vice President, Sales and Chief Transformation Officer from April 2021 to February 2023, and as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer from June 2020 until March 2021. Mr. Stepanek joined Era Group Inc. in January 2020 as Senior Vice President, Business Development.

Alan Corbett

Chief Operating Officer for Government Services

Alan Corbett was appointed Chief Operating Officer for Government Services in February 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all of Bristow's Government Services activities, including existing operations, new business development, and emerging markets, particularly within the Search and Rescue (SAR) sector. He also has responsibility for Airnorth and the Humberside airport. Before this appointment, he served as Senior Vice President for Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia (EAMEA) and Search and Rescue from June 2020 to February 2023.

Stuart Stavley

Chief Operating Officer for Energy Services

Stuart Stavley was appointed Chief Operating Officer for Energy Services in February 2023. He is responsible for the oversight of Bristow's oil and gas operations across all global regions, as well as global operational shared services such as Safety, Standards, Supply Chain, and Fleet Management. Prior to this, he served as Senior Vice President, Operations and Fleet Management from June 2020 to February 2023, and held the same role for Era Group Inc. before that.

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The key risks to Bristow Group Inc.'s business include:

  1. Supply Chain Constraints: Bristow faces persistent global supply chain challenges for new aircraft and critical parts, which is identified as the biggest near-term risk. These disruptions directly impact aircraft availability and utilization rates, hindering the company's ability to fully capitalize on demand and sometimes leading to penalties.

  2. Energy Market Volatility and Reliance on Offshore Energy Services: A substantial portion of Bristow's revenue, approximately 66-67%, is derived from its Offshore Energy Services segment, which is highly dependent on global energy demand and oil prices. This exposes the company to the inherent volatility of the energy market and potential downturns in offshore exploration and production activities.

  3. Contract Transition Costs in Government Services: While the Government Services segment provides stable revenue and growth, the transition to new contracts, such as the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) contract, can incur significant start-up costs. These initial expenses can negatively impact profitability in the short term, and delays in aircraft availability related to new contracts have also led to penalties.

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The global energy transition away from fossil fuels, which is leading to reduced investment and activity in the offshore oil and gas industry, poses a clear emerging threat to Bristow's primary business of providing aviation services to offshore energy companies.

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Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) operates in two primary addressable markets:

  • Offshore Helicopter Services: The global offshore helicopter services market was valued at approximately USD 3.27 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 5.57 billion by 2033, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1% from 2026 to 2033. Another estimate valued the global market at USD 6.17 billion in 2025, with a projected growth to USD 10.44 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 6.8%. North America held the largest share of this market, valued at USD 1.12 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 1.141.5 million by 2032. Europe accounts for approximately 30% of the global market share. The oil and gas industry segment constituted 70.71% of the market share in 2026.
  • Search and Rescue (SAR) Helicopter Services: The global search and rescue helicopter market was valued at USD 1.91 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to reach USD 2.84 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 4.1% from 2022 to 2030. More recent data indicates the market was valued at USD 2.6 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow to USD 3.73 billion by 2033. Another projection places the global market size at USD 2.90 billion in 2025, reaching USD 4.18 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 4.68%. North America represented the largest revenue share in 2021, exceeding 37.30%.

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Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key areas:

  1. Expansion of Government Services Contracts: Bristow's Government Services segment is a significant growth engine, with adjusted operating income expected to double in 2026. The full-year contribution from new long-term contracts, such as the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) search and rescue (SAR) contract and the Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation (UKSAR2G) program in the UK, is projected to materially boost earnings from 2026 onwards. Additionally, the company sees further growth opportunities in core government SAR and broader aviation services to government and military customers, supported by anticipated increases in defense spending.
  2. Increased Activity and Improved Pricing in Offshore Energy Services (OES): The company maintains a positive long-term outlook for offshore energy services, driven by favorable deepwater projects expected to attract increased upstream capital investment. Bristow anticipates a 15% increase in adjusted operating income from its offshore energy services business in 2026, primarily due to improved contract renewal terms, with global rate uplifts for leading-edge contracts averaging around 25%. Strong demand in offshore markets, particularly in regions like Brazil, Africa, and the Caribbean, coupled with a tight supply of heavy and super-medium helicopters, further supports revenue growth in this segment. New contracts, including a notable five-year agreement with a U.S.-based energy operator, are also expected to contribute by 2026.
  3. Fleet Modernization and Expansion: Bristow's strategic investment in new aircraft, such as the agreement for 10 AW189 super medium helicopters (with options for 10 more) for delivery between 2025 and 2028, is a key driver. These modern helicopters will enhance offshore transport and SAR capabilities, offering greater operational flexibility, superior performance, and lower operating costs, thereby driving EBITDA growth.
  4. Strategic Initiatives in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM): Bristow is strategically positioning itself in the emerging Advanced Air Mobility market. The company anticipates sustained revenue growth through these initiatives, as evidenced by CEO Chris Bradshaw's statement on strategic investments in AAM. A binding deposit agreement with Electra for the first EL9 aircraft deliveries further solidifies Bristow's strategic presence in the electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) sector, presenting a potential avenue for future growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • Bristow Group Inc. authorized a share repurchase program of up to $125 million on February 26, 2025.
  • Since February 2025, Bristow repurchased 123,966 shares for US$3.95 million.
  • Common stock repurchases amounted to approximately $15.2 million in 2025, $4.1 million in 2024, and $2.7 million in 2023.

Capital Expenditures

  • Maintenance capital expenditures were approximately $11.7 million in 2025.
  • Maintenance capital expenditures were approximately $16.5 million in 2024.
  • The company's investments focus on next-generation aircraft and emergency response services to broaden its customer base, support innovation, and improve long-term profitability.

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Financials

VTOLFTAIAIRCAELMTBAMedian
NameBristow FTAI Avi.AAR CAE Lockheed.Boeing  
Mkt Price41.64260.34112.6225.81530.45231.15171.88
Mkt Cap1.226.74.48.4122.0182.117.5
Rev LTM1,5292,8363,1344,91475,10692,1844,024
Op Inc LTM1377982666227,422-5,431444
FCF LTM59-954374305,662-1,05048
FCF 3Y Avg-32-1,048163245,621-4,173-8
CFO LTM191-445957927,3682,502491
CFO 3Y Avg131-189567527,368-1,63994

Growth & Margins

VTOLFTAIAIRCAELMTBAMedian
NameBristow FTAI Avi.AAR CAE Lockheed.Boeing  
Rev Chg LTM7.0%48.5%16.8%4.4%4.6%32.7%11.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg8.5%46.5%17.9%6.3%4.3%10.7%9.6%
Rev Chg Q10.9%65.5%24.6%4.0%0.3%14.0%12.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.6%13.1%5.6%1.1%0.1%3.0%2.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM-3.1%157.1%90.1%1.8%0.9%46.8%24.3%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg91.6%61.9%31.7%12.3%-4.0%-328.6%22.0%
Op Mgn LTM9.0%28.2%8.5%12.7%9.9%-5.9%9.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg8.1%25.3%6.6%12.2%10.8%-7.2%9.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.7%-2.6%-0.7%-0.2%-0.4%0.2%-0.6%
CFO/Rev LTM12.5%-15.7%3.0%16.1%9.8%2.7%6.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.0%-6.5%2.1%16.1%10.2%-2.8%5.5%
FCF/Rev LTM3.9%-33.6%1.2%8.8%7.5%-1.1%2.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-2.4%-57.9%0.6%6.8%7.8%-5.9%-0.9%

Valuation

VTOLFTAIAIRCAELMTBAMedian
NameBristow FTAI Avi.AAR CAE Lockheed.Boeing  
Mkt Cap1.226.74.48.4122.0182.117.5
P/S0.89.41.41.71.62.01.7
P/Op Inc8.933.416.713.416.4-33.514.9
P/EBIT7.029.714.314.418.034.616.2
P/E10.649.825.926.725.480.326.3
P/CFO6.4-60.046.710.616.672.813.6
Total Yield9.7%2.5%3.9%3.7%5.9%1.2%3.8%
Dividend Yield0.3%0.5%0.0%0.0%1.9%0.0%0.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-4.7%-9.3%0.4%4.1%4.8%-3.2%-1.4%
D/E0.80.10.20.40.20.30.2
Net D/E0.50.10.20.30.20.10.2

Returns

VTOLFTAIAIRCAELMTBAMedian
NameBristow FTAI Avi.AAR CAE Lockheed.Boeing  
1M Rtn-14.8%22.4%6.6%1.5%4.0%3.1%3.6%
3M Rtn-12.2%-14.6%-3.9%-12.9%-19.0%1.6%-12.6%
6M Rtn11.7%50.8%35.3%-3.9%17.3%22.3%19.8%
12M Rtn38.9%122.8%81.2%1.5%15.0%11.0%27.0%
3Y Rtn80.5%866.8%117.9%17.3%28.4%12.9%54.4%
1M Excs Rtn-21.0%16.1%0.3%-4.7%-2.2%-3.1%-2.6%
3M Excs Rtn-22.4%-24.8%-14.1%-23.1%-29.2%-8.6%-22.8%
6M Excs Rtn-0.3%47.2%24.5%-12.3%6.7%14.7%10.7%
12M Excs Rtn12.2%93.2%50.8%-26.7%-12.8%-14.0%-0.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-9.6%762.4%27.9%-64.4%-55.8%-68.8%-32.7%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil2025202420232022
Offshore energy services597624  
Government services434427  
Cash and cash equivalents248180  
Construction-in-progress24499  
Accounts receivable, net212235  
Other assets143138  
Inventories115100  
Other Services6361  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets4245  
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates2220  
Restricted cash43  
Corporate34  
Total2,1251,937  


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$41.64 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.2 
First Trading Date01/22/2013 
Distance from 52W High-16.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$45.86$41.09
DMA Trendupindeterminate
Distance from DMA-9.2%1.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility34.5%33.4%
Downside Capture93.2557.85
Upside Capture10.6278.87
Correlation (SPY)18.7%24.2%
VTOL Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.610.760.740.770.791.02
Up Beta0.830.890.860.810.971.03
Down Beta0.790.711.050.770.791.25
Up Capture52%71%78%101%86%85%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days12223368137388
Down Capture-88%75%42%56%53%94%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days10213056113357

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VTOL
VTOL41.1%33.3%1.07-
Sector ETF (XLE)42.5%20.5%1.6239.0%
Equity (SPY)30.3%11.8%1.9423.9%
Gold (GLD)37.5%26.7%1.1713.3%
Commodities (DBC)39.6%18.8%1.6321.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.5%13.1%0.6417.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-31.8%41.6%-0.8110.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VTOL
VTOL8.2%40.8%0.31-
Sector ETF (XLE)21.0%26.0%0.7358.9%
Equity (SPY)14.3%17.0%0.6643.8%
Gold (GLD)18.8%18.0%0.8510.6%
Commodities (DBC)10.2%19.4%0.4138.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.4%18.8%0.0836.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)14.6%54.6%0.4618.0%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VTOL
VTOL16.1%83.6%0.42-
Sector ETF (XLE)9.9%29.5%0.3735.4%
Equity (SPY)15.9%17.9%0.7627.1%
Gold (GLD)13.3%16.0%0.693.4%
Commodities (DBC)7.3%17.9%0.3322.5%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.7%20.7%0.2427.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.0%66.9%1.067.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 4302026-12.5%
Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.2 days
Basic Shares Quantity29.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.1%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

Updated 5/29/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/2026-11.7%-13.5% 
2/25/20262.8%-3.9%-0.6%
11/4/2025-6.1%-6.7%-11.2%
8/5/20258.9%8.9%6.4%
5/6/2025-5.8%2.5%0.5%
2/26/20259.2%-6.1%-6.5%
11/5/20249.4%9.3%4.1%
8/6/202411.7%9.5%6.3%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131214
# Negative121310
Median Positive4.7%8.4%6.4%
Median Negative-6.0%-6.1%-9.1%
Max Positive11.7%11.6%35.8%
Max Negative-11.7%-13.5%-26.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/06/202610-Q
12/31/202502/26/202610-K
09/30/202511/05/202510-Q
06/30/202508/06/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/27/202510-K
09/30/202411/06/202410-Q
06/30/202408/07/202410-Q
03/31/202405/08/202410-Q
12/31/202303/06/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202203/09/202310-KT
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 5/28/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue1.58 Bil1.64 Bil1.69 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.64 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA295.00 Mil310.00 Mil325.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 310.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Cash interest 40.00 Mil    
2026 Cash taxes25.00 Mil27.50 Mil30.00 Mil   
2026 Maintenance capital expenditures20.00 Mil22.50 Mil25.00 Mil   

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/25/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 Revenue1.58 Bil1.64 Bil1.69 Bil0 AffirmedGuidance: 1.64 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA295.00 Mil310.00 Mil325.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 310.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Free Cash Flow 200.00 Mil   Higher New
2026 Adjusted Operating Income280.00 Mil295.00 Mil310.00 Mil  Higher New

Insider Activity

Updated 4/26/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Bradshaw, Christopher ScottPresident and CEODirectSell326202645.4729,6251,347,04913,774,591Form
2Brass, Lorin L DirectSell324202645.001,00045,000785,475Form
3Miller, Maryanne DirectSell305202644.902,20098,769909,214Form
4Whalen, Jennifer DawnSVP, CFODirectSell303202646.9026,6671,250,6205,076,250Form
5Bradshaw, Christopher ScottPresident and CEODirectSell303202647.5168,3403,246,60117,669,985Form
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