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Bristow (VTOL)


Market Price (2/16/2026): $44.15 | Market Cap: $1.3 Bil
Sector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Bristow (VTOL)


Market Price (2/16/2026): $44.15
Market Cap: $1.3 Bil
Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

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

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.9%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.9%, Dist 3Y High is -2.9%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 53%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 12%
Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -15%
Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.6%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%
  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.
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.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 6.9%
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 39%
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 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.9%, Dist 3Y High is -2.9%
5 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -15%
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 53%
7 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.6%
8 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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Bristow (VTOL) stock has gained about 10% since 10/31/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Q3 2025 Earnings and Positive 2026 Financial Outlook.

Bristow Group reported robust Q3 2025 earnings with an EPS of $1.72, significantly surpassing forecasts by 81.05%. This strong performance was complemented by an updated and positive outlook for 2026, projecting a 27% increase in adjusted EBITDA, alongside anticipated capital expenditure of $100 million and free cash flow of $140 million. Management further updated its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook range to $295–$325 million, reiterating a approximately 27% year-over-year growth. These financial indicators and forward-looking statements likely instilled confidence in investors regarding the company's future profitability and operational efficiency.

2. Successful Debt Refinancing and Improved Financial Structure.

In January 2026, Bristow Group undertook a significant debt refinancing initiative. The company announced a private offering of $400 million, later upsized to $500 million, in senior secured notes due 2033. The proceeds were primarily intended to redeem the outstanding 6.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2028, with approximately $397 million outstanding as of September 30, 2025. This strategic move to extend debt maturities and potentially reduce interest costs, coupled with the extension of the ABL Facility maturity date to January 26, 2031, and a 25 basis point reduction in applicable margin, signaled improved financial health and a more favorable capital structure to the market.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.4% change in VTOL stock from 10/31/2025 to 2/15/2026 was primarily driven by a 17.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)103120252152026Change
Stock Price ($)40.7044.108.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4461,4671.5%
Net Income Margin (%)8.2%9.7%17.8%
P/E Multiple9.88.9-9.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2929-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution8.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 2/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VTOL8.4% 
Market (SPY)-0.0%33.5%
Sector (XLE)23.3%46.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 27.6% change in VTOL stock from 7/31/2025 to 2/15/2026 was primarily driven by a 20.1% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120252152026Change
Stock Price ($)34.5744.1027.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4291,4672.6%
Net Income Margin (%)8.1%9.7%20.1%
P/E Multiple8.68.94.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2929-0.7%
Cumulative Contribution27.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 2/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VTOL27.6% 
Market (SPY)8.2%30.1%
Sector (XLE)25.7%39.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 32.2% change in VTOL stock from 1/31/2025 to 2/15/2026 was primarily driven by a 146.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120252152026Change
Stock Price ($)33.3744.1032.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4001,4674.8%
Net Income Margin (%)3.9%9.7%146.9%
P/E Multiple17.38.9-48.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2929-0.9%
Cumulative Contribution32.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 2/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VTOL32.2% 
Market (SPY)14.3%52.1%
Sector (XLE)27.1%65.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 44.4% change in VTOL stock from 1/31/2023 to 2/15/2026 was primarily driven by a 617.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)13120232152026Change
Stock Price ($)30.5444.1044.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1921,46723.0%
Net Income Margin (%)1.4%9.7%617.4%
P/E Multiple52.98.9-83.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)2829-3.1%
Cumulative Contribution44.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 2/15/2026
ReturnCorrelation
VTOL44.4% 
Market (SPY)74.0%44.0%
Sector (XLE)32.7%58.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
VTOL Return20%-14%4%21%7%21%68%
Peers Return5%1%53%42%24%24%252%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-0%82%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
VTOL Win Rate67%67%50%50%50%100% 
Peers Win Rate48%53%57%55%53%90% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
VTOL Max Drawdown-8%-29%-24%-12%-25%0% 
Peers Max Drawdown-12%-26%-5%-18%-23%-0% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-1% 


[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 2/13/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventVTOLS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-47.0%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven88.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven526 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-69.3%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven225.7%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven52 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-59.4%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven146.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven424 days120 days

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In The Past

Bristow's stock fell -47.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/10/2022. A -47.0% loss requires a 88.7% gain to breakeven.

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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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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Bristow (VTOL):

  • The FedEx of industrial helicopter transport.

  • The Halliburton for industrial helicopter services.

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Here are the major services provided by Bristow (VTOL):
  • Offshore Energy Transportation: Provides helicopter transport services for personnel and equipment to offshore oil and gas platforms, wind farms, and other marine installations globally.
  • Search and Rescue (SAR): Offers critical life-saving emergency services, including medical evacuations and maritime rescue, often under contract for governments and private entities.
  • Government Services: Supplies helicopter support for military, law enforcement, and other governmental operations, including training, surveillance, and personnel transport.
  • Fixed-Wing Solutions: Delivers specialized fixed-wing aircraft services for various missions, complementing their core rotary-wing operations.
  • Aircraft Maintenance and Support: Provides comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for their own fleet and third-party aircraft.

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Bristow Group Inc. (symbol: VTOL) primarily sells its industrial aviation services to other companies and government entities.

The company serves a broad base of major offshore energy companies and various governmental agencies worldwide. While no single customer consistently accounts for a dominant portion of its revenue, the following are examples of major customer companies or types of companies it serves in the offshore energy sector:

  • Shell plc (SHEL)
  • BP p.l.c. (BP)
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM)
  • Chevron Corporation (CVX)
  • TotalEnergies SE (TTE)
  • Equinor ASA (EQNR)

In addition to these major integrated oil and gas companies, Bristow also counts various national governments and government agencies as key customers. These entities contract Bristow for critical services such as search and rescue (SAR), which are essential for public safety and national operations. Examples include the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency and the Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security, which are not public companies with stock symbols.

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  • Lockheed Martin (LMT)
  • Leonardo S.p.A. (LDO.MI)
  • Airbus SE (AIR)
  • Textron Inc. (TXT)

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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 also served as 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. Prior to 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 was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Bristow Group Inc. in June 2020. She previously served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer for Era Group Inc. since February 2018. Ms. Whalen also held the position of Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for Era Group Inc. from August 2013, and joined the company as Controller in April 2012. Before joining Era, she served in various capacities at nLIGHT Photonics Corporation, including Director of Accounting, and as Manager of Accounting at InFocus Corporation. She began her career in public accounting in the assurance practice group at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Alan Corbett, Chief Operating Officer, Government Services

Alan Corbett was appointed as Chief Operating Officer for Government Services in February 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all of Bristow's Government Services activity, including existing operations, new business, and emerging markets for areas such as Search and Rescue (SAR). He previously 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, Offshore Energy Services

Stuart Stavley was appointed as Chief Operating Officer for Energy Services in February 2023. In this role, he has oversight of Bristow's oil and gas operations globally, as well as operational shared services including Safety, Standards, Supply Chain, and Fleet Management functions. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Operations and Fleet Management from June 2020 to February 2023, and held a similar role for Era Group Inc. prior to that.

David Stepanek, Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer

David Stepanek became Bristow's Executive Vice President, Chief Transformation Officer in February 2023, leading the company's transformation by introducing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft and expanding Bristow's core business into new regions. He previously served as 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 in January 2020 as Senior Vice President, Business Development.

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The Bristow Group (VTOL) faces several key risks to its business, primarily stemming from its operational environment and market dependencies.

  1. Dependence on the Offshore Energy Market and Market Volatility: A significant portion of Bristow's revenue is derived from providing helicopter services to the offshore oil and gas industry. This sector is inherently volatile and susceptible to macroeconomic trends, fluctuations in crude oil prices, and changes in exploration, development, and production activity. Intense competition within this industry can lead to pricing pressures, reduced market share, and decreased profitability for Bristow. While the company anticipates a long-term growth cycle in offshore energy, there remains a risk of mid-cycle activity plateaus impacting utilization and earnings.
  2. Supply Chain Disruptions and Aircraft Availability: Bristow's operations are vulnerable to persistent supply chain disruptions, which can impact the availability of aircraft and critical components. These disruptions can hinder the company's ability to meet demand, result in aircraft availability penalties, and lead to increased costs for repairs and maintenance, ultimately affecting operational efficiency and profitability.
  3. Government Contract Transition and Execution Risks: The transition and execution of government services contracts, such as the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) and UK Search and Rescue (UKSAR2G) contracts, have presented challenges. These include unexpected declines in revenue, significant start-up costs, and delays in achieving full margin recovery. While these long-term government contracts are expected to provide stable revenue streams, the initial transition phases introduce risks to earnings and operational performance.

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The clear emerging threat for Bristow (VTOL) is the rapid development and impending commercialization of Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Numerous well-funded companies are progressing quickly through the development and certification phases for eVTOLs, with some targeting initial commercial operations within the next few years. These aircraft promise significant advantages over traditional helicopters, including lower operating costs (due to electric propulsion and fewer complex components), reduced noise, and zero direct emissions. While initial applications may focus on urban air mobility, the underlying technology has the potential to disrupt and replace a range of short-to-medium haul passenger and cargo missions currently served by conventional helicopters, particularly as Bristow's primary customers in the offshore energy sector and government agencies face increasing pressure to adopt more sustainable and cost-effective transport solutions.

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Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) operates primarily in two major addressable markets globally: Offshore Energy Services and Search and Rescue (SAR) Services.

Offshore Energy Services: The global offshore helicopter services market, which includes transportation for offshore oil and gas and offshore wind industries, was valued at approximately USD 6.17 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 10.44 billion by 2033, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.8% from 2025 to 2033. Another estimate valued this market at USD 3.27 billion in 2024, with a projected growth to USD 5.24 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period (2025-2032). This market plays a crucial role in supporting offshore industries by transporting personnel, equipment, and supplies to remote offshore locations, including oil and gas exploration and offshore wind energy installations.

Search and Rescue (SAR) Services: The global search and rescue helicopter market size is valued at USD 2.90 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 4.18 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.68% from 2025 to 2033. This market is driven by increasing demand for rapid emergency response, disaster relief, and defense operations. Civilian search and rescue (SAR) helicopters are critical for various operations, including mountain rescues, maritime rescues, and medical evacuations.

Other Services: For other services such as general government services (beyond the SAR component), fixed-wing transportation, unmanned aerial systems, aircraft dry-leasing, and helicopter maintenance, modification, or repair, specific addressable market sizes are not distinctly quantifiable from the available information. Therefore, the addressable market size for these products or services is null.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Bristow (VTOL)

Over the next 2-3 years, Bristow (VTOL) is expected to drive revenue growth through several key areas:

  • Expansion and Ramp-up of Government Services Contracts: Bristow is actively investing in and seeing increased revenue from its government services segment, particularly in search and rescue (SAR) operations. The company has been funding significant capital investments for new government services contracts, and the ramp-up of these contracts is considered a near-term catalyst for revenue growth.
  • Increased Utilization and Demand in Offshore Energy Services: Despite some quarterly fluctuations, positive demand trends and a tight supply of offshore helicopters are expected to support significant improvements in Bristow's offshore energy services. Specifically, the offshore market in Brazil and Africa has been highlighted for its potential. Increased utilization and higher rates across various segments also contributed to revenue growth in 2024.
  • Growth in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and New Vertical Flight Solutions (eVTOL): Bristow is positioning itself as a leader in innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. The company has announced "Test Arena Operations" in Norway with an all-electric ALIA aircraft and a partnership with Vertical to deliver "Ready-to-Fly" eVTOL operations for VX4 customers. These initiatives suggest an anticipated revenue stream from the emerging eVTOL market.

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Share Repurchases

  • Bristow's Board of Directors approved a new $125 million share repurchase program in February 2025, replacing a prior $40 million program that was approved in 2022.
  • The company repurchased 119,841 shares at an average price of $32.41 in Q2 2025.
  • Approximately $3.95 million worth of shares have been bought back since February 2025.

Share Issuance

  • Bristow Group Inc. filed an omnibus shelf registration on October 23, 2025, which allows for the potential future issuance of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, depositary shares, share purchase contracts, and units, providing flexibility for capital raising.
  • In April 2025, the company's Board approved an amendment to the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares that may be issued thereunder from 2,785,000 shares to 3,385,000 shares, subject to stockholder approval.

Outbound Investments

  • In June 2025, Bristow expanded a partnership with Vertical Aerospace to develop an electric VTOL (eVTOL) operations platform and placed a preorder for up to 50 VX4 aircraft, with an option to purchase up to an additional 50.
  • In June 2024, Bristow entered into a term-loan facility for an aggregate amount of up to 100 million euros to support its capital investment in preparation for its Search and Rescue (SAR) contract in Ireland, specifically for the acquisition of five new AgustaWestland AW189 helicopters.

Capital Expenditures

  • Purchases of property and equipment were $83.5 million in Q4 2024 and $57.0 million in Q3 2024.
  • For the first nine months of 2025, capital expenditures totaled $112.9 million, partly offset by $52.7 million of asset sale proceeds.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures has been on government contracts, specifically for the U.K. and Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) Search and Rescue (SAR) contracts, with 84% of the needed capital investments funded as of December 2024. The remaining investment was expected to largely conclude in the first half of 2025.

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Financials

VTOLFTAIAIRCAELMTBAMedian
NameBristow FTAI Avi.AAR CAE Lockheed.Boeing  
Mkt Price44.10279.85112.9830.22652.58242.96177.97
Mkt Cap1.328.74.39.7150.7186.719.2
Rev LTM1,4672,3442,9684,86375,04889,4633,915
Op Inc LTM1427292726267,731-5,416449
FCF LTM-24-1,212-335026,908-1,886-29
FCF 3Y Avg-48-97953106,141-3,950-22
CFO LTM173-17319298,5571,065551
CFO 3Y Avg104-63377507,816-1,68571

Growth & Margins

VTOLFTAIAIRCAELMTBAMedian
NameBristow FTAI Avi.AAR CAE Lockheed.Boeing  
Rev Chg LTM4.8%51.4%15.4%6.7%5.6%34.5%11.0%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg7.4%66.9%17.2%8.1%4.4%12.3%10.2%
Rev Chg Q5.8%43.2%15.9%2.3%9.1%57.1%12.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.5%9.4%3.8%0.6%2.3%10.8%3.1%
Op Mgn LTM9.7%31.1%9.2%12.9%10.3%-6.1%10.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg7.3%24.7%6.5%12.1%10.9%-7.8%9.1%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.5%-0.6%2.1%0.0%2.0%4.4%1.2%
CFO/Rev LTM11.8%-7.4%0.0%19.1%11.4%1.2%6.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg7.3%-1.9%1.6%16.2%11.0%-3.1%4.5%
FCF/Rev LTM-1.6%-51.7%-1.1%10.3%9.2%-2.1%-1.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-3.6%-60.0%0.3%6.6%8.6%-6.0%-1.6%

Valuation

VTOLFTAIAIRCAELMTBAMedian
NameBristow FTAI Avi.AAR CAE Lockheed.Boeing  
Mkt Cap1.328.74.39.7150.7186.719.2
P/S0.912.21.42.02.02.12.0
P/EBIT6.834.720.713.921.434.521.0
P/E8.958.845.425.730.083.537.7
P/CFO7.4-165.53,050.510.417.6175.314.0
Total Yield11.2%2.1%2.2%3.9%4.9%1.2%3.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.4%0.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-5.3%-9.4%0.4%3.5%5.5%-3.1%-1.4%
D/E0.70.10.20.30.10.30.3
Net D/E0.50.10.20.30.10.10.2

Returns

VTOLFTAIAIRCAELMTBAMedian
NameBristow FTAI Avi.AAR CAE Lockheed.Boeing  
1M Rtn9.8%2.2%7.5%-11.2%12.0%-1.9%4.9%
3M Rtn13.5%76.8%38.1%14.4%41.2%24.9%31.5%
6M Rtn16.4%93.8%49.9%10.0%51.4%3.3%33.1%
12M Rtn21.0%148.8%74.3%12.8%58.8%31.7%45.2%
3Y Rtn52.4%1,113.8%107.6%28.1%50.3%14.5%51.3%
1M Excs Rtn10.6%12.3%13.1%-6.8%15.3%1.4%11.5%
3M Excs Rtn16.9%82.4%35.3%10.4%44.1%24.5%29.9%
6M Excs Rtn11.4%87.9%40.8%2.2%45.8%-1.5%26.1%
12M Excs Rtn9.7%133.4%53.1%15.4%39.0%17.5%28.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-15.1%1,097.2%51.5%-31.5%-15.2%-52.2%-15.2%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil2024202320222021
Offshore energy services853591  
Government services337217252 
Other Services10710250
Corporate0   
Fixed wing services 807436
Reimbursable revenues 253918
Oil and gas services  788341
UK search and rescue (UK SAR) services   91
Total1,2979231,178486


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil2024202320222021
Offshore energy services46   
Government services30   
Other Services15   
Corporate-30   
Total61   


Assets by Segment
$ Mil2024202320222021
Offshore energy services624   
Government services427   
Accounts receivable, net235   
Cash and cash equivalents180   
Other assets138   
Inventories100   
Construction-in-progress99   
Other Services61   
Prepaid expenses and other current assets45   
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates20   
Corporate4   
Restricted cash3   
Total1,937   


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$44.10 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.3 
First Trading Date01/22/2013 
Distance from 52W High-2.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$40.08$36.60
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA10.0%20.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility28.3%39.2%
Downside Capture78.1377.78
Upside Capture144.1187.72
Correlation (SPY)35.0%52.2%
VTOL Betas & Captures as of 1/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.160.900.930.781.051.09
Up Beta0.630.890.931.290.931.02
Down Beta-0.080.090.710.551.471.38
Up Capture425%234%125%102%92%85%
Bmk +ve Days11223471142430
Stock +ve Days14253470134386
Down Capture53%58%86%42%86%101%
Bmk -ve Days9192754109321
Stock -ve Days6162755114357

[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
VTOL24.2%39.0%0.64-
Sector ETF (XLE)25.2%25.2%0.8565.1%
Equity (SPY)14.0%19.4%0.5552.1%
Gold (GLD)74.3%25.3%2.1713.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.0%16.7%0.2451.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)7.9%16.6%0.2842.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-29.8%44.9%-0.6521.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VTOL
VTOL9.9%41.0%0.35-
Sector ETF (XLE)24.1%26.4%0.8260.7%
Equity (SPY)13.3%17.0%0.6244.0%
Gold (GLD)22.1%17.0%1.0611.6%
Commodities (DBC)10.5%18.9%0.4442.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%18.8%0.1836.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.3%57.2%0.3717.5%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with VTOL
VTOL17.7%84.3%0.44-
Sector ETF (XLE)11.2%29.6%0.4236.2%
Equity (SPY)15.6%17.9%0.7527.4%
Gold (GLD)15.3%15.6%0.823.2%
Commodities (DBC)8.1%17.6%0.3824.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)6.4%20.7%0.2727.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.9%66.7%1.077.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date1302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 11520261.9%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.7 days
Basic Shares Quantity28.9 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares3.0%

Returns Analyses

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/4/2025-6.1%-6.7%-11.2%
8/5/20258.9%8.9%6.4%
2/26/20259.2%-6.1%-6.5%
11/5/20249.4%9.3%4.1%
8/6/202411.7%9.5%6.3%
3/5/2024-4.6%-5.5%-0.7%
11/1/20239.8%0.3%0.9%
8/2/20232.1%-1.1%-9.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive111010
# Negative91010
Median Positive8.9%9.1%11.1%
Median Negative-4.6%-6.1%-9.1%
Max Positive11.7%16.5%35.8%
Max Negative-10.4%-13.2%-26.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
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
03/31/202205/31/202210-K
12/31/202102/04/202210-Q

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Brass, Lorin L DirectSell1126202538.002,50095,000824,790Form
2Mickelson, George Mark DirectSell1118202538.4010,000384,0352,314,389Form
3Brass, Lorin L DirectSell1118202538.512,50096,266932,045Form
4Solus, Alternative Asset Management LpSee footnotesSell1118202538.05200,0007,610,000109,462,088Form
5Manzo, Robert DirectSell1112202538.756,000232,5051,262,617Form