Bristow Group (VTOL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Bristow Group Inc. is a global provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry and search-and-rescue (SAR) operations worldwide. The company specializes in the safe and efficient transport of personnel, equipment and supplies to offshore oil and gas platforms, as well as emergency response and medevac services. Bristow’s operations support exploration, production and decommissioning activities, helping energy companies maintain continuity of production in some of the world’s most challenging environments.

The company maintains a diverse fleet of turbine-powered helicopters, including medium- and heavy-lift aircraft such as the Sikorsky S-92, Airbus H225 (formerly EC225) and Leonardo AW189. These rotorcraft are configured for crew transport, cargo logistics and specialized missions, including under-slung load operations and aerial survey support. Bristow also offers comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, pilot training programs and flight-safety courses at its purpose-built training centers.

With a presence in the Gulf of Mexico, North Sea, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, Australia and parts of Asia Pacific, Bristow serves major national oil companies, international energy firms and government agencies. The company holds long-term SAR contracts with several governments, providing continuous search-and-rescue readiness for maritime and offshore zones. Its global network of operational bases and technical support facilities enables rapid response times and reliable service delivery across multiple time zones.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Bristow was founded in 1955 and has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to become one of the largest rotor-wing service providers in the world. The company is governed by a board of directors and senior leadership team with deep experience in aviation, engineering and energy sector operations. Bristow’s emphasis on safety, operational excellence and technological innovation underpins its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its customers.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $38.13 to $39.24
• 50-Day Range: $36.12 to $38.79
• 52-Week Range: $25.11 to $39.31
• Volume: 174,812 shs
• Average Volume: 144,869 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.12 billion
• P/E Ratio: 9.67
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Bristow Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Bristow Group scored higher than 42% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 89th out of 128 stocks in the transportation sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Bristow Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Bristow Group is 9.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 233.18.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Bristow Group is 9.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 15.09.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Bristow Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.25. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.81% of the float of Bristow Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bristow Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bristow Group has recently decreased by 5.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Bristow Group does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Bristow Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.81% of the float of Bristow Group has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Bristow Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Bristow Group has recently decreased by 5.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Bristow Group has a news sentiment score of 0.39. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Bristow Group this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

1 people have searched for VTOL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added Bristow Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Bristow Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,291,103.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

13.40% of the stock of Bristow Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

93.29% of the stock of Bristow Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

VTOL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have VTOL shares performed this year?

Bristow Group's stock was trading at $34.30 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, VTOL stock has increased by 13.1% and is now trading at $38.7920.

How were Bristow Group's earnings last quarter?

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:VTOL) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 5th. The company reported $1.07 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.76 by $0.31. The firm earned $376.43 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $380 million. Bristow Group had a net margin of 8.24% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.86%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Bristow Group's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Bristow Group include Voya Investment Management LLC (0.16%), CWM LLC (0.03%), Yousif Capital Management LLC (0.03%) and Abner Herrman & Brock LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Alternative Asset Manage Solus, Jennifer Dawn Whalen, Stuart Stavley, David F Stepanek, Robert Manzo, Wesley E Kern, Brian D Truelove, Lorin L Brass and Maryanne Miller.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Bristow Group?

Shares of VTOL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Bristow Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Bristow Group investors own include Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Visa (V), Home Depot (HD) and Meta Platforms (META).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/05/2025
• Today: 10/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Transportation
• Industry: TRANS - AIRLINE
• Sub-Industry: Transportation
• Current Symbol: NYSE:VTOL
• CIK: 1525221
• Web: www.bristowgroup.com
• Phone: (713) 267-7600
• Fax: 281-606-4801
• Employees: 3,447
• Year Founded: 1955

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $4.01
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 9.67
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $94.80 million
• Net Margins: 8.24%
• Pretax Margin: 10.05%
• Return on Equity: 12.86%
• Return on Assets: 5.49%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.69
• Current Ratio: 1.81
• Quick Ratio: 1.44

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.42 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.79
• Cash Flow: $6.55 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.92
• Book Value: $31.13 per share
• Price / Book: 1.25

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 28,810,000
• Free Float: 24,953,000
• Market Cap: $1.12 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.33