Bristow Group

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$38.67+$0.07 (+0.18%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:00 PM ET

Prev close $38.60

VTOL analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 3 analysts over the last 12 months. 100% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy3
Hold0
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Sell0

12-month price target · 6 analysts

Average $63.75 (+64.9% upside)

Low: $56.56
Now: $38.67
High: $73.50

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

VTOL analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Evercore ISI Group	Feb 27, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$45.00 → $56.00	47%
Raymond James	Feb 18, 2026	Initiates	Outperform	$60.00	53%
Jones Trading	Jan 23, 2026	Initiates	Buy	—	78%

The case for and against

Updated Nov 30, 2024

Bull case

Bristow Group Inc. is experiencing a positive financial trajectory characterized by favorable contract renewals, which are yielding more advantageous terms than previous agreements, thus enhancing revenue stability. The company has reported a significant improvement in EBITDA, with the second quarter of FY24 revealing a striking performance driven by increased helicopter utilization and improved pricing in the offshore energy sector, despite seasonal one-time costs. Additionally, the acceleration of its U.K. and Irish search and rescue programs, along with positive guidance revisions for FY24 and FY25, positions Bristow for impressive free cash flow generation and sustained earnings durability moving forward.

Bear case

The financial outlook for Bristow Group Inc presents several concerns that warrant a negative perspective. Despite reporting fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA that met internal expectations, it fell slightly short of broader market consensus, indicating potential operational weaknesses. Additionally, the anticipated sharp decrease in capital expenditures—from $196 million in FY24 to a mere $18 million in FY25—highlights a significant reduction in investment capacity and may hinder future growth initiatives, compounded by ongoing challenges in their government services sector due to supply chain issues and an unfortunate incident affecting crew safety.

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