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VTOL Stock Forecast: Bristow Group, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$45
−1.39% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Bristow Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $67 — +47.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 36 of 100 as at 21 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$1.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
36 / 100
Median analyst target
$67
Analysts covering
3
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.6%
1M
+0.6%
YTD
+24.8%
1Y
+22.2%
From 52W high
−8.9%
From 52W low
+28.0%
$35
$50
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VTOL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Bristow Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 21 Aug 2026
36 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
61
Value
59
Momentum
58
Quality
53
Issuance
42
Size
42
Accruals
40
Revisions
39
Growth
31

Volatility (61): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (31): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

VTOL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VTOL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$40$50$60$70Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VTOLHigh $70Median $67Low $56

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $56Median $67High $70

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +47.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
27 Feb 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$45 → $56
18 Feb 2026Raymond JamesInitiatesOutperform—
23 Jan 2026Jones TradingInitiatesBuy—
8 Aug 2024BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
8 Mar 2024BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
8 Mar 2024Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
21 June 2023BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
31 May 2023BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
24 Mar 2023BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
16 June 2022BenchmarkInitiatesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VTOL appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

VTOL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−17.3%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Bristow Group, Inc. (VTOL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
13.0×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.9×

Cheaper than 73% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 66% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.6×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.4%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−33.4%

Higher than 14% of US stocks

Gross margin
63.2%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Operating margin
8.5%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Net margin
6.7%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.1%

Higher than 63% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.3%

Higher than 72% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.1%

Higher than 26% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

VTOL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas Equipment & Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VTOLBristow Group, Inc.$1.3B
36
PUMPProPetro Holding Corp.$1.3B
22
RESRPC, Inc.$1.4B
85
HLXHelix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.$1.5B
65
AESIAtlas Energy Solutions, Inc.$1.6B
5
NEXTNextDecade Corp.$1.9B
5
FTKFlotek Industries, Inc.$892.4M
65

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Bristow Group, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest VTOL news & analysis

Bristow Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 9 Aug 2026neutral

Bristow Group affirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook after reporting higher sequential revenue and profitability in the second quarter. The company also outlined its recently completed acquisition of Berry Aviation and plans to sell its Norway offshore energy services business.

Why it matters — VTOL watchers would note the reaffirmed full-year outlook, improved sequential results, and the strategic acquisition and divestiture moves shaping the company's portfolio.

Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 5 Aug 2026neutral

Bristow Group Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with the transcript of the call published by Seeking Alpha. The call covered the company's second-quarter financial results and related discussion.

Why it matters — VTOL watchers would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into Bristow's quarterly performance and management commentary.

Bristow Group (VTOL) Lags Q2 Earnings Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026negative

Bristow Group (VTOL) reported quarterly earnings of $0.70 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.84 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.07 per share a year ago.

Why it matters — A VTOL watcher would note the quarter came in below both analyst expectations and the prior-year figure, indicating weaker-than-expected recent performance.

BRISTOW GROUP REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS

PRNewsWire · 4 Aug 2026positive

Bristow Group reported Q2 2026 results with total revenues of $411.8 million and net income of $21.2 million ($0.70 per diluted share), up from $388.7 million in revenue and $13.1 million in net income in Q1 2026. The company also completed the acquisition of Berry Aviation and affirmed its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook of $295-$325 million.

Why it matters — The sequential revenue and net income growth, alongside the Berry Aviation acquisition and reaffirmed guidance, signal continued operational momentum and expansion in the Government Services segment for VTOL.

Bristow Group Declares Cash Dividend

PRNewsWire · 30 July 2026positive

Bristow Group Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.125 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on August 28, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2026.

Why it matters — The declaration of a cash dividend signals the company's current financial capacity to return capital to shareholders, which is a key consideration for income-focused investors tracking VTOL.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VTOL stock

What is the VTOL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Bristow Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $67, with estimates ranging from $56 to $70. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VTOL stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering Bristow Group, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Bristow Group, Inc. 36 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 21 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VTOL?

As at 21 Aug 2026, Bristow Group, Inc. ranks 36 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (61 of 100).

Will VTOL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +47.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Bristow Group, Inc. 36 out of 100 as at 21 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VTOL stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Bristow Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VTOL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $56 to $70 over the next 12 months.

How has VTOL stock performed over the past year?

Bristow Group, Inc. returned +22.2% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Bristow Group, Inc. do?

Bristow Group Inc. is a leader in providing innovative industrial aviation services globally.

What is the latest news on VTOL?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 9 Aug 2026): "Bristow Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Bristow Group affirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook after reporting higher sequential revenue and profitability in the second quarter. The company also outlined its recently completed acquisition of Berry Aviation and plans to sell its Norway offshore energy services business.

Company

About Bristow Group, Inc.

Bristow Group Inc. is a leader in providing innovative industrial aviation services globally. Specializing in helicopter transportation, the company serves a diverse clientele primarily in the offshore oil and gas sector, where swift and efficient movement between mainland bases and offshore drilling platforms is critical. In addition to supporting energy production, Bristow offers search and rescue operations, medical evacuations, and executive air transportation services. Their fleet of modern helicopters and expert flight crews ensure high safety and reliability standards. Bristow Group's operations have a substantial impact on energy and emergency service sectors, aiding not just in energy exploration but also in life-saving missions. With a history dating back to 1955, Bristow continues to adapt and uphold its commitment to sustained, safe, and eco-friendly aviation solutions across various challenging environments. This makes them an essential player in both the aviation industry and sectors reliant on quick, safe aerial transport solutions.

CEO Mr. Christopher S. Bradshaw · 3,660 employees · United States · https://www.bristowgroup.com