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

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$40
−0.20% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Bristow Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $67 — +66.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 37 of 100 as at 1 Oct 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
$1.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
37 / 100
Median analyst target
$67
Analysts covering
3
Revenue$411.8M+9.4% y/y
Operating income$36.7M
Net income$21.2M
Free cash flow−$26.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.6%
1M
−11.0%
YTD
+10.8%
1Y
+11.4%
From 52W high
−19.1%
From 52W low
+13.6%
$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 1 Oct 2026
37 / 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
74
Value
64
Quality
52
Momentum
50
Size
42
Issuance
42
Revisions
41
Accruals
40
Growth
29

Volatility (74): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (29): 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$70Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

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

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +66.6% 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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Performance

VTOL vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Bristow Group, Inc. returned +11.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

VTOL vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26VTOLS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
−10.4%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
3
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
11.7×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 74% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.9×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.4%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−33.4%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Gross margin
63.2%

Higher than 76% 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 73% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.2%

Higher than 27% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Bristow Group, Inc. (VTOL) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Bristow Group, Inc. has a market value of $1.2B and an enterprise value of $1.9B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.6B. The latest quarter grew 9.4% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $104.5M, a 6.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.47.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$34.2M, after $167.0M of capital spending.

  • Bristow Group, Inc. spent $17.8M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 29.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 11.7×; forward P/E: 7.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.23%, paying out 7% of earnings.

  • Bristow Group, Inc. employs 3,660 people — $427K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 1 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$1.2B
37
FTKFlotek Industries, Inc.$1.1B
65
RESRPC, Inc.$1.3B
82
PUMPProPetro Holding Corp.$1.1B
19
AESIAtlas Energy Solutions, Inc.$1.4B
7
FETForum Energy Technologies, Inc.$936.4M
94
TTITETRA Technologies, Inc.$852.4M
41

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

Elroy Air Announces Bristow's Reservation of 10 Additional Early Delivery Positions for Chaparral Aircraft

Business Wire · 17 Sept 2026positive

Elroy Air announced that Bristow Group has expanded its early delivery reservations for the Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft, adding 10 early delivery positions for a total of 15. This follows Bristow's earlier reservation of five early delivery slots and a pre-order agreement for up to 100 Chaparral drones.

Why it matters — A VTOL watcher would note Bristow's expanded commitment to the Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft, signaling deepening engagement with uncrewed cargo operations.

Bristow Group Director Truelove Sells 3,500 Shares for $161,000

The Motley Fool · 17 Sept 2026neutral

Bristow Group Director Truelove sold 3,500 shares on Sept. 1 in a transaction valued at approximately $161,000.

Why it matters — The disclosure of insider selling by a Bristow director is noteworthy to VTOL watchers tracking insider activity at the company.

Bristow Group: A Great Display Of Operating Leverage

Seeking Alpha · 14 Sept 2026positive

Bristow Group reported Q2 clean EBITDA up 22.4% to $66.6M with margin expansion and revenue per flight hour up 6.1% despite lower flight hours. The company's recurring government contracts, offshore energy growth, and the Berry Aviation integration—which adds over 20 aircraft to VTOL's government services—support robust fundamentals.

Why it matters — The results demonstrate strong operating leverage, with profitability and revenue per flight hour rising even as flight hours decline, while Berry Aviation's integration strengthens the company's recurring government revenue stream.

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.

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. 37 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VTOL?

As at 1 Oct 2026, Bristow Group, Inc. ranks 37 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 (74 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 +66.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Bristow Group, Inc. 37 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 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 +11.4% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Bristow Group, Inc. do?

Bristow Group Inc. is a global aviation services company that provides vertical flight solutions to offshore energy companies, government agencies, and civil organizations.

What is the latest news on VTOL?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 17 Sept 2026): "Elroy Air Announces Bristow's Reservation of 10 Additional Early Delivery Positions for Chaparral Aircraft". Elroy Air announced that Bristow Group has expanded its early delivery reservations for the Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft, adding 10 early delivery positions for a total of 15. This follows Bristow's earlier reservation of five early delivery slots and a pre-order agreement for up to 100 Chaparral drones.

Company

About Bristow Group, Inc.

Bristow Group Inc. is a global aviation services company that provides vertical flight solutions to offshore energy companies, government agencies, and civil organizations. Bristow Group Inc. primarily supports offshore energy transportation by moving personnel to and from offshore installations, while also delivering search and rescue, medevac, fixed-wing transport, unmanned systems, ad-hoc helicopter services, and maintenance support. The company operates across major offshore energy regions and serves customers in markets including Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Its business is organized around offshore energy services, government services, and other aviation-related services, making it an important provider of mission-critical helicopter and aircraft operations for industrial and public-sector clients.

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