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VTOLBristow Group, Inc.Sell6.1·$41.41+1.84%
SellModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

Bristow Group is an offshore helicopter services company with attractive valuation at a forward P/E of 8.2x and PEG of 0.22, generating 22% analyst upside to $52.70 with a favorable asymmetry ratio of 3.88, but recent negative news flow has downgraded the recommendation by one notch and two consecutive earnings misses highlight execution uncertainty.

Thesis pillars

  • Deep Value Forward PeStable
  • Analyst Upside Favorable AsymmetryStable
  • Earnings Beat Miss VolatilityStable
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Bristow Group, Inc. (VTOL) Stock Analysis

Inst Constrain edge

SellModerate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Sell if holding. Momentum 2.3/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $41.41 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Negative momentum; Consecutive earnings misses (2).

Bristow Group Inc. provides vertical flight solutions to offshore energy companies and government agencies in the United Kingdom, Norway, the United States, Nigeria, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other... Read more

$41.41+27.3% A.UpsideScore 6.1/10#7 of 37 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
QualityF-score7 / 9FCF yield3.95%
IncomeYield1.21%Payout3.26%sustainable
Stop $39.33Target $52.70(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 4.5:1
Analyst target$62.00+49.7%3 analysts
$52.70our TP
$41.41price
$62.00mean
$70

Sell if holding. Momentum 2.3/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $41.41 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Negative momentum; Consecutive earnings misses (2). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 31d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-06
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Tue, Aug 4, 202631d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Attractive valuation
Strong growth profile
Analyst upside: 27%
Risks
Consecutive earnings misses (2)
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)10.8
P/E (Fwd)7.9
Mkt Cap$1.2B
EV/EBITDA8.3
Profit Mgn7.5%
ROE11.6%
Rev Growth10.9%
Beta1.23
Dividend1.21%
Rating analysts10

Quality Signals

Piotroski F7/9

Options Flow

P/C0.67bullish
IV55%elevated

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker·1 ceiling hit

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Obv
1.0
Volume
1.9
Ma Position
2.2
Macd
2.8
Rsi
3.5
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Below 200-MA but MA still rising (+1.8%/30d) — pullback in uptrend, not confirmed weakness
GatesMomentum 2.3<4.5A.R:R 4.5 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 31d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
38 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $40.55Resistance $44.52

Price Targets

$39
$53
A.Upside+27.3%
A.R:R4.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=-1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → SELL_IF_HOLDING
! momentum at 2.3 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-04 (31d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VTOL stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Momentum 2.3/10 is below the 5.0 floor at $41.41 — engine's falling-knife protection flags exit rather than catching a breakdown. Specifics: Negative momentum; Consecutive earnings misses (2). Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Prior stop was $39.33. Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

What is the VTOL stock price target?

Take-profit target: $52.70 (+27.3% upside). Prior stop was $39.33. Stop-loss: $39.33.

What are the risks of investing in VTOL?

Consecutive earnings misses (2); Negative momentum.

Is VTOL overvalued or undervalued?

Bristow Group, Inc. trades at a P/E of 10.8 (forward 7.9). TrendMatrix value score: 9.1/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about VTOL?

10 analysts cover VTOL with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $62.

What does Bristow Group, Inc. do?Bristow Group Inc. provides vertical flight solutions to offshore energy companies and government agencies in the...

Bristow Group Inc. provides vertical flight solutions to offshore energy companies and government agencies in the United Kingdom, Norway, the United States, Nigeria, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Offshore Energy Services, Government Services, and Other Services. The company offers various aviation services comprising personnel transportation, search and rescue (SAR), medevac, fixed wing transportation, unmanned systems, and ad-hoc helicopter services. It also operates specialized helicopters, as well as provides trained personnel. In addition, the company is involved in dry leasing of aircraft to third-party operators; and sales of parts. Further, it provides equipment or additional services, such as logistical and maintenance support, training services, and flight and maintenance crews; and regular passenger transport and charter services. Bristow Group Inc. was founded in 1948 and is based in Houston, Texas.

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