Bridger AerospaceBAER
BAER
About: Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Inc operates as an aerial firefighting company. It provides aerial wildfire surveillance, relief and suppression, and aerial firefighting services using next-generation technology and environmentally friendly and sustainable firefighting methods. Bridger Aerospace provides aerial firefighting and wildfire management services to federal and state government agencies, including the United States Forest Service, across the nation. The company's portfolio is organized across two offerings: Fire Suppression, which Consists of deploying specialized Viking CL-415EAF (Super Scooper) aircraft to drop large amounts of water quickly and directly on wildfires, and Aerial Surveillance, providing aerial surveillance via manned aircraft for fire suppression aircraft.
Employees: 191
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
250% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 14 | Existing positions closed: 4
27% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 19 | Existing positions reduced: 15
19% more funds holding
Funds holding: 54 [Q4 2024] → 64 (+10) [Q1 2025]
1.3% more ownership
Funds ownership: 26.75% [Q4 2024] → 28.05% (+1.3%) [Q1 2025]
44% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $30.9M [Q4 2024] → $17.2M (-$13.7M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$5.25
193%
upside
Avg. target
$5.25
193%
upside
High target
$5.25
193%
upside
1 analyst rating
1 positive
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0 neutral
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0 negative
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Canaccord Genuity Austin Moeller | 193%upside $5.25 | Buy Maintained | 28 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about BAER published over the past 30 days
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 day ago
Bridger Aerospace Shares Insights on Executive Order to Reshape Wildland Firefighting
Significant Increase to DOI's Fiscal 2026 Budget Request further Prioritizes Preparedness and Rapid Response Significant Increase to DOI's Fiscal 2026 Budget Request further Prioritizes Preparedness and Rapid Response
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Bridger Aerospace Announces Signing of Sale Leaseback Transaction for its Headquarters Campus; Strengthening Balance Sheet and Reducing Annual Interest Expense
BELGRADE, Mont., May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger,” “the Company” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation's largest aerial firefighting companies, today reported that it has signed a Purchase and Sale Agreement for a sale leaseback transaction for its Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport campus facilities in Belgrade, Montana, with an aggregate purchase price of at least $46 million. The net proceeds from the transaction will be used to repay a portion of the outstanding balance under the Company's debt facilities, lowering ongoing cash interest. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025 and is subject to customary closing conditions.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Bridger Aerospace Secures Record 120 Day Task Orders for Four of its Super Scoopers
BELGRADE, Mont., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger”, “the Company” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation's largest aerial firefighting companies, today announced that is has received two separate 120 day task orders from the US Forest Service, each for two of its CL-415EAF “Super Scooper” aircraft. These procurements are noteworthy in that they were received early in the wildfire year and are for a record 120 days each.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
BAER Stock Gains Post Record Q1 Earnings and Revenue Performances
Bridger Aerospace witnesses record first-quarter 2025 revenues, improved loss metrics, and strong 2025 guidance backed by early deployments and new contracts.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (BAER) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAER ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call May 8, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Eric Gerratt - Chief Financial Officer Sam Davis - Interim Chief Executive Officer John Saunders - Senior Vice President of Finance and Capital Markets Conference Call Participants Austin Moeller - Canaccord Operator Greetings, and welcome to Bridger Aerospace First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Investor Conference Call. As a reminder, today's call is being recorded.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Bridger Aerospace Announces Record First Quarter; Reiterates 2025 Guidance
BELGRADE, Mont., May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger”, “the Company” or “Bridger Aerospace”), (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation's largest aerial firefighting companies, today reported record results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Bridger Aerospace Awarded Exclusive-Use Contract by State of Montana for Innovative Wildfire Detection Aircraft
BELGRADE, Mont., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”) (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), announced today that, after participating in a competitive bidding process, it has been notified by the State of Montana as the successful bidder for an exclusive-use contract to provide wildfire detection and mapping using a specially modified Daher Kodiak 100 aircraft. The exclusive-use agreement includes an initial one-year term, with two optional extension years pending continued state funding. The contract provides for a minimum of 120 days of availability for a minimum annual value of $648,000 with additional days and flight hours incremental to the minimum annual value.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 months ago
Bridger Aerospace and Positive Aviation Announce Joint Partnership for the Development of Water Scooping Aircraft
BELGRADE, Mont. and BLAGNAC, France, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”) (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation's largest aerial firefighting companies, and Positive Aviation, Inc. (“PA”), a Blagnac, France-based engineering company, announced today that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) designating Bridger as the exclusive North American launch customer for PA's FF72 aircraft, a state-of-the-art, reliable, and efficient amphibious water-scooping firefighting aircraft derived from an ATR 72-600. The partnership was officially unveiled today at the Aerial Fire Fighting Series: Europe Conference and Exhibition (“AFFE25”) held at the Centre de Congrès Cité Mondiale in Bordeaux, France, and remains subject to negotiation of a definitive collaboration agreement between the parties on terms consistent with the MOU.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
BAER Stock Falls Despite Q4 Earnings Uptick and Record Revenues
Bridger Aerospace witnesses record revenues and narrower losses in fourth-quarter 2024 driven by rising demand for aerial firefighting.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 months ago
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (BAER) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAER ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call March 13, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Eric Gerratt - Chief Financial Officer Sam Davis - Interim Chief Executive Officer John Founders - Senior Vice President of Finance and Capital Markets Conference Call Participants Operator Greetings, everyone. Welcome to Bridger Aerospace Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Investor Conference Call.
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