Bristow adds 10 Chaparral sl Bristow Group stock has USD 1.2 billion value

Published on 10/15/2026 at 12:55 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Bristow reserved 10 slots on September 17, 2026. Bristow Group stock had Q2 revenue of USD 411.8 million and USD 79.8 million adjusted EBITDA.

Autonomous aircraft expansion and dates

Bristow reserved 10 additional Chaparral delivery positions on September 17, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 411.8 million, while adjusted EBITDA was USD 79.8 million.
Bristow Group stock was trading at EUR 35.20 at 12:44 p.m. CEST on October 15, 2026.
Third-quarter results are estimated for November 3, 2026, with the conference call scheduled for November 4, 2026.

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Bristow Group (ISIN US11040G1031) was trading at EUR 35.20 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 12:44 p.m. CEST. On September 17, 2026, Bristow expanded its early delivery reservations for Elroy Air's Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft by 10 positions to 15, as Business Wire reported.

What does the aircraft plan add?

The reservation gives Bristow 15 early delivery positions for Chaparral, after five earlier positions and a broader pre-order framework for up to 100 aircraft. The autonomous aircraft is designed to carry more than 500 pounds of cargo without runways, while the first production aircraft is planned for late 2026, according to Business Wire.

For the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, Bristow reported revenue of USD 411.8 million versus USD 388.7 million in the first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA rose to USD 79.8 million from USD 59.3 million, while unrestricted cash stood at USD 312.3 million, according to Bristow Group.

Three milestones shape the story

The chronology is clear: on July 30, 2026, Bristow declared a quarterly dividend of USD 0.125 per share; on August 4, 2026, it reported second-quarter revenue of USD 411.8 million; and on September 17, 2026, it added 10 Chaparral positions. The latest event extends the company's push into unmanned aviation.

What dates come next?

MarketBeat estimates Bristow's third-quarter results for November 3, 2026, after the market closes, followed by a conference call on November 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The same source gives a consensus revenue estimate of USD 443.25 million for the quarter.

Stock price and valuation context

Bristow's current aircraft strategy sits alongside a profitable second quarter and a USD 1.2 billion market capitalization as of October 14, 2026. On the NYSE, the stock was last at USD 39.34 on October 14, 2026, while its 52-week range was USD 35.03 to USD 50.38.

Bristow Group was trading at EUR 35.20 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 12:44 p.m. CEST. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Bristow Group stock.