Business
Bridger Aerospace Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
BELGRADE, Mont., May 06, 2026--Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. ("Bridger," or "Bridger Aerospace" the "Company") (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s leading aerial firefighting companies, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
About this update from Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.
[{"type":"text","content":"First quarter 2026 revenue of $8.5 million, in line with guidance as the Company prepares for fire season","length":105,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"Based on current weather and environmental conditions, Bridger anticipates a highly active fire season","length":102,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"The Company reiterates 2026 guidance, including revenue expectations of $135 million to $145 million","length":100,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}},{"type":"text","content":"BELGRADE, Mont., May 06, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. ("Bridger," or "Bridger Aerospace" the "Company") (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), one of the nation’s leading aerial firefighting companies, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.","length":325,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Q1 2026 Financial Highlights:","length":29,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"list","items":[{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Results reflected normal winter maintenance costs and seasonal flight activity while Bridger readies the fleet for flight activity during fire season","length":149,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}}]},{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Continued progress on fleet expansion, including modification of additional surveillance aircraft with next-generation technology to support increased deployment capacity","length":170,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}}]},{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"First quarter 2026 revenue of $8.5 million compared to $15.6 million in the prior-year period, reflecting a return to typical seasonal trends due to an unusually strong prior-year period driven by the Palisades fire and lower Super Scooper aircraft deployment ahead of peak fire season","length":285,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}}]},{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Net loss for the first quarter of 2026 was $(31.3) million, with Adjusted EBITDA of $(14.5) million, driven by normal winter maintenance costs and seasonal flight activity. First quarter 2025 net loss of $(15.5) million and Adjusted EBITDA of $(5.1) million was driven by increased revenue reflecting an unusually strong period driven by the Palisades fire","length":356,"tagName":"p","attribs":{}}]},{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Active pursuit of wildfire contracting opportunities for Spanish Super Scoopers in ...