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Bristow Group (VTOL) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Bristow Group (VTOL) reported revenue of $438M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +13% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.9%, net earnings $27.8M (6.3% of revenue).
Bristow Group, Q3 2026: revenue $438M (+13% year over year), operating margin 10.9%, net earnings $27.8M, operating cash flow $61.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $438M | +6% | +13% |
| Operating profit | $47.7M | +21% | -6% |
| Net earnings | $27.8M | +31% | -46% |
| Operating cash flow | $61.2M | +49% | +165% |
| Free cash flow | $56.0M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $437.9M in Q3 2026, up 13% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $47.7M, a 10.9% margin (down 2.2 points year over year). Operating profit fell $2.8M even though revenue rose $51.6M versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 16% against revenue growth of 13%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+18%). Net earnings were $27.7M, down 46% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.8%.
Operating cash flow was $61.2M (up 165% year over year), 220% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $33.5M of depreciation and amortization and $4.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $4.3M. After maintenance capital expenditures ($5.1M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $56.0M.
Questions
What was Bristow Group's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Bristow Group (VTOL) reported revenue of $438M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +13% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Bristow Group profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $47.7M (10.9% of revenue) and net earnings $27.8M.
Source: Bristow Group 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.