VTOL
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Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) closed at $49.29 as of 2026-05-01, trading 55.4% above its 200-week moving average of $31.72. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 53.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.30 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 644 weeks of data, VTOL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times. On average, these episodes lasted 22 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VTOL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +20.8%.
With a market cap of $1459 million, VTOL is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.0%. Return on equity stands at 13.3%. The stock trades at 1.4x book value.
Share count has increased 3.1% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 12.4 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VTOL would have grown to $78, compared to $482 for the S&P 500. VTOL has returned -2.0% annualized vs 13.5% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -15.3% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: VTOL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VTOL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying VTOL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +17.2% after 12 months (median +21.0%), compared to +19.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 75% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +35.0% vs +39.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VTOL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VTOL has crossed below its 200-week MA 16 times with an average 1-year return of +20.8% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Jul 2018 | 208 | 66.8% | -36.2% | -6.9% |
| Aug 2018 | Mar 2019 | 33 | 28.6% | -17.2% | +97.3% |
| Apr 2019 | Feb 2020 | 44 | 34.1% | -55.5% | +151.4% |
| Feb 2020 | Aug 2020 | 25 | 64.5% | +35.8% | +152.2% |
| Aug 2020 | Sep 2020 | 1 | 6.0% | +79.6% | +155.2% |
| Sep 2020 | Sep 2020 | 1 | 2.3% | +53.8% | +145.5% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 2 | 1.7% | +12.7% | +114.4% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 3.5% | +31.3% | +118.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 2 | 1.1% | +20.3% | +111.7% |
| Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | 2 | 3.2% | +11.2% | +112.9% |
| Mar 2023 | Jun 2023 | 14 | 14.2% | +9.6% | +111.3% |
| Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 | 1 | 0.1% | +35.1% | +91.5% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 3 | 1.4% | +41.7% | +91.8% |
| Mar 2024 | Mar 2024 | 3 | 4.2% | +27.2% | +92.9% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 3 | 6.9% | +6.8% | +93.3% |
| Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | 9 | 9.9% | +76.2% | +83.8% |
| Average | 22 | — | +20.8% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VTOL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Bristow Group Inc. (VTOL) is currently 55.4% above its 200-week moving average of $31.72. It would need to fall to $31.72 to cross below the line.
What is VTOL's 200-week moving average price?
Bristow Group Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $31.72 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when VTOL drops below its 200-week moving average?
VTOL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 16 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +20.8%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 22 weeks on average.
Is VTOL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VTOL as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 64. Free cash flow yield is 2.0%. Return on equity is 13.3%. Price-to-book is 1.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VTOL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 12.4 years, $100 invested in VTOL would have grown to $78, compared to $482 for the S&P 500. That's -2.0% annualized vs 13.5% for the index. VTOL has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does VTOL pay a dividend?
Yes. Bristow Group Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 101.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01