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Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.

BAER

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. experienced a financial turnaround between 2023 and 2025, shifting from a net loss of $77.4 million in 2023 to a net income of $4.1 million in 2025. This recovery was driven by expanding its specialized amphibious firefighting fleet, increasing revenue by over 24%, and managing costs prudently despite rising maintenance expenses related to fleet scale-up. The company secured a comprehensive refinancing in late 2025 that enhanced liquidity and extended debt maturities, supporting aggressive capital expenditures that grew nearly nineteenfold in one year. Bridger operates under long-term government contracts but remains exposed to wildfire seasonality and funding variability. Key future metrics include leverage ratios under declining covenants and contract renewals amid fluctuating wildfire demands.

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