Bridger Aerospace (BAERW) Stock: Why It's Up Today
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 12:05 PM ET · intraday price
- Trading at $0.08 as of 12:05 PM ET, +14.14% vs the prior close of $0.07.
- Volume 9.13K shares, 9.1x its 50-day average (heavy).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
BAERW jumps 14.1% to $0.08 on 9.1x normal volume. Trading at $0.08 (intraday, 12:05 PM ET), +14.14% vs the prior close of $0.07. Day range $0.08–$0.08, opened at $0.00.
BAERW daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 19, 2026 — BAERW jumps 14.1% to $0.08 on 9.1x normal volume
- Trading at $0.08 (intraday, 12:05 PM ET), +14.14% vs the prior close of $0.07. Day range $0.08–$0.08, opened at $0.00.
- Volume was 9.13K shares, 9.1x its 50-day average of 1.00K — unusually heavy trading.
- 52-week range $0.07–$0.08; the current price sits at 99% of that range, 0.1% below the 52-week high.
BAERW bull case vs bear case (from the data)
- Annual revenue grew 24.6% in the latest fiscal year (SEC XBRL).
- Latest fiscal-year net income: profit of $4.14M.
- Insiders made 25 open-market purchases in the last 12 months.
- Share count up 5.9% in a year (dilution).
- High volatility: average daily move of 14.1% over 20 sessions.
- Thin trading (under $2M a day on average) can mean wide bid/ask spreads.
BAERW latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about BAERW in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Schellenberg David received an award of 31,708 shares on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 297,410
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Savage Robert F Jr received an award of 31,708 shares on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 579,779
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Pasricha Meghan received an award of 31,708 shares on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 244,987
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Heller Dean received an award of 31,708 shares on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 491,846
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Freedman Ernest Michael received an award of 31,708 shares on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 211,146
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Fascitelli Elizabeth C received an award of 31,708 shares on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 398,420
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 21, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $30.49M (prior year $30.75M) (-0.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$498.00K (prior year $308.00K) (loss widened vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.13 (prior year -$0.12) (loss widened vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 27, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Things to know before you trade BAERW
- Last results release: Aug 6, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 12, 2026, Mar 5, 2026, Nov 6, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 5, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 14.14% (largest 14.1%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 5.07K shares (≈$405) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $0.08 vs a range of $0.07–$0.08 (99% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 25 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Jeffrey E Kelter bought 100,000 shares on Sep 1, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 21, 2026; 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Aug 6, 2026.
- Share count: 58.83M shares outstanding (Aug 3, 2026), +5.9% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Business Services, NEC.
BAERW market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 0.00 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 9.13K |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0.00 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 1.00K |
About Bridger Aerospace
Bridger Aerospace (BAERW) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Business Services, NEC”. Its business address is in BELGRADE, MT. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1941536.
BAERW board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Drohan | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Elizabeth C Fascitelli | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Ernest Michael Freedman | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Dean Heller | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Hugh Wyman Iii Howard | Director | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Jeffrey E Kelter | Director | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Meghan Pasricha | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Robert F Jr Savage | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| David Schellenberg | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Adolphus William Andrews | Chief Operating Officer | May 13, 2026 |
| Samuel Carl Davis | CEO & President | May 13, 2026 |
| Rebecca Gerleman | SVP, Chief Accounting Officer | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Anne Hayes | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Justin D Mogford | General Counsel & Corp. Sec. | May 13, 2026 |
| James J Muchmore | Chief Legal Officer & EVP | Apr 24, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 100,000 | $1.09 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 100,000 | $1.10 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 100,000 | $1.09 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 100,000 | $1.10 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 100,000 | $1.09 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 100,000 | $1.10 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 100,000 | $1.09 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 100,000 | $1.10 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 50,000 | $1.16 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 50,000 | $1.16 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 50,000 | $1.16 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 50,000 | $1.16 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 50,000 | $1.16 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 50,000 | $1.16 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Jeffrey E Kelter | Buy | 50,000 | $1.16 |
BAERW financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $122.83M | $4.14M | -0.42 | $16.73M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $98.61M | $-15.57M | -0.81 | $9.36M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $66.71M | $-77.36M | -1.00 | $-26.81M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $46.39M | $-42.12M | -8.20 | $-9.92M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $324.14M, total liabilities $289.84M, cash $7.24M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
BAERW earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 12, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 13, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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