Bombardier Inc B Stock Price, News & Analysis

Bombardier (BDRBF) held its annual general meeting on May 1, 2025, where shareholders elected all 13 nominated directors to the company's board. The election results showed strong shareholder support, with most candidates receiving over 97% approval. Notable appointments include Pierre Beaudoin (97.93% approval), Éric Martel (99.50% approval), and Douglas R. Oberhelman, who received the lowest but still strong approval at 90.99%. Bettina Fetzer and J. Allen Smith received the highest approval rates at 99.93% each.

Bombardier (BDRBF) reported strong Q1 2025 financial results with significant growth across key metrics. Revenue increased 19% year-over-year to $1.5 billion, driven by 23 aircraft deliveries and Services revenue of $495 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 21% to $248 million with a 16.3% margin. Adjusted net income reached $68 million, with adjusted EPS up 69% to $0.61. Free cash flow usage improved 21% to -$304 million. The company provided optimistic 2025 guidance, projecting revenues exceeding $9.25 billion, more than 150 aircraft deliveries, adjusted EBITDA above $1.55 billion, and free cash flow between $500-800 million. The company maintains a strong backlog of $14.2 billion and available liquidity of $1.4 billion, positioning it well despite economic uncertainties.

Bombardier has announced plans to develop a new service facility at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, UAE, relocating from its previously announced location at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The approximately 120,000 sq. ft. facility will include a 55,000 sq. ft. hangar and parts depot, offering comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities.

Construction is scheduled to begin in H1 2025, with operations expected to commence in H2 2026. The facility aims to create about 100 aerospace jobs and will service all Bombardier aircraft families including Learjet, Challenger, and Global, with capabilities to accommodate the Global 7500 and upcoming Global 8000 aircraft.

This strategic expansion complements Bombardier's existing UAE presence, which includes a Dubai Line Maintenance station, and represents a partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports to enhance service capabilities in this key market.

Bombardier announced significant progress in the assembly of its Global 8000 business jet at its Toronto facility. The aircraft, set to be the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde, is advancing on schedule for its planned entry-into-service in 2025.

The jet boasts impressive specifications including:

• Top speed of Mach 0.94
• Range of 8,000 nautical miles
• Superior short-field capabilities for accessing smaller airports
• Four living spaces with separate crew rest area

The Global 8000 Flight Test Vehicle has successfully completed testing missions to Europe, demonstrating its performance in real-world conditions. The aircraft will enable new city pair connections including Dubai-Houston, Singapore-Los Angeles, and London-Perth, while offering the industry's healthiest cabin and longest seated length in its class.

Bombardier (TSX: BBD.B) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 1st, 2025, followed by its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on the same day. The financial results presentation will be held at 8:00 a.m. ET, featuring CEO Éric Martel and CFO Bart Demosky, with a subsequent Q&A session with analysts.

The virtual Annual General Meeting will commence at 10:30 a.m. ET. While all shareholders can join the live webcast, only registered shareholders and appointed proxyholders will have voting rights and the ability to ask questions. Shareholders are encouraged to vote and submit proxies before the meeting.

Bombardier (BDRBF) has announced its new normal course issuer bid (NCIB) starting April 3, 2025. The Toronto Stock Exchange has approved the company to purchase up to 600,000 Class A shares (4.86% of outstanding) and 4,300,000 Class B subordinate voting shares (5% of outstanding) through April 2, 2026.

The purchased shares will be either cancelled to offset stock option dilution, used for employee benefit plans, or cancelled for capital position management. Purchases will be made through the TSX at prevailing market prices, with daily limits of 3,552 Class A shares and 119,826 Class B shares. Under the previous 2024 NCIB, Bombardier purchased 608,907 Class B shares at an average price of $94.63 for stock option and incentive plans management.

Bombardier Defense has secured an order for two Challenger 650 aircraft from Principle Finance, an Australian aircraft leasing provider. The aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2026, will be used for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions in Australia.

The Challenger 650 aircraft boasts impressive specifications, including up to 11 hours endurance, 99.9% dispatch reliability, and a 4,000 nm range. These aircraft are particularly suited for ISR missions, offering performance comparable to large maritime patrol aircraft at lower operating costs.

This order marks a significant expansion of Bombardier's presence in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The company has recently strengthened its regional footprint with a new Line Maintenance Station in Perth, a Melbourne Service Center opened in 2022, and its first international Defense office in Adelaide established in May 2024.

Bombardier has announced the opening of a new Line Maintenance Station (LMS) in Perth, Australia, expanding its customer service network in the Asia-Pacific region. The company also plans to open a second LMS in Sydney later in 2025, pending regulatory approval.

The Perth facility joins Bombardier's global network of 10 LMS locations, offering light scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support. The station's technicians are certified to service all Learjet, Challenger, and Global series aircraft. Mobile Response Trucks are operational in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

This expansion complements the Melbourne Service Centre opened in September 2022, which features nearly 50,000 sq. ft. of space and can accommodate three Global 7500 aircraft. Bombardier maintains strategic distribution hubs in Chicago, Frankfurt, Singapore, and Hong Kong to ensure reliable global access to spare parts.

Bombardier (BDRBF), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and TECHNATION Canada have announced the winners of the SustAInable Aviation Student Innovation Challenge, a competition focused on using artificial intelligence for aviation sustainability. The event, held at Bombardier's Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre in Dorval, featured nearly 100 student participants, with 25 advancing to the finals.

The competition uniquely incorporated a Generative AI-powered robot on the judging panel, which interacted with students in both French and English. Students received mentoring from Bombardier and TCS experts throughout the challenge. The initiative offered $16,000 in cash prizes and internship opportunities at Bombardier.

The challenge attracted students from various disciplines including engineering, computer science, and commerce, aiming to contribute innovative solutions for sustainable business aviation. The event was supported by Quebec's Chief Innovation Officer and received endorsement from Montreal's mayor, highlighting the city's position as a major aerospace hub focused on aviation decarbonization.