Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (BAER) saw a significant surge in its stock price on January 10, 2025, closing at $3.28, up 17.56% from the previous day's close of $2.79. The stock opened at $3.80 and reached an intraday high of $4.43 before settling down. This dramatic increase was driven by the company's active involvement in the firefighting efforts in Southern California, where it is part of a large-scale aerial operation combating wildfires in Los Angeles. The resumption of aerial operations, facilitated by calmer winds, allowed Bridger Aerospace to deploy its aircraft effectively, boosting investor confidence in the company's strategic role in addressing the crisis.
The trading volume for BAER was exceptionally high, reaching 51,435,546 shares, which is 19,989.87% of its average daily volume, indicating heightened investor interest. Despite the positive momentum from the firefighting efforts, analysts caution that long-term stock support will depend on increased firefighting budgets and monitoring services. The recent stock spike is seen as a temporary boost, with the company's financial performance still challenged by shareholder dilution and narrowed EBITDA guidance.