<div id="readability-page-1"><div><h3>Key Insights</h3><ul> <li> The considerable ownership by individual investors in Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings indicates that they collectively have a greater say in management and business strategy </li> <li> The top 7 shareholders own 51% of the company </li> <li>  Recent purchases by insiders  </li> </ul><p>This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality.</p><p> Every investor in Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAER) should be aware of the most powerful shareholder groups.  The group holding the most number of shares in the company, around 36% to be precise, is individual investors.   That is, the group stands to benefit the most if the stock rises (or lose the most if there is a downturn). </p><p> Individual investors gained the most after market cap touched US$106m last week, while institutions who own 30% also benefitted.     </p><p> Let's delve deeper into each type of owner of Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, beginning with the chart below. </p><p><span> Check out our latest analysis for Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings </span></p><figure><img height="245" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/asset/chart/1764709148-ownership-breakdown-1-dark-2/1767178293780?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/asset/chart/1764709148-ownership-breakdown-1-dark-2/1767178293780"/><figcaption>NasdaqGM:BAER Ownership Breakdown December 31st 2025</figcaption></figure> <h2>What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings?</h2><p> Many institutions measure their performance against an index that approximates the local market. So they usually pay more attention to companies that are included in major indices. </p> <p> We can see that Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock.  This implies the analysts working for those institutions have looked at the stock and they like it. But just like anyone else, they could be wrong.  When multiple institutions own a stock, there's always a risk that they are in a 'crowded trade'. When such a trade goes wrong, multiple parties may compete to sell stock fast. This risk is higher in a company without a history of growth. You can see Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings' historic earnings and revenue below, but keep in mind there's always more to the story. </p><figure><img height="1048" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/asset/chart/1764709148-earnings-and-revenue-growth-1-dark-2/1767178294980?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1642" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/asset/chart/1764709148-earnings-and-revenue-growth-1-dark-2/1767178294980"/><figcaption>NasdaqGM:BAER Earnings and Revenue Growth December 31st 2025</figcaption></figure> <p> Our data indicates that hedge funds own 6.3% of Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings.   That's interesting, because hedge funds can be quite active and activist. Many look for medium term catalysts that will drive the share price higher.      The company's largest shareholder is Blackstone Inc., with ownership of 17%.       For context, the second largest shareholder holds about 10.0% of the shares outstanding, followed by an ownership of 6.9% by the third-largest shareholder.   </p> <p> We also observed that the top 7 shareholders account for more than half of the share register, with a few smaller shareholders to balance the interests of the larger ones to a certain extent.   </p> <p> Researching institutional ownership is a good way to gauge and filter a stock's expected performance. The same can be achieved by studying analyst sentiments.   While there is some analyst coverage, the company is probably not widely covered. So it could gain more attention, down the track.  </p><h2>Insider Ownership Of Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings</h2><p> While the precise definition of an insider can be subjective, almost everyone considers board members to be insiders.  The company management answer to the board and the latter should represent the interests of shareholders. Notably, sometimes top-level managers are on the board themselves. </p><p> Most consider insider ownership a positive because it can indicate the board is well aligned with other shareholders. However, on some occasions too much power is concentrated within this group. </p> <p> Our information suggests that insiders maintain a significant holding in Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc..   It has a market capitalization of just US$106m, and insiders have US$11m worth of shares in their own names.  We would say this shows alignment with shareholders, but it is worth noting that the company is still quite small; some insiders may have founded the business. You can  click here to see if those insiders have been buying or selling.  </p> <h2>General Public Ownership</h2><p> With a 36% ownership, the general public, mostly comprising of individual investors, have some degree of sway over Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings.  This size of ownership, while considerable, may not be enough to change company policy if the decision is not in sync with other large shareholders. </p> <h2>Private Equity Ownership</h2><p> With an ownership of 17%, private equity firms are in a position to play a role in shaping corporate strategy with a focus on value creation.  Sometimes we see private equity stick around for the long term, but generally speaking they have a shorter investment horizon and -- as the name suggests -- don't invest in public companies much. After some time they may look to sell and redeploy capital elsewhere.  </p> <h2>Next Steps:</h2><p> I find it very interesting to look at who exactly owns a company. But to truly gain insight, we need to consider other information, too. </p> <p> <strong>I like to dive deeper</strong> into how a company has performed in the past. You can access this <strong>interactive graph</strong> of past earnings, revenue and cash flow, for free. </p> <p> If you would prefer discover what analysts are predicting in terms of future growth, do not miss this <strong>free</strong> report on analyst forecasts. </p> <p><small>NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.</small></p><div><p>Mobile Infrastructure for Defense and Disaster</p><p>The next wave in robotics isn't humanoid. Its fully autonomous towers delivering 5G, ISR, and radar in under 30 minutes, anywhere.</p><p>Get the investor briefing before the next round of contracts</p><p><span>Sponsored On Behalf of CiTech</span></p></div></div></div>

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<p>Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:BAER) reached a market cap of US$106 million last week, benefiting individual investors who own 36% and institutions holding 30%. The top 7 shareholders control 51% of the company, with Blackstone Inc. being the largest at 17%. Insider ownership is significant, with insiders holding US$11 million in shares, indicating alignment with shareholders. While individual investors have influence, their ownership may not be enough to sway company policy against larger shareholders. Private equity firms also hold 17%, potentially impacting corporate strategy.</p>

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Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:BAER) market cap touched US$106m last week, benefiting both individual investors who own 36% as well as institutions