10 Best Energy Stocks to Buy For the Long Term

7. Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:VTOL)

5-Year Sales Growth: 44.32%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 20

Analyst Upside Potential: 16.96%

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:VTOL) is one of the best energy stocks to buy for the long term. On August 5, the company delivered another quarter of strong financial results and raised its full-year guidance for 2025 and 2026.

Revenue in the second quarter increased to $376.4 million, up from $350.5 million in the first quarter, primarily due to higher utilization and favorable foreign exchange rates. Bristow Group also delivered $31.7 million in net income, or $1.07 per share, a significant improvement from the $27.4 million in net income, or $0.92 per share, delivered in the first quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA rose to $60.7 million compared to $57.7 million in Q1 2025. The company raised its 2025 Adjusted EBITDA outlook range to between $240 million and $260 million. It also expects its 2026 EBITDA to range between $300 and $335 million.

Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:VTOL) is a global provider of vertical lift solutions, specializing in helicopter transportation for the offshore energy industry, search and rescue (SAR) services, and government services. It operates a large fleet of modern aircraft.