Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) will merge with Hornbeck Offshore Services in an all-stock deal, forming a diversified offshore contractor under ticker HOS, pending a pivotal August 31, 2026 shareholder vote. HLX's Q2 2026 results showed EPS strength despite a revenue miss, with a return to core deepwater and subsea operations after divesting its Shallow Water Abandonment business. The combined entity will have a de-risked balance sheet, $717M in liquidity, ultra-low 0.1x net leverage, and targets $75M in annual synergies, positioning it for expanded project scope and resilience.
Helix Energy (HLX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.1 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.07 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.02 per share a year ago.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
The mean of analysts' price targets for Helix Energy (HLX) points to a 34.8% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Helix Energy (HLX) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
The consensus price target hints at a 35.6% upside potential for Helix Energy (HLX). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Helix Energy (HLX) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.09 per share in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.02 per share a year ago.
Helix Energy Solutions reported strong fourth quarter results, with both revenues and earnings per share coming in well above consensus expectations. Outperformance was mostly a result of strong contributions from the company's shallow water abandonment and robotics operations. HLX generated an eye-catching $107 million in free cash flow and finished the quarter with $445 million in cash and equivalents and $315 million in funded debt.