Helix Energy Solutions Group Future Growth
Future criteria checks 3/6
Helix Energy Solutions Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 22.4% and 2.9% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 22% per annum.
Key information
22.4%
Earnings growth rate
22.03%
EPS growth rate
| Energy Services earnings growth | 18.3% |
| Revenue growth rate | 2.9% |
| Future return on equity | n/a |
| Analyst coverage | Low |
| Last updated | 27 Apr 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Helix Energy Solutions: Reiterating Buy Rating After Proposed Hornbeck Offshore Reverse Merger
Apr 29
HLX: Free Cash Flow And 2026 Guidance Visibility Will Drive Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Helix Energy Solutions Group to $13 from $12, citing solid free cash flow generation and improved forward visibility, despite some one-off impacts in the 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are framing the higher US$13 price target as a reflection of confidence in Helix Energy Solutions Group's ability to keep turning its operations into solid free cash flow, even while the broader oilfield services space remains challenging.HLX: Free Cash Flow And 2026 Visibility Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Helix Energy Solutions Group to $13 from $12, citing solid free cash flow generation, clarity around 2026 guidance despite a one off item, and improved confidence reflected in slightly higher long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a modestly lower discount rate and P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are pointing to the higher US$13 price target as a sign of growing confidence in Helix Energy Solutions Group's ability to turn its current positioning into value for shareholders.
HLX: One-Time 2026 Item Will Weaken Confidence In Earnings Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Helix Energy Solutions Group to $13 from $12, citing solid free cash flow generation and clearer long-term guidance, even with some impact from a one-time 2026 item. Analyst Commentary Analysts highlighting Helix Energy Solutions Group point to solid free cash flow generation even in a challenging oilfield services backdrop.HLX: Free Cash Flow And 2026 Guidance Will Support Further Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Helix Energy Solutions Group to $13 from $12, citing steady free cash flow in a challenging oilfield services environment. They also view the company's ability to offer 2026 guidance, despite a one-time item, as an indication of solid visibility.HLX: Solid Free Cash Flow And 2026 Visibility Will Support Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Helix Energy Solutions Group to $14 from $12, citing the company's ability to continue generating solid free cash flow despite a challenging oilfield services environment and their view that one-off items within 2026 guidance do not diminish the value of having full-year visibility. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts see the latest price target increase as a signal that Helix Energy Solutions Group is executing well in a tough oilfield services backdrop, with free cash flow playing a central role in their view of the stock.HLX: Extended Alliance And North Sea P&A Contract Will Support Upside
Analysts have kept their $12.00 price target on Helix Energy Solutions Group unchanged. They point to relatively steady assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E in their updated models.Is Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Using Too Much Debt?
Feb 08
HLX: North Sea P&A Contract Will Support Future Earnings Strength
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target for Helix Energy Solutions Group to US$12.00, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Secured a multi-year contract with a major operator for riserless plug and abandonment work on up to 34 subsea wells in the UK North Sea, with operations scheduled to start in 2026.With Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
Jan 24HLX: New North Sea Contract Will Support Continued Earnings Strength
Analysts have raised their price target for Helix Energy Solutions Group from US$11.00 to US$12.00, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E that modestly adjust their overall valuation framework. What's in the News Helix secured a multi year contract with a major operator for riserless plug and abandonment work on up to 34 subsea wells in the UK North Sea, starting in 2026.The Return Trends At Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Look Promising
Jan 06HLX: North Sea Contract Will Drive Stronger Earnings Outlook Ahead
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Helix Energy Solutions Group by approximately 11 percent to reflect a slightly lower fair value estimate of about $8.00 per share, citing modestly softer profit margin assumptions and a reduced future P/E multiple, which more than offset a marginally improved revenue growth outlook. What's in the News Secured a multi year contract with a major operator for riserless plug and abandonment work on up to 34 subsea wells in the UK North Sea starting in 2026, using Helix owned intervention vessels and related subsea assets (Key Developments) Announced that long time Chief Executive Officer Owen Kratz plans to retire, and that he will remain in the role until the Board appoints a successor to ensure a smooth leadership transition (Key Developments) Tightened full year 2025 earnings guidance and reiterated expected revenues in the range of approximately $1.23 billion to $1.29 billion, reflecting year to date results and seasonal fourth quarter variability (Key Developments) Reported completion of its share repurchase program announced in February 2023, having bought back about 9.1 million shares, or roughly 6 percent of shares outstanding, for $71.49 million, with no additional shares repurchased in the most recent tranche (Key Developments) Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has been reduced from about $9.00 to $8.00 per share, representing an approximate 11 percent downward adjustment.
HLX: Share Repurchase And 2025 Guidance Will Drive Bullish Upside
Analysts made no change to their price target for Helix Energy Solutions Group, maintaining it at 9.75 dollars. Slight adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future valuation multiples were viewed as too minor to alter their overall outlook.HLX: Winter Quarter Revenue Outlook Will Sustain Bullish Momentum
Helix Energy Solutions Group's analyst price target remains unchanged at $9.75. Analysts continue to see stable underlying business fundamentals supporting the current valuation.HLX: Multi-Year Gulf Contract And Share Buyback Will Drive Momentum
Analysts have reaffirmed their price target for Helix Energy Solutions Group at $9.75, citing stable projections in fair value, profit margin, and revenue growth as justification for maintaining their outlook. What's in the News Updated 2025 earnings guidance: Helix projects full-year revenues between $1.23 billion and $1.29 billion, adjusting for actual results so far and anticipated winter variability (Key Developments).HLX: New Gulf Contract Will Drive Revenue Improvement In 2026
Analysts have raised their price target for Helix Energy Solutions Group from $9.50 to $9.75, citing incremental improvements in revenue growth projections and profit margin outlook. What's in the News Updated full-year 2025 earnings guidance: Revenue forecast refined to a range of $1.23 billion to $1.29 billion, reflecting year-to-date performance and projected seasonal variability in the winter months (Key Developments).North Sea Contracts And Renewables Will Unlock Offshore Opportunities
Analysts have revised their price target for Helix Energy Solutions Group downward from $10.13 to $9.50. They cite a slightly lower projected fair value based on modest adjustments in future profitability and valuation assumptions.Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Sep 25Investors Will Want Helix Energy Solutions Group's (NYSE:HLX) Growth In ROCE To Persist
Jul 24We Think Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Jun 24Helix Energy Solutions: Buy Despite Lower Near-Term Expectations
Apr 25Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX) Stocks Pounded By 27% But Not Lagging Industry On Growth Or Pricing
Apr 09We Think Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Mar 21Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. Just Recorded A 29% EPS Beat: Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting Next
Feb 28Helix Energy Solutions: Decent Quarter, Constructive Outlook - Buy
Feb 26Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX)
Feb 25
New Contracts And Operational Efficiencies Will Drive Future Success In High-Demand Markets
Long-term contracts and strategic asset transitions promise improved revenue, EBITDA, and asset utilization in high-demand regions.Getting In Cheap On Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX) Might Be Difficult
Jan 05Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Seems To Use Debt Rather Sparingly
Dec 09Helix Energy Solutions: Poor Sentiment But Decent Prospects Going Into 2025, Buy
Oct 25Helix Energy Solutions Group's (NYSE:HLX) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
Oct 16Does Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Sep 05Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:HLX) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon
Aug 18Helix Energy Solutions: Raising Price Target On Very Strong 2025 Outlook, Buy
Jul 26Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX)
Jul 16Is Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) A Risky Investment?
May 21Is There An Opportunity With Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:HLX) 47% Undervaluation?
Apr 26Helix Energy Solutions: Strong Prospects Going Into 2025, Buy
Apr 26Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX) Stock Rockets 26% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Apr 04Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Mar 21Helix Energy Solutions: Mediocre 2024 Outlook Provides Buying Opportunity
Feb 28Helix Energy Solutions: Growth And Valuation Don't Really Match Up Here
Jan 30Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Jan 25With Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
Dec 29Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Dec 07Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2028 | 1,431 | 83 | 195 | 260 | 1 |
| 12/31/2027 | 1,379 | 93 | 191 | 238 | 4 |
| 12/31/2026 | 1,319 | 44 | 121 | 165 | 3 |
| 3/31/2026 | 1,301 | 14 | 167 | 182 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 1,291 | 31 | 120 | 137 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 1,312 | 43 | 78 | 102 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 1,278 | 50 | 108 | 133 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 1,340 | 85 | 114 | 138 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 1,359 | 56 | 163 | 186 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 1,339 | 7 | 189 | 203 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 1,392 | -7 | 159 | 179 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 1,336 | -32 | 206 | 222 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 1,290 | -11 | 133 | 152 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 1,242 | 20 | 63 | 107 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 1,119 | -14 | 61 | 100 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 973 | -51 | 24 | 63 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 873 | -88 | 18 | 51 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 754 | -116 | 14 | 20 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 662 | -117 | 21 | 24 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 661 | -101 | 75 | 83 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 675 | -62 | 132 | 140 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 666 | -32 | 153 | 161 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 679 | 12 | 176 | 185 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 716 | 31 | 147 | 156 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 734 | 20 | 79 | 99 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 744 | 24 | 24 | 138 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 764 | 31 | 12 | 143 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 766 | 42 | 45 | 187 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 752 | 57 | N/A | 170 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 740 | 36 | N/A | 136 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 739 | 31 | N/A | 142 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 742 | 32 | N/A | 121 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 740 | 28 | N/A | 197 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 745 | 92 | N/A | 171 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 695 | 68 | N/A | 124 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 641 | 44 | N/A | 64 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 581 | 30 | N/A | 52 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 546 | -75 | N/A | 55 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 544 | -66 | N/A | 29 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 501 | -70 | N/A | 67 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 488 | -81 | N/A | 39 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 517 | -431 | N/A | 87 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 538 | -432 | N/A | 133 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 597 | -424 | N/A | 122 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 696 | -377 | N/A | 111 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 745 | 35 | N/A | 97 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 904 | 100 | N/A | 223 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: HLX's forecast earnings growth (22.4% per year) is above the savings rate (3.4%).
Earnings vs Market: HLX's earnings (22.4% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (16% per year).
High Growth Earnings: HLX's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: HLX's revenue (2.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.2% per year).
High Growth Revenue: HLX's revenue (2.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if HLX's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 12:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/04 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. is covered by 18 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Chase Mulvehill | BofA Global Research |
| Gregory Lewis | BTIG |
| Luke Lemoine | Capital One Securities, Inc. |