Helix Energy Solutions Group Management
Management criteria checks 4/4
Helix Energy Solutions Group's CEO is Owen Kratz, appointed in Feb 2008, has a tenure of 18.17 years. total yearly compensation is $5.07M, comprised of 15.8% salary and 84.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 5.27% of the company’s shares, worth $73.16M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 7.6 years and 6.7 years respectively.
Key information
Owen Kratz
Chief executive officer
US$5.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 15.79% |
| CEO tenure | 18.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 5.3% |
| Management average tenure | 7.6yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6.7yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Helix Energy Solutions: Strong Quarter And Solid Medium-Term Prospects - Buy
Feb 25Is Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Using Too Much Debt?
Feb 08
With Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (NYSE:HLX) It Looks Like You'll Get What You Pay For
Jan 24The Return Trends At Helix Energy Solutions Group (NYSE:HLX) Look Promising
Jan 06Helix 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 07Helix Energy Solutions: Mixed Quarter And Guidance - Buy On Weakness
Oct 30CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | US$5m | US$800k | US$31m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$43m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$50m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$85m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$6m | US$800k | US$56m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$7m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$7m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$32m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$7m | US$800k | -US$11m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$20m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$14m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$51m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$6m | US$700k | -US$88m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$116m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$117m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$101m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$3m | US$700k | -US$62m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$32m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$12m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$31m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$5m | US$598k | US$20m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$24m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$31m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$42m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$5m | US$700k | US$57m |
Compensation vs Market: Owen's total compensation ($USD5.07M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.37M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Owen's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Owen Kratz (71 yo)
Mr. Owen Eugene Kratz was Director of Rapid Oil Production Ltd from April 1, 2019 to January 2, 2026. Mr. Kratz has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. Since...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 18.2yrs | US$5.07m | 5.27% $ 73.2m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 8.8yrs | US$2.21m | 0.45% $ 6.2m | |
| Executive VP & COO | no data | US$2.09m | 0.20% $ 2.8m | |
| Executive VP | 6.9yrs | US$1.59m | 0.18% $ 2.4m | |
| Chief Accounting Officer and VP of Finance & Accounting | 8.3yrs | no data | 0.015% $ 204.7k | |
| VP & Chief Technical Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Information Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Deputy General Counsel | no data | no data | no data | |
| Director of Human Resources | no data | no data | no data | |
| Managing Director of Helix do Brasil | no data | no data | no data | |
| Corporate Controller | 1.2yrs | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: HLX's management team is seasoned and experienced (7.6 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 36.3yrs | US$5.07m | 5.27% $ 73.2m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 25.5yrs | US$406.25k | 0.14% $ 2.0m | |
| Independent Director | 6.7yrs | US$279.29k | 0.083% $ 1.1m | |
| Independent Director | 23.2yrs | US$295.24k | 0.27% $ 3.7m | |
| Independent Director | 4.8yrs | US$275.00k | 0.082% $ 1.1m | |
| Independent Director | 3.6yrs | US$261.93k | 0.042% $ 581.2k | |
| Independent Director | 3.6yrs | US$268.13k | 0.065% $ 900.8k |
Experienced Board: HLX's board of directors are considered experienced (6.7 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/04/16 22:25 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/16 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Chase Mulvehill | BofA Global Research |
| Gregory Lewis | BTIG |
| Luke Lemoine | Capital One Securities, Inc. |