HLX
HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC
$10.03
-0.05%
$1.5B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$1.5B
Cap SizeSmall Cap
Analyst ConsensusStrong Buy (78%)
Inst. Holders7 funds
Inst. Value$124.9M
Inst. Activity3 buys / 1 sells
SEC Reports4
Recent Activity
Apr 24, 2026
SEC
Helix Energy Solutions Group and Hornbeck Offshore Services are merging to form a premier integrated offshore services c
425 — Impact 8/10
Apr 23, 2026
SEC
Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) and Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) announced a definitive agreement to combine in a
425 — Impact 8/10
Apr 23, 2026
SEC
Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) and Hornbeck Offshore Services announced an all-stock merger to create a premier inte
8-K — Impact 8/10
Feb 26, 2026
Insider
Sparks Scott Andrew sold 140,667 shares
EVP & COO @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Feb 26, 2026
Insider
Staffeldt Erik sold 132,995 shares
EVP & CFO @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Feb 26, 2026
Insider
Neikirk Kenneth English sold 97,188 shares
EVP, GEN COUNSEL & SECRETARY @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Inst.
MORGAN STANLEY — ADD
2,220,411 shares ($13.9M)
Inst.
RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC — DOUBLED
1,005,939 shares ($6.3M)
Price Targets
$12.50
+24.6% upside
Strong Buy
Current $10.04
Low $9.00
Median $13.50
High $14.00
4 analysts
$9.00
$14.00
Analyst Ratings
1Strong Buy
6Buy
2Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.08 ▼ -13.9% | $0.06 — $0.11 | 553% YoY | 4 |
| Next Q | $0.21 ▲ +6.2% | $0.15 — $0.25 | 42% YoY | 4 |
| Current FY | $0.30 ▲ +5.8% | $0.28 — $0.33 | 47% YoY | 3 |
| Next FY | $0.56 ▼ -10.1% | $0.32 — $0.80 | 84% YoY | 4 |
Latest Reports
BULLISH
425
8/10
Helix Energy Solutions Group and Hornbeck Offshore Services are merging to form a premier integrated offshore services c
Apr 24, 2026
BULLISH
425
8/10
Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) and Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) announced a definitive agreement to combine in a
Apr 23, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $82.0M | — |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $16.0M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $13.9M | ADD |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $6.3M | DOUBLED |
| FMR LLC | $3.6M | — |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Sparks Scott | M | $0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Staffeldt Erik | M | $0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Neikirk Kenneth | M | $0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | KRATZ OWEN | M | $0.00 |
7 institutional holders with $124.9M total value (19,924,242 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, CHARLES, MORGAN. Net buying activity: 3 institutions added/increased vs 1 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 13,070,701 | $82.0M | 65.6% | — |
| 2 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 2,544,407 | $16.0M | 12.8% | NEW |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 2,220,411 | $13.9M | 11.1% | ADD +30.4% |
| 4 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 1,005,939 | $6.3M | 5.0% | DOUBLED +298.8% |
| 5 | FMR LLC | 569,437 | $3.6M | 2.9% | — |
| 6 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 355,591 | $2.2M | 1.8% | TRIM -53.7% |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 157,756 | $989.1K | 0.8% | ADD +51.2% |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 1,703,261 | 2,220,411 | +30.4% | $13.9M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 252,227 | 1,005,939 | +298.8% | $6.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 768,639 | 355,591 | -53.7% | $2.2M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 104,319 | 157,756 | +51.2% | $989.1K | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 21,200 | 252,227 | +1089.8% | $1.7M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | DOUBLED | 309,238 | 720,472 | +133.0% | $4.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 325,727 | 21,200 | -93.5% | $132.3K | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 1,435,654 | 917,747 | -36.1% | $7.6M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 63,504 | 23,598 | -62.8% | $196.1K | 2025-Q1 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 4,020,081 | 2,119,928 | -47.3% | $19.8M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 225,667 | 1,435,654 | +536.2% | $13.4M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 785,127 | 375,900 | -52.1% | $3.5M | 2024-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 64,667 | 83,982 | +29.9% | $782.7K | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 203,876 | 63,504 | -68.9% | $591.9K | 2024-Q4 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 2,752,657 | 4,020,081 | +46.0% | $44.6M | 2024-Q3 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 2,110,162 | — | $23.4M | 2024-Q3 |
4 unique insiders with 0 transactions. Net insider value: $0.00 ($0.00 bought, $0.00 sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | Sparks Scott Andrew | EVP & COO | M | 140,667 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Staffeldt Erik | EVP & CFO | M | 132,995 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Neikirk Kenneth English | EVP, GEN COUNSEL & SECRETARY | M | 97,188 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | KRATZ OWEN E | PRESIDENT & CEO | M | 368,292 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
4 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 3 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 1 neutral. Avg impact: 6.8/10.
BULLISH
425
8/10
Helix Energy Solutions Group and Hornbeck Offshore Services are merging to form a premier integrated
Apr 24, 2026
BULLISH
425
8/10
Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) and Hornbeck Offshore Services (HOS) announced a definitive agree
Apr 23, 2026
BULLISH
8-K
8/10
Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) and Hornbeck Offshore Services announced an all-stock merger to c
Apr 23, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
Helix Energy Solutions Group has filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for an upcoming shareh
Apr 1, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Buy (78% buy). Based on 9 analysts: 1 strong buy, 6 buy, 2 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$12.50 mean target
+24.6% upside
Strong Buy (3.00)
$9.00 Low
$14.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $10.04 |
| Target Low | $9.00 |
| Target Mean | $12.50 |
| Target Median | $13.50 |
| Target High | $14.00 |
| # Analysts | 4 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.08 | $0.06 | $0.11 | 553.2% | -13.9% | 2↑ 2↓ | $0.3B | 12.2% | 4 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.21 | $0.15 | $0.25 | 41.6% | +6.2% | 3↑ 1↓ | $0.4B | -0.7% | 4 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$0.30 | $0.28 | $0.33 | 46.5% | +5.8% | 2↑ 0↓ | $1.3B | 2.2% | 3 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$0.56 | $0.32 | $0.80 | 83.8% | -10.1% | 2↑ 1↓ | $1.4B | 4.5% | 4 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.077 | |
| 7d ago | $0.085 | -0.008 |
| 30d ago | $0.090 | -0.012 |
| 60d ago | $0.090 | -0.012 |
| 90d ago | $0.103 | -0.026 |
1 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | TD Cowen | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 78% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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No Reddit sentiment data available yet. Sentiment is analyzed from Reddit investment communities on a rolling basis.
May 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HLX — 55.6% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 295,647 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 531,809 | Short Ratio: 55.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 7, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HLX — 64.2% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 330,978 | Exempt: 1 | TRF Vol: 515,698 | Short Ratio: 64.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HLX — 61.7% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 430,184 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 697,349 | Short Ratio: 61.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HLX — 56.9% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 371,452 | Exempt: 534 | TRF Vol: 652,809 | Short Ratio: 56.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HLX — 63.3% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 639,807 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,011,174 | Short Ratio: 63.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HLX — 59.9% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 367,887 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 613,856 | Short Ratio: 59.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HLX — 56.1% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 408,821 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 728,671 | Short Ratio: 56.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HLX — 70.5% short (0.6M / 0.8M)
Short: 597,622 | Exempt: 700 | TRF Vol: 848,265 | Short Ratio: 70.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 22, 2026
earnings_calendar
HLX Q1 2026 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-04-22
Apr 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HLX — 58.7% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 326,334 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 555,711 | Short Ratio: 58.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 14, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HLX — 57.3% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 339,596 | Exempt: 1,398 | TRF Vol: 592,808 | Short Ratio: 57.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 13, 2026
short_interest
FTD: HLX — 86,262 shares ($0.8M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260413, Price: $9.56, FTD Value: $824,664.72, HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP I
Mar 30, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HLX — 58.5% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 471,409 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 805,584 | Short Ratio: 58.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Feb 23, 2026
earnings_calendar
HLX Q4 2025 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-02-23