NYSE$HLX
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Helix reported mixed results with a net loss, but delivered on the higher end of EBITDA outlook and exceeded free cash flow guidance.
Helix Energy Solutions Group reported a net loss of $25.9 million for Q4 2021, compared to a net income of $4.2 million for Q4 2020. Despite the loss, the company delivered on the higher end of its EBITDA outlook and exceeded its free cash flow guidance. The company achieved zero net debt in 2021 and was net debt negative at year-end, and they expect a stronger second half of 2022 and continuing into 2023.
- Net loss of $25.9 million, or $(0.17) per diluted share, for the fourth quarter 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $8.8 million for the fourth quarter 2021.
- Free cash flow was $17.9 million in the fourth quarter 2021.
- Achieved zero net debt in 2021 and were net debt negative at year-end.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Helix · Revenue · Quarterly
$169M
Revenue by segment
Helix · $180M total across 3 segments · Q4 2021
- Well Intervention$119M+6.5%66.1%
- Robotics$40.9M-3.0%22.7%
- Production Facilities$20.1M+34.2%11.2%
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021
+1.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.9%
Avg return
30 days after
52%
36 / 69 earnings
Positive
+25.2%
Q4 2015
Best reaction
-18.5%
Q2 2015
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.0% | +4.1% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | +15.1% | +1.3% | +11.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.7% | +1.5% | -3.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.3% | -0.7% | +8.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.5% | -6.2% | -7.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | +9.6% | +9.8% | +8.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.7% | -2.8% | +17.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.4% | -10.1% | -13.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | +1.3% | +0.1% | +0.4% | |
| Q4 2023 | -10.3% | -5.8% | +6.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.4% | -4.9% | -11.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +10.2% | +12.5% | +10.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | -5.9% | -5.4% | -11.0% | |
| Q4 2022 | +12.1% | +7.7% | -2.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +9.3% | +37.1% | +32.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | +21.8% | +54.8% | +67.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -11.6% | -14.7% | -5.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | -3.7% | -4.2% | +16.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.3% | -2.4% | -23.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.9% | -5.9% | -14.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | -6.3% | -4.0% | +11.2% | |
| Q4 2020 | -3.8% | -1.0% | -0.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.9% | -4.5% | +23.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +23.7% | +13.5% | -8.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +8.4% | +3.2% | +66.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -13.5% | -18.7% | -74.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +11.6% | +12.0% | +1.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | -0.9% | +0.5% | -18.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +2.4% | -5.8% | -12.9% | |
| Q4 2018 | -7.2% | +0.0% | +8.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.5% | -17.7% | -23.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.2% | +14.1% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | +8.6% | +21.1% | +20.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -9.5% | -5.2% | -12.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | -8.4% | -10.1% | -11.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +7.0% | +12.8% | +7.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | -14.5% | -13.7% | -17.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +14.7% | +9.2% | -4.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | +4.1% | +5.8% | +3.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | +14.3% | +15.9% | +23.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +17.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +25.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +23.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -18.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -12.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +9.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +8.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -6.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -8.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -6.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +7.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -5.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +8.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +8.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.7% | — | — |
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