NYSE$HLX
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Helix reported a net loss for Q4 2023, but achieved the highest fourth quarter EBITDA since 2013.
Helix Energy Solutions Group reported a net loss of $28.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. However, the company's adjusted EBITDA reached $70.6 million, marking the highest fourth quarter EBITDA since 2013. The results were driven by high utilization in the Well Intervention business, offsetting seasonal slowdowns in Robotics and Shallow Water Abandonment segments.
- Net loss for Q4 2023 was $28.3 million, or $(0.19) per diluted share.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2023 was $70.6 million, compared to $49.2 million in Q4 2022.
- Well Intervention business operated with high utilization, offsetting seasonal slowdowns.
- Company initiated capital structure transformations, issuing senior notes and repurchasing convertible notes.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Helix · Revenue · Quarterly
$335M
Revenue by segment
Helix · $413M total across 4 segments · Q3 2023
- Well Intervention$225M+56.6%54.6%
- Shallow Water Abandonment$87.3M+29.5%21.1%
- Robotics$75.6M+34.6%18.3%
- Production Facilities$24.5M+32.6%5.9%
Forward guidance
2024 will not be without its challenges, but we believe we are well-positioned to capitalize on this strong market and to continue executing our strategy into the future.
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 2023
+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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