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Helix Energy Solutions Group Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary24 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Fourth quarter 2025 delivered the highest Q4 earnings since 2013, with net income of $8.3 million ($0.06 per share), despite an $18.1 million non-cash impairment charge and market softness.

  • Full year 2025 net income was $31 million ($0.21 per share), with adjusted EBITDA of $272 million and revenues of $1.3 billion.

  • Strong operational execution across global regions, with notable performance in robotics and Brazil segments, and major multi-year contracts secured in the UK North Sea and Brazil.

  • Maintained robust liquidity with $445 million in cash and negative net debt of $137 million at year-end.

  • CEO Owen Kratz announced retirement; succession plan in place for leadership transition.

Financial highlights

  • Q4 2025 revenue: $334 million; gross profit: $51 million; net income: $8.3 million; adjusted EBITDA: $74 million.

  • Full year 2025: revenue $1.3 billion, gross profit $159 million, net income $31 million, adjusted EBITDA $272 million.

  • Free cash flow was $107 million in Q4 and $120 million for the year; positive operating cash flow of $137 million.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at year-end: $445 million; liquidity: $554 million; negative net debt: $137 million.

  • Q4 net income included an $18 million non-cash impairment loss related to Thunder Hawk oil and gas properties.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2026 revenue guidance: $1.2–$1.4 billion; adjusted EBITDA: $230–$290 million; free cash flow: $100–$160 million.

  • CapEx for 2026: $70–$80 million, mainly for regulatory maintenance and fleet renewal.

  • Share repurchase program targets 25% of free cash flow.

  • Seasonal impacts expected, with strongest quarters in Q2 and Q3; market improvements anticipated in late 2026 and 2027, especially in decommissioning and robotics.

  • Key drivers include vessel utilization, seasonal activity, and contract execution in core markets.

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Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. provides offshore energy services related to well intervention, robotics, and production. The company supports oil and gas operators with services such as decommissioning, pipeline inspection, and well deconstruction. It operates specialized vessels and remotely operated vehicles for work in deepwater environments. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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