Helix Energy Solutions reported a challenging fourth quarter and full year 2025, marked by declining revenues and net income compared to the prior year, primarily due to a slower offshore market and oil price volatility. Despite these headwinds, the company demonstrated strong operational execution, achieving its highest fourth quarter EBITDA since 2013 and generating substantial free cash flow, bolstering its cash position.
Achieved highest fourth quarter EBITDA since 2013, totaling $73.9 million.
positiveGenerated $107.5 million in Free Cash Flow for the fourth quarter and $120.4 million for the full year 2025.
positiveEnded the year with a substantial cash balance of $445.2 million, providing significant financial flexibility.
positiveSecured a multi-year P&A program in the UK North Sea for up to 34 subsea wells.
positiveNet income for Q4 2025 was $8.3 million, a significant decrease from $20.1 million in Q4 2024 and $22.1 million in Q3 2025.
negativeFull year 2025 net income was $30.8 million, down from $55.6 million in full year 2024.
negativeFull year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA was $272.0 million, a decrease from $303.1 million in full year 2024.
negativeWell Intervention revenues decreased 20% year-over-year in Q4 2025 due to lower utilization and a contract cancellation fee recognized in Q4 2024.
attentionRobotics revenues decreased 12% quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025 due to seasonal slowdown and lower utilization.
attentionShallow Water Abandonment revenues decreased 23% quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025 due to seasonal slowdown and lower utilization.
attentionProduction Facilities revenues decreased 6% year-over-year in Q4 2025 due to lower oil and gas production and prices.
attentionRecorded an $18.1 million non-cash impairment charge for the Thunder Hawk field due to lower oil prices and higher expected operating costs.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Well Intervention | N/A | — | — | — |
Robotics | N/A | — | — | — |
Shallow Water Abandonment | N/A | — | — | — |
Production Facilities | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
Special items are non-recurring events that may distort period-over-period comparisons. Analysts typically adjust for these when calculating normalized earnings.
Fourth quarter financial results highlight outstanding execution by the Helix team, delivering the highest fourth quarter EBITDA since 2013.
Generated Free Cash Flow of over $100 million during the quarter and amassed a substantial cash balance, providing significant optionality for deployment.
The market remains volatile with oil prices declining nearly 20% year over year, resulting in a slower offshore market and an $18 million non-cash charge for the Thunder Hawk field.
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