Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) posted quarterly Free Cash Flow of $59.0 million for Q1 2026, up 393.35% year-over-year from $12.0 million in Q1 2025, and down 51.98% quarter-over-quarter from $122.8 million in Q4 2025.
Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) has reported Free Cash Flow for 18 consecutive years, with $59.0 million the latest figure, recorded in Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Free Cash Flow rose 393.35% year-over-year to $59.0 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $182.8 million (up 60.61% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $135.7 million, down 16.58% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow eased to $59.0 million in Q1 2026 per HLX's latest filing, from $122.8 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Free Cash Flow topped out at $122.8 million in Q4 2025 and bottomed at -$21.6 million in Q2 2025.
- Historically, Free Cash Flow has averaged $30.0 million across 5 years, with a median of $22.6 million in 2025.
- On a YoY basis, Free Cash Flow climbed as much as 604.93% in 2024 and fell as far as 153.41% in 2024.
- Helix Energy Solutions' Free Cash Flow stood at $21.2 million in 2022, then surged by 330.77% to $91.3 million in 2023, then decreased by 28.32% to $65.5 million in 2024, then surged by 87.63% to $122.8 million in 2025, then sank by 51.98% to $59.0 million in 2026.
- Business Quant data shows HLX's Free Cash Flow at $59.0 million in Q1 2026, $122.8 million in Q4 2025, and $22.6 million in Q3 2025.
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| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Free Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slb | 80.33 Bn | 76.25 Bn | 4.63 Bn | 900.00 Mn |
| 2 | Baker Hughes | 61.93 Bn | 46.20 Bn | 1.58 Bn | 1.05 Bn |
| 3 | Tenaris | 53.10 Bn | 44.08 Bn | 984.66 | 638.98 Mn |
| 4 | TechnipFMC | 30.78 Bn | 29.54 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 487.90 Mn |
| 5 | Halliburton | 29.58 Bn | 27.53 Bn | 2.10 Bn | 589.00 Mn |
| 6 | Nov | 7.35 Bn | 6.19 Bn | 521.00 Mn | -64.00 Mn |
| 7 | Weatherford International | 6.52 Bn | 5.39 Bn | 662.00 Mn | 133.00 Mn |
| 8 | Kodiak Gas Services | 5.83 Bn | 5.69 Bn | 246.76 Mn | -100.74 Mn |
| 9 | Archrock | 5.52 Bn | 5.52 Bn | 244.51 Mn | 62.82 Mn |
| 10 | Helix Energy Solutions | 1.53 Bn | 882.53 Mn | 56.20 Mn | 46.72 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 46.72 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 46.72 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58.98 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 58.98 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 122.81 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 122.81 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 22.59 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 22.59 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -21.60 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -21.60 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 11.95 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 11.95 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 65.45 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 65.45 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 52.55 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 52.55 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -16.15 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -16.15 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 60.88 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 60.88 Mn |