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Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

$10.60
+0.30 (+2.91%) ▲
5d: +6.0% 30d: +14.47% 90d: +9.05%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (69%)
Quality Score
42/100
Position
FAIR
Forward P/E & Valuation
19.5x FAIR
vs 19.0x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$12.25
+15.6% upside
Options IV & Volume
UNKNOWN Vol
UNKNOWN volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$9.65 / $10.73
Trend: Downtrend
💡Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
â„šī¸ NEUTRAL: HLX is fairly priced but lacks strong directional signals. At 1.0% expected growth, valuation appears fair. Wait for clearer setup or better entry on dips.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$20.07
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$12.46
15.0% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 19.0x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: HLX is currently trading at $10.60, which is considered fair based on recent price action. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 19.5) is in line with its historical norms (19.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.0% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, HLX is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $10.72. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.

Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 45/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $12.25 (+15.6%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position FAIR
Company Quality Score 42/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation UNKNOWN
Confidence Score 68.6%

Trading Range & Key Levels

Support Level $9.65
Resistance Level $10.73
Current Trend Downtrend
Technical data as of Sep 1, 2026

Quantitative Signal Breakdown

  • NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
  • NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (45/100)
  • BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($12.25)
  • BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.0% growth with 20.8% revenue growth
  • WARNING: Composite score 42/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 19.54
Wall Street Target $12.25 (+15.6%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 20.8%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -56.9%
Profit Margin 2.9%
Valuation Premium vs History +1.0% premium
PE vs Historical 19.5 vs 19.0 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): +1.0% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $10.71 (+1%)
2-Year Target $10.81 (+2%)
3-Year Target $10.92 (+3%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 20→19) PE COMPRESSION $10.62 (+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 20.1, Growth: 93.7%) $36.80 (+247%)
Base: (SPY PE: 19.5, Growth: 93.7%) $35.77 (+238%)
Bear: (PE: 16.6, Growth: 93.7%) $30.41 (+187%)
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Reddit & Retail Trader Sentiment (HLX)

Bullish 3 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
2
Bullish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Jul 26, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary: A bullish StockTwits user expresses optimism about $HLX's rebound and undervaluation based on merger statistics.
Key Retail Themes: rebound undervaluation
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