Helix Energy Solutions Acquisition, Valuation & Financials

Helix Energy Solutions was acquired by Hornbeck Offshore in April 2026.

Helix Energy Solutions acquisition price

Undisclosed

Acquired by Hornbeck Offshore · Apr 2026

Helix Energy Solutions revenue as a public company

$1.3B

Last twelve months · Aug 2026 · 21% EBITDA margin

Helix Energy Solutions revenue multiple before the deal

1.2x

EV/Revenue · last month listed · Aug 2026

Helix Energy Solutions EBITDA multiple before the deal

5.6x

EV/EBITDA · last month listed · Aug 2026

Helix Energy Solutions Overview

About Helix Energy Solutions

Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc is an offshore energy services company. It provides specialty services to the offshore energy industry, with an emphasis on well intervention and robotics operations. Helix provides services in deep water in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, the North Sea, Asia Pacific and West Africa regions. It has four segments: Well Intervention, Robotics, Shallow Water Abandonment and Production Facilities. the Well Intervention segment includes vessels and equipment used to perform well intervention services in the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea and Brazil. It derives the majority of its revenue from the U.S.


Founded

1979

HQ

United StatesUnited States

Status

Acquired

Revenue

$1.3B (Aug 2026)

Valuation

$1.5B (market cap, Aug 2026)

Helix Energy Solutions Acquisition

Helix Energy Solutions was acquired by Hornbeck Offshore for an undisclosed price on 22 April 2026.

Helix Energy Solutions Group and Hornbeck Offshore Services agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction announced April 23, 2026, with Hornbeck shareholders owning approximately 55% and Helix shareholders 45% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis. The deal values Hornbeck shares at $98.92 each based on Helix's April 22 closing price and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The combined entity will operate as Hornbeck Offshore Services and trade under the NYSE ticker HOS. The merger aims to create a premier integrated offshore services company by combining complementary service offerings, expanding services to existing customers, and optimizing the fleet scale to reduce third-party vessel reliance, procurement costs, and operational expenses. It targets at least $75 million in annual revenue and cost synergies within three years post-closing, with about 20% of future revenue from non-oil and gas sources. Helix provides well intervention, robotics, and production services, while Hornbeck specializes in offshore supply vessels and support. The transaction merges two proven leaders with industry-leading teams and assets to form a global deepwater vessel and services provider, governed by a seven-member board.

Helix Energy Solutions acquisition details
AcquirerDateType
  • Hornbeck Offshore
22 Apr 2026Strategic M&A

Helix Energy Solutions as a Public Company

Helix Energy Solutions traded as NYS: HLX before it was taken private. Its acquisition was announced in April 2026. August 2026 is its last month on record as a listed company, with a market cap of $1.5B and an enterprise value of $1.5B.

Last-twelve-month revenue was $1.3B, with EBITDA of $264M (21% margin), and the shares traded at 1.2x EV/Revenue and 5.6x EV/EBITDA.

Over the 4 years before that, its market cap grew from $656M in August 2022 to $1.5B, while revenue grew from $748M to $1.3B.

Helix Energy Solutions market cap while listed

Helix Energy Solutions EV/Revenue (LTM) while listed

Helix Energy Solutions financials and trading multiples by year while listed
As ofMarket capRevenue (LTM)EBITDA (LTM)EBITDA marginEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Aug 2026$1.5B$1.3B$264M21%1.2x5.6x
Aug 2025$969M$1.3B$255M20%1.0x5.1x
Aug 2024$1.7B$1.3B$289M22%1.6x7.3x
Aug 2023$1.5B$1.1B$214M20%1.6x8.4x
Aug 2022$656M$748M$85M11%1.1x9.4x

Market cap, enterprise value and last-twelve-month figures are month-end values, up to the last month Helix Energy Solutions traded.

Helix Energy Solutions Competitors

Helix Energy Solutions competitors include listed companies like Reliance Industries, Enbridge, Williams Companies and Enterprise Products, and private ones like OILBIZ Inc and SuperFlox.

Public and private companies comparable to Helix Energy Solutions
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Reliance IndustriesIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$111B$20B$177B1.7x
EnbridgeCanadaCanadaPublicly listed$46B$15B$107B3.5x
Williams CompaniesUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$12B$7.4B$87B9.8x
Enterprise ProductsUnited StatesUnited StatesPublicly listed$53B$9.6B$81B1.9x
OILBIZ IncUnited StatesAustin, TXPrivate--$90M-
SuperFloxNetherlandsThe HaguePrivate--$53M-

Helix Energy Solutions Public Comps

Helix Energy Solutions is no longer listed, but its public comps include Aramco, ExxonMobil, Chevron, PetroChina, Shell, GE Vernova, TotalEnergies, Reliance Industries, ConocoPhillips and China Shenhua Energy.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Aramco$446B$213B3.9x3.7x8.2x7.1x
ExxonMobil$324B$68B2.2x1.8x10.3x7.8x
Chevron$184B$41B2.4x2.0x10.6x6.9x
PetroChina$427B$70B0.8x0.7x4.7x4.4x
Shell$267B$55B1.2x1.0x5.7x4.4x
GE Vernova$38B$3.2B6.4x5.5x75.7x44.4x
TotalEnergies$182B$38B1.3x1.1x6.1x4.8x
Reliance Industries$111B$20B1.9x1.7x10.4x10.3x

This data is available for Pro users. Sign up to see all Helix Energy Solutions competitors and their valuation data.

Start Free Trial

Common questions about Helix Energy Solutions

When was Helix Energy Solutions founded?Helix Energy Solutions was founded in 1979.
Where is Helix Energy Solutions headquartered?Helix Energy Solutions is headquartered in United States.
Is Helix Energy Solutions publicly listed?No, Helix Energy Solutions was acquired by Hornbeck Offshore in April 2026.
Who acquired Helix Energy Solutions?Helix Energy Solutions was acquired by Hornbeck Offshore in April 2026.
Which companies are comparable to Helix Energy Solutions?Companies comparable to Helix Energy Solutions include Reliance Industries, Enbridge, Williams Companies, Enterprise Products, OILBIZ Inc and SuperFlox.
What was Helix Energy Solutions' market cap before the acquisition?Helix Energy Solutions had a market cap of $1.5B in August 2026, its last month on record as a listed company, trading at 1.2x EV/Revenue.
What was Helix Energy Solutions' revenue as a public company?Helix Energy Solutions' last reported twelve-month revenue was $1.3B (August 2026), with EBITDA of $264M.

See companies similar to Helix Energy Solutions

Start Your
Free Trial Today

Try Multiples for free for 3 days. Got questions or need a demo? Schedule a call with us below.

Start Trial