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Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Good News for Helix Energy Solutions (HLX)

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Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX - Free Report) is a leading marine contractor and operator of offshore oil and gas properties and production facilities that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well.

These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on HLX’s earnings for the coming quarter and year. In fact, consensus estimates have moved sharply higher for both of these time frames over the past four weeks, suggesting that Helix Energy could be a solid choice for investors.

Current Quarter Estimates for HLX

In the past 30 days, 1 estimate has gone higher for Helix Energy while none have gone lower in the same time period. The trend has been pretty favorable too, with estimates narrowing from a loss of 6 cents a share 30 days ago, to a loss of 4 cents per share today, a move of 33.3%.

Current Year Estimates for HLX

Meanwhile, Helix Energy’s current year figures are also looking quite promising, with 3 estimates moving higher in the past month, compared to none lower. The consensus estimate trend has also seen a boost for this time frame, narrowing from a loss of 38 cents per share 30 days ago to a loss of 34 cents per share today, an increase of 10.5%.

HELIX EGY SOLUT Price and Consensus

 

HELIX EGY SOLUT Price and Consensus | HELIX EGY SOLUT Quote

Bottom Line

The stock has also started to move higher lately, adding 36.2% over the past four weeks, suggesting that investors are starting to take note of this impressive story. So investors may definitely want to consider this Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stock to profit in the near future. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

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