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HLX Stock Forecast: Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 1 Sept 2026
$11
+2.91% on the day

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $13 — +22.6% from the last close.

Market cap
$820.9M
Ticker Nerd rank
—/ 100
Median analyst target
$13
Analysts covering
5
Revenue$304.0M+0.6% y/y
Operating income$35.1M
Net income$22.7M
Free cash flow$46.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.0%
1M
+11.5%
YTD
+69.1%
1Y
+60.8%
From 52W high
0.0%
From 52W low
+74.1%
$6
$11
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

HLX stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

We don’t hold a current model rank for this company.

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Wall Street

HLX stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HLX, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$6$8$10$12$14Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HLXHigh $14Median $13Low $9

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says5 analysts
4 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $9Median $13High $14

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
24 Apr 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$13 → $14
24 Apr 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
24 Oct 2025TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
25 July 2025Raymond JamesReiteratesOutperform—
25 Apr 2025Raymond JamesDowngradeOutperform—
25 Oct 2024TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
24 Oct 2024BTIGDowngradeNeutral—
19 Sept 2024Raymond JamesInitiatesStrong Buy—
26 June 2024TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
25 June 2024TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
11 Mar 2024Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
20 Sept 2023BTIGMaintainsBuy—
31 July 2023Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
31 July 2023TD CowenMaintainsOutperform—
26 Oct 2022BTIGUpgradeBuy—
27 July 2022Evercore ISI GroupUpgradeOutperform—
18 Apr 2022Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
7 Mar 2022Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
28 July 2021Piper SandlerDowngradeNeutral—
16 July 2021B of A SecuritiesDowngradeUnderperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

HLX vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 1 Sept 2026, Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. returned +60.8% against +19.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

HLX vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HLXS&P 500

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Estimates

HLX analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−7.7%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (HLX) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
44.2×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.1×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

Price / book
0.3×

Cheaper than 86% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
1.9×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
23.5%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
17921.7%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Gross margin
18.5%

Higher than 19% of US stocks

Operating margin
21.6%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Net margin
25.6%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
37.6%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.2%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (HLX) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. has a market value of $820.9M and an enterprise value of $562.9M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.3B. The latest quarter grew 23.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $39.7M, a 3.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.27.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $235.4M, after $17.8M of capital spending.

  • Shares outstanding: 147.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 44.2×; forward P/E: 19.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. employs 2,212 people — $589K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 13 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

HLX vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas Equipment & Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
HLXHornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.$820.9M—
XOMExxonMobil Holdings Corp.*$707.0B56
CVXChevron Corp.*$434.5B62
COPConocoPhillips*$175.8B92
MPCMarathon Petroleum Corp.*$116.4B98
VLOValero Energy Corp.*$105.9B97
PSXPhillips 66*$103.3B92

* Nearest Energy names by size — few oil & gas equipment & services companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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News

Latest HLX news & analysis

Hornbeck and Helix Complete Merger, Creating a Premier Integrated Offshore Services Company

PRNewsWire · 1 Sept 2026positive

Helix Energy Solutions and Hornbeck Offshore Services have completed their previously announced all-stock merger, creating an integrated offshore services company. Hornbeck will begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker "HOS" on September 2, 2026.

Why it matters — This completed combination establishes Helix as part of a newly formed premier integrated offshore services company, which is a significant strategic development for Helix shareholders and watchers.

Helix Shareholders Approve Combination with Hornbeck Offshore Services

Business Wire · 31 Aug 2026positive

Helix Energy Solutions Group announced that its shareholders approved the proposals needed to complete the previously announced all-stock combination of Helix and Hornbeck Offshore Services, at a special shareholder meeting held that day. CEO Owen Kratz thanked shareholders for their support of the transaction.

Why it matters — A Helix watcher would care because shareholder approval clears a key procedural hurdle toward completing the all-stock combination with Hornbeck Offshore Services.

Helix's Merger With Hornbeck Sets Up A Deep-Value Offshore Play

Seeking Alpha · 20 Aug 2026positive

Helix Energy Solutions is set to merge with Hornbeck Offshore Services in an all-stock deal, forming a diversified offshore contractor under ticker HOS pending an August 31, 2026 shareholder vote. HLX's Q2 2026 results showed EPS strength despite a revenue miss, following its return to core deepwater and subsea operations after divesting its Shallow Water Abandonment business, with the combined entity targeting $75 million in annual synergies.

Why it matters — HLX watchers would care because the pending merger with Hornbeck is set to create a diversified offshore contractor with a de-risked balance sheet, $717 million in liquidity, and ultra-low 0.1x net leverage, positioning it for expanded project scope and resilience.

Helix Energy Investor Alert: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Merger of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. - HLX

Business Wire · 17 Aug 2026negative

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC, led by former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti Jr., is investigating the proposed merger between Helix Energy Solutions Group and Hornbeck Offshore Services. Under the terms, Helix shareholders would own approximately 45% of the combined company on a fully diluted basis.

Why it matters — A law firm investigation into the proposed merger signals potential scrutiny of the transaction's terms and fairness for Helix shareholders.

Helix Energy (HLX) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 6 Aug 2026positive

Helix Energy reported second-quarter earnings of $0.10 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.07 per share. This compares with a loss of $0.02 per share in the same quarter a year earlier.

Why it matters — A HLX watcher would care because the company beat analyst expectations and posted a significant year-over-year improvement, moving from a loss to a profit.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HLX stock

What is the HLX stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $13, with estimates ranging from $9 to $14. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is HLX stock a buy right now?

Of the 5 analysts covering Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

Will HLX stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies +22.6% from the last close. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the HLX stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HLX are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $9 to $14 over the next 12 months.

How has HLX stock performed over the past year?

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. returned +60.8% over the 12 months to 1 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. do?

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. is a marine transportation and offshore services company that supports the energy industry and other specialized customers.

What is the latest news on HLX?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 1 Sept 2026): "Hornbeck and Helix Complete Merger, Creating a Premier Integrated Offshore Services Company". Helix Energy Solutions and Hornbeck Offshore Services have completed their previously announced all-stock merger, creating an integrated offshore services company. Hornbeck will begin trading on the NYSE under the ticker "HOS" on September 2, 2026.

Company

About Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. is a marine transportation and offshore services company that supports the energy industry and other specialized customers. The company operates offshore supply vessels and multi-purpose support vessels that provide logistics, transport, and worksite support for offshore oil and gas exploration, production, and construction activities. Its services also include subsea installation, accommodation support, vessel management, and petroleum transportation through its tug and tank barge operations. Hornbeck Offshore Services serves customers in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, select international markets, and other regions, including military and offshore construction clients. Headquartered in Covington, Louisiana, the company focuses on technologically advanced marine solutions designed for complex offshore environments.

CEO Mr. Todd M. Hornbeck · 2,212 employees · United States · https://hornbeckoffshore.com