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StocksUpdated•Originally published 18 April 2026•Updated 18 April 2026•

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Helix Energy Short Interest Drops 15.1% as Earnings Beat Expectations

Key Facts

1Short interest in Brilliant Earth Group dropped by 15.1% to a total of 143,182 shares.

2The company reported an EPS of -$0.06, missing the anticipated $0.02 estimate.

3Analysts maintain a 'Reduce' consensus rating with an average target price of $1.74.

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What changed: The story was completely updated to feature Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) instead of Brilliant Earth, reflecting positive earnings results and a 'Moderate Buy' analyst rating.

Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX) saw a significant 15.1% reduction in short interest during March, bringing the total to 5,030,795 shares. This decline in bearish positions coincided with the company reporting better-than-expected financial results, including earnings per share (EPS) of $0.06. Additionally, the company posted robust revenue of $334.2 million, outperforming market consensus estimates. Consequently, analysts maintain a 'Moderate Buy' rating on the stock with an average price target of $10.50. The drop in short interest combined with strong fundamental performance suggests growing investor confidence in the company's trajectory. Overall, the stock is benefiting from positive momentum as financial results exceed expectations and short sellers retreat.