HPEnergy · Oil & Gas DrillingThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering Helmerich & Payne, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $48 — +22.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 64 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Helmerich & Payne, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (92): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Quality (20): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
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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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $50 → $51 |
| 12 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $49 → $50 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $44 → $50 |
| 2 Oct 2026 | UBS | Reinstates | Buy | $49 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $44 → $49 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 4 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $36 → $48 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | $36 → $41 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $47 → $50 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $40 → $44 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $43 → $40 |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 29 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 4 June 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 May 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HP appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 12 Oct 2026, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. returned +82.3% against +20.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 63% of US stocks
Cheaper than 69% of US stocks
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. has a market value of $3.9B and an enterprise value of $5.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.0B. The latest quarter shrank 0.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$128.4M, a −3.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.41.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $315.3M, after $264.3M of capital spending.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. spent $101.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 7.0×; forward P/E: 24.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.58%, paying out 61% of earnings.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. employs 15,700 people — $255K of revenue per employee.
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Helmerich & Payne sees a constructive fiscal 2027 outlook, supported by stronger margins, steady activity and broader adoption of FlexRobotics.
Why it matters — HP watchers may track these factors as indicators of the company’s expected operating conditions and the adoption of its FlexRobotics offering.
Helmerich & Payne announced that ExxonMobil is expanding its deployment of H&P’s FlexRobotics® technology, following the initial deployment of two systems on H&P rigs.
Why it matters — The expanded deployment marks continued collaboration between H&P and ExxonMobil on drilling automation, safety, and operational performance.
Helmerich & Payne expects strong operational and segment financial results for fiscal fourth-quarter 2026, with direct margins across North America, International, and Offshore Solutions at or near the high end of prior guidance. The excerpt also says North America Solutions’ average rig count is expected near the high end of prior guidance.
Why it matters — The update gives HP watchers an indication that several business segments are tracking near the upper end of management’s previously issued expectations.
Zacks Investment Research published an article highlighting 3D printing as a transformative technology with faster production and lower costs, naming stocks such as ATI, NVDA, AVNT, PRLB and SNPS as offering growth potential. No specific mention is made of Helmerich & Payne.
Why it matters — HP watchers may note that the article covers the 3D printing sector broadly but makes no reference to Helmerich & Payne, so it carries no direct implications for the company.
Helmerich & Payne (HP) reported earnings 30 days ago, and since then its stock has risen by 21.5%. The item discusses what may come next for the company following that earnings report.
Why it matters — HP watchers would care because the article examines the company's post-earnings performance and what factors might shape its near-term outlook.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Helmerich & Payne, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $48, with estimates ranging from $32 to $51. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 17 analysts covering Helmerich & Payne, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 7 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 64 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Oct 2026, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. ranks 64 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +22.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 64 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Helmerich & Payne, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $32 to $51 over the next 12 months.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. returned +82.3% over the 12 months to 12 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is a drilling solutions and technology company focused on serving oil and gas exploration and production operators.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 8 Oct 2026): "HP's Strong Q4 Outlook and FlexRobotics Drive Investor Focus". Helmerich & Payne sees a constructive fiscal 2027 outlook, supported by stronger margins, steady activity and broader adoption of FlexRobotics.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is a drilling solutions and technology company focused on serving oil and gas exploration and production operators. Helmerich & Payne provides performance-driven drilling services designed to improve efficiency, wellbore quality, and operational reliability across onshore, offshore, and international markets. Its business is organized around North America Solutions, Offshore Gulf of Mexico, and International Solutions, supporting a range of drilling environments with high-specification rigs, field operations, and technology-enabled services. The company also develops and commercializes tools and systems that help customers drill more safely and economically. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and founded in 1920, Helmerich & Payne plays a significant role in the energy services market by combining contract drilling expertise with specialized technologies for complex oil and gas wells.
CEO Mr. Raymond John Adams III · 15,700 employees · United States · https://www.hpinc.com
