HPEnergy · Oil & Gas DrillingThe 17 Wall Street analysts covering Helmerich & Payne, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $47 — +28.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 67 of 100 as at 4 Nov 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
Issuance (89): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Quality (21): 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 +28.8% 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.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. returned +42.3% against +14.8% 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.
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Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 85% 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 $3.6B and an enterprise value of $5.3B.
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: 23.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.77%, paying out 61% of earnings.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. employs 15,700 people — $255K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research reports that implied volatility in Helmerich & Payne stock options has been surging, citing recent movements in the options market.
Why it matters — HP watchers may note the recent options-market activity and the reported increase in implied volatility.
Helmerich & Payne said it will host a conference call to discuss its fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results, led by CEO Trey Adams and CFO Todd Scruggs. The earnings release and presentation will be available at hpinc.com, with access by phone or audio webcast.
Why it matters — The call and related materials will provide HP watchers with information about the company’s fiscal fourth-quarter and year-end results.
Zacks Investment Research says it focuses on its Zacks Rank system, which uses earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while also considering value, growth and momentum trends. The headline frames the item as a question about whether investors are undervaluing Helmerich & Payne.
Why it matters — HP watchers may note the article's focus on estimate revisions and value, growth and momentum trends as factors in evaluating the company.
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.
The 17 Wall Street analysts covering Helmerich & Payne, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $47, 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. 67 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. ranks 67 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 Issuance (89 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 17 analysts implies +28.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 67 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 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 +42.3% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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, 23 Oct 2026): "Implied Volatility Surging for Helmerich & Payne Stock Options". Zacks Investment Research reports that implied volatility in Helmerich & Payne stock options has been surging, citing recent movements in the options market.
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
