HPEnergy · Oil & Gas DrillingThe 16 Wall Street analysts covering Helmerich & Payne, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $44 — -0.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 57 of 100 as at 8 Sept 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 (98): 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 −0.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
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 9 Sept 2026, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. returned +127.2% against +18.5% 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 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 51% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% 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 26% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 50% 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 $4.4B and an enterprise value of $6.1B.
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: 29.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.26%, paying out 61% of earnings.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. employs 15,700 people — $255K of revenue per employee.
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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.
Helmerich & Payne is at an inflection point following its $1.97B KCA Deutag acquisition and operational recovery. Q3 FY2026 showed accelerating North America margins, narrowing international losses, and strong free cash flow, though adjusted EPS remained negative. The stock is testing $42.60, a technical ceiling since 2022.
Why it matters — HP watchers will be tracking whether the company can confirm its recovery through a close above the $42.60 resistance level, international profitability, or improved credit metrics.
Helmerich & Payne reported Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings that missed estimates, while its $1 billion in revenues beat expectations, driven by mixed results across its segments.
Why it matters — The combination of an earnings miss and revenue beat in the quarter signals uneven performance across HP's segments that could shape investor views on its latest results.
Zacks Research notes that Helmerich & Payne's discounted sales valuation and improving cash flow offer some appeal, but the company continues to face persistent losses that cloud its path to sustained profitability.
Why it matters — Investors following HP would want to weigh its attractive valuation and cash-flow gains against ongoing losses that could delay a return to sustained profitability.
Zacks Investment Research, after analyzing the Oil and Gas - Drilling industry, recommends focusing on companies including Helmerich & Payne (HP), alongside PTEN and NBR, as these are bucking a bearish industry trend.
Why it matters — This item is relevant to HP watchers because it highlights HP as one of the drilling companies that Zacks believes is performing against a broader bearish trend in the industry.
The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Helmerich & Payne, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $44, with estimates ranging from $30 to $50. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 16 analysts covering Helmerich & Payne, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 57 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 8 Sept 2026, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. ranks 57 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 (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies -0.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Helmerich & Payne, Inc. 57 out of 100 as at 8 Sept 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: $30 to $50 over the next 12 months.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. returned +127.2% over the 12 months to 9 Sept 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, 4 Sept 2026): "Why Is Helmerich & Payne (HP) Up 21.5% Since Last Earnings Report?". 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.
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
