LBRTEnergy · Oil & Gas Equipment & ServicesThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering Liberty Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $29 — +29.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 35 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Liberty Energy, 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
Revisions (78): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Volatility (18): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LBRT, 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +29.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 16 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $37 → $36 |
| 24 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $38 → $34 |
| 24 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | $34 → $29 |
| 24 July 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $37 → $36 |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $29 → $32 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $24 → $29 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $32 → $38 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $28 → $37 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $34 → $40 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $30 → $34 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $23 → $24 |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | $26 → $30 |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $21 → $32 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $17 → $23 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Piper Sandler | Upgrade | Overweight | $17 → $32 |
| 2 Feb 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $23 → $28 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $23 → $30 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | $19 → $21 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $19 → $23 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $16 → $17 |
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. LBRT appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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 27% of US stocks
Cheaper than 73% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US stocks
Higher than 8% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Liberty Energy CFO Michael Stock sold 6,666 shares in two trades at $17.95 and $20 per share, totaling approximately $127,000. The sale reduced his direct equity position by 0.86%.
Why it matters — The sale is a notable insider transaction disclosure that LBRT watchers may review when assessing management's stake and market sentiment.
Liberty Energy beat Q2 estimates and now trades below its subindustry on forward sales, but faces margin pressure and heavy growth spending.
Why it matters — The mixed outlook—an earnings beat alongside margin pressure and heavy spending—matters to LBRT watchers assessing the stock's risk-reward after its pullback.
The DOE/NNSA selected Amentum (AMTM) to negotiate a phased lease at the Savannah River Site for a public-private project pairing a 1-GW AI data center with about 2 GW of dedicated on-site generation.
Why it matters — The project's focus on dedicated on-site power generation could signal broader energy infrastructure trends that may eventually influence natural gas demand dynamics relevant to Liberty Energy.
Liberty Energy (LBRT) surpassed Q2 earnings and revenue estimates, driven by record utilization, pricing gains, and AI-focused initiatives even as costs rose.
Why it matters — The company's ability to beat estimates amid higher costs signals operational strength and strategic momentum for LBRT investors.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Liberty Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $29, with estimates ranging from $23 to $36. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering Liberty Energy, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Liberty Energy, Inc. 35 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Liberty Energy, Inc. ranks 35 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 Revisions (78 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +29.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Liberty Energy, Inc. 35 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Liberty Energy, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LBRT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $23 to $36 over the next 12 months.
Liberty Energy, Inc. returned +99.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Liberty Energy Inc. is an integrated energy services and technology company specializing in hydraulic fracturing services and related technologies for onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 10 Aug 2026): "Liberty Energy CFO Michael Stock Sells 6,666 Shares". Liberty Energy CFO Michael Stock sold 6,666 shares in two trades at $17.95 and $20 per share, totaling approximately $127,000. The sale reduced his direct equity position by 0.86%.
Liberty Energy Inc. is an integrated energy services and technology company specializing in hydraulic fracturing services and related technologies for onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. It provides essential hydraulic fracturing operations alongside complementary services such as wireline services, proppant delivery solutions, field gas processing and treating, compressed natural gas delivery, data analytics, sand mine operations, and technologies designed to support lower-emission completions. These offerings help customers optimize operations and manage their emissions profile more effectively. Operating across the United States and Canada, Liberty Energy Inc. plays a vital role in the oil and gas equipment and services industry, supporting E&P firms with comprehensive solutions for efficient resource extraction. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company focuses on delivering innovative energy services tailored to the demands of onshore drilling activities.
CEO Mr. Ron Gusek · 5,800 employees · United States · https://www.libertyenergy.com