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HAL·Halliburton Company

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After Hours
High
$39.32
Open
$39.26
Market Cap
32.42B
52W High
$43.59
Low
$38.55
P. Close
$38.84
P/E
21.05
52W Low
$19.44
Fwd P/E
72.96
Mean Target
$43.68
Technical Score (1D)
55
BUY
News Sentiment
64
BULLISH
Halliburton received a Buy rating, driven by improved operational execution and strong international market performance, suggesting a favorable trajectory for the energy services provider. This positive outlook is supported by the company's evolving business mix, which is contributing to increased resilience. Yesterday, Halliburton's stock declined 3.8%, influenced by a significant drop in WTI crude oil prices. This decrease in oil prices was attributed to progress in Iran-US peace talks and renewed expectations for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The market movement highlights the sensitivity of oilfield services companies to geopolitical events and commodity price fluctuations. Investors should watch for further developments in Iran-US relations and their impact on oil supply expectations.
Earnings Summary
Halliburton Company is a global provider of products and services for the energy sector, operating through its Completion and Production and Drilling and Evaluation segments. The company supports energy companies worldwide with a comprehensive suite of offerings, from initial well construction to production optimization, serving the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry. In its most recent reported quarters, Halliburton demonstrated mixed performance. For Q1 2026, the company reported actual EPS of $0.55 against an estimate of $0.49748, and actual revenue of $5.402 billion against an estimate of $5.305 billion. This followed Q4 2025, where actual EPS was $0.69, exceeding the estimate of $0.55, and actual revenue was $5.657 billion, surpassing the estimate of $5.467 billion. Comparing these to the prior two quarters, Q3 2025 saw actual EPS of $0.58 against an estimate of $0.49603, and Q2 2025 reported actual EPS of $0.55 against an estimate of $0.554. This indicates a recent trend of exceeding EPS estimates in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, while revenue estimates were also surpassed in these periods. Historically, Halliburton has shown a pattern of exceeding analyst expectations in recent quarters, particularly in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026 for both EPS and revenue. The company beat EPS estimates in 3 of the last 4 reported quarters, with Q2 2025 being the exception where it slightly missed. Revenue performance also generally aligned with or exceeded estimates in the most recent periods. Recent news indicates positive analyst sentiment, with Evercore ISI raising Halliburton's price target to $46 from $42, maintaining an Outperform rating, suggesting sustained operational strength. Furthermore, the company has secured contracts for project management and logistics support on Greenland Energy's Jameson Land Basin project, highlighting potential exploration opportunities in a region with significant estimated hydrocarbon reserves. Investors will be watching for continued positive analyst commentary and updates on the progress and findings from the Greenland exploration project in the upcoming quarters, as well as the company's ability to maintain its recent trend of exceeding earnings estimates.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.47$0.53$0.59$0.66$0.72Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.54 - -
Q1'26$0.50$0.55+10.6%
Q4'25$0.55$0.69+25.5%
Q3'25$0.50$0.58+16.9%
Q2'25$0.55$0.55-0.7%
Q1'25$0.60$0.60-0.4%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$5.3B$5.4B$5.5B$5.6B$5.7BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$5.5B - -
Q1'26$5.3B$5.4B+1.8%
Q4'25$5.5B$5.7B+3.5%
Q3'25 - $5.6B -
Q2'25 - $5.5B -
Q1'25 - $5.4B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

HAL Stock Snapshot

HAL is currently trading at $39.25, giving Halliburton Company a market cap of 32.42B and a P/E ratio of 21.1. Today's range spans $38.55–$39.32, with shares opening at $39.26 and moving up $0.41 (1.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 55/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 64/100.

Over the past year HAL has traded between $19.44 and $43.59 - the current price is +101.9% off the 52-week low and -10.0% from the high. 34 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $43.68 (range $31.00–$55.00), implying upside of +11.3%.

Neither bulls nor bears have the upper hand on Halliburton Company (HAL) right now. Score: 55/100 (HOLD). Sentiment: bullish (64/100). Price: $39.25 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range). (P/E: 21.1) At 32.42B in Energy market cap, the 52-week range of $19.44–$43.59 is the relevant frame - where the stock sits within that range, and whether volume confirms any directional move, matters more than the HOLD label alone.

Portfolio construction in Energy often uses large-cap names like HAL as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 55/100 (HOLD) at $39.25 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (64/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $19.44–$43.59 annual range rather than a directional bet.