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HAL·Halliburton Company

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After Hours
High
$35.49
Open
$33.33
Market Cap
27.76B
52W High
$43.59
Low
$32.37
P. Close
$33.20
P/E
18.03
52W Low
$20.17
Fwd P/E
11.26
DailyIQ Est.
$46.23
Technical Score (1D)
32
SELL
News Sentiment
60
BULLISH
Halliburton reported Q2 earnings that beat estimates, with $0.55 EPS and $5.7 B in revenue, yet shares fell 3.6 % amid Middle East geopolitical risk. The earnings beat signals operational resilience, but the decline underscores investors’ sensitivity to regional instability that could curtail field‑service demand. The company highlighted ongoing operational challenges in the Middle East, warning that any escalation could further erode cash flow. In the same window, Halliburton secured a new contract with Basra Oil Company to deliver integrated field‑management services for the Bin Umar and Sindbad fields, potentially adding up to 150,000 bopd in output over five years. This contract expands HAL’s footprint in Iraq and could offset short‑term earnings pressure if production ramps up, but it also deepens exposure to Iraqi security and regulatory risks. The earnings season will reveal whether the Middle East conflict has already begun to bite the company’s service demand, which is critical for the next 1–10 trading days. Traders should watch for any updates on the operational status of the new contract, including execution timelines and any regulatory approvals that could delay revenue recognition. Additionally, monitoring the company’s risk‑management disclosures will clarify how HAL plans to mitigate potential disruptions in the region. Finally, any shift in the geopolitical landscape—such as a de‑escalation or escalation—will be a key catalyst for the stock’s near‑term direction.
Earnings Summary
Halliburton Company, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a global provider of products and services for the energy sector, operating through Completion and Production and Drilling and Evaluation divisions. The company supports oil and gas exploration, drilling, and production optimization with services such as well stimulation, cementing, drilling fluids, well logging, and digital solutions. Halliburton operates in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry, serving upstream operators worldwide. In Q4 2024, Halliburton reported EPS of $0.70 versus an estimate of $0.695, narrowly beating expectations while revenue reached $5.61 billion, up from $5.42 billion in Q3 2024. The following quarter, Q1 2025, saw EPS of $0.60 against an estimate of $0.603, a slight miss, and revenue fell to $5.42 billion, a decline from the prior quarter. Q2 2025 EPS of $0.55 versus an estimate of $0.554 matched expectations, and revenue rose to $5.51 billion, a modest increase over Q1. In Q3 2025, EPS jumped to $0.58 from an estimate of $0.496, a strong beat, while revenue held steady at $5.60 billion, comparable to Q2. The most recent Q4 2025 results showed EPS of $0.69 versus an estimate of $0.55, a significant beat, and revenue of $5.657 billion versus an estimate of $5.467 billion, indicating a rebound in top‑line growth. Year‑over‑year, Halliburton has maintained a positive revenue trajectory, with Q4 2025 revenue up 3.4% from Q4 2024, while EPS growth has been more volatile, ranging from a miss in Q1 2025 to a 17% beat in Q3 2025. The company has consistently outperformed earnings estimates in three of the last four quarters, demonstrating resilience amid fluctuating commodity prices. Despite revenue gains, margin pressure remains a concern, as noted in recent commentary, and the company’s gross margin has hovered around 16.8%. Recent news highlights Halliburton’s multi‑year contracts with Saudi Aramco for unconventional gas development and onshore oil re‑entry, covering approximately 285 wells and providing a long‑term revenue stream that could materialize over the next 10 trading days. The agreements emphasize advanced automation and fracturing technology, signaling a shift toward higher‑value, technology‑driven services that may improve cost efficiency and margin dynamics. Analysts are monitoring the execution timeline of these LSTK projects, as delays or cost overruns could affect short‑term cash flow and earnings guidance. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release to confirm the revenue impact of the Aramco contracts and any updates on cost management, particularly given rising equipment and labor costs. Key will be the company’s guidance on the timing and scale of contract revenue, as well as commentary on gross margin outlook and any regulatory or geopolitical developments in Saudi Arabia that could influence project execution. Monitoring the company’s ability to translate the new contracts into profitability will be crucial for assessing future earnings stability.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.47$0.53$0.59$0.66$0.72Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.61$0.55-10.0%
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%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$5.2B$5.4B$5.5B$5.6B$5.8BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$5.5B$5.7B+3.1%
Q1'26$5.3B$5.4B+1.8%
Q4'25$5.5B$5.7B+3.5%
Q3'25 - $5.6B -
Q2'25 - $5.5B -
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Market Data

HAL Stock Snapshot

HAL is currently trading at $33.29, giving Halliburton Company a market cap of 27.76B and a P/E ratio of 18.0. Today's range spans $32.37–$35.49, with shares opening at $33.33 and moving up $0.09 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 32/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 60/100.

Over the past year HAL has traded between $20.17 and $43.59 - the current price is +65.0% off the 52-week low and -23.6% from the high. 34 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $44.04 (range $28.00–$55.00), implying upside of +32.3%.

Halliburton Company (HAL) is at $33.29 (in the middle of its 52-week range in $20.17–$43.59), carrying a SELL signal (32/100) and bullish sentiment (60/100). The current P/E ratio stands at 18.0. The 27.76B market cap in Energy means this name is well-covered by analysts who can accelerate the downside through rating cuts and target reductions - a feedback loop that smaller stocks with less coverage don't face to the same degree.

The current SELL phase for HAL (32/100) at $33.29 (in the middle of its 52-week range) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at 60/100 (bullish) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 27.76B in Energy capitalization, HAL has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $20.17–$43.59 range.