Zacks Investment Research·Sep 4, 2026
Why Is Helmerich & Payne (HP) Up 21.5% Since Last Earnings Report?Helmerich & Payne (HP) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Helmerich & Payne has executed a transformative acquisition-driven expansion, growing total assets from $4.4B to $6.3B while lifting debt-to-equity to 0.70, yet gross margins have collapsed from 26.6% to 12.0% over the same period. The company's cash generatio...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | -$0.11-216.1% vs $0.09 | $1.0B+4.8% vs $988M |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | -$0.38-533.3% vs -$0.06 | $932M-1.4% vs $946M |
Q1 2026 Feb 4, 2026 | -$0.15-225.0% vs $0.12 | $1.0B+2.8% vs $989M |
Q4 2025 Nov 17, 2025 | -$0.01-104.3% vs $0.23 | $1.0B+4.0% vs $973M |
Helmerich & Payne (HP) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Helmerich & Payne is at a critical inflection point following its $1.97B KCA Deutag acquisition and subsequent operational recovery. HP's Q3 FY2026 showed accelerating North America margins, narrowing international losses, and strong free cash flow, despite adjusted EPS remaining negative. The stock is testing $42.60, a technical ceiling since 2022; a close above this, coupled with international profitability or improved credit metrics, is key for confirmation.
Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new position in shares of Helmerich and Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 182,346 shares of the oil and gas company's stock, valued at approximately $5,970,000. Deutsche Bank AG owned
BlackRock Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Helmerich and Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 15,679,163 shares of the oil and gas company's stock, valued at approximately $513,336,000. BlackRock Inc.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39.56 | $3.95B | -23.83 | 35.89% | -4.41% | -5.75% | 2.57% | |
| $83.02 | $1.23B | 4.84 | 8.69% | 6.52% | 14.25% | — | |
| $14.83 | $1.35B | 7.93 | 5.36% | 36.91% | 67.3% | — | |
| $11.07 | $4.2B | -46.13 | -10.25% | -1.92% | -2.81% | — | |
| $8.31 | $500.21M | -4.47 | -3.41% | -17.27% | -17.8% | — | |
| $8.96 | $124.99M | -7.17 | 1.41% | 12.66% | 514.81% | — |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
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Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) reported $4.00B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 931% increase from $387.5M in 1996.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) grew revenue by 35.9% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) reported a net loss of $137.4M for fiscal year 2025.
Yes, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.57%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) has a return on equity (ROE) of -5.7%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) generated $315.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
