Zacks Investment Research·Oct 23, 2026
Implied Volatility Surging for Helmerich & Payne Stock OptionsInvestors need to pay close attention to HP stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
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.
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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 |
Investors need to pay close attention to HP stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) will host a conference call to discuss its fiscal fourth quarter 2026 results. President and CEO Trey Adams and Senior Vice President and CFO Todd Scruggs will lead the call. The earnings release and accompanying presentation will be available at hpinc.com. Investors can join the call via phone or audio webcast. What: Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2026 Earnings Release. Other material developments may.
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Helmerich & Payne sees a constructive fiscal 2027, backed by stronger margins, steady activity and wider FlexRobotics adoption.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35.22 | $3.52B | -25.63 | 35.89% | -3.44% | -5.08% | 2.88% | |
| $73.20 | $1.08B | -17.87 | 8.69% | -1.82% | -4.08% | 0.57% | |
| $15.68 | $1.43B | 6.87 | 5.36% | 36.58% | 66.69% | — | |
| $9.92 | $3.77B | -152.62 | -10.25% | -0.52% | -0.79% | 3.22% | |
| $8.34 | $502.01M | -4.54 | -3.41% | -17.1% | -18.55% | — | |
| $7.44 | $103.79M | 1.53 | 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 over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $3.75B in fiscal year 2025. That is 867% more than the $387.5M of fiscal year 1996.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) grew revenue by 16.6% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) reported a net loss of $137.4M over the trailing twelve months.
Yes. Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) pays a dividend that yields 2.88% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) had a return on equity (ROE) of -5.1% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) generated $315.3M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
