Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) Stock Price & Analysis
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) rose 0.77% to USD 35.34 as of July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
HP last closed at USD 35.07; the session ranged USD 35.05–35.93 on volume of 710,356 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 15.17–41.82 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 35.34 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.77% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 35.07 |
| Open | USD 35.01 |
| Day Range | USD 35.05 – 35.93 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 15.17 – 41.82 |
| Volume | 710,356 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (HP)
Nexqual's technical model rates HP "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.45 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 36.24) |
| MACD | -0.2 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (HP)
Wall Street analysts rate HP "Buy" based on 15 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 40.8 (range USD 30–47), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 15 |
| Mean Target | USD 40.8 |
| High Target | USD 47 |
| Low Target | USD 30 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 8 / 1 |
Earnings (HP)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.1 |
| Revenue Estimate | $986.59M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.38 vs est -0.04 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.15 vs est 0.11 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.01 vs est 0.26 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.22 vs est 0.21 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (HP)
| Total Revenue | $4.00B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -8.20% |
| Gross Margin | +31.46% |
| Operating Margin | -1.20% |
| Profit Margin | -9.38% |
| ROE | -12.97% |
| Debt / Equity | 76.14 |
| Current Ratio | 1.71 |
| Total Cash | $199.15M |
| Total Debt | $2.00B |
| Free Cash Flow | $359.36M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (HP)
Nexqual rates Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -8% YoY (latest Q), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 31%, operating -1% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $199M cash vs $2.00B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $359M, 9% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -13%, ROA 1.0% |
Ownership (HP)
| Insider Ownership | +3.85% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +105.60% |
| Float | 95.90M |
| Short % of Float | +13.00% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC.
Leadership (HP)
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is led by Raymond John Adams (age 39), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Raymond John Adams (age 39) |
|---|---|
| Executive Vice President of Eastern Hemisphere Land Operations | John Ruskin Bell (age 55) |
| Executive Vice President of Western Hemisphere Land Operations | Michael P. Lennox (age 44) |
| Senior VP & CFO | Todd Scruggs |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Kris Nicol |
Major Backers & Investors (HP)
Notable institutional backers of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. include State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co, American Century Companies Inc, Invesco, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co | 7.85% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 6.95% |
| Invesco | 3.25% |
| Earnest Partners LLC | 2.84% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.66% |
| VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Oil Services ETF | 1.53% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 23.7% |
| Vanguard Group | 16.32% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.74% |
| State Street | 4.39% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC.
From Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2025-11-21)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- As of September 30, 2025, our drilling services backlog was approximately $4.8 billion for future revenues under firm commitments.
- Our ownership and use of proprietary technology and equipment could also result in infringement of intellectual property claims against us.
- We are in the process of integrating KCA Deutag into our system of internal controls over financial reporting and implementing additional internal controls where appropriate.
- Our business may be adversely affected when our patents are unenforceable, the claims allowed under our patents are not sufficient to protect our technology, our patent applications are denied, or our trade secrets are not adequately protected.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 02:22 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.