FY2025 EPS Forecast for Helmerich & Payne Lowered by Analyst

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) – Research analysts at Atb Cap Markets reduced their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Helmerich & Payne in a report released on Tuesday, July 1st. Atb Cap Markets analyst W. Syed now expects that the oil and gas company will post earnings of $1.06 per share for the year, down from their previous estimate of $1.07. The consensus estimate for Helmerich & Payne’s current full-year earnings is $2.93 per share. Atb Cap Markets also issued estimates for Helmerich & Payne’s Q4 2025 earnings at $0.15 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.14 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.12 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $0.63 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.21 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.21 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.26 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.98 EPS.

Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, May 7th. The oil and gas company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.65 by ($0.63). The business had revenue of $1.02 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $961.03 million. Helmerich & Payne had a return on equity of 8.25% and a net margin of 7.15%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 47.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.84 EPS.

Several other brokerages have also commented on HP. TD Cowen decreased their price target on Helmerich & Payne from $28.00 to $26.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 9th. Morgan Stanley decreased their price target on Helmerich & Payne from $27.00 to $20.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 16th. Wall Street Zen lowered Helmerich & Payne from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 22nd. Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating and set a $17.00 price target (down previously from $19.00) on shares of Helmerich & Payne in a research note on Thursday, June 26th. Finally, Susquehanna decreased their price target on Helmerich & Payne from $24.00 to $23.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have issued a hold rating and two have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $26.09.

Helmerich & Payne Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:HP opened at $16.45 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $17.24 and its 200-day simple moving average is $23.98. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.64 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.51 and a beta of 0.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.68 and a quick ratio of 1.32. Helmerich & Payne has a 12 month low of $14.65 and a 12 month high of $42.60.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Intech Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Helmerich & Payne by 32.1% during the 1st quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 90,428 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $2,362,000 after purchasing an additional 21,958 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its stake in shares of Helmerich & Payne by 34.5% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 213,445 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $5,575,000 after purchasing an additional 54,758 shares during the period. Empowered Funds LLC lifted its stake in shares of Helmerich & Payne by 9.9% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 9,459 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $247,000 after purchasing an additional 852 shares during the period. Caxton Associates LLP purchased a new position in shares of Helmerich & Payne during the 1st quarter worth $665,000. Finally, Petrus Trust Company LTA purchased a new position in shares of Helmerich & Payne during the 1st quarter worth $468,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 96.05% of the company’s stock.

Helmerich & Payne Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 29th. Investors of record on Friday, August 15th will be paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.08%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 15th. Helmerich & Payne’s payout ratio is currently 45.66%.

Helmerich & Payne Company Profile

Founded in 1920, Helmerich & Payne, Inc (H&P) (NYSE: HP) is committed to delivering industry leading levels of drilling productivity and reliability. H&P operates with the highest level of integrity, safety and innovation to deliver superior results for its customers and returns for shareholders.