Halliburton CompanyNYSE: HAL
Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
$41.76
-1.28%
Vol: 7.3M
Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
Halliburton beats Q1 2026 earnings with $0.55 EPS (12.24% above estimate); secures multibillion-dollar YPF contract and Sekal acquisition for digital drilling.
Halliburton delivered strong Q1 2026 earnings with $0.55 EPS (beating $0.49 estimate by 12.24%) and $5.4B revenue (flat YoY). The company secured a multibillion-dollar bundled completions services contract from YPF for Vaca Muerta unconventional development. Halliburton acquired Sekal AS, a global leader in digital drilling autonomy. Jefferies raised price target to $47 (from $39) on April 26.
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13 daysApr 30Halliburton Q1 2026 earnings beat; awarded multibillion-dollar YPF Vaca Muerta contractPositive▶
Halliburton reported strong first-quarter 2026 earnings, posting net income of $461 million or $0.55 per diluted share, beating estimates of $0.49 by 12.24%. The company was awarded a multibillion-dollar contract by YPF to provide bundled unconventional completions services in Vaca Muerta, one of the world's most prolific shale resources outside North America. Halliburton acquired Sekal AS from Sumitomo Corporation to accelerate drilling automation services. The company entered a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with PETRONAS and Valaris to support PETRONAS Suriname asset development. Shares gained 9.4% following earnings. RBC Capital and Stifel raised price targets to $44 and $43 respectively. Jefferies raised its price target to $47 from $39 on April 26. Stock hit a 52-week high at $41.32.
Apr 29Halliburton Q1 2026 EPS beats at $0.55 vs $0.49 consensus; secures multi-year YPF Argentina contract; target raised to $47Positive▶
Halliburton reported strong Q1 2026 results with $5.4 billion revenue, net income $461 million ($0.55 EPS beating consensus of $0.49 by 12.24%), and secured major international contracts including multi-year agreement with YPF Argentina and integrated consulting/logistics deal with Greenland Energy. Shares gained 9.4% to $40.13 on results. Jefferies raised price target to $47 from $39 on April 26. Analysts expect 2026 revenues around $22.1 billion with EPS growth accelerating 26% to $2.33. Company benefits from strong international activity and rising North American demand.
Apr 16No significant overnight updatesNeutral▶
No material news in the last 48 hours.
Apr 15Halliburton secures multibillion-dollar contract with Argentinas YPF and enters strategic collaboration with PETRONAS Suriname.Positive▶
Halliburton announced two significant international agreements in early April 2026. On April 6, strategic collaboration with PETRONAS Suriname for asset development. On April 9, secured multibillion-dollar contract from YPF for Argentinas Vaca Muerta shale region. Q1 2026 earnings on April 21. Barclays lowered target to $29.
Apr 14Halliburton secures multibillion-dollar contract with YPF for Vaca Muerta unconventional completions services.Positive▶
Halliburton announced a significant multibillion-dollar contract award from YPF to provide bundled unconventional completions services in Argentina Vaca Muerta shale formation. The contract will feature ZEUS electric fracturing services in its first international deployment. Additionally, Halliburton entered a strategic collaboration with PETRONAS Suriname. Q1 2026 earnings call scheduled for April 21.
Apr 13Halliburton acquires drilling automation leader Sekal AS and teams with PETRONAS on Suriname offshore development.Positive▶
On April 1, Halliburton acquired Sekal AS, a digital drilling autonomy specialist, combining LOGIX automation with Sekal's DrillTronics platform. On April 6, entered Strategic Collaboration Agreement with PETRONAS and Valaris for Suriname asset development. Susquehanna raised price target to $45 from $40. Q1 2026 earnings call on April 21.
Apr 10Halliburton upgraded at Evercore ISI with raised price target amid Q1 earnings expectation of 15% EPS decline.Mixed▶
Halliburton stock lagged the market with a -2.38% decline on April 9, closing at $37.80. Q1 earnings (April 21) expected to show 15% EPS decline to $0.51 and revenue down 1.99%. JPMorgan raised price target to $40 from $35, and Evercore ISI upgraded to Outperform.
Apr 9Halliburton acquires Sekal for drilling automation; PT Pertamina partnership launched in Q1 2026Positive▶
Halliburton acquired Sekal to enhance drilling automation capabilities integrating advanced technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. PT Pertamina and Halliburton signed memorandum of understanding in February 2026 to accelerate deployment of advanced well construction. Company announced net income of $589 million or $0.70 per diluted share for Q4 2025. Shannon Slocum promoted to EVP and COO effective January 1, 2026. Susquehanna maintained Positive rating with price target raised from $40 to $45. Consensus shows 13 Strong Buys, 3 Moderate Buys, 8 Holds, 1 Strong Sell.
Apr 8Halliburton advanced drilling automation and offshore collaboration successes signal strong demandPositive▶
Halliburton delivered strong Q4 2025 results with $0.70 EPS, achieved industry's first fully automated geological well placement offshore Guyana in March 2026, and expanded strategic partnerships including PETRONAS collaboration in Suriname and Pertamina MOU in Indonesia. The company beat analyst expectations with steady international demand and integrated drilling automation via Sekal acquisition. With analyst Buy consensus and $34.71 price target, Halliburton is positioned in high-demand energy services market.
Apr 7Halliburton completes industry-first fully automated offshore well in Guyana; Q1 call April 21.Positive▶
Halliburton completed industry-first closed-loop automated geological well placement offshore Guyana with ExxonMobil (470m lateral, 15% ahead, 33% trip time reduction). $35M NEX Lab Singapore JV with A*STAR. MOU with Pertamina. Q4 EPS $0.69 beat $0.54. Q1 2026 dividend $0.17. 13 Strong Buy.
Apr 6Halliburton Acquires Sekal for Drilling Automation; Q4 2025 Beat ExpectationsPositive▶
Halliburton acquired Sekal to enhance drilling automation, integrating LOGIX platform with Sekal's DrillTronics technology deployed in 1,300+ wells globally. Integration targets up to 25% reduction in well delivery times. Q4 2025 earnings beat expectations with strong international demand. 2025 revenue $22.18B (-3.31% YoY) with earnings $1.28B (-48.7% YoY). Stock at $38.24 with 52-week high, P/E 25.38, 1.8% yield, up 52.6% YTD. Buy consensus with $34.71 12-month target.
Apr 3Halliburton acquires Sekal AS from Sumitomo to strengthen drilling automation; CEO sells $6.3M in stock.Mixed▶
Halliburton completed the acquisition of Sekal AS from Sumitomo Corporation on April 1, advancing drilling automation. The deal combines LOGIX automation with Sekal's DrillTronics platform, offering up to 25% reduction in well delivery times. CEO Jeffrey Allen Miller sold 158,455 shares for $6.3M at $40/share. Q1 2026 earnings call scheduled for April 21. Analysts expect EPS of $0.51 (down 15% YoY).
Apr 2Halliburton acquired Sekal to enhance drilling automation; achieved industry's first fully closed-loop automated geological well placement offshore Guyana.Positive▶
Halliburton announced the acquisition of Sekal AS, a digital drilling automation firm, integrating Halliburton's LOGIX platform with Sekal's DrillTronics technology to target up to 25% reductions in well delivery times. The company achieved the industry's first fully closed-loop automated geological well placement offshore Guyana on March 16, 2026, cutting tripping time by approximately 33%. Stock closed at $38.17 on April 2, 2026, up 0.45% with earnings report expected April 21.
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| BKRBAKER | $69.27 | -0.58% | +14.8% | 25.0x | 0.90 | $69.1B |
| HALHALLIBURTON | $41.76 | -1.28% | +11.8% | 14.8x | 0.69 | $35.3B |
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