Helmerich & Payne (HP) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) will likely be announcing its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 4th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.12 per share and revenue of $990.1640 million for the quarter. Interested persons are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.

Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) last announced its earnings results on Monday, November 17th. The oil and gas company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.26 by ($0.27). The firm had revenue of $1.01 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $972.79 million. Helmerich & Payne had a negative net margin of 4.37% and a positive return on equity of 3.21%. Helmerich & Payne’s revenue for the quarter was up 45.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.76 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect Helmerich & Payne to post $3 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Helmerich & Payne Stock Up 2.6%

Shares of Helmerich & Payne stock opened at $33.30 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $3.39 billion, a PE ratio of -19.94 and a beta of 0.56. Helmerich & Payne has a 1-year low of $14.65 and a 1-year high of $34.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.80 and a quick ratio of 1.40. The business has a 50-day moving average of $29.63 and a 200-day moving average of $24.11.

Helmerich & Payne Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.0%. Helmerich & Payne’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -59.88%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently issued reports on HP. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “underweight” rating and issued a $28.00 price target on shares of Helmerich & Payne in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Helmerich & Payne in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Susquehanna lifted their price target on Helmerich & Payne from $31.00 to $36.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $32.00 price objective on shares of Helmerich & Payne in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded Helmerich & Payne from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Sunday, November 23rd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $33.00.

Insider Transactions at Helmerich & Payne

In related news, Director Hans Helmerich sold 75,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, December 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $28.12, for a total transaction of $2,109,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 496,735 shares in the company, valued at $13,968,188.20. This represents a 13.12% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 4.40% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Helmerich & Payne

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HP. Boothbay Fund Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Helmerich & Payne during the third quarter worth approximately $243,000. Schroder Investment Management Group acquired a new stake in Helmerich & Payne in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $244,000. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC raised its stake in Helmerich & Payne by 10.7% during the 2nd quarter. Orion Porfolio Solutions LLC now owns 18,523 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $281,000 after acquiring an additional 1,792 shares in the last quarter. Cerity Partners LLC boosted its position in Helmerich & Payne by 30.7% during the 2nd quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 12,490 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $189,000 after acquiring an additional 2,937 shares during the period. Finally, Brown Advisory Inc. acquired a new position in Helmerich & Payne during the 2nd quarter worth $192,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 96.05% of the company’s stock.

About Helmerich & Payne

Helmerich & Payne, Inc is a leading provider of contract drilling services to the oil and gas industry, specializing primarily in onshore drilling operations. The company designs, engineers and operates a fleet of advanced drilling rigs, including its proprietary FlexRigs, which are engineered for high efficiency, safety and rapid mobilization. Alongside core drilling services, Helmerich & Payne offers well intervention, workover and coiled tubing services, positioning itself as a comprehensive drilling solutions partner for exploration and production companies worldwide.

Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Helmerich & Payne has grown through innovation and strategic expansion to serve diverse hydrocarbon basins.