Recent Investment Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Helmerich & Payne (HP)

Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 5/18/2026 – Helmerich & Payne had its price target raised by Piper Sandler from $41.00 to $43.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 5/14/2026 – Helmerich & Payne had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $35.00 to $39.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – Helmerich & Payne had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $38.00 to $40.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – Helmerich & Payne had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $39.00 to $47.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – Helmerich & Payne had its price target raised by Susquehanna from $42.00 to $43.00. They now have a “positive” rating on the stock.
• 4/15/2026 – Helmerich & Payne had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $30.00 to $35.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/15/2026 – Helmerich & Payne had its price target raised by Piper Sandler from $40.00 to $41.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/7/2026 – Helmerich & Payne had its price target raised by Susquehanna from $40.00 to $42.00. They now have a “positive” rating on the stock.
• 3/27/2026 – Helmerich & Payne had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Helmerich & Payne Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 18th will be paid a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 18th. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.5%. Helmerich & Payne’s payout ratio is currently -26.39%.

Insider Activity

In other news, SVP Cara M. Hair sold 58,771 shares of Helmerich & Payne stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $36.62, for a total value of $2,152,194.02. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 175,589 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,430,069.18. The trade was a 25.08% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. 4.40% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

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.