Helmerich & Payne Past Earnings Performance
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Helmerich & Payne has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 36.8%, while the Energy Services industry saw earnings growing at 46.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 22.5% per year.
Key information
36.78%
Earnings growth rate
35.80%
EPS growth rate
| Energy Services Industry Growth | 23.71% |
| Revenue growth rate | 22.48% |
| Return on equity | -11.46% |
| Net Margin | -7.74% |
| Next Earnings Update | 07 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
HP: New Leadership And Dividend Plans Will Support Fairly Valued Shares
Analysts have nudged their price target for Helmerich & Payne slightly higher to about $38.40, reflecting updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and the future P/E assumption. What's in the News Trey Adams was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on March 4, 2026.HP: Leadership Transition And Capital Returns Will Support Fairly Valued Shares
Analysts have raised their price target on Helmerich & Payne to roughly align with a fair value estimate of about $38.33, up from about $30.27. They cite an updated view that combines slightly lower assumed revenue growth with a higher profit margin and a modestly higher future P/E multiple.
HP: Leadership Changes And Capital Returns Will Support Future Upside
Analysts now see fair value for Helmerich & Payne at about $44.00 per share. This modest adjustment reflects slightly higher assumed profit margins, along with a small tweak to the discount rate and future P/E expectations.HP: Leadership Transition And Capital Returns Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Helmerich & Payne from roughly $36 to about $44 as they factor in updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher future P/E, which together suggest a different balance of risk and reward for shareholders. What's in the News Helmerich & Payne announced that Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Kevin Vann will retire from his role effective June 30, 2026, and will continue as a senior advisor through December 31, 2026, to support the transition.
HP: CEO Transition And Higher Assumed P/E Will Restrain Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Helmerich & Payne from about $25.59 to $30.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that modestly adjust their outlook for the shares. What's in the News CEO John Lindsay plans to retire following the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on March 4, 2026, with President Raymond John “Trey” Adams set to become CEO and stand for election to the Board at that meeting.Helmerich & Payne: Not Time To Dive In Quite Yet
Feb 19HP: CEO Transition And Weaker Long Term Revenue Outlook Will Limit Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Helmerich & Payne from about $23.33 to roughly $25.59, citing expectations for stronger profit margins and a lower future P/E, which they note would offset softer assumed revenue growth. What's in the News CEO John Lindsay plans to retire after the March 4, 2026 Annual Meeting, with current President Raymond John “Trey” Adams set to become CEO and stand for election to the Board at that meeting, while Lindsay stays on as senior advisor through December 2026 (Key Developments).HP: Future Saudi Rig Restart And CEO Transition Will Restrain Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Helmerich & Payne from about US$17.00 to roughly US$23.33, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News CEO John Lindsay plans to retire after the March 4, 2026 Annual Meeting, with current President Raymond John "Trey" Adams set to take over as CEO and stand for election to the Board.HP: Saudi Rig Reactivations And Leadership Transition Will Support Future Upside
Narrative Update Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Helmerich & Payne steady at US$36.00. They cited updated assumptions around a slightly lower discount rate, modestly higher revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a reduced future P/E outlook that collectively support this unchanged target.HP: Saudi Rig Reactivations And Leadership Transition Will Support Fairly Valued Shares
Analysts have lifted their price target for Helmerich & Payne from about US$27.20 to roughly US$30.27, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers of the change. What's in the News CEO John Lindsay plans to retire after the March 4, 2026 Annual Meeting.HP: Middle East Rig Ramp And Leadership Transition Will Support Upside
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Helmerich & Payne from approximately 27 dollars per share to about 36 dollars per share, citing a lower perceived risk profile from a reduced discount rate and expectations for stronger profitability despite slightly tempered revenue growth assumptions. What's in the News CEO John Lindsay will retire following the March 4, 2026 Annual Meeting, with current President Raymond John Trey Adams slated to assume the CEO role and join the Board.Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.25
Dec 14
HP: Saudi Rig Reactivations Will Offset Margin Pressure And Support Shares
Analysts have raised their price target on Helmerich & Payne from approximately $24.00 to about $27.20, citing expectations for stronger top line growth and a higher future earnings multiple, even though projected profit margins are slightly lower. What's in the News Notice received to recommence operations on seven suspended land rigs in Saudi Arabia, with staged reactivations planned through the first half of 2026 (Key Developments) Suspension days for each Saudi rig will be added to its remaining contract term, extending contracted backlog in the region (Key Developments) H&P expects to operate 24 rigs in Saudi Arabia by mid 2026, including eight proprietary FlexRigs and 16 rigs from the KCA Deutag acquisition, highlighting its growing Eastern Hemisphere footprint (Key Developments) Board meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025, to consider declaring a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable December 2, 2025, to shareholders of record on November 18, 2025 (Key Developments) Valuation Changes The Fair Value estimate has risen moderately from approximately $24.00 to about $27.20, reflecting a higher intrinsic valuation per share.HP: Extended Revenue Slowdown Will Pressure Shares Despite Market Expansion
Analysts have lowered their price target for Helmerich & Payne from $26.60 to $24.00. They cited slower expected revenue growth and a reduced fair value calculation, despite marginal improvements in both profit margin and projected price-to-earnings ratio.Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) Looks Just Right With A 27% Price Jump
Nov 12HP: Fair Value Seen Amid Buyback Completion and Dividend Outlook Update
Narrative Update on Helmerich & Payne Analysts have raised their price target for Helmerich & Payne from $23.80 to $26.60. They cite improved valuation estimates, supported by a lower discount rate and a slightly higher expected future price-to-earnings ratio.Analysts Raise Helmerich and Payne Price Target as Profit Margins Improve and Buyback Program Ends
Analysts have raised their price target for Helmerich & Payne from $22.47 to $23.80 per share, citing slight improvements in projected profit margins and a marginally reduced discount rate in their valuation models. What's in the News The Board of Directors has scheduled a meeting on September 9, 2025, to declare a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share.Digital Operations And Global Expansion Will Forge Future Success
Analysts have raised their price target for Helmerich & Payne from $21.31 to $22.47, citing modest improvements in projected revenue growth and a lower discount rate, despite slightly lower profit margin expectations. What's in the News The board of Helmerich & Payne approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share.Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25
Oct 07Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25
Sep 13These 4 Measures Indicate That Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) Is Using Debt Extensively
Aug 06Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
Jul 16Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Jun 25Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 26% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
Apr 09Is Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) Using Too Much Debt?
Mar 27Helmerich & Payne: Transformative Acquisition Isn't Priced In
Mar 13Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
Mar 03Investors Don't See Light At End Of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s (NYSE:HP) Tunnel
Jan 05Does Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Dec 18Helmerich & Payne: Synergies Could Shine
Nov 06Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At Helmerich & Payne (NYSE:HP)
Nov 04Improved Earnings Required Before Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP) Shares Find Their Feet
Sep 23Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Helmerich & Payne makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Dec 25 | 4,086 | -316 | 294 | 31 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,746 | -165 | 287 | 34 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,428 | -33 | 276 | 35 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,085 | 217 | 271 | 38 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,757 | 300 | 251 | 42 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,757 | 339 | 245 | 41 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,722 | 342 | 234 | 39 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,749 | 348 | 223 | 36 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,830 | 426 | 215 | 32 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,872 | 428 | 207 | 30 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,844 | 397 | 197 | 30 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,670 | 320 | 193 | 29 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,369 | 153 | 187 | 27 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,059 | 5 | 182 | 27 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,771 | -119 | 188 | 25 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,553 | -194 | 184 | 24 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,382 | -312 | 177 | 23 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,219 | -327 | 172 | 22 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,083 | -320 | 153 | 21 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,068 | -309 | 154 | 19 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,406 | -607 | 157 | 20 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,774 | -499 | 168 | 22 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 2,215 | -397 | 183 | 23 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 2,585 | -506 | 189 | 26 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 2,673 | -13 | 190 | 27 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 2,798 | -36 | 194 | 27 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,846 | -75 | 198 | 26 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,807 | 72 | 202 | 25 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,664 | -1 | 207 | 22 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 2,487 | 489 | 199 | 18 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 2,323 | 464 | 184 | 17 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 2,173 | 449 | 175 | 14 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 2,001 | 402 | 160 | 12 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,805 | -130 | 148 | 12 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,604 | -181 | 144 | 11 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,472 | -179 | 148 | 11 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,505 | -105 | 148 | 10 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,624 | -55 | 146 | 10 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,846 | -8 | 150 | 12 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 2,141 | 104 | 133 | 12 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 2,589 | 232 | 134 | 15 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 3,162 | 418 | 135 | 16 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 3,593 | 613 | 131 | 17 |
Quality Earnings: HP is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: HP is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: HP is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 36.8% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare HP's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: HP is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Energy Services industry (-25.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: HP has a negative Return on Equity (-11.46%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/04 17:38 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is covered by 42 analysts. 12 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| William Selesky | Argus Research Company |
| James West | Barclays |
| Sungeun Kim | Barclays |