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Halliburton (HAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$30.13 -0.06 (-0.20%)
(As of 11/14/2024 ET)

Halliburton - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
17

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Halliburton in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, 16 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HAL.

Consensus Price Target

$40.79
35.38% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Halliburton, the average price target is $40.79. The highest price target for HAL is $48.00, while the lowest price target for HAL is $35.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 35.38% from the current price of $30.13.
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HAL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/15/23 to 11/14/24
1 Month Ago
10/16/23 to 10/15/24
3 Months Ago
8/17/23 to 8/16/24
1 Year Ago
11/15/22 to 11/15/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$40.79$41.79$45.35$49.00
Forecasted Upside35.38% Upside42.92% Upside44.53% Upside27.50% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Buy
Buy

HAL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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HAL Price Targets by Month

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Halliburton Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHalliburtonOils/Energy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.90
2.63
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside35.78% Upside1,357.17% Upside8.54% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/8/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$47.00 ➝ $43.00+48.12%
11/8/2024Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$41.00 ➝ $37.00+27.72%
11/8/2024Susquehanna
2 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$42.00 ➝ $40.00+35.27%
11/8/2024Benchmark
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $40.00+35.36%
10/14/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $38.00+24.39%
10/11/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$45.00 ➝ $42.00+36.05%
10/10/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$40.00 ➝ $38.00+23.58%
9/25/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$46.00 ➝ $39.00+33.97%
9/24/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$47.00 ➝ $46.00+53.49%
9/18/2024Dbs Bank
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R. Department
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Initiated CoverageBuy$45.00+54.80%
9/18/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$41.00 ➝ $37.00+27.76%
9/16/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00 ➝ $35.00+24.56%
9/13/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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K. Mackey
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$44.00 ➝ $37.00+32.07%
8/29/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$47.00 ➝ $40.00+29.24%
7/22/2024Evercore ISI
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J. West
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$52.00 ➝ $48.00+43.03%
7/22/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00 ➝ $40.00+18.34%
7/22/2024Piper Sandler
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$46.00 ➝ $40.00+18.24%
7/22/2024TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$47.00 ➝ $45.00+30.81%
7/19/2024Johnson Rice
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D. Crist
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UpgradeModerate Buy
6/28/2024Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $45.00+33.21%
12/22/2023Atb Cap Markets
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W. Syed
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform
7/21/2023HSBC
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 Lower TargetBuy$57.00 ➝ $50.00+37.29%
6/7/2023Capital One Financial
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D. Becker
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$41.00+25.96%
1/12/2023Wolfe Research
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Outperform$51.00+24.42%

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Should I Buy Halliburton Stock? HAL Pros and Cons Explained

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Halliburton
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Halliburton:

  • Halliburton's stock price is currently trading at a lower level, potentially presenting a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Recent insider activity, such as EVP Van H. Beckwith selling shares, could indicate confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Positive analyst ratings and target price adjustments from various brokerages suggest a favorable outlook for Halliburton.
  • Institutional investors and hedge funds have been increasing their stakes in Halliburton, indicating growing confidence in the company's prospects.
  • Halliburton's strong financial metrics, including a low debt-to-equity ratio and healthy liquidity ratios, provide a stable foundation for potential growth.

Halliburton
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Halliburton for these reasons:

  • Halliburton's stock has been trading below its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages, indicating a potential bearish trend in the short to medium term.
  • The oilfield services industry, in which Halliburton operates, is subject to volatility due to fluctuations in oil prices and global economic conditions.
  • Competition in the oilfield services sector is intense, which could impact Halliburton's market share and profitability.
  • Uncertainty surrounding global energy demand and regulatory changes may pose risks to Halliburton's revenue and earnings growth.
  • Halliburton's beta of 1.88 indicates higher volatility compared to the overall market, potentially leading to greater price fluctuations.

HAL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Halliburton is $40.79, with a high forecast of $48.00 and a low forecast of $35.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Halliburton in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HAL shares.

According to analysts, Halliburton's stock has a predicted upside of 35.38% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Halliburton's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Halliburton more than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Halliburton is 2.90 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.63. Learn more on how HAL compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:HAL) was last updated on 11/14/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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