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Halliburton (HAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$25.97 +0.20 (+0.78%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:31 PM ET)

Halliburton - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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
6
Buy
15

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, 14 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HAL.

Consensus Price Target

$39.58
52.40% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Halliburton, the average price target is $39.58. The highest price target for HAL is $48.00, while the lowest price target for HAL is $33.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 52.40% from the current price of $25.97.
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HAL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/22/23 to 12/21/24
1 Month Ago
11/22/23 to 11/21/24
3 Months Ago
9/23/23 to 9/22/24
1 Year Ago
12/22/22 to 12/22/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
14 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$39.58$40.74$43.17$49.00
Forecasted Upside52.40% Upside27.35% Upside46.48% Upside33.95% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate 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
2.76
2.63
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside52.40% Upside1,671.86% Upside14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/20/2024Griffin Securities
2 of 5 stars
K. Simpson
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12/19/2024Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageOverweight$36.00+37.67%
12/18/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
J. Anderson
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$43.00 ➝ $33.00+21.35%
12/17/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$39.00 ➝ $34.00+23.77%
12/9/2024UBS Group
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J. Silverstein
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$36.00 ➝ $34.00+18.14%
11/18/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$35.00 ➝ $34.00+12.99%
11/8/2024Raymond James
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 Lower TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$41.00 ➝ $37.00+27.72%
11/8/2024Susquehanna
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 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%
9/24/2024Jefferies 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%
9/13/2024Royal 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%
7/22/2024TD 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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Halliburton pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Halliburton
Bull Case

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

  • Halliburton has a strong consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment towards the stock's future performance.
  • The current stock price is $28.78, which is significantly lower than the average price target of $40.74 set by analysts, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.17, translating to an annualized yield of 2.36%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • Halliburton reported a return on equity of 28.33%, showcasing its ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity, which is a positive indicator of financial health.
  • With a market capitalization of $25.28 billion, Halliburton is a major player in the energy sector, which can provide stability and growth opportunities for investors.

Halliburton
Bear Case

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

  • The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.73, missing analysts' expectations of $0.75, which may raise concerns about its profitability.
  • Halliburton's revenue for the latest quarter was $5.70 billion, falling short of the expected $5.83 billion, indicating potential challenges in meeting market demands.
  • The stock has experienced a decline from its 1-year high of $41.56, which may signal volatility and risk for investors looking for stable growth.
  • With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.03, while it may seem attractive, it could also suggest that the stock is undervalued compared to its peers, which may not be sustainable.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, which, while manageable, indicates that it relies on debt financing, potentially increasing financial risk in a volatile market.

HAL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Halliburton is $39.58, with a high forecast of $48.00 and a low forecast of $33.00.

21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Halliburton in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings, 14 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 52.40% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Halliburton's stock had 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Halliburton more than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Halliburton is 2.76 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 12/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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