Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.15 EPS

Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The oilfield services company reported $0.69 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.54 by $0.15, Zacks reports. The business had revenue of $5.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.39 billion. Halliburton had a net margin of 5.91% and a return on equity of 20.12%.

Halliburton Trading Down 1.6%

NYSE:HAL opened at $32.05 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $26.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.23 and a beta of 0.78. Halliburton has a 52 week low of $18.72 and a 52 week high of $33.72. The company has a quick ratio of 1.43, a current ratio of 1.95 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70. The company has a fifty day moving average of $28.58 and a 200 day moving average of $25.08.

Halliburton Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 24th. Investors of record on Wednesday, December 3rd were issued a dividend of $0.17 per share. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 3rd. Halliburton’s dividend payout ratio is currently 45.03%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts recently commented on HAL shares. Susquehanna raised their target price on Halliburton from $29.00 to $36.00 and gave the stock a “positive” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Rothschild Redb raised shares of Halliburton to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, November 3rd. BMO Capital Markets increased their target price on shares of Halliburton from $31.00 to $36.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Evercore ISI reissued an “in-line” rating and issued a $35.00 price target (up from $28.00) on shares of Halliburton in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, Zacks Research raised Halliburton from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $33.57.

Key Halliburton News

Here are the key news stories impacting Halliburton this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS and profit beat expectations — Halliburton reported net income of $589M, diluted EPS of $0.70 (adjusted EPS ~$0.69), and beat consensus EPS and revenue estimates, which helped lift the stock. Business Wire: Halliburton Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: International demand boosted results — Reuters and the WSJ highlighted strength in international markets as a key driver of the quarter, supporting higher revenue and helping the company beat profit forecasts. Reuters: Halliburton beats estimates for fourth-quarter profit
• Positive Sentiment: Management emphasized technology and margin initiatives — Company disclosures highlighted technology programs and margin focus that may support longer‑term efficiency and pricing power. TipRanks: Halliburton Reports Strong Q4 2025 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Potential Venezuela opportunity — Reports show job postings and commentary about a possible return to Venezuela, which could be a meaningful long‑term growth opportunity but carries geopolitical and execution risk; investors will watch management commentary for clarity. MSN: Halliburton takes step toward possible Venezuela return
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and forecast activity — Several firms updated expectations and price targets ahead of/after the print; the median analyst target sits around the low‑$30s, so guidance and forward commentary will matter for near‑term sentiment. Benzinga: Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Halliburton Expectations
• Negative Sentiment: Weaker operating profit and cash flow trends — Some reports note operating profit and cash from operations were down year‑over‑year and capital spending fell, signaling near‑term cash‑flow pressure despite the EPS beat. Quiver Quant: Halliburton Releases Q4 2025 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and mixed longer‑term outlook — Quiver flagged recent insider sales and a mixed set of hedge‑fund moves; combined with commentary that profit “slipped” in some coverage, these items add caution for investors focused on governance and sustainable earnings momentum. Quiver Quant: Halliburton Releases Q4 2025 Earnings

Insider Activity at Halliburton

In other Halliburton news, EVP Lawrence J. Pope sold 100,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.25, for a total value of $3,225,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 419,800 shares in the company, valued at approximately $13,538,550. This represents a 19.24% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, EVP Van H. Beckwith sold 8,854 shares of Halliburton stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $27.89, for a total value of $246,938.06. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 333,528 shares in the company, valued at approximately $9,302,095.92. The trade was a 2.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 268,854 shares of company stock worth $7,915,138 over the last quarter. 0.61% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Halliburton

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its holdings in Halliburton by 7.5% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 92,754 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock valued at $2,353,000 after acquiring an additional 6,507 shares during the period. Woodline Partners LP grew its stake in Halliburton by 39.0% during the first quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 73,341 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock valued at $1,861,000 after acquiring an additional 20,583 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Wealth lifted its position in shares of Halliburton by 25.0% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 52,045 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock worth $1,320,000 after buying an additional 10,408 shares in the last quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC increased its position in Halliburton by 309.1% in the first quarter. Intech Investment Management LLC now owns 68,946 shares of the oilfield services company’s stock worth $1,749,000 after purchasing an additional 52,092 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Halliburton in the 1st quarter valued at about $895,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.23% of the company’s stock.

Halliburton Company Profile

Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry, offering a broad portfolio that supports the lifecycle of oil and gas reservoirs from exploration and drilling through production and abandonment. Founded in 1919 by Erle P. Halliburton as an oil-well cementing company, the firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has developed into an integrated oilfield services company serving upstream operators globally.

The company’s activities encompass drilling and evaluation, well construction and completion, production enhancement and well intervention.