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Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

HPNYSEEnergyOil & Gas Drilling

$37.43Today:- (-)1Y +63.05%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap
$3.77B
P/E (TTM)
-
Forward P/E
-
Dividend yield
2.65%
52-week range
$22.62$48.17
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
1.07M

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 13 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 13 unique analysts
(24 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence7.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$46.09
+23.14% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest HP Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Scott Gruber
Citi
HoldReiterates
$48.00 → $43.00
Eddie Kim
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$51.00
Joe Laetsch
Morgan Stanley
SellReiterates
$41.00
Saurabh Pant
BofA Securities
BuyReiterates
$44.00 → $46.00
Josh Silverstein
UBS
BuyReiterates
$49.00 → $50.00
Keith Mackey
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$49.00
Neil Mehta
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$41.00
Jason Bandel
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$44.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Charles Minervino
Susquehanna
BuyMaintains
$44.00 → $50.00
Josh Silverstein
UBS
BuyInitiates
$49.00
Eddie Kim
Barclays
BuyMaintains
$50.00
Keith Mackey
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$44.00 → $49.00
Keith Mackey
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$44.00 → $49.00
Scott Gruber
Citi
HoldMaintains
$36.00 → $48.00
Joe Laetsch
Morgan Stanley
SellReiterates
$36.00 → $41.00
Marc Bianchi
TD Cowen
HoldMaintains
$38.00 → $49.00
Jason Bandel
Evercore ISI Group
BuyMaintains
$44.00
Derek Podhaizer
Piper Sandler
BuyMaintains
$43.00
Saurabh Pant
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
-
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Keith Mackey
RBC Capital
HoldMaintains
$44.00
Neil Mehta
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$41.00
Turjya Saha
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for HP?

The analyst consensus rating for HP is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 13 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for HP?

The average 12-month price target for HP is $46.09, representing an upside of 23.1% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $37.43.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.