Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) Stock Forecast
HP analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.53 / 5 from 17 analysts
- Price target
- $45.44 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +21.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 18, 2026 EPS estimate $0.27
- 52-week range
- $23.32 – $47.64
HP analyst ratings
17 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HP price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HP earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.29 | $0.04 | $0.42 | −$0.15 | +296.3% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | −$0.39 | −$0.58 | −$0.11 | $0.94 | −141.4% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.56 | $0.93 | $2.01 | −$0.39 | +500.2% | 12 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HP revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.07B | $1.03B | $1.09B | +5.3% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $4.06B | $4.04B | $4.09B | +8.3% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $4.30B | $3.90B | $4.47B | +5.9% | 13 |
HP EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HP revenue: reported and forecast
HP EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $0.33 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.30 | $0.29 | −9.7% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | −$0.07 | −$0.11 | −$0.16 | −$0.17 | −$0.39 | +496.3% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.39 | $1.49 | $1.48 | $1.55 | $1.56 | +11.9% | 2 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HP earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HP beat in 4 of 12.
What analysts expect from HP
17 analysts cover Helmerich & Payne; their consensus rating is buy (3.53 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $45.44, 21.4% above the latest close of $37.43. Analysts expect earnings of −$0.39 per share for FY2026, −141.4% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $1.56 per share on revenue of $4.3 billion. Helmerich & Payne beat the EPS estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.
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HP forecast FAQ
What is Helmerich & Payne's price target?
The average analyst price target for Helmerich & Payne is $45.44, 21.4% above the latest close of $37.43.
Is Helmerich & Payne a buy, hold or sell?
Of 17 analysts covering Helmerich & Payne, 4 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 7 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Helmerich & Payne's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$0.39 per share for FY2026 (range −$0.58 to −$0.11); for FY2027 the estimate is $1.56.
What is Helmerich & Payne's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $4.1 billion, growth of 8.3%; for FY2027 it is $4.3 billion.
When does Helmerich & Payne report earnings?
Helmerich & Payne is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 18, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.27.
Does Helmerich & Payne usually beat earnings estimates?
Helmerich & Payne reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 12 quarters.