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Halliburton Company (HAL)
- Market cap
- $27.48B
- P/E
- 17.28
- Dividend yield
- 2.02%
- Street target
- $43.00median of 28 analysts
- 52-week range
- $21.51 $43.59
The short version
Where HAL stands today, in four lines, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
HAL at a glance
Halliburton Company (HAL): Buy, 72/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
- Trend Down: the price is below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($34.11 and $35.67).
- Earnings HAL beat estimates in 4 of its last 8 quarters, yet fell the next day after 1 of those beats.
- Insiders Insiders sold $42.8M and bought $169K over the last 18 months.
- Valuation P/E of 17.3 against 18.4 for the Energy sector: broadly in line with peers (-6%).
Figures as of October 16, 2026.
CleaRank Financial AI
Insiders have been net sellers of HAL stock, with total sales amounting to $42.8 million against purchases of $169.2 thousand, leading to a 'Moderate Sell Signal' according to the insider summary. This contrasts with the overall positive analyst sentiment and suggests investors should monitor insider activity closely. The company's profit margin stands at 7.16% with an operating margin of 12.79%, and a return on equity of 14.92%, which is slightly above the sector median ROE of 14.2%. However, its price-to-sales ratio of 1.23 is below the sector average of 2.5, and its debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74 is in line with the sector average.
Only on CleaRank
Figures we compute ourselves from HAL's own price, earnings and insider-filing history. Tap one to see it in context.
Price and trading
The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.
Trend checks
1/4Price above its 50-day average ›
The price of $33.59 is 1.5% below the 50-day simple moving average of $34.11.Price above its 200-day average ›
The price is 5.8% below the 200-day simple moving average of $35.67.50-day average above the 200-day ›
The 50-day average ($34.11) is 4.4% below the 200-day average ($35.67), the arrangement of a falling longer-term trend.In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
The price sits at 55% of its 52-week range, between $21.51 and $43.59.
HAL share price
Pick a period: each tab shows how far HAL has moved over it, to the last close.
Today's trading
Where HAL sits inside today's range and its 52-week range.
Fundamentals
Valuation against the sector, and the revenue and earnings behind it.
Valuation and quality checks
4/5P/E below the sector median ›
The trailing P/E of 17.28 is 6.1% below the Energy median of 18.4.P/S below the sector median ›
The price-to-sales ratio of 1.23 is 51.0% below the sector median of 2.5.Profitable over the last 12 months ›
Net income over the last 12 months was $1.6B on revenue of $22.4B, a net margin of 7.2%.Beat estimates in most recent reports ›
HAL beat the EPS estimate in 4 of its last 8 reports.Pays a dividend ›
The trailing dividend yield is 2.02%, or $0.68 a share a year.
Key statistics
The headline figures for HAL.
As of October 16, 2026, HAL trades at $33.59, with a market value of $27.48B, a P/E ratio of 17.28 and a dividend yield of 2.02%.
What the numbers say
CleaRank Financial AI's reading of HAL's valuation, growth and risks.
Profitability metrics show a net profit margin of 7.16% and an operating margin of 12.79%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.74, which is in line with the sector average. While revenue growth has been modest at 3.7% year-over-year, forward estimates suggest a pickup to 6.00% in 2027. The current P/E ratio suggests that the market is not fully pricing in future growth potential, especially when compared to the sector average.
HAL against the Energy sector
How HAL compares with the median Energy stock CleaRank tracks.
Price to earnings vs sector: Valuation is broadly in line with sector peers (-6% difference), suggesting fair market pricing relative to industry standards.
Return vs XLE: Since May 6, 2025, HAL has gained 72.8% against a gain of 68.9% for XLE.
Performance against XLE
HAL and the Energy sector fund over the same days.
Revenue and earnings
How much HAL sells, and how much of it becomes profit.
Revenue growth: Revenue fell 3.3% in FY2025 to $22.2B, from $22.9B a year earlier.
Profit margin: The net margin was 5.8% in FY2025, down from 11.0% the year before.
Profitable: HAL earned $1.3B in FY2025.
Earnings reality check
Did HAL beat what analysts expected, and how did the stock react?
Earnings record: HAL beat the analyst estimate in 4 of the last 8 quarters.
Market reaction: The stock fell in the first session after 1 of those 4 beats, so a beat has not been enough on its own.
| Report | Estimate | Actual | Surprise | First session | 5 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026after close | $0.54 | $0.55 | +1.85% | -0.48% | -5.91% |
| Apr 21, 2026after close | $0.50 | $0.55 | +10.00% | +2.52% | +6.97% |
| Jan 21, 2026after close | $0.55 | $0.69 | +25.45% | +1.08% | +0.00% |
| Oct 21, 2025after close | $0.50 | $0.58 | +16.00% | +4.24% | +5.47% |
| Jul 22, 2025after close | $0.55 | $0.55 | +0.00% | +2.71% | +7.90% |
| Apr 22, 2025after close | $0.60 | $0.60 | +0.00% | -0.43% | -0.92% |
| Jan 22, 2025after close | $0.70 | $0.70 | +0.00% | -1.79% | -7.41% |
| Nov 7, 2024after close | $0.75 | $0.73 | -2.67% | -1.08% | +1.90% |
As of October 16, 2026, HAL has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 4 of its last 8 reported quarters and fell in the first trading session after 1 of those beats; its latest report, on July 21, 2026, came in 1.85% above the estimate and the stock moved -0.48% in the first session.
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
AI analysis and technicals
CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.
Momentum checks
2/3RSI not overbought or oversold ›
The 14-day RSI is 53.9, in neutral territory.RSI above 50 ›
An RSI of 53.9 is above the 50 midpoint, so buyers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.MACD line above zero ›
The MACD line is negative, so the 12-day average is below the 26-day average.
CleaRank AI analysis of HAL
The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.
Key support levels are not clearly defined by the current technical setup due to the price being below major SMAs. Resistance is expected around the 50-day and 200-day SMAs. The stochastic indicator is in overbought territory at 95.88, which could signal a potential pullback, despite the neutral RSI.
Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Targets ›
A significant portion of Wall Street analysts maintain 'Buy' ratings, with a median price target of $43.00, suggesting a 28% upside potential from the current price.
Source: Wall Street AnalystsConsistent Earnings Beats ›
Halliburton has exceeded EPS estimates in its last four reported quarters, demonstrating operational efficiency and resilience.
Source: Company Earnings Reports
Moderate Insider Selling Signal ›
Insiders have sold a substantial amount ($42.8 million) against minimal purchases ($169.2 thousand), indicating a 'Moderate Sell Signal' that warrants investor attention.
Source: Insider Trading DataDividend Payout ›
The company offers a dividend yield of approximately 2.02%, providing a modest income stream to shareholders.
Source: Company Financials
- The stock is currently trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($34.11 and $35.67), suggesting potential resistance and a need for a technical breakout to confirm a bullish trend.
However, the outlook is tempered by technical indicators showing the stock trading below key moving averages and moderate insider selling. A shift in oil and gas prices, increased competition, or a failure to meet forward-looking revenue estimates could challenge this positive outlook. Investors should monitor the company's ability to maintain its earnings momentum and work through the cyclical nature of the energy sector, especially given the recent insider selling activity.
Technical indicators
Momentum and trend for HAL, from its daily closes.
As of October 16, 2026, with HAL at $33.59, its 14-day RSI is 53.9 (neutral territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $34.11 and its 200-day is $35.67.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 16, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26).
What HAL moves with
Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.
As of October 16, 2026, HAL's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.39 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.31 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.05 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.01 with gold (XAU).
What Wall Street expects
The analysts' target range and how their ratings split.
Analysts checks
2/3Most analysts rate it a buy ›
21 of 28 analysts rate it a buy or strong buy, 6 a hold and 1 a sell.Median target above the price ›
The median 12-month target of $43.00 is 28.0% above the price.More buy ratings than three months ago ›
21 of 28 rate it a buy now, against 21 of 28 three months ago.
HAL Wall Street View
12-month price targets
Ratings
Recent rating actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral |
| Jul 27, 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Argus Research | Maintains | Buy |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight |
| Jul 22, 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Freedom Broker | Upgrade | Hold |
As of October 16, 2026, 28 Wall Street analysts cover HAL: 21 rate it a buy or strong buy, 6 a hold and 1 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $29.00 to $53.00, with a median of $43.00, 28.0% above the price of $33.59.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
A trade plan, if you want one
Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.
HAL trade plan
Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.
Long entry pick an entry style
Risk management
Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
These levels come from HAL's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Risk profile
How much HAL tends to move, against the market and on its own.
The long record
HAL's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.
Track record checks
1/4Average daily move under 2% ›
The price has moved 1.57% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).Recovered from its worst fall ›
The worst fall was 91.1%, from January 2017 to March 2020; the price is still 30.3% below that peak.Most 1-year holds ended higher ›
46% of 1-year holding periods in the last 10 years ended with a gain.Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
$10,000 invested in October 2016 is now worth $8,605.89, against $42,525 in the S&P 500 (SPY).
HAL Drawdowns & Recovery
As of October 16, 2026, HAL's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years with dividends reinvested was -91.1% (January 2017 to March 2020); it is still 30.3% below that peak, and 46% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Growth of $10,000
What $10,000 put into HAL in October 2016 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.
Against the market: HAL trailed the S&P 500 over this period: $8,605.89 against $42,525.
A $10,000 investment in HAL in October 2016 would be worth about $8,606 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $42,525 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).
Seasonal patterns
Which calendar months have been kind to HAL, and which have not.
Strongest month, January: an average of +9.79%, up in 8 of 10 years.
Weakest month, March: an average of -6.82%, up in 3 of 10 years.
This month, October: has averaged +5.10%, up in 3 of 9 years. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.
Over the last 10 years, HAL's strongest calendar month has been January (average +9.79%, up in 8 of 10 years) and its weakest March (average -6.82%, up in 3 of 10 years).
Average return for each calendar month over the last 10 years, from weekly closing prices with dividends included.
Long-term scenarios
Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Monte Carlo projection
Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in HAL, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in HAL today could grow to about $11,235 by 2036 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $75,299 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $1,676. The simulation models price only; at today's 2.02% yield, dividends would add to these figures. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
HAL Stock Price Prediction: 2030
The same simulation in share prices, year by year.
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $35.19 for HAL by 2030 in the base case, from $33.59 today (1.0x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $10.57. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on HAL's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | 10th percentile | Base case | 90th percentile | range base today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $18.62 | $33.98 | $62.02 | |
| 2028 | $14.68 | $34.38 | $80.51 | |
| 2029 | $12.27 | $34.78 | $98.61 | |
| 2030 | $10.57 | $35.19 | $117 | |
| 2031 | $9.27 | $35.60 | $137 |
Method: a lognormal simulation of HAL's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Insider trading
What the people running the company have bought and sold.
HAL insider trading
Shares the company's directors and officers bought and sold, from their own filings.
Month by month
Open-market purchases above the line, sales below.
Insider buying: Insiders bought $169K on the open market and sold $42.8M.
As of October 16, 2026, HAL insiders reported 21 open-market sales worth $42.8M and 1 open-market purchase worth $169K over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Eric Carre
Chief Financial Officer
|
Sell | 24.8K | $929.1K |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Jeffrey Shannon Slocum
Chief Operating Officer
|
Sell | 52.6K | $1.8M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Jeffrey Allen Miller
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 124.5K | $4.4M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Jeffrey Shannon Slocum
Chief Operating Officer
|
Sell | 16.1K | $565.6K |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Eric Carre
Chief Financial Officer
|
Sell | 24.8K | $889.3K |
| May 15, 2026 | Van H. Beckwith
Officer
|
Sell | 198.3K | $8.2M |
| May 5, 2026 | Michael Casey Maxwell
Officer
|
Sell | 20.3K | $852.4K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Timothy M. Mckeon
Officer and Treasurer
|
Sell | 8.7K | $363.5K |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Tobi M. Edwards Young
Director
|
Sell | 6.1K | $255.5K |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Jeffrey Allen Miller
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 158.5K | $6.3M |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Van H. Beckwith
Officer
|
Sell | 19.6K | $663.5K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Jeffrey Shannon Slocum
Chief Operating Officer
|
Sell | 5.4K | $184.0K |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Timothy M. Mckeon
Officer and Treasurer
|
Sell | 3.8K | $132.2K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Van H. Beckwith
Officer
|
Grant | 32.3K | $1.2M |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Eric Carre
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 32.3K | $1.2M |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Timothy M. Mckeon
Officer and Treasurer
|
Grant | 5.1K | $183.1K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Jeffrey Allen Miller
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 115.8K | $4.2M |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Lawrence J. Pope
Officer
|
Grant | 32.3K | $1.2M |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Jill D Sharp
Officer
|
Grant | 5.1K | $183.1K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Jeffrey Shannon Slocum
Chief Operating Officer
|
Grant | 8.8K | $318.4K |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Rami Yassine
Officer
|
Grant | 5.9K | $212.3K |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Margaret Katherine Banks
Director
|
Sell | 2.6K | $88.9K |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Jeffrey Allen Miller
Chief Executive Officer
|
Sell | 171.2K | $6.0M |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Van H. Beckwith
Officer
|
Sell | 54.3K | $1.9M |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Van H. Beckwith
Officer
|
Option | 54.3K | $1.3M |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Jeffrey Allen Miller
Chief Executive Officer
|
Option | 171.2K | $5.4M |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Jeffrey Shannon Slocum
Chief Operating Officer
|
Sell | 23.9K | $771.8K |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Van H. Beckwith
Officer
|
Sell | 17.8K | $574.9K |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Lawrence J. Pope
Officer
|
Sell | 100.0K | $3.2M |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Van H. Beckwith
Officer
|
Grant | 35.0K | $1.0M |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Eric Carre
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 37.5K | $1.1M |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Stephanie Spoelker Holzhauser
Officer
|
Grant | 5.6K | $166.1K |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Timothy M. Mckeon
Officer and Treasurer
|
Grant | 5.6K | $166.1K |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Jeffrey Allen Miller
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 133.5K | $4.0M |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Lawrence J. Pope
Officer
|
Grant | 35.0K | $1.0M |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Mark Richard
Officer
|
Grant | 41.2K | $1.2M |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Jill D Sharp
Officer
|
Grant | 5.6K | $166.1K |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Jeffrey Shannon Slocum
Chief Operating Officer
|
Grant | 56.2K | $1.7M |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Rami Yassine
Officer
|
Grant | 41.2K | $1.2M |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Rami Yassine
Officer
|
Option | 3.6K | $105.1K |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Rami Yassine
Officer
|
Grant | 41.2K | $1.2M |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Rami Yassine
Officer
|
Option | 3.6K | $105.1K |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Van H. Beckwith
Officer
|
Sell | 8.9K | $246.9K |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Margaret Katherine Banks
Director
|
Grant | 6.1K | - |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Murry S Gerber
Director
|
Grant | 6.1K | - |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Robert A Malone
Director
|
Grant | 6.1K | - |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Tobi M. Edwards Young
Director
|
Grant | 6.1K | - |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Mark Richard
Officer
|
Sell | 160.0K | $4.4M |
| May 29, 2025 | Janet L. Weiss
Director
|
Buy | 8.6K | $169.2K |
Source: TwelveData, from SEC Form 4 filings
Questions people ask
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