Helmerich & Payne (HP) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 17 analyst ratings
Based on 5 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Underweight | $41.00 from $36.00 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $50.00 from $47.00 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Maintained | Positive | $44.00 from $40.00 | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Maintained | Positive | $40.00 from $43.00 | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $36.00 from $38.00 | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Maintained | Neutral | $41.00 from $35.00 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $43.00 from $41.00 | May 18, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Underweight | $39.00 from $35.00 | May 14, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Maintained | Positive | $43.00 from $42.00 | May 8, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $47.00 from $39.00 | May 8, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $40.00 from $38.00 | May 8, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $41.00 from $40.00 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Maintained | Underweight | $35.00 from $30.00 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Maintained | Positive | $42.00 from $40.00 | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Maintained | Neutral | $38.00 from $33.00 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Barclays | Maintained | Overweight | $39.00 from $36.00 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Piper Sandler | Maintained | Overweight | $40.00 from $35.00 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| TD Cowen | Maintained | Hold | $38.00 from $35.00 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Maintained | Sector Perform | $36.00 from $34.00 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Maintained | Positive | $36.00 from $31.00 | Jan 7, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for HP stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for Helmerich & Payne (HP) is $42.40, with a high estimate of $50.00 and a low of $36.00, across 5 analysts.
Is HP a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering Helmerich & Payne currently average a Hold rating: 6 buy, 9 hold and 2 sell, from 17 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for HP?
The average price target of $42.40 implies 2.55% downside from the last price of $43.51.
What is the latest analyst rating on HP?
On Aug 20, 2026, Morgan Stanley maintained Helmerich & Payne at Underweight with a price target of $41.00.
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