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Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) stock analysis
SKIP 1% confidence · analysed Nov 3, 2026
On Nov 3, 2026, our model rated Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) SKIP with 1% confidence at a price of $37.88. That means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 48, close to the neutral 50 line, so momentum is balanced.
MACD is above its signal line, a sign that short-term momentum is turning up.
The price has slipped below its 50-day moving average but is still above the 200-day: a pullback inside a longer-term uptrend.
Volume is about normal (1.4x the 20-day average).
Trend structure and money flow
Market structure: ranging / no clear structure.
The most recent swing high is $41.59 and the swing low is $30.23; traders often treat these as resistance and support.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 6.81, which looks expensive relative to its growth.
The company reports a profit margin of -3.4% and revenue growth of -0.6%.
In its latest quarter it earned $-0.11 per share, which missed the $0.10 analysts expected, with revenue -0.6% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 2.5 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "buy", with an average price target of $45.44.
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 18, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
The model's one-paragraph read
No clear edge (SKIP) — composite score +0.01 (SKIP). Technicals: RSI 47.6, MACD bullish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 6.81, margin -3.4%, revenue growth -0.6%. Financial results: YoY revenue -0.6%, last EPS surprise -210.0%, next earnings 2026-11-18. Smart Money Concepts: ranging / no clear structure. FinGPT news read: positive. Reference price $37.88; no trade levels (SKIP).
Past ratings for HP
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | SKIP | 1% | $37.88 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
Frequently asked questions
Is HP a buy right now?
As of Nov 3, 2026, our automated model rates Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP) SKIP with 1% confidence: the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
When does Helmerich & Payne, Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 18, 2026.
What does a SKIP rating mean?
A SKIP rating means the signals cancel out; the model sees no clear edge either way.
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