Market Cap
$3.7B
HP
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
$38.54 ▲ +0.89%
Prev close $38.20Market cap$3.7B
ConsensusHold
12-mo target$44.75 (+16.1%)
▲ Bullish
Analyst conviction 6/10
Insider Selling Cluster (4 insiders)27 New Institutional Positions21 Institutional Exits Traditional Energy
Snapshot
The big-picture read on HP right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Mid Cap
Analyst Consensus
Buy (56%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$3.0B
Inst. Activity
27 buys / 21 sells
Insider Activity
$0.00 buy / $9.2M sell
Insider Net $
-$9.2M
Social Sentiment
54° Neutral
SEC Reports
6
Price chart 30d -14.4%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 28, 2026 short_volume
Short Volume: HP — 69.8% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 366,473 | Exempt: 100 | TRF Vol: 525,290 | Short Ratio: 69.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark poo
Sep 1, 2026 Insider
Aug 25, 2026 SEC Lennox Michael sold 10,000 shares
EVP, WESTERN HEMISPHERE LAND @ $45.00 ($450.0K)
A cluster of insider selling at Helmerich & Payne (HP) occurred over the past week, with three executives and a director
CLUSTER — Impact 2/10
Aug 20, 2026 Insider
HELMERICH HANS sold 25,000 shares
Director @ $43.90 ($1.1M)
Aug 20, 2026 Insider
Aug 18, 2026 SEC HELMERICH HANS sold 65,000 shares
Director @ $43.90 ($2.9M)
Two HP insiders (SVP and VP) sold a combined $694K in open-market sales over a 7-day window. The total value is 0.015% o
CLUSTER — Impact 2/10
Michael Lennox, an officer of Helmerich & Payne, filed a Form 144 on August 10, 2026, indicating intent to sell up to 5,
144 — Impact 2/10
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC — ADD
2,183,854 shares ($71.5M)
Analyst ratings buy % +3.7%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
56% rate it Buy or better · 25 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Sector Perform | 55% |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 55% |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 54% |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Susquehanna | MAINTAIN | Positive | 56% |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Susquehanna | MAINTAIN | Positive | 56% |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 54% |
| May 18, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 54% |
| May 14, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Underweight | 55% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 56% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 56% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 56% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 56% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 52% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 56% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 56% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 56% |
Price targets
Where 16 covering analysts think HP trades over the next 12 months.
$44.75 +16.1% upside Buy
Current$38.54 Low$32.00 Median$44.00 High$50.00 16 analysts
$32.00$50.00
Analyst rating None as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment mood +0.0%
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
54°
Neutral
BearishNeutralBullish
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
6 SEC filing reports analyzed · 1 bullish, 1 bearish, 0 mixed, 4 neutral · avg impact 3.5/10.
NEUTRALCLUSTER2/10
A cluster of insider selling at Helmerich & Payne (HP) occurred over the past week, with three execu
Aug 25, 2026
NEUTRALCLUSTER2/10
Two HP insiders (SVP and VP) sold a combined $694K in open-market sales over a 7-day window. The tot
Aug 18, 2026
NEUTRAL1442/10
Michael Lennox, an officer of Helmerich & Payne, filed a Form 144 on August 10, 2026, indicating int
Aug 11, 2026
BULLISHINST-CLUSTER6/10
8 major institutional investors reported Q3 2025 13F positions in HP, with 5 net buyers (adding $67.
Jun 11, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HP — 69.8% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 366,473 | Exempt: 100 | TRF Vol: 525,290 | Short Ratio: 69.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HP — 69.3% short (0.6M / 0.8M)
Short: 562,633 | Exempt: 4 | TRF Vol: 811,529 | Short Ratio: 69.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HP — 62.3% short (0.5M / 0.9M)
Short: 547,116 | Exempt: 1,488 | TRF Vol: 877,906 | Short Ratio: 62.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Aug 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HP — 75.0% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 521,493 | Exempt: 6,251 | TRF Vol: 695,121 | Short Ratio: 75.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Aug 6, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: HP — 65.0% short (0.7M / 1.1M)
Short: 707,302 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,088,717 | Short Ratio: 65.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.20 | $0.04–$0.36 | 2114.4% | -0.7% | 2↑ 4↓ | $1.1B | 9 |
| Next Q | $0.32 | $0.04–$0.42 | 314.0% | +3.2% | 4↑ 0↓ | $1.1B | 7 |
| Current FY | $-0.17 | $-0.58–$1.16 | -117.8% | -22.4% | 2↑ 6↓ | $4.1B | 13 |
| Next FY | $1.51 | $0.80–$2.01 | 1003.9% | -1.5% | 8↑ 0↓ | $4.3B | 12 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.201 | — |
| 7d ago | $0.201 | — |
| 30d ago | $0.203 | -0.001 |
| 60d ago | $0.260 | -0.059 |
| 90d ago | $0.235 | -0.033 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own HP (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $3.0B total value (90,108,971 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: Erste, BlackRock,, STATE. Net buying activity: 27 institutions added/increased vs 21 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erste Asset Management GmbH | 0 | $0.00 | 0.0% | — |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 15,679,163 | $513.3M | 17.4% | — |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO | 7,841,430 | $256.7M | 8.7% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 6,176,754 | $202.2M | 6.9% | — |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 5,907,212 | $193.4M | 6.6% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 4,522,913 | $148.1M | 5.0% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4,166,781 | $136.4M | 4.6% | — |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 3,847,788 | $126.0M | 4.3% | — |
| Invesco Ltd. | 3,749,623 | $122.8M | 4.2% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2,852,442 | $93.4M | 3.2% | — |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC | ADD | 1,617,402 | 2,183,854 | +35.0% | $71.5M |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 2,658,609 | 1,900,404 | -28.5% | $62.2M |
| VAN ECK ASSOCIATES CORP | TRIM | 2,422,786 | 1,798,141 | -25.8% | $58.9M |
| Alyeska Investment Group, L.P. | DOUBLED | 480,980 | 1,526,707 | +217.4% | $50.0M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | TRIM | 2,622,559 | 1,340,382 | -48.9% | $43.9M |
| HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN TRUST FUND | DOUBLED | 277,063 | 998,372 | +260.3% | $32.7M |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 1,318,509 | 743,132 | -43.6% | $24.3M |
| Bridgewater Associates, LP | DOUBLED | 69,072 | 472,990 | +584.8% | $15.5M |
| PUBLIC SECTOR PENSION INVESTMENT BOARD | TRIM | 664,592 | 451,191 | -32.1% | $14.8M |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | ADD | 262,745 | 434,242 | +65.3% | $14.6M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
13 insiders, 22 transactions. Net -$9.2M — $0.00 bought, $9.2M sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Lennox Michael | EVP, WESTERN HEMISPHERE LAND | SELL | 10,000 | $45.00 | $450.0K |
| Aug 20, 2026 | HELMERICH HANS | Director | SELL | 25,000 | $43.90 | $1.1M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | HELMERICH HANS | Director | SELL | 65,000 | $43.90 | $2.9M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | HELMERICH HANS | Director | SELL | 4,470 | $43.90 | $196.2K |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Hair Cara M. | SVP, CORP. SERVICES & CLO | SELL | 11,149 | $44.27 | $493.6K |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Momper Sara Marie | VP, CAO | SELL | 5,054 | $44.28 | $223.8K |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Lennox Michael | EVP, WESTERN HEMISPHERE LAND | SELL | 5,000 | $40.00 | $200.0K |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Scruggs Todd N. | SVP, CFO | TAX W/H | 2,150 | $34.57 | $74.3K |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Lennox Michael | EVP, WESTERN HEMISPHERE LAND | SELL | 5,000 | $35.00 | $175.0K |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Lennox Michael | EVP, WESTERN HEMISPHERE LAND | SELL | 5,000 | $35.00 | $175.0K |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for HP.
Shares short
7,276,172
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
-0.1%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
5.7
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈7.3%
Estimate — not % of float
All HP filing & press-release reports (6)
- CLUSTER reportAug 25, 2026
- CLUSTER reportAug 18, 2026
- 144 reportAug 11, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportJun 11, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 6, 2026
- 8-K reportMar 4, 2026