HP

Over the past six months (March 2026 - September 2026), Helmerich & Payne's stock price experienced fluctuations, with a recent slip in the week and month leading up to September 13, 2026, despite maintaining strong year-to-date and one-year total shareholder returns. Weaker crude prices have prompted a closer review of producer discipline and drilling demand, drawing attention to HP's distinct drilling services and technology. In May 2026, the company reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $85 million, or $0.84 per diluted share. In August 2026, fiscal third-quarter earnings showed net income of $75 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, from operating revenues of $694 million, exceeding analyst expectations. By September 2026, the board approved significant compensation increases for the President and CEO and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on December 2, 2026, while firms like RBC Capital and Citi raised analyst price targets. As of September 18, 2026, the stock price was $40.91 per share, marking a 92.61% increase from $21.24 on September 22, 2025, with its 52-week range extending from $21.49 to $48.17.