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Baker Hughes Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:BKR)

$32.80
-0.95 (-2.81%)
(As of 12/5/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$32.69
$33.68
50-Day Range
$32.80
$36.59
52-Week Range
$26.12
$37.58
Volume
5.63 million shs
Average Volume
6.86 million shs
Market Capitalization
$33.00 billion
P/E Ratio
19.76
Dividend Yield
2.44%
Price Target
$39.56

Baker Hughes MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.87 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
20.6% Upside
$39.56 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.55% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.63mentions of Baker Hughes in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$696,900 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
30.57%
From $1.57 to $2.05 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.60 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

60th out of 210 stocks

Oil & Gas Field Machinery Industry

6th out of 10 stocks


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About Baker Hughes Stock (NASDAQ:BKR)

Baker Hughes Company provides a portfolio of technologies and services to energy and industrial value chain worldwide. It operates through two segments: Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) and Industrial & Energy Technology (IET). The OFSE segment designs and manufactures products and provides related services, including exploration, appraisal, development, production, rejuvenation, and decommissioning for onshore and offshore oilfield operations. This segment also provides drilling services, drill bits, and drilling and completions fluids; completions, intervention, measurements, pressure pumping, and wireline services; artificial lift systems, and oilfield and industrial chemicals; subsea projects and services, flexible pipe systems, and surface pressure control systems; and integrated well services and solutions. It serves oil and natural gas companies; the United States and international independent oil and natural gas companies; national or state-owned oil companies; engineering, procurement, and construction contractors; geothermal companies; and other oilfield service companies. The IET segment designs, manufactures, tests, and installs gas technology equipment, including drivers, driven equipment, flow control, and turnkey solutions for the mechanical-drive, compression, and power-generation applications; and gas technology services, such as advanced solutions, spare parts, specialized field service engineers, and repair services. This segment also provides rack-based vibration monitoring equipment and sensors; integrated asset performance management products; inspection services; pumps, valves, and gears; precision sensors and instrumentation, and controls. It serves upstream, midstream, downstream, onshore, offshore, and small and large scale customers. The company was formerly known as Baker Hughes, a GE company and changed its name to Baker Hughes Company in October 2019. Baker Hughes Company was incorporated in 2016 and is based in Houston, Texas.

BKR Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
10/25/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/17 Dividend
11/03/2023
Dividend Payable
11/17/2023
Today
12/05/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
1/22/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Oil & gas field machinery
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:BKR
Employees
55,000
Year Founded
1987

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$39.56
High Stock Price Target
$47.00
Low Stock Price Target
$32.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+20.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.87
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-601,000,000.00
Pretax Margin
10.09%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$21.16 billion
Cash Flow
$1.90 per share
Book Value
$14.44 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,006,230,000
Free Float
1,003,819,000
Market Cap
$33.00 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.40

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Should I Buy Baker Hughes Stock? BKR Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Baker Hughes was last updated on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at 10:14 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Baker Hughes:

  • Baker Hughes Company provides a portfolio of technologies and services to the energy and industrial value chain worldwide.
  • Baker Hughes Company operates through two segments: Oilfield Services and Digital Solutions.
  • Baker Hughes Company offers products and services for onshore and offshore drilling, completion, production, and reservoir consulting.
  • Baker Hughes Company has a strong track record of innovation and technological advancements in the energy industry.
  • Baker Hughes Company has a global presence and serves a diverse range of customers in the energy and industrial sectors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Baker Hughes for these reasons:

  • Baker Hughes Company's stock price may be subject to volatility due to fluctuations in the energy market.
  • The energy industry is highly competitive, and Baker Hughes Company faces competition from other major players in the market.
  • Changes in government regulations and policies related to the energy sector can impact Baker Hughes Company's operations and profitability.
  • Global economic conditions and geopolitical factors can affect the demand for energy products and services, which may impact Baker Hughes Company's financial performance.
  • Investing in the energy sector carries inherent risks, including exposure to commodity price fluctuations and environmental concerns.














BKR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Baker Hughes stock right now?

15 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Baker Hughes in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BKR shares.
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What is Baker Hughes' stock price target for 2024?

15 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Baker Hughes' stock. Their BKR share price targets range from $32.00 to $47.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $39.56 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have BKR shares performed in 2023?

Baker Hughes' stock was trading at $29.53 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, BKR shares have increased by 11.1% and is now trading at $32.80.
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Are investors shorting Baker Hughes?

Baker Hughes saw a increase in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 15,620,000 shares, an increase of 7.6% from the October 31st total of 14,510,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 7,010,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.2 days.
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When is Baker Hughes' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, January 22nd 2024.
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How were Baker Hughes' earnings last quarter?

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, October, 25th. The company reported $0.42 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.40 by $0.02. The company earned $6.64 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.52 billion. Baker Hughes had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.94% and a net margin of 6.86%. The company's revenue was up 23.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.26 earnings per share.

How often does Baker Hughes pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Baker Hughes?

Baker Hughes announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 25th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 6th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Friday, November 17th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.44%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 3rd.
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Is Baker Hughes a good dividend stock?

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.37%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 48.19%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, BKR will have a dividend payout ratio of 39.02% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Baker Hughes issued on next quarter's earnings?

Baker Hughes updated its third quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, September, 7th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $6.40 billion-$6.60 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $6.53 billion.

Who are Baker Hughes' major shareholders?

Baker Hughes' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (1.60%), Northern Trust Corp (0.98%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.95%), Morgan Stanley (0.94%), abrdn plc (0.92%) and Deutsche Bank AG (0.80%). Insiders that own company stock include Baker Hughes Holdings Llc, Brian Worrell, Electric Co General, Gregory D Brenneman, James E Apostolides, Kurt Camilleri, Lorenzo Simonelli, Maria C Borras, Maria C Borras, Michael R Dumais, Neil Saunders, Paul Edward Walker, Rami Qasem, Regina Jones, Sean P Downes, Uwem Ukpong and William G Beattie.
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How do I buy shares of Baker Hughes?

Shares of BKR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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Does Baker Hughes have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Baker Hughes: Baker Hughes International Partners Holdings SCS, Avitas Systems, BJ Services Company, BJS Holdings 2 S.à r.l., Baker Hughes Holdings 3 S.à r.l., Baker Hughes Holdings 4 S.à r.l., Baker Hughes Holdings 5 S.à r.l., Baker Hughes Holdings I B.V., Baker Hughes Holdings II B.V., Baker Hughes International Coöperatief U.A., Baker Hughes International Holdings S.à r.l., Baker Hughes International Partners S.à r.l., Baker Hughes Luxembourg Holdings S.C.A., Compact Carbon Capture, JOA Oil & Gas, Luna Energy, Nova Technology Corporation, and US SCS Partner LLC.
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This page (NASDAQ:BKR) was last updated on 12/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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