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Baker Hughes (BKR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$37.10 +0.91 (+2.51%)
Closing price 05/2/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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$37.32 +0.22 (+0.59%)
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Baker Hughes - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
18

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Baker Hughes in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 18 have given a buy rating for BKR.

Consensus Price Target

$49.11
32.37% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Baker Hughes, the average price target is $49.11. The highest price target for BKR is $57.00, while the lowest price target for BKR is $40.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 32.37% from the current price of $37.10.
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BKR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/4/24 to 5/4/25
1 Month Ago
4/4/24 to 4/4/25
3 Months Ago
2/4/24 to 2/3/25
1 Year Ago
5/5/23 to 5/4/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$49.11$51.00$50.00$40.94
Forecasted Upside32.37% Upside44.03% Upside5.49% Upside28.25% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

BKR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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BKR Price Targets by Month

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Baker Hughes Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBaker HughesEnergy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.90
2.70
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside32.37% Upside1,019.00% Upside17.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/24/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Stephen Gengaro
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Set TargetBuy ➝ Buy$52.00 ➝ $50.00+40.56%
4/24/2025Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
Keith Mackey
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$50.00 ➝ $46.00+26.66%
4/24/2025TD Securities
4 of 5 stars
Marc Bianchi
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $49.00+35.40%
4/24/2025Piper Sandler
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Derek Podhaizer
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$53.00 ➝ $50.00+38.71%
4/24/2025Susquehanna
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Charles Minervino
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Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$48.00 ➝ $46.00+27.87%
4/24/2025Evercore ISI
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James West
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$52.00 ➝ $50.00+39.11%
4/24/2025Barclays
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David Anderson
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$54.00 ➝ $48.00+33.54%
4/24/2025TD Cowen
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 Lower TargetBuy$50.00 ➝ $49.00+36.32%
4/8/2025Citigroup
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Scott Gruber
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$54.00 ➝ $53.00+51.43%
2/11/2025Benchmark
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Kurt Hallead
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$57.00 ➝ $57.00+19.81%
2/3/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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R. Read
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$49.00 ➝ $54.00+14.91%
2/3/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Arun Jayaram
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $52.00+12.60%
1/23/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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Neil Mehta
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$51.00 ➝ $52.00+13.51%
1/3/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$48.00 ➝ $50.00+18.04%
12/18/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$42.00 ➝ $48.00+15.91%
12/10/2024Atb Cap Markets
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W. Syed
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/25/2024Argus
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W. Selesky
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
10/10/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$43.00 ➝ $45.00+19.36%
10/3/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$42.00 ➝ $45.00+20.90%
9/18/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$42.00 ➝ $40.00+15.01%
1/29/2024Wolfe Research
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform
7/21/2023HSBC
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 Boost TargetBuy$40.00 ➝ $43.00+24.06%
6/7/2023Capital One Financial
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D. Becker
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$38.00+23.42%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Baker Hughes pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Baker Hughes
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $38.36, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
  • Baker Hughes recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.70, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • The company has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.23 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders and a healthy dividend payout ratio of approximately 30.87%.
  • Institutional investors have shown strong interest, with significant purchases in the last quarter, suggesting confidence in Baker Hughes's future prospects.
  • Analysts have a positive outlook, with an average price target of $50.65 and a majority rating of "buy," indicating potential for stock appreciation.

Baker Hughes
Bear Case

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

  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a 12-month high of $49.40 and a low of $30.93, which may indicate uncertainty in the market.
  • Recent insider selling, including a notable transaction by an executive vice president, could raise concerns about the company's future performance and insider confidence.
  • Despite positive earnings, the company's net margin of 10.70% may be lower than some competitors, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining profitability.
  • The stock's beta of 1.08 indicates it is slightly more volatile than the market, which could pose risks for conservative investors.
  • With 92.06% of the stock owned by institutional investors, there may be less room for retail investors to influence the stock's performance.

BKR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Baker Hughes is $49.11, with a high forecast of $57.00 and a low forecast of $40.00.

20 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Baker Hughes in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 18 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BKR shares.

According to analysts, Baker Hughes's stock has a predicted upside of 32.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Baker Hughes more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Baker Hughes is 2.90 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.70. Learn more on how BKR compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:BKR) was last updated on 5/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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