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Baker Hughes (BKR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$36.74 +0.15 (+0.41%)
Closing price 05/23/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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$36.68 -0.06 (-0.17%)
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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
33.67% 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 33.67% from the current price of $36.74.
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BKR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/24/24 to 5/24/25
1 Month Ago
4/24/24 to 4/24/25
3 Months Ago
2/24/24 to 2/23/25
1 Year Ago
5/25/23 to 5/24/24
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)
18 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$49.22$51.06$40.94
Forecasted Upside33.67% Upside35.30% Upside11.92% Upside26.47% 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
2.69
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside33.67% Upside1,009.37% Upside16.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/16/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Connor Lynagh
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$55.00 ➝ $45.00+20.27%
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
3 of 5 stars
Keith Mackey
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$50.00 ➝ $46.00+26.66%
4/24/2025TD Securities
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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%
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 Friday, May 23, 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 stock has received multiple "buy" ratings from analysts, indicating strong confidence in its future performance.
  • Recent price targets from analysts suggest potential upside, with a consensus price target around $49.11, which is significantly higher than the current stock price.
  • Baker Hughes has shown resilience in the market, with its stock price recently trading around $36.74, reflecting a stable position despite market fluctuations.
  • Institutional ownership is high, with over 92% of the stock held by institutional investors and hedge funds, which often indicates confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
  • Recent increases in holdings by several investment firms suggest growing interest and confidence in Baker Hughes' future growth potential.

Baker Hughes
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive ratings, the stock has experienced volatility, with a 52-week low of $30.93, indicating potential risks for investors.
  • Some analysts have lowered their price targets, which may reflect concerns about the company's short-term performance.
  • The company has seen significant selling from some institutional investors, which could signal a lack of confidence in its near-term outlook.
  • Market conditions can be unpredictable, and Baker Hughes operates in a sector that may be affected by economic downturns, impacting its performance.
  • While institutional ownership is high, it can also lead to increased volatility if large investors decide to sell their positions quickly.

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 33.67% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Baker Hughes has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, and TD Securities in the past 90 days.

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 2.69. Learn more on how BKR compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:BKR) was last updated on 5/24/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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