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Baker Hughes (BKR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$59.06 -0.34 (-0.57%)
Closing price 09/11/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$59.05 -0.01 (-0.02%)
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Baker Hughes - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
17

Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 17 have given a buy rating for BKR.

Consensus Price Target

$71.71
21.43% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Baker Hughes, the average price target is $71.71. The highest price target for BKR is $85.00, while the lowest price target for BKR is $45.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 21.43% from the current price of $59.06.
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.
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BKR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/12/25 to 9/12/26
1 Month Ago
8/13/25 to 8/13/26
3 Months Ago
6/14/25 to 6/14/26
1 Year Ago
9/12/24 to 9/12/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$71.71$69.95$69.14$51.90
Forecasted Upside21.43% Upside10.27% Upside9.50% Upside11.64% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

BKR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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BKR Price Targets by Month

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Baker Hughes Stock vs. The Competition

TypeBaker HughesEnergy CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.81
2.44
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside21.43% Upside31.41% Upside16.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/10/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Josh Silverstein
Josh Silverstein
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetNeutral$71.00 ➝ $70.00+9.99%
9/10/2026
Susquehanna logo
Susquehanna
4 of 5 stars
Charles Minervino
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetPositive$72.00 ➝ $75.00+17.85%
8/25/2026
Keith Mackey
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOutperform$71.00 ➝ $76.00+22.60%
8/7/2026Initiated CoverageOverweight$70.00+11.55%
7/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$77.00 ➝ $78.00+29.86%
7/28/2026Boost TargetBuy$74.00 ➝ $75.00+23.78%
7/28/2026Boost TargetOverweight$71.00 ➝ $73.00+20.48%
7/16/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$74.00 ➝ $72.00+25.76%
7/13/2026 DowngradeBuy (B)Buy (B-)
7/9/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy
7/8/2026Boost TargetBuy$74.00 ➝ $75.00+37.69%
7/8/2026 Initiated CoverageOutperform$70.00+28.51%
6/15/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
5/21/2026 Boost TargetOverweight$66.00 ➝ $71.00+6.79%
5/1/2026 Boost Target$67.00 ➝ $79.00+14.29%
4/27/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$76.00+10.24%
4/27/2026Boost TargetOutperform$70.00 ➝ $80.00+15.62%
4/27/2026 Boost TargetBuy$67.00 ➝ $85.00+22.81%
4/27/2026Boost TargetOverweight$60.00 ➝ $74.00+6.91%
2/25/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$68.00+5.07%
1/27/2026 Set Target$60.00+6.59%
1/26/2026 Boost TargetHold$40.00 ➝ $45.00-16.58%
10/14/2025 Boost TargetBuy$52.00 ➝ $54.00+20.46%
8/20/2025 Initiated CoverageBuy$60.00+39.70%
7/2/2025Lower TargetBuy$42.00 ➝ $41.00+3.48%
4/24/2025Lower TargetBuy$50.00 ➝ $49.00+35.40%
2/11/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$57.00 ➝ $57.00+19.81%
2/3/2025Boost TargetOverweight$49.00 ➝ $54.00+14.91%
12/10/2024DowngradeStrong-BuyHold

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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, September 8, 2026. 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:

  • Baker Hughes recently secured a significant multi-year contract with Pakistan's Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC) to maximize production from over 120 mature wells, a deal that leverages the company's AI-enabled solutions and well services to boost output in a key international market.
  • The company demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $0.64, which beat analyst consensus estimates of $0.51 by $0.13, while also exceeding revenue expectations with $6.74 billion in sales compared to the $6.54 billion consensus.
  • Wall Street maintains a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $70.67, which suggests potential upside from the current stock price of $63.92.
  • Institutional interest in the stock has been robust, with major investors like Wellington Management Group increasing their holdings by 15.8% and NEOS Investment Management raising its position by 13.7% in the second quarter, indicating strong confidence from professional fund managers.
  • Baker Hughes continues to expand its industrial technology footprint by securing a major order for 76 gas turbines and winning an offshore stimulation services contract from bp for its UK North Sea operations, diversifying its revenue streams beyond traditional oilfield services.

Baker Hughes
Bear Case

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

  • CEO Lorenzo Simonelli has engaged in significant insider selling, disposing of 181,411 shares in June 2026 and another 181,411 shares in early June, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term appreciation or a desire to diversify personal holdings.
  • The company's valuation appears stretched relative to its growth, with a PEG ratio of 2.84, suggesting that the current price may not fully account for future earnings growth potential compared to other energy sector peers.
  • Short interest in the stock remains notable, with approximately 23.8 million shares shorted as of the most recent reporting period, indicating that a portion of the market is betting on a price decline or hedging against potential downside risks.
  • Some analysts have expressed caution, with Wall Street Zen downgrading the stock from "buy" to "hold" in August 2026 and UBS Group setting a lower target price of $51.00, reflecting divergent views on the company's future trajectory.
  • The company carries a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77, which, while manageable, represents a significant leverage level that could impact financial flexibility if energy prices or operational margins face unexpected headwinds.

BKR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Baker Hughes is $71.71, with a high forecast of $85.00 and a low forecast of $45.00.

21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Baker Hughes in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 17 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 21.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Baker Hughes's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Baker Hughes analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/10/2026.
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