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Halliburton (HAL) Competitors

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$41.50 +0.03 (+0.07%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$41.58 +0.07 (+0.18%)
As of 05/22/2026 07:52 PM Eastern
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HAL vs. BKR, PTEN, KMI, LBRT, and OXY

Should you buy Halliburton stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Halliburton with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Halliburton include Baker Hughes (BKR), Patterson-UTI Energy (PTEN), Kinder Morgan (KMI), Liberty Energy (LBRT), and Occidental Petroleum (OXY). These companies are all part of the "energy" sector.

How does Halliburton compare to Baker Hughes?

Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) and Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation and analyst recommendations.

Halliburton has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Baker Hughes has a beta of 0.97, indicating that its stock price is 3% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Baker Hughes had 1 more articles in the media than Halliburton. MarketBeat recorded 25 mentions for Baker Hughes and 24 mentions for Halliburton. Baker Hughes' average media sentiment score of 1.39 beat Halliburton's score of 0.74 indicating that Baker Hughes is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Halliburton
10 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Baker Hughes
19 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Baker Hughes has higher revenue and earnings than Halliburton. Baker Hughes is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Halliburton, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Halliburton$22.18B1.56$1.28B$1.8222.80
Baker Hughes$27.73B2.36$2.59B$3.1321.11

Halliburton presently has a consensus target price of $42.86, indicating a potential upside of 3.28%. Baker Hughes has a consensus target price of $69.41, indicating a potential upside of 5.07%. Given Baker Hughes' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Baker Hughes is more favorable than Halliburton.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Halliburton
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Baker Hughes
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.77

Baker Hughes has a net margin of 11.17% compared to Halliburton's net margin of 6.95%. Halliburton's return on equity of 19.04% beat Baker Hughes' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Halliburton6.95% 19.04% 7.96%
Baker Hughes 11.17%14.17%6.24%

Halliburton pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Baker Hughes pays an annual dividend of $0.92 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Halliburton pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Baker Hughes pays out 29.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Halliburton has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Baker Hughes has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years.

85.2% of Halliburton shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.1% of Baker Hughes shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Halliburton shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Baker Hughes shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Baker Hughes beats Halliburton on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Halliburton compare to Patterson-UTI Energy?

Patterson-UTI Energy (NASDAQ:PTEN) and Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) are both energy companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, risk, dividends and earnings.

Patterson-UTI Energy has a beta of 0.64, suggesting that its stock price is 36% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Halliburton has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Halliburton has higher revenue and earnings than Patterson-UTI Energy. Patterson-UTI Energy is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Halliburton, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Patterson-UTI Energy$4.83B0.97-$93.64M-$0.31N/A
Halliburton$22.18B1.56$1.28B$1.8222.80

In the previous week, Halliburton had 21 more articles in the media than Patterson-UTI Energy. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Halliburton and 3 mentions for Patterson-UTI Energy. Patterson-UTI Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Halliburton's score of 0.74 indicating that Patterson-UTI Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Patterson-UTI Energy
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Halliburton
10 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

97.9% of Patterson-UTI Energy shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of Halliburton shares are held by institutional investors. 2.2% of Patterson-UTI Energy shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Halliburton shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Halliburton has a net margin of 6.95% compared to Patterson-UTI Energy's net margin of -2.56%. Halliburton's return on equity of 19.04% beat Patterson-UTI Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Patterson-UTI Energy-2.56% -2.32% -1.37%
Halliburton 6.95%19.04%7.96%

Patterson-UTI Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Halliburton pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Patterson-UTI Energy pays out -129.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Halliburton pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Halliburton has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Patterson-UTI Energy is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Patterson-UTI Energy presently has a consensus target price of $11.80, indicating a potential downside of 4.14%. Halliburton has a consensus target price of $42.86, indicating a potential upside of 3.28%. Given Halliburton's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Halliburton is more favorable than Patterson-UTI Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Patterson-UTI Energy
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Halliburton
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Summary

Halliburton beats Patterson-UTI Energy on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Halliburton compare to Kinder Morgan?

Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) and Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation and dividends.

Kinder Morgan has a net margin of 18.92% compared to Halliburton's net margin of 6.95%. Halliburton's return on equity of 19.04% beat Kinder Morgan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Kinder Morgan18.92% 9.90% 4.40%
Halliburton 6.95%19.04%7.96%

62.5% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of Halliburton shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.7% of Kinder Morgan shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Halliburton shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Kinder Morgan currently has a consensus target price of $34.20, suggesting a potential upside of 1.20%. Halliburton has a consensus target price of $42.86, suggesting a potential upside of 3.28%. Given Halliburton's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Halliburton is more favorable than Kinder Morgan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Kinder Morgan
0 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56
Halliburton
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Kinder Morgan pays an annual dividend of $1.19 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.5%. Halliburton pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Kinder Morgan pays out 79.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Halliburton pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Kinder Morgan has increased its dividend for 9 consecutive years and Halliburton has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Kinder Morgan is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Kinder Morgan has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Halliburton. Kinder Morgan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Halliburton, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Kinder Morgan$16.94B4.44$3.06B$1.4922.68
Halliburton$22.18B1.56$1.28B$1.8222.80

In the previous week, Kinder Morgan had 5 more articles in the media than Halliburton. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for Kinder Morgan and 24 mentions for Halliburton. Kinder Morgan's average media sentiment score of 1.32 beat Halliburton's score of 0.74 indicating that Kinder Morgan is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Kinder Morgan
24 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Halliburton
10 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Kinder Morgan has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Halliburton has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Halliburton beats Kinder Morgan on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Halliburton compare to Liberty Energy?

Liberty Energy (NYSE:LBRT) and Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) are both energy companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and profitability.

Halliburton has higher revenue and earnings than Liberty Energy. Halliburton is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Liberty Energy, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Liberty Energy$4.01B1.30$147.87M$0.9134.97
Halliburton$22.18B1.56$1.28B$1.8222.80

In the previous week, Halliburton had 16 more articles in the media than Liberty Energy. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Halliburton and 8 mentions for Liberty Energy. Liberty Energy's average media sentiment score of 1.27 beat Halliburton's score of 0.74 indicating that Liberty Energy is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Liberty Energy
6 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Halliburton
10 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Liberty Energy presently has a consensus price target of $30.42, suggesting a potential downside of 4.41%. Halliburton has a consensus price target of $42.86, suggesting a potential upside of 3.28%. Given Halliburton's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Halliburton is more favorable than Liberty Energy.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Liberty Energy
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Halliburton
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71

Halliburton has a net margin of 6.95% compared to Liberty Energy's net margin of 3.71%. Halliburton's return on equity of 19.04% beat Liberty Energy's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Liberty Energy3.71% 1.41% 0.77%
Halliburton 6.95%19.04%7.96%

Liberty Energy has a beta of 0.56, suggesting that its stock price is 44% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Halliburton has a beta of 0.73, suggesting that its stock price is 27% less volatile than the broader market.

98.2% of Liberty Energy shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 85.2% of Halliburton shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.0% of Liberty Energy shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.6% of Halliburton shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Liberty Energy pays an annual dividend of $0.36 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Halliburton pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Liberty Energy pays out 39.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Halliburton pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Liberty Energy has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and Halliburton has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years. Halliburton is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Halliburton beats Liberty Energy on 15 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Halliburton compare to Occidental Petroleum?

Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) and Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) are both large-cap energy companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk, profitability, media sentiment, valuation and institutional ownership.

Occidental Petroleum has a net margin of 19.98% compared to Halliburton's net margin of 6.95%. Halliburton's return on equity of 19.04% beat Occidental Petroleum's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Halliburton6.95% 19.04% 7.96%
Occidental Petroleum 19.98%9.65%3.37%

Occidental Petroleum has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Halliburton. Occidental Petroleum is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Halliburton, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Halliburton$22.18B1.56$1.28B$1.8222.80
Occidental Petroleum$21.12B2.77$2.33B$3.9714.82

Halliburton has a beta of 0.73, indicating that its share price is 27% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Occidental Petroleum has a beta of 0.17, indicating that its share price is 83% less volatile than the broader market.

Halliburton presently has a consensus target price of $42.86, suggesting a potential upside of 3.28%. Occidental Petroleum has a consensus target price of $62.91, suggesting a potential upside of 6.96%. Given Occidental Petroleum's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Occidental Petroleum is more favorable than Halliburton.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Halliburton
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.71
Occidental Petroleum
1 Sell rating(s)
16 Hold rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.35

In the previous week, Halliburton had 6 more articles in the media than Occidental Petroleum. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for Halliburton and 18 mentions for Occidental Petroleum. Halliburton's average media sentiment score of 0.74 beat Occidental Petroleum's score of 0.66 indicating that Halliburton is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Halliburton
10 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Occidental Petroleum
6 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Halliburton pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Occidental Petroleum pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. Halliburton pays out 37.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Occidental Petroleum pays out 26.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Halliburton has increased its dividend for 4 consecutive years and Occidental Petroleum has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Occidental Petroleum is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

85.2% of Halliburton shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 88.7% of Occidental Petroleum shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.6% of Halliburton shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Occidental Petroleum shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Halliburton and Occidental Petroleum tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HAL vs. The Competition

MetricHalliburtonOIL IndustryEnergy SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$34.67B$9.86B$10.57B$23.18B
Dividend Yield1.64%2.37%10.23%4.10%
P/E Ratio22.8024.6221.0930.65
Price / Sales1.561.761,003.4814.66
Price / Cash10.8611.9138.7425.12
Price / Book3.202.864.634.74
Net Income$1.28B$373.98M$4.24B$1.07B
7 Day Performance-2.94%-2.86%-0.28%1.45%
1 Month Performance3.10%-0.66%2.27%1.58%
1 Year Performance108.44%83.13%54.40%28.44%

Halliburton Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HAL
Halliburton
3.9769 of 5 stars
$41.50
+0.1%
$42.86
+3.3%
+108.4%$34.67B$22.18B22.8046,000
BKR
Baker Hughes
4.7294 of 5 stars
$65.99
-1.2%
$69.41
+5.2%
+79.8%$65.39B$27.73B21.0656,000
PTEN
Patterson-UTI Energy
2.7977 of 5 stars
$12.32
+0.3%
$11.80
-4.2%
+115.2%$4.67B$4.83BN/A7,900
KMI
Kinder Morgan
3.5016 of 5 stars
$33.80
+0.6%
$34.20
+1.2%
+21.2%$75.25B$16.94B22.7011,028
LBRT
Liberty Energy
3.7324 of 5 stars
$32.66
-0.2%
$30.42
-6.9%
+171.6%$5.26B$4.01B35.425,800

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