Halliburton (HAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$20.47 -0.40 (-1.92%)

As of 05/20/2025 03:58 PM Eastern

Halliburton - 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

Moderate Buy

Based on 21 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
7

Buy
14

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Halliburton in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for HAL.

Consensus Price Target

$33.53
63.78% Upside

According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Halliburton, the average price target is $33.53. The highest price target for HAL is $45.00, while the lowest price target for HAL is $22.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 63.78% from the current price of $20.47.

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HAL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/21/24 to 5/21/25	1 Month Ago 4/21/24 to 4/21/25	3 Months Ago 2/21/24 to 2/20/25	1 Year Ago 5/22/23 to 5/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	13 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$33.53	$36.95	$37.42	$48.59
Forecasted Upside	63.78% Upside	68.63% Upside	38.51% Upside	29.16% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

HAL 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.

HAL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Halliburton Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Halliburton	Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.67	2.69	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	63.78% Upside	865.18% Upside	13.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HAL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/16/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Connor Lynagh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$34.00 ➝ $28.00	+33.33%
5/2/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Neil Mehta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$27.00 ➝ $24.00	+16.76%
4/24/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	J. Silverstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$23.00 ➝ $22.00	+3.99%
4/24/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Gruber Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$33.00 ➝ $31.00	+46.75%
4/23/2025	Hsbc Global Res Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Hoh Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
4/23/2025	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Gengaro Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$37.00 ➝ $32.00	+55.49%
4/23/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Roger Read Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$29.00 ➝ $27.00	+32.09%
4/23/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Charles Minervino Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$32.00 ➝ $30.00	+44.02%
4/23/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Anderson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$29.00 ➝ $26.00	+25.48%
1/23/2025	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Mackey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$34.00 ➝ $34.00	+19.35%
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1/23/2025	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kurt Hallead Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$40.00 ➝ $35.00	+22.79%
1/15/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. West Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$43.00 ➝ $35.00	+23.54%
1/6/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Rollyson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Market Perform
1/3/2025	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$43.00 ➝ $41.00	+48.28%
1/2/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$35.00 ➝ $33.00	+21.37%
12/20/2024	Griffin Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Simpson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
12/19/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$36.00	+37.67%
10/14/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$40.00 ➝ $38.00	+24.39%
10/10/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$40.00 ➝ $38.00	+23.58%
9/18/2024	Dbs Bank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Department Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Buy	$45.00	+54.80%
7/22/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$47.00 ➝ $45.00	+30.81%
7/19/2024	Johnson Rice Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Crist Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Moderate Buy
12/22/2023	Atb Cap Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Syed Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Sector Perform
7/21/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy	$57.00 ➝ $50.00	+37.29%
6/7/2023	Capital One Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Becker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$41.00	+25.96%

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Should I Buy Halliburton Stock? HAL 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 16, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Halliburton pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Halliburton
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $21, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the energy sector.
Halliburton has received a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" from analysts, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
Recent analyst ratings show a majority of buy recommendations, with fourteen analysts suggesting strong growth potential for the company.
The company has a solid market capitalization of approximately $18 billion, reflecting its stability and presence in the industry.
Halliburton's financial ratios, such as a low P/E ratio, suggest that the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings, making it an attractive investment option.

Halliburton
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Halliburton for these reasons:

Insider selling has been notable, with significant shares sold by executives, which may indicate a lack of confidence in the company's short-term performance.
Recent target price reductions by analysts, including a drop to $30, suggest that there may be concerns about the company's future growth prospects.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 1-year high of $38.35 and a low of $18.72, indicating potential risks for investors.
Halliburton's debt-to-equity ratio is relatively high, which could pose risks in terms of financial stability and ability to manage debt obligations.
Market conditions in the energy sector can be unpredictable, which may affect Halliburton's performance and profitability in the near term.

HAL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Halliburton is $33.53, with a high forecast of $45.00 and a low forecast of $22.00.
: 21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Halliburton in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 14 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HAL shares.
: According to analysts, Halliburton's stock has a predicted upside of 63.78% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Halliburton's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Halliburton has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Hsbc Global Res, Morgan Stanley, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Halliburton less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Halliburton is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how HAL compares to other companies.

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Halliburton (HAL) Stock Forecast & Price Target