Baker Hughes
BKR
$61.52
-1.50%
Baker Hughes Company is a global energy technology firm operating in two primary segments: Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) and Industrial & Energy Technology (IET). It is one of the 'Big Three' oilfield service providers, alongside SLB and Halliburton, serving hydrocarbon developers and producers worldwide, with a significant portion of its business outside North America. The current investor narrative is shaped by the company's strategic pivot to sharpen its focus on core energy markets, evidenced by the recent $1.45 billion divestiture of its non-core Waygate Technologies unit, and its positioning within the volatile energy landscape, where geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are embedding a persistent risk premium and influencing sector dynamics.…
BKR
Baker Hughes
$61.52
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BKR 12-Month Price Forecast
Wall Street consensus
Most Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive view on Baker Hughes's 12-month outlook, with a consensus price target around $79.98 and implied upside of +30.0% versus the current price.
Average Target
$79.98
7 analysts
Implied Upside
+30.0%
vs. current price
Analyst Count
7
covering this stock
Price Range
$49 - $80
Analyst target range
Analyst coverage appears limited based on the provided data, with only 7 analysts providing estimates for EPS and revenue, which is lower than typical for a large-cap company; this suggests the stock may have less institutional research coverage than its peers, potentially leading to higher volatility and less efficient price discovery. The estimated EPS range for the forward period is $3.39 to $3.66, with an average of $3.51, and the estimated revenue range is $31.56 billion to $33.44 billion, with an average of $32.38 billion; the relatively tight range around the EPS estimate indicates some consensus on near-term profitability, while the wider revenue range reflects uncertainty about top-line growth. Recent institutional ratings from early 2026 show a unanimously bullish sentiment, with firms like JP Morgan, Barclays, Citigroup, and Jefferies all maintaining Buy or Overweight ratings, signaling strong analyst conviction in the company's strategic direction and near-term prospects.
BKR Technical Analysis
The stock is in a sustained uptrend, evidenced by a robust 1-year price change of +63.45%, significantly outperforming the SPY's +22.86% gain. Currently trading at $63.14, the price sits at approximately 90% of its 52-week range ($37.38 to $70.41), indicating it is near its yearly highs and reflecting strong investor momentum, though also suggesting potential overextension. Recent momentum shows a divergence, with the stock up +16.37% over the past three months but down -3.47% over the past month, signaling a short-term pullback within the longer-term bullish trend, which may represent a consolidation phase after the strong run. Key technical levels are clear, with immediate resistance at the 52-week high of $70.41 and support at the 52-week low of $37.38; a breakout above resistance would confirm the uptrend's resumption, while a breakdown below recent lows near $54.26 could signal a deeper correction. The stock's beta of 0.938 indicates it is slightly less volatile than the broader market, which is notable for an energy services company and suggests it may offer a relatively stable exposure to the sector's cyclical moves.
Beta
0.94
0.94x market volatility
Max Drawdown
-16.9%
Largest decline past year
52-Week Range
$37-$70
Price range past year
Annual Return
+57.8%
Cumulative gain past year
| Period | BKR Return | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1m | -4.1% | +1.5% |
| 3m | +7.0% | +13.4% |
| 6m | +38.3% | +10.9% |
| 1y | +57.8% | +24.5% |
| ytd | +30.5% | +10.0% |
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BKR Fundamental Analysis
Revenue growth has been modest but positive, with Q4 2025 revenue of $7.386 billion representing a slight 0.3% year-over-year increase; however, examining the quarterly sequence from Q1 2025 ($6.427B) to Q4 2025 shows a steady sequential climb, indicating underlying business momentum. The company is solidly profitable, posting Q4 2025 net income of $876 million and a gross margin of 23.73%, with the net margin for the quarter at 11.86%; comparing to the prior-year Q4, the net margin has compressed from 16.01%, primarily due to a significant other income/expense swing, but the core operating margin expanded from 9.03% to 13.13%, demonstrating improved operational efficiency. The balance sheet is healthy with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38 and a current ratio of 1.36, indicating manageable leverage and good liquidity; the company generated robust free cash flow of $2.538 billion over the trailing twelve months and $1.285 billion in Q4 2025 alone, providing ample internal funding for growth initiatives, dividends (payout ratio of 35.16%), and potential share repurchases.
Quarterly Revenue
$7.4B
2025-12
Revenue YoY Growth
+0.00%
YoY Comparison
Gross Margin
+0.23%
Latest Quarter
Free Cash Flow
$2.5B
Last 12 Months
Revenue & Net Income Trends (2 Years)
Revenue Breakdown
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Valuation Analysis: Is BKR Overvalued?
Given the positive net income, the primary valuation metric is the Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio. The trailing PE is 17.39x, while the forward PE is 22.69x, based on estimated EPS of $3.51; the higher forward multiple suggests the market is pricing in expectations for significant earnings growth in the coming year. Compared to sector averages, data is not available in the provided dataset for a direct industry PE comparison; however, the stock's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.62x and EV/EBITDA of 11.30x can be contextualized against historical norms for the oilfield services sector, which often trades at higher multiples during upcycles. Historically, the stock's own trailing PE has fluctuated significantly, from a low near 8.67x in late 2024 to a high over 27x in early 2025; the current trailing PE of 17.39x sits roughly in the middle of this recent range, suggesting the market's expectations are balanced, neither excessively optimistic nor pessimistic relative to the company's recent earnings trajectory.
PE
17.4x
Latest Quarter
vs. Historical
Mid-Range
5-Year PE Range -311x~658x
vs. Industry Avg
N/A
Industry PE ~N/A*
EV/EBITDA
11.3x
Enterprise Value Multiple
