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$43.58
1.032.42%
At close: Aug 28, 5:00 PM EST
$44.50
1.954.58%
Pre-Market: 7:12 AM EST
Helmerich & Payne Inc
HPNYSE
Helmerich & Payne Market Sentiment
Market sentiment signals for Helmerich & Payne (HP): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Key Signals
Analyst Consensus— Overweight
Short Interest▲ 11.8% short float
Options Flow— N/A
Insider Activity▼ Net Seller (30d)
Analyst Consensus
Overweight
17 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$38
-14.3%
Highest Price Target
$50
+12.4%
Barclays
Lowest Price Target
$17
-61.8%
Barclays
Short Interest
11.8%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Joe Laetsch— | -7.9% | $36 → $41 | Maintained | Underweight |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Barclays | Eddie Kim— | +12.4% | $47 → $50 | Maintained | Overweight |
