Halliburton’s second-quarter adjusted earnings exceeded analysts' expectations, leading to its shares climbing +1.6% in premarket trading Monday.
The oil-field services company reported adjusted earnings of 35 cents per share, which surpassed the 30 cents per share estimated by analysts surveyed by FactSet.
However, total revenue came in at $5.93 billion, slightly behind the FactSet consensus of $5.97 billion.
The company’s revenue from North America was $3.3 billion, marking a +2% increase over the first quarter, thanks in part to increased drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico. International revenue of $2.6 billion came in + 6% higher from the first quarter, on the back of improvement in activity in the Middle East/Asias, as indicated by the company.
HAL moved below its 50-day moving average on April 30, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 39 similar past instances, the stock price decreased further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on April 15, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on HAL as a result. In of 75 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for HAL turned negative on April 12, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 41 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 41 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where HAL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The RSI Indicator entered the oversold zone -- be on the watch for HAL's price rising or consolidating in the future. That's also the time to consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
The 50-day moving average for HAL moved above the 200-day moving average on April 30, 2024. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HAL advanced for three days, in of 298 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
HAL may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 309 cases where HAL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.785) is normal, around the industry mean (3.210). P/E Ratio (13.675) is within average values for comparable stocks, (51.445). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.935) is also within normal values, averaging (2.545). Dividend Yield (0.016) settles around the average of (0.040) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.565) is also within normal values, averaging (1.452).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. HAL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 82, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of products and services to the energy industry for exploring, developing and producing oil and natural gas
Industry OilfieldServicesEquipment