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 above its 50-day moving average on November 06, 2024 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 38 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on November 05, 2024. You may want to consider a long position or call options on HAL as a result. In of 77 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for HAL just turned positive on November 05, 2024. Looking at past instances where HAL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 40 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where HAL advanced for three days, in of 301 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The RSI Indicator demonstrated that the stock has entered the overbought zone. This may point to a price pull-back soon.
The Stochastic Oscillator entered the overbought zone. Expect a price pull-back in the foreseeable future.
The 10-day moving average for HAL crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 21, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
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 .
HAL broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 06, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for HAL entered a downward trend on November 06, 2024. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
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 (2.441). P/E Ratio (13.675) is within average values for comparable stocks, (42.255). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (3.935) is also within normal values, averaging (2.692). 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 (1.557).
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 71, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. HAL’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average 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