Is HAL stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, HAL is currently a HOLD with low confidence. 📊 HOLD: HAL shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

What is the fair value of HAL stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for HAL to be between $32.83 and $36.55. The current price is $31.88.

What is the analyst price target for HAL?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for HAL is $43.44. This implies a potential upside of 36.3% from current levels.

Halliburton (HAL) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

HAL - Halliburton Company

OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES, NEC

$31.88

0.08 (0.25%) ▲

5d: -2.69%

30d: -13.37%

90d: -3.28%

HOLD

LOW Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Oct 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Oct 20, 2026 17d

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: HAL shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 23.6%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$70.76

Based on 13.8% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$43.93

27.4% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 12.9x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: HAL is currently trading at $31.88, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $32.83 to $36.55. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 11.0) compared to its historical average (12.9). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 5.1% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 16.1% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, HAL is in a strong downtrend. The price is currently testing key support at $31.26. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.

Market Sentiment: HAL scores 63/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $43.44 (+36.3%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD

Historical Trading Range $32.83 - $36.55

Company Quality Score 53/100 (HOLD)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 90.5%

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All Signals

BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
BULLISH: Strong technical setup (63/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading 36.3% below Wall St target ($43.44)
CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 28% over 20 days — wait for relative strength

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $32.83 - $36.55

Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $31.26

Resistance Level $33.97

Current Trend Strong Downtrend

Technical data as of Oct 1, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 10.99

Wall Street Target $43.44 (+36.3%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 3.7%

Earnings Growth (YoY) 16.1%

Profit Margin 7.2%

Valuation Discount vs History -5.1% cheaper

PE vs Historical 11.0 vs 12.9 CHEAP

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): -5.1% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $30.25 (-5%)

2-Year Target $28.71 (-10%)

3-Year Target $27.25 (-15%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 11→13) $31.98 (+0%)

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.4, Growth: 23.6%) $111.83 (+251%)

Base: (SPY PE: 11.0, Growth: 23.6%) $60.25 (+89%)

Bear: (PE: 9.3, Growth: 23.6%) $51.21 (+61%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (17x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 16.65 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.91

Bull Case $53.12 (+67%)

Analyst growth 51.9%, PE expands to 18.3

Base Case $48.29 (+52%)

Market implied 51.9%, PE stable at 16.7

Bear Case $21.62 (-32%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 14.2

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

💡 Upside Surprise Potential

If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.0 to 12.9

Stabilization Target: $37.42 (+17.4%)

PE Expansion Potential: +17.4%

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