Helmerich & Payne (HP) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $37.68, -2.36% vs the prior close of $38.59.
- Volume 984.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
HP dips 2.4% to $37.68. Closed at $37.68, -2.36% vs the prior close of $38.59. Day range $37.13–$38.38, opened at $38.33.
HP daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — HP dips 2.4% to $37.68
- Closed at $37.68, -2.36% vs the prior close of $38.59. Day range $37.13–$38.38, opened at $38.33.
- Volume was 984.00K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.27M.
- Price is -9.1% vs its 50-day average ($41.46) and +2.3% vs its 200-day average ($36.84).
- 52-week range $22.62–$48.17; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 21.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — HP dips 1.3% to $38.59
- Closed at $38.59, -1.25% vs the prior close of $39.08. Day range $38.41–$39.45, opened at $39.28.
- Volume was 870.40K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.27M.
- Price is -6.7% vs its 50-day average ($41.37) and +4.9% vs its 200-day average ($36.79).
- 52-week range $22.19–$48.17; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 19.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — HP rises 0.9% to $39.08
- Closed at $39.08, +0.93% vs the prior close of $38.72. Day range $38.32–$39.46, opened at $39.05.
- Volume was 800.30K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.27M.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($41.29) and +6.4% vs its 200-day average ($36.74).
- 52-week range $21.76–$48.17; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 18.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — HP dips 2.9% to $38.72
- Closed at $38.72, -2.91% vs the prior close of $39.88. Day range $38.62–$40.98, opened at $40.54.
- Volume was 961.90K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.27M.
- Price is -6.0% vs its 50-day average ($41.19) and +5.5% vs its 200-day average ($36.68).
- 52-week range $21.73–$48.17; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 19.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — HP dips 0.8% to $39.88
- Closed at $39.88, -0.77% vs the prior close of $40.19. Day range $39.86–$40.83, opened at $40.01.
- Volume was 968.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.27M.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($41.11) and +8.9% vs its 200-day average ($36.63).
- 52-week range $21.73–$48.17; today's close sits at 69% of that range, 17.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — HP rises 1.4% to $40.19
- Closed at $40.19, +1.39% vs the prior close of $39.64. Day range $39.98–$40.69, opened at $40.55.
- Volume was 908.00K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.27M.
- Price is -1.9% vs its 50-day average ($40.99) and +9.9% vs its 200-day average ($36.57).
- 52-week range $21.73–$48.17; today's close sits at 70% of that range, 16.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — HP ends flat (+0.1%) to $39.64
- Closed at $39.64, +0.08% vs the prior close of $39.61. Day range $39.11–$40.44, opened at $39.90.
- Volume was 1.17M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 1.27M.
- Price is -3.0% vs its 50-day average ($40.85) and +8.6% vs its 200-day average ($36.51).
- 52-week range $21.73–$48.17; today's close sits at 68% of that range, 17.7% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
- This was a results day: the company filed an earnings release (8-K Item 2.02).
Oct 6, 2026 — HP dips 1.3% to $39.61
- Closed at $39.61, -1.30% vs the prior close of $40.13. Day range $38.93–$40.18, opened at $39.93.
- Volume was 895.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.28M.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($40.72) and +8.7% vs its 200-day average ($36.45).
- 52-week range $21.73–$48.17; today's close sits at 68% of that range, 17.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — HP jumps 4.1% to $40.13, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $40.13, +4.07% vs the prior close of $38.56. Day range $38.24–$40.73, opened at $38.44.
- Volume was 1.22M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 1.27M.
- Price is -1.2% vs its 50-day average ($40.60) and +10.3% vs its 200-day average ($36.39).
- 52-week range $21.73–$48.17; today's close sits at 70% of that range, 16.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — HP rises 0.9% to $38.56, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $38.56, +0.94% vs the prior close of $38.20. Day range $37.87–$39.06, opened at $37.99.
- Volume was 1.05M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.26M.
- Price is -4.8% vs its 50-day average ($40.51) and +6.1% vs its 200-day average ($36.33).
- 52-week range $21.73–$48.17; today's close sits at 64% of that range, 20.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
HP latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about HP in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 9, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Bell John R. reported a transaction of 1,748 shares at $28.46 (≈$49.75K) on Sep 25, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 7, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Sep 22, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Sep 16, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Sep 2, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Lennox Michael sold 10,000 shares at $45.00 (≈$450.00K) on Sep 1, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 1, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 24, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Helmerich Hans sold 65,000 shares at $43.90 (≈$2.85M) on Aug 20, 2026
- Helmerich Hans sold 4,470 shares at $43.90 (≈$196.23K) on Aug 20, 2026
- Helmerich Hans sold 25,000 shares at $43.90 (≈$1.10M) on Aug 20, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 20, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 18, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hair Cara M. sold 11,149 shares at $44.27 (≈$493.57K) on Aug 17, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 6, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $986.88M (prior year $1.04B) (-4.9% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $75.68M (prior year -$162.76M) (swung to profit vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.74 (prior year -$1.64) (swung to profit vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade HP
- Last results release: Oct 7, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Aug 5, 2026, May 6, 2026, Feb 4, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Jan 6, 2027 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.70% (largest 4.1%).
- Liquidity: about 1.08M shares (≈$40.54M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $37.68 vs a range of $22.62–$48.17 (59% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 18, 2026 ($0.25/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 14 sales; latest: Michael Lennox sold 10,000 shares on Sep 1, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 7, 2026; 8-K Sep 22, 2026; 8-K Sep 16, 2026.
- Share count: 99.94M shares outstanding (Jul 30, 2026), +0.5% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Drilling Oil & Gas Wells.
HP market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 38.33 | 38.38 | 37.13 | 37.68 | 984.00K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 39.28 | 39.45 | 38.41 | 38.59 | 870.40K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 39.05 | 39.46 | 38.32 | 39.08 | 800.30K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 40.54 | 40.98 | 38.62 | 38.72 | 961.90K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 40.01 | 40.83 | 39.86 | 39.88 | 968.40K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 40.55 | 40.69 | 39.98 | 40.19 | 908.00K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 39.90 | 40.44 | 39.11 | 39.64 | 1.17M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 39.93 | 40.18 | 38.93 | 39.61 | 895.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 38.44 | 40.73 | 38.24 | 40.13 | 1.22M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 37.99 | 39.06 | 37.87 | 38.56 | 1.05M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 37.13 | 38.40 | 36.76 | 38.20 | 719.40K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 36.74 | 37.49 | 36.40 | 37.14 | 874.20K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 36.61 | 37.19 | 36.17 | 36.61 | 1.03M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 39.00 | 39.00 | 37.09 | 37.47 | 1.72M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 39.40 | 40.04 | 38.55 | 38.57 | 1.06M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 39.98 | 40.03 | 39.01 | 39.82 | 865.50K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 40.19 | 40.84 | 39.24 | 39.56 | 1.10M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 39.72 | 40.78 | 39.55 | 39.79 | 932.00K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 40.44 | 40.85 | 39.70 | 40.29 | 729.90K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 41.36 | 41.52 | 40.90 | 40.91 | 2.66M |
About Helmerich & Payne
Helmerich & Payne (HP) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Drilling Oil & Gas Wells”. Its business address is in TULSA, OK. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends September 30. SEC CIK 46765.
HP board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Delaney Murchison Bellinger | Director | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Belgacem Chariag | Director | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Kevin G. Cramton | Director | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Randy A Foutch | Director | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Hans Helmerich | Director | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Elizabeth R Killinger | Director | Mar 6, 2026 |
| John W Lindsay | Chief Executive Officer | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Jose Ramon Mas | Director | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Donald F Jr Robillard | Director | Mar 6, 2026 |
| John D Zeglis | Director | Mar 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond John Iii Adams | President | Jan 14, 2026 |
| John R. Bell | EVP, EASTERN HEMISPHERE LAND | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Cara M. Hair | SVP, CORP. SERVICES & CLO | Aug 18, 2026 |
| John W Lindsay | Chief Executive Officer | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Michael Lennox | EVP, WESTERN HEMISPHERE LAND | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Sara Marie Momper | VP, CAO | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Todd N. Scruggs | SVP, CFO | Aug 3, 2026 |
| J Kevin Vann | SENIOR VP AND CFO | Dec 12, 2025 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Michael Lennox | Sale | 10,000 | $45.00 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Hans Helmerich | Sale | 65,000 | $43.90 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Hans Helmerich | Sale | 4,470 | $43.90 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Hans Helmerich | Sale | 25,000 | $43.90 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Cara M. Hair | Sale | 11,149 | $44.27 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Sara Marie Momper | Sale | 5,054 | $44.28 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Michael Lennox | Sale | 5,000 | $40.00 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Michael Lennox | Sale | 5,000 | $35.00 |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Michael Lennox | Sale | 5,000 | $35.00 |
| May 18, 2026 | Cara M. Hair | Sale | 28,345 | $41.45 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Cara M. Hair | Sale | 58,771 | $36.62 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Hans Helmerich | Sale | 25,000 | $28.10 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Hans Helmerich | Sale | 50,000 | $28.13 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Sara Marie Momper | Sale | 6,681 | $30.23 |
HP financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | $3.68B | $-163.69M | -1.66 | $542.95M |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $2.75B | $344.17M | 3.43 | $684.66M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | $2.86B | $434.10M | 4.16 | $833.68M |
| Sep 30, 2022 | $2.05B | $6.95M | 0.05 | $233.91M |
| Sep 30, 2021 | $1.21B | $-326.15M | -3.04 | $136.44M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $6.29B, total liabilities $2.25B, cash $204.43M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
HP earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.64 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $33.28 |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $39.83 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $36.41 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $27.61 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.49 |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $19.00 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $33.19 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $36.20 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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