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Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Halliburton (HAL) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

For investors looking beyond the immediate oilfield recovery, one has the more compelling case.

The ticker says energy, but the fund's holdings tell a much narrower story than most investors expect before they buy in.

Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) announced a multi-year contract from Eni S.p.A. (NYSE:E) on September 15 for the Cronos ultra-deepwater development offshore Cyprus. The award covers integrated drilling, well construction, automation, and completion services for exploration and development wells in Block 6 of the Cyprus Exclusive Economic Zone. The package includes drilling fluids, directional drilling, LOGIX automation […]

HAL wins a bundled Eni contract for Cyprus' Cronos gas project, expanding its offshore role and multi-year Eastern Mediterranean opportunities.

Halliburton will use its existing Cyprus infrastructure and regional capabilities to support logistics and execution throughout the multi-year campaign.

Liberty Energy's 79% surge in a year reflects power expansion and tech strength. However, weaker profits, rising debt and execution risks warrant caution.

Iran and Venezuela just handed energy investors two completely opposite catalysts at the same time, and Chevron, Exxon, and Halliburton are reacting in real time as traders try to figure out which story actually matters for their portfolios.

The business line that had the least to do with drilling budgets was the one management kept naming, quarters before the price caught up.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.42% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.23%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.40%, and September E-mini...

Investing.com -- U.S.-listed energy stocks climbed in premarket trading Monday, tracking a more than 2% jump in oil prices after American forces struck an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran retaliated.

HAL wins a BP contract for Bumerangue, combining drilling, evaluation and digital technologies to streamline Brazil's deepwater appraisal.

The contract includes various drilling services aimed at improving reservoir evaluation and boosting the project's operational efficiency.

Earlier this week, Halliburton reported quarterly revenue of US$5.71 billion, up 3.7% year on year, with both sales and EPS exceeding analysts’ expectations amid stronger drilling activity and demand for efficiency-focused oilfield technologies. Around the same time, Halliburton Labs expanded its collaborative ecosystem by adding Electroflow, Osmoses, and SiTration, underscoring the company’s support for early-stage technologies in battery materials, resource recovery, and gas separations...

Halliburton (HAL) is back in focus after its latest quarterly report, where both revenue and earnings per share surpassed analyst estimates, supported by growth across its Completion and Production, and Drilling and Evaluation segments. See our latest analysis for Halliburton. Halliburton’s recent earnings beat and the expansion of Halliburton Labs have played out against a mixed share price backdrop, with a 1-month share price return of 6.99% but a 3-month share price return that declined...

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.20% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.24%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.24%, and September E-mini...

Cheniere Energy lifts 2026 EBITDA and production guidance as higher LNG volumes, margins and project progress boost results.

MUSA's Q2 earnings surge 53.1% as stronger fuel economics, higher volumes and merchandise gains boost results and raise 2026 earnings power.

DK posts a major Q2 earnings gain as stronger refining margins and record logistics results drive EBITDA higher.

CRGY expects total production guidance of 327-335 MBoe/d, up from 320-335 MBoe/d, and adjusted operating expense guidance of $11-$12 per Boe, down from $11.50-$12.50.

MPC expects crude oil throughput of 2,820 thousand barrels per day (mbpd) and total refinery throughput of 3,005 mbpd in the third quarter of 2026

TRP expects comparable EBITDA at the upper end of its C$11.6-C$11.8 billion guidance and net capital expenditures of C$5.5-C$6 billion.

FTI tops Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as Subsea strength lifts margins and sales, while reaffirming full-year 2026 guidance and shareholder returns.

PUMP expects 2026 capital expenditures of $525-$595 million, with Completions spending projected at $125-$145 million and PROPWR spending expected to be $400-$450 million.

PUMP pairs strong cash flow from Permian completions with PROPWR growth, but rich valuation, higher spending and execution demands raise the bar for future gains.

PTEN expects about 100 average U.S. rigs in Drilling Services during the third quarter, with adjusted gross profit projected at around $145 million.

Halliburton earnings and buyback catch investor eye Halliburton (HAL) recently reported its second quarter 2026 results, with sales, revenue, net income and earnings per share all higher than the same period last year, alongside continued progress on a long running share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Halliburton. Halliburton’s recent earnings beat and continued buybacks came against a mixed share price backdrop, with the stock at US$32.25 and a 90 day share price return that...

Chevron posts a strong Q2 as upstream output climbs, downstream margins improve and free cash flow jumps year over year.

EXE beats Q2 earnings estimates as higher production and reduced operating costs offset weaker revenues and lower natural gas prices.

Liberty Energy beats Q2 estimates and trades below its subindustry on forward sales, but margin pressure and heavy growth spending keep the outlook mixed.