Is HAL stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, HAL is currently a HOLD with moderate 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 $34.37 and $37.70. The current price is $39.26.

What is the analyst price target for HAL?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for HAL is $37.26. This implies a potential upside of -5.1% from current levels.

HAL Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

HAL - Halliburton Company

OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES, NEC

$39.26

-1.16 (-2.87%) ▼

5d: +4.67%

30d: +9.06%

90d: +40.41%

HOLD

MODERATE Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Mar 30, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Apr 21, 2026 21d

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Strength: 3.2/10

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

Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 21.0%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$63.30

Based on 12.5% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$39.30

0.1% 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 13.1x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: HAL is currently trading at $39.26, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $34.37 to $37.70. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 14.5) compared to its historical average (13.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.5% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, HAL is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $34.37, while resistance sits at $41.18.

Market Sentiment: HAL has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. 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 EXTENDED

Fair Price Range $34.37 - $37.70

Company Quality Score 65/100 (BUY)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 58.1%

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All Signals

BEARISH: Price extended above range
BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BEARISH: Trading above Wall St target ($37.26)
BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 3.5% growth with 0.8% revenue growth

Fair Price Analysis

30-Day Fair Range $34.37 - $37.70

Current vs Fair Value EXTENDED

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $34.37

Resistance Level $41.18

Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Technical data as of Mar 30, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 14.54

Wall Street Target $37.26 (-5.1%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 0.8%

Earnings Growth (YoY) -0.5%

Profit Margin 5.8%

Valuation Premium vs History +3.5% premium

PE vs Historical 14.5 vs 13.1 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): +3.5% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $40.63 (+4%)

2-Year Target $42.06 (+7%)

3-Year Target $43.53 (+11%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 15→13) PE COMPRESSION $39.23 (0%)

Earnings growth offset by PE compression

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 22.4, Growth: 21.0%) $107.06 (+173%)

Base: (SPY PE: 14.5, Growth: 21.0%) $69.63 (+77%)

Bear: (PE: 12.4, Growth: 21.0%) $59.19 (+51%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (24x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (15x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 24.35 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.50

Bull Case $72.05 (+92%)

Analyst growth 79.3%, PE expands to 26.8

Base Case $65.50 (+75%)

Market implied 79.3%, PE stable at 24.4

Bear Case $24.84 (-34%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 20.7

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

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