Baker Hughes Q4 Earnings Exceed Expectations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 26 Jan 26
Source: seekingalpha
Baker Hughes Co (BKR) shares rose 3.23% as the stock reached a 52-week high.
The company reported a Q4 non-GAAP EPS of $0.78, exceeding expectations by $0.11, alongside a revenue of $7.39 billion, which surpassed analyst forecasts by $304 million. Additionally, Baker Hughes secured $7.9 billion in orders during the quarter, reflecting strong market demand and a record backlog of $35.9 billion, indicating robust growth potential.
This strong performance in earnings and orders is likely to bolster investor confidence, positioning Baker Hughes favorably in a competitive market.
Analyst Views on BKR
Wall Street analysts forecast BKR stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for BKR is 55.17 USD with a low forecast of 52.00 USD and a high forecast of 61.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 56.630
Low
52.00
Averages
55.17
High
61.00
Current: 56.630
Low
52.00
Averages
55.17
High
61.00
About BKR
Baker Hughes Company is an energy technology company with a portfolio of technologies and services that span the energy and industrial value chain. The Company operates in two segments: Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) and Industrial & Energy Technology (IET). OFSE segment provides products and services for onshore and offshore oilfield operations across the lifecycle of a well, ranging from exploration, appraisal, and development, to production, rejuvenation, and decommissioning. OFSE is organized into four product lines: Well Construction; Completions, Intervention, and Measurements; Production Solutions, and Subsea and Surface Pressure Systems. IET segment provides technology solutions and services for mechanical-drive, compression and power-generation applications across the energy industry, including oil and gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations, downstream refining and petrochemical markets, as well as lower carbon solutions to broader energy and industrial sectors.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
