HAL Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how HAL performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, HAL sees a -2.29% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -2.22% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.53%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
HAL Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
5.61B
-2.25%
-1.53%
Gross Margin
18.29%
-7.35%
-2.61%
Operating Margin
16.61%
-9.92%
-4.10%
Net Margin
10.94%
-5.85%
7.47%
EPS
0.70
-5.41%
7.69%
No Data Available
HAL Earnings Analysis
Halliburton Co Corporation (HAL.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Total Company Revenue Performance: Full year total company revenue reached $22.9 billion, demonstrating strong overall performance.
International Revenue Growth: International business revenue grew by 6% year over year, with Middle East Asia leading at an 8% increase.
Cash Flow Increase: Generated $3.9 billion in cash from operations and $2.6 billion in free cash flow, marking a 16% increase over 2023.
Shareholder Return Strategy: Returned $1.6 billion to shareholders in 2024, representing a 60% return of free cash flow through stock repurchases and dividends.
Future Revenue Projections: Projected additional revenue of $2.5 billion to $3 billion from growth engines in drilling technology, unconventionals, well intervention, and artificial lift over the next 3 to 5 years.
Negative
North America Revenue Decline: North America revenue fell 8% year over year, significantly underperforming expectations and indicating a decline in market activity.
Revenue Decline Analysis: Q4 2024 revenues were 7% lower than Q3 2024, attributed to seasonality and customer budget exhaustion, suggesting a weakening demand environment.
Q4 Revenue Decline: Completion and Production division revenue in Q4 decreased 4% sequentially, driven by lower stimulation activity in North America, indicating operational challenges in this segment.
Latin America Revenue Decline: Latin America revenue in Q4 was $953 million, a decrease of 9% sequentially, primarily due to lower activity across multiple product lines in Mexico, highlighting regional weaknesses.
Revenue Decline Projections: Expected Q1 2025 revenue declines of 3% to 5% in the Completion and Production division and 8% to 10% in the Drilling and Evaluation division indicate ongoing pressure on financial performance.
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HAL Earning Call Sentiment
Earnings call transcript: Halliburton Q4 2024 sees steady EPS, slight revenue miss
HAL.N
-2.7%Positive
The earnings call reveals mixed signals: strong international growth and technological advancements are tempered by declining North American revenue and uncertain Mexico performance. The shareholder return plan is robust, but flat margins and vague guidance on pricing impact dampen enthusiasm. Overall, the market may react neutrally given these balanced factors.
