HAL Should I Buy
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Halliburton Co (HAL) is not a strong buy at this moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. While there are positive catalysts such as analyst optimism and hedge fund buying, the technical indicators are mixed, and recent insider selling raises concerns. Additionally, the company's financial performance shows limited growth, and there are no strong proprietary trading signals to support immediate action. A hold position is recommended until clearer bullish signals emerge.
The stock is showing mixed technical signals. The MACD is negative and expanding downward, indicating bearish momentum. RSI is neutral at 51.819, and moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200). Support is at 32.921, and resistance is at 35.121. Overall, the technicals do not strongly support a buy at this time.
Analysts have raised price targets, with several maintaining Buy ratings.
Hedge funds are increasing their positions, with a 113.41% rise in buying activity last quarter.
Positive sentiment around Halliburton's collaboration on AI data centers and potential international growth opportunities.
Insiders have significantly increased selling activity, with a 4980.50% rise in the last month.
Recent financial performance shows limited growth, with net income down -4.23% YoY and gross margin dropping by -10.11%.
The stock has underperformed its peers year-to-date, reflecting concerns about North American market exposure.
In Q4 2025, revenue increased by 0.84% YoY to $5.657 billion, but net income dropped by -4.23% YoY to $589 million. EPS remained flat at 0.7, and gross margin declined by -10.11% to 16.44%. The financials indicate limited growth and declining profitability.
Analysts are optimistic, with multiple firms raising price targets to $35-$40 and maintaining Buy or Outperform ratings. However, some analysts remain cautious with Neutral or Market Perform ratings, citing concerns about North American activity and the U.S. onshore trough.
