Those aiming for above-average market returns often engage in the meticulous process of stock picking. Choosing the right stocks can make a substantial difference in your wealth.
As of close of business last night, Helmerich & Payne, Inc’s stock clocked out at $16.28, down -0.85% from its previous closing price of $16.42. In other words, the price has decreased by -$0.85 from its previous closing price. On the day, 1.64 million shares were traded.
Ratios:
To gain a deeper understanding of HP’s stock, we examine its different ratios. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 6.12 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 21.59. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 1.32 and its Current Ratio is at 1.68. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.76 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 0.76.
Insider Transactions:
Investing in insider trades can also provide an investor with insight into how management views future stock prices. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Feb 18 ’25 when Foutch Randy A bought 3,800 shares for $26.25 per share. The transaction valued at 99,750 led to the insider holds 30,624 shares of the business.
Chariag Belgacem bought 37,356 shares of HP for $1,011,600 on Feb 10 ’25. The Director now owns 54,606 shares after completing the transaction at $27.08 per share. On Feb 10 ’25, another insider, LINDSAY JOHN W, who serves as the PRESIDENT AND CEO of the company, bought 20,000 shares for $27.55 each. As a result, the insider paid 551,000 and bolstered with 691,214 shares of the company.
Valuation Measures:
As of this moment, Helmerich’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for their current fiscal year is 7.42, and their Forward P/E ratio for the next fiscal year is 13.46. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 0.52 while its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio in mrq is 0.55.
Stock Price History:
Over the past 52 weeks, HP has reached a high of $42.39, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $14.65. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is -15.87%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be -43.23%.
Shares Statistics:
A total of 99.42M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 95.47M. Insiders hold about 3.97% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 101.50% stake in the company.
