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Helmerich & Payne provides drilling solutions and technologies for oil and gas exploration and production companies. The company also owns and operates commercial real estate properties, including a shopping center. F...

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Industry Oil & Gas Services / Contract Drilling
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Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Overview

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Helmerich & Payne provides drilling solutions and technologies for oil and gas exploration and production companies. The company also owns and operates commercial real estate properties, including a shopping center. Founded in 1920, H&P is a diversified energy services provider with global operations across North America, offshore, and international markets.

Strategic Profile

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The company is focused on expansion in digitalization, automation, and advanced rig technology to reinforce pricing power, with international growth initiatives supporting long-term revenue visibility and strong cash flow generation. Strategic priorities include debt reduction, with the company having repaid $260 million of its $400 million term loan as of January 31, 2026, targeting a net debt to EBITDA ratio of approximately 1X while maintaining investment grade status.

Competitive Landscape

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H&P operates through three segments: North America Solutions (primarily in Texas), Offshore Solutions (Louisiana, U.S. federal waters, North Sea, Norwegian Sea, Caspian Sea), and International Solutions (Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Bahrain, Oman, Germany, Kuwait). Major competitors include Patterson-UTI Energy, Nabors Industries, and Transocean.

Industry Context

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. operates in Oil & Gas Services / Contract Drilling.

Key facts

Founded: 1920 · Headquarters: Tulsa, Oklahoma · Revenue: $1.02B (Q1 2026) · Market cap: $2.9B

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  • As of November 17, 2025, H&P's fleet includes 203 land rigs in the United States, 137 international land rigs and 5 offshore platform rigs, plus operating approximately 30 offshore labor contracts.
  • The company has received notifications for seven rigs to resume operations in Saudi Arabia during the first half of 2026.
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Q1 2026 earnings reported negative EPS of ($0.15) missing consensus estimate, but revenue of $1.02 billion exceeded expectations.
  • February 2026Price target raised to $38 from $33 at Citi and to $39 from $36 at Barclays.
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What does Helmerich & Payne, Inc. do?+
Helmerich & Payne provides drilling solutions and technologies for oil and gas exploration and production companies. The company also owns and operates commercial real estate properties, including a shopping center. F...
What is Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Drilling Services, Drilling Services, Offshore Drilling. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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