Stock Track | Helmerich & Payne Soars 5.04% Intraday on Analyst Upgrades and Positive Earnings Outlook

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Helmerich & Payne's stock price surged 5.04% during intraday trading on Friday. The significant upward movement captured investor attention as the energy sector contractor experienced strong buying pressure.

The rally appears to be driven by positive analyst actions and an optimistic business outlook from the company's recent earnings call. RBC Capital raised its price target on the stock to $36 from $34, while JP Morgan also increased its target price to $36 from $34. Analysts maintained generally favorable coverage of the energy sector company.

Further supporting the positive sentiment, Helmerich & Payne released the transcript of its Fiscal First Quarter 2026 earnings call, where management highlighted the company's technology initiatives including FlexRobotics and expressed confidence in future energy demand. Company executives stated they believe the world will require significantly more energy in the future, driven by population growth and increasing power needs from AI advancements.

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