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Gordon ReidHalliburton CoHALTOP PICKNov 10, 2017

An oil service company. Along with the industry, they have come out of a trough that they hadn’t seen since the late 1980s. It was a very deep trough, and they are coming out of it. Their latest report was very upbeat. Rig counts are improving. They are gaining share internationally. Where just a week before, Schlumberger (SLB-N) had said their international business was suffering, this company came on and said “Ours isn’t”. Dividend yield of 1.6%. (Analysts’ price target is $54.)

$44.58

Stock price when the opinion was issued

$34.98

As of Jun 18, 2026. Market Open.

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Recently reported operating income was up 33%, despite their exit from Russia in 2022.  Cash reserves are stable, while debt is retired and shares bought back.  It trades at 13x earnings, 3.5x book (a little expensive), and supports a robust 30% ROE.  Its dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 25% of cash flow.  We recommend setting a stop-loss at $28, looking to achieve $47 -- upside potential of 28%.  Yield 1.7%   

(Analysts’ price target is $47.39)
BUY

They just topped EPS, but missed revenues, with US revenue falling sequentially.  Guidance was positive with oilfield services to remain strong; their international business will drive growth (i.e. Middle East, Africa). They're also confident about their construction business.

SELL ON STRENGTH

The time to buy oil stocks was over a month ago, not now after the price of crude as surged. Where were these "buy" experts? He just sold some shares of HAL into strength to take profits.

PARTIAL SELL
oil outlook

Is bearish because Russia will keep selling deceitfully its oil around the world to fund its Ukraine war. Given this, he trimmed HAL.

BUY
It reports Tuesday. The stock is getting crushed, even though earnings are oil are soaring. It's time to reassess this. A fine stock to hold for years.
BUY ON WEAKNESS
They delivered a pretty good report yesterday, but Baker Hughes' report today dragged down this and other oil stocks. HAL is a much better company than BH. He added more shares today and yesterday. HAL reported a modest top and bottom line beat, but investors who took profits picked on the slightly disappointing margins. HAL raised its 35% growth forecast for this year over the previous 25% forecast; and they noted new projects starting later this year. Meanwhile, international business is gaining momentum this quarter. HAL said there was already supply tightness before the Russian war. The stock trades at a reasonable valuation and is a definite buy on the current dip.
BUY
They have a conference call on Monday. Oil companies are on fire, because they're not drilling a lot. He's bullish oil stocks and this is one to own.
BUY
Crude oil prices hit 2018 highs Halliburton will probably trade to their 2020 high. The oil rally won't end anytime soon.
PARTIAL SELL
Sell after entering last March? Shares have since soared. Sell a third, then let the rest run.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Mar 21/19, Down 35%) He sold this recently. Do you have the sell discipline or will you hang on and hope. Selling at a loss is tough to do. But consider what if you hadn't sold that stock a few years after selling it.
COMMENT
It's beaten up with all oil companies. HAL is one of the biggest oil service companies in the world. One problem is domestic: a presence in the Permian Basin where it's been a big problem getting oil to market (no pipelines). This problem is starting to do well and things should improve.
TOP PICK
They are trading at a 10 year low. They are bottoming but things are improving. The oil supply has righted itself. There were pipelines issues that have been largely overcome. Given the changing fundamentals, this is in a good position for the next couple of years. (Analysts’ price target is $38.45)
PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick November 10/17 - Down 5%.) Continuous to like it. They have had some issues similar to what Canadian companies have in terms of not being able to get the product out. Not enough pipelines. It is happening in the Permian Basin, in Texas. Easier to solve there. He is expecting $2 a share in 2018 in terms of earnings and $3 next year and the stock is going to reflect that.

COMMENT

An Oil/gas service company? This has done well and broken above its 200-day moving average. It’s broken through that and is now moving higher. The question is, where are oil prices going. If oil prices go too high or move too quickly, then people are going to turn on the taps and oil producers will come back online. On the other hand, they could start doing other things with the money, which would give room for oil prices to move higher. Finds it hard to believe oil will be back to $100, particularly with technology we are seeing these days.

TOP PICK

The oil service stocks are starting to show signs of seasonal strength. The seasonal period of strength is from the middle of December right through until the end of April. Technically, the stock completed a reverse head and shoulders pattern, implying upside. Dividend yield of 1.5%. (Analysts' price target is $54.)