FY2025 EPS Forecast for Baker Hughes Increased by Analyst

Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:BKR) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research increased their FY2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Baker Hughes in a note issued to investors on Thursday, November 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will earn $2.48 per share for the year, up from their previous estimate of $2.39. The consensus estimate for Baker Hughes’ current full-year earnings is $2.59 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Baker Hughes’ Q4 2025 earnings at $0.66 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.52 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.66 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.70 EPS and Q2 2027 earnings at $0.75 EPS.

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, November 18th. The company reported $0.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Baker Hughes had a return on equity of 14.22% and a net margin of 10.43%.The company had revenue of $5.09 billion during the quarter.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently commented on the company. Zephirin Group lifted their target price on Baker Hughes from $37.00 to $40.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of Baker Hughes from $52.00 to $53.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, September 30th. Industrial Alliance Securities set a $53.00 price target on Baker Hughes in a research note on Wednesday, July 30th. Seaport Res Ptn downgraded Baker Hughes from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 29th. Finally, HSBC upped their price target on Baker Hughes from $54.00 to $56.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Twenty-three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $53.38.

Baker Hughes Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:BKR traded up $0.35 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $47.86. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,091,202 shares, compared to its average volume of 7,554,183. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $47.44 and its 200-day simple moving average is $42.71. The company has a market capitalization of $47.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.52, a P/E/G ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 1.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.33, a current ratio of 1.41 and a quick ratio of 1.00. Baker Hughes has a fifty-two week low of $33.60 and a fifty-two week high of $50.92.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Baker Hughes

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Forum Financial Management LP increased its holdings in Baker Hughes by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Forum Financial Management LP now owns 17,255 shares of the company’s stock valued at $662,000 after purchasing an additional 233 shares during the period. AMG National Trust Bank raised its stake in shares of Baker Hughes by 3.7% in the third quarter. AMG National Trust Bank now owns 6,831 shares of the company’s stock worth $333,000 after purchasing an additional 246 shares during the last quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in Baker Hughes by 1.3% during the third quarter. Linden Thomas Advisory Services LLC now owns 19,674 shares of the company’s stock valued at $959,000 after purchasing an additional 257 shares during the period. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Baker Hughes by 4.4% in the third quarter. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC now owns 6,282 shares of the company’s stock worth $306,000 after buying an additional 264 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC increased its position in Baker Hughes by 23.5% in the third quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 1,421 shares of the company’s stock worth $69,000 after buying an additional 270 shares in the last quarter. 92.06% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Baker Hughes news, CAO Rebecca L. Charlton sold 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.00, for a total value of $50,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer directly owned 11,772 shares in the company, valued at approximately $588,600. This trade represents a 7.83% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Sreeganesh Ramaswamy sold 25,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $50.00, for a total transaction of $1,250,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 40,520 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,026,000. The trade was a 38.16% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.27% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Baker Hughes Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 14th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, November 4th will be paid a dividend of $0.23 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 4th. This represents a $0.92 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.9%. Baker Hughes’s dividend payout ratio is presently 31.72%.

About Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes Company provides a portfolio of technologies and services to energy and industrial value chain worldwide. The company operates through Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) and Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) segments. The OFSE segment designs and manufactures products and provides related services, including exploration, appraisal, development, production, rejuvenation, and decommissioning for onshore and offshore oilfield operations.