📈 Economy · Next Week

Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) beats Q2 2026 adjusted EPS consensus of approx. $0.54 per share (21 July 2026)

Pending ✦ AI-generated prediction Published on 16. July 2026 · Predicted for 21. July 2026 · Based on: Historical Cycle

Probability

72%

Halliburton reports before market open on July 21, 2026. Analysts expect adjusted EPS of approximately $0.54 per share (Barchart). The company has beaten or matched consensus EPS in each of its last four quarters. Elevated oil prices driven by the Hormuz crisis (Brent $84.63/bbl) support customer demand for oilfield services; upstream capex remains robust. Historical beat rate for HAL is approximately 75%. Minor headwind: cost inflation for drilling materials and skilled labour shortages could marginally compress margins.

Data basis for this prediction

Barchart: HAL Q2 2026 EPS-Konsens $0,54 je Aktie, Ergebnisdatum 21.07.2026
Meyka: HAL Halliburton Earnings Beat Q2 2026 – Ergebnisse übertreffen Schätzungen (meyka.com)
Trading Economics: Brent Crude $84,63/Barrel (16.07.2026)

Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.

Verdict: Pending

This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.

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