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<li>Halliburton will report its Q1 earnings on 22/Apr, with revenue and EPS projected to fall sequentially and annually due to weak activity in North America.</li>
<li>Halliburton's OI PCR at 0.86 signals neutral sentiment, while its IV percentile at 96% indicates high volatility.</li>
<li>For the 25/Apr expiry, Halliburton’s OI shows calls concentrated at strikes 20, 25, and 27, while puts dominate at 19, 19.5, and 21.5, with higher put OI at key levels.</li>
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Halliburton will report its Q1 earnings on 22/Apr, with revenue and EPS projected to fall sequentially and annually due to weak activity in North America.
Halliburton's OI PCR at 0.86 signals neutral sentiment, while its IV percentile at 96% indicates high volatility.
For the 25/Apr expiry, Halliburton’s OI shows calls concentrated at strikes 20, 25, and 27, while puts dominate at 19, 19.5, and 21.5, with higher put OI at key levels.


[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Halliburton Options Signal Elevated Volatility Amid Neutral Sentiment

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<li>Halliburton’s Q1 revenue is set to drop 9.1% YoY, with EPS down 21.1%, driven by soft North American activity and weak oil prices.</li>
<li>Halliburton has underperformed the S&amp;P 500, XLE, and peers SLB and Baker Hughes, weighed down by its greater U.S. shale exposure and rising input costs.</li>
<li>Despite near-term headwinds, analysts retain a “Buy” rating on Halliburton, citing strong cash flows, a solid balance sheet, and strategic investments.</li>
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Halliburton’s Q1 revenue is set to drop 9.1% YoY, with EPS down 21.1%, driven by soft North American activity and weak oil prices.
Halliburton has underperformed the S&amp;P 500, XLE, and peers SLB and Baker Hughes, weighed down by its greater U.S. shale exposure and rising input costs.
Despite near-term headwinds, analysts retain a “Buy” rating on Halliburton, citing strong cash flows, a solid balance sheet, and strategic investments.


[Earnings Preview] Halliburton Pressured by North American Slowdown and Tariffs

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<li>Halliburton’s Q4 revenue fell by 2.3% YoY and missed estimates by 0.4% due to weakness in North America. However, its EPS beat estimates by 0.7%.</li>
<li>Completion &amp; Production revenue fell 4.2% YoY due to reduced activity in North and Latin America. Drilling &amp; Evaluation revenue grew 0.4% YoY driven by growth in the Middle East.</li>
<li>In Q4, Halliburton repurchased USD 309 million in stock and generated USD 1.1 billion in free cash flow. Full-year repurchases totalled USD 1.6 billion.</li>
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Halliburton’s Q4 revenue fell by 2.3% YoY and missed estimates by 0.4% due to weakness in North America. However, its EPS beat estimates by 0.7%.
Completion &amp; Production revenue fell 4.2% YoY due to reduced activity in North and Latin America. Drilling &amp; Evaluation revenue grew 0.4% YoY driven by growth in the Middle East.
In Q4, Halliburton repurchased USD 309 million in stock and generated USD 1.1 billion in free cash flow. Full-year repurchases totalled USD 1.6 billion.


[Earnings Review] Halliburton Q4 Performance Impacted by North America Weakness

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<ul><li>Halliburton Company's fourth quarter 2024 earnings report presents a nuanced picture of its financial health and operational performance.</li><li>The company reported a total revenue of $22.9 billion for 2024, with an 8% growth in its international business, particularly driven by an 8% increase in the Middle East/Asia region.</li><li>Conversely, the North American segment experienced an 8% revenue decline year-over-year, reflecting broader sector trends, but still managed to outperform rig count and completion activity benchmarks.</li></ul>

Halliburton Company's fourth quarter 2024 earnings report presents a nuanced picture of its financial health and operational performance.The company reported a total revenue of $22.9 billion for 2024, with an 8% growth in its international business, particularly driven by an 8% increase in the Middle East/Asia region.Conversely, the North American segment experienced an 8% revenue decline year-over-year, reflecting broader sector trends, but still managed to outperform rig count and completion activity benchmarks.

Halliburton Company: International Market Growth To Reinforce Global Leadership In Oilfield Services! - Major Drivers

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<li>Halliburton will report its Q4 earnings on 22/Jan, with revenue and EPS projected to fall sequentially and annually. For fiscal 2024, revenue and net profit are expected to drop.</li>
<li>Halliburton's OI PCR at 1.21, signalling bearish sentiment, with a 67% IV percentile indicating moderately high volatility.</li>
<li>For the 24/Jan expiry, Halliburton’s OI shows calls concentrated at strikes 28.5, 29, and 30. Puts dominate at 26, 27, and 27.5. Put OI is higher at key levels.</li>
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Halliburton will report its Q4 earnings on 22/Jan, with revenue and EPS projected to fall sequentially and annually. For fiscal 2024, revenue and net profit are expected to drop.
Halliburton's OI PCR at 1.21, signalling bearish sentiment, with a 67% IV percentile indicating moderately high volatility.
For the 24/Jan expiry, Halliburton’s OI shows calls concentrated at strikes 28.5, 29, and 30. Puts dominate at 26, 27, and 27.5. Put OI is higher at key levels.


[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Halliburton’s Options Market Data Indicates Bearish Sentiment

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Halliburton Company provides energy services and engineering and construction services, as well as manufactures products for the energy industry.  The Company offers services and products and integrated solutions to customers in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas.

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[Earnings Review] Halliburton Q4 Performance Impacted by North America Weakness

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Halliburton Company's fourth quarter 2024 earnings report presents a nuanced picture of its financial health and operational performance. The...

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[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Halliburton’s Options Market Data Indicates Bearish Sentiment

Halliburton's Q4 earnings expected to decline, bearish sentiment with high volatility. Calls at 28.5, 29, 30 strikes, puts dominate at 26, 27,...

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[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Halliburton Options Signal Elevated Volatility Amid Neutral Sentiment

​Halliburton's Q1 earnings expected to decline due to weak North American activity, with neutral sentiment. Calls concentrated at strikes 20, 25,...

Mint Finance

[Earnings Preview] Halliburton Pressured by North American Slowdown and Tariffs

​Halliburton's Q1 revenue and EPS are expected to decline due to soft North American activity and weak oil prices. Analysts maintain a "Buy"...

Mint Finance

[Earnings Review] Halliburton Q4 Performance Impacted by North America Weakness

​Halliburton's Q4 revenue fell due to weakness in North America. Revenue from Completion & Production declined but grew from Drilling & Evaluation....

Mint Finance

Halliburton Company: International Market Growth To Reinforce Global Leadership In Oilfield Services! - Major Drivers

Halliburton Company's fourth quarter 2024 earnings report presents a nuanced picture of its financial health and operational performance. The...

Baptista Research

[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Halliburton’s Options Market Data Indicates Bearish Sentiment

​Halliburton's Q4 earnings expected to decline, bearish sentiment with high volatility. Calls at 28.5, 29, 30 strikes, puts dominate at 26, 27,...

Mint Finance

Halliburton's Q1 earnings expected to decline due to weak North American activity, with neutral sentiment. Calls concentrated at strikes 20, 25,...

Halliburton's Q1 revenue and EPS are expected to decline due to soft North American activity and weak oil prices. Analysts maintain a "Buy"...

Halliburton's Q4 revenue fell due to weakness in North America. Revenue from Completion & Production declined but grew from Drilling & Evaluation....

Halliburton's Q4 earnings expected to decline, bearish sentiment with high volatility. Calls at 28.5, 29, 30 strikes, puts dominate at 26, 27,...