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EnergyHelmerich & Payne, Inc. · Oil & Gas Drilling · $4B
What is Helmerich & Payne, Inc.?
Helmerich & Payne is a contract drilling company serving oil and gas exploration and production clients across North America and select international markets. Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The company provides land and offshore drilling services through three segments: North America Solutions, Offshore Gulf of Mexico, and International Solutions. Revenue comes from leasing drilling rigs and crews to E&P companies. It also develops drilling technologies to improve wellbore quality and placement, and holds a small commercial real estate portfolio in Tulsa.
Helmerich & Payne was founded in 1920 and operates out of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- Land drilling services across major U.S. basins
- Offshore platform drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
- International drilling operations in Argentina, Bahrain, Colombia, and the UAE
- Proprietary drilling technology and wellbore placement solutions
Is HP a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates HP as Below Average overall.
The Growth and Valuation pillars both carry Good ratings, suggesting the company's earnings trajectory and current pricing compare reasonably well within the contract drilling space.
The Quality and Moat pillars are both rated Weak, pointing to limited competitive differentiation and below-average business fundamentals relative to peers.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does HP pay dividends?
Yes — Helmerich & Payne, Inc. pays a dividend.
Helmerich & Payne pays a regular dividend, which is relatively uncommon among contract drillers. The dividend reflects the company's long operating history and its effort to return capital to shareholders even through cyclical energy downturns.
When does HP report earnings?
Helmerich & Payne reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, typical for U.S.-listed equities.
Results tend to track closely with rig utilization rates and broader oil and gas activity levels. When E&P spending rises, demand for HP's rigs generally improves. For the most current quarter's figures, visit the company's investor relations page.
For the most recent quarter's results, see Helmerich & Payne's investor relations page.
HP Price History
+52.9% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Helmerich & Payne, Inc.?
Based on Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Helmerich & Payne do?
Helmerich & Payne provides contract drilling services to oil and gas exploration and production companies. It operates land rigs across major U.S. basins, offshore platform rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, and international land rigs in several countries.
Does HP pay dividends?
Yes, Helmerich & Payne pays a regular dividend. This is notable in the contract drilling sector, where many peers do not offer consistent dividend programs. Check the company's investor relations page for the current dividend rate and payment schedule.
When does HP report earnings?
HP reports on a quarterly cadence like most U.S.-listed companies. For the exact upcoming report date, refer to Helmerich & Payne's official investor relations page rather than third-party estimates.
Is HP a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates HP as Below Average overall. While Growth and Valuation pillars show Good ratings, the Weak Quality and Moat scores indicate meaningful concerns. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members at uqs-score.com.
Is HP overvalued?
HP's Valuation pillar is rated Good, suggesting its current pricing is not stretched relative to its fundamentals within the energy sector. That said, valuation alone does not determine overall quality — see the full analysis for context.
What is HP's market cap bracket?
Helmerich & Payne is a mid-cap company. It is one of the larger players in the U.S. contract land drilling space but remains smaller than diversified oilfield services giants.
Who founded Helmerich & Payne?
Helmerich & Payne was founded in 1920. Founding details are widely available through the company's official history and public filings on its investor relations site.
Is HP a long-term quality stock?
As a long-term quality indicator, HP's Below Average UQS Score — driven by Weak Quality and Moat ratings — suggests caution. The Good Growth rating offers some offset, but the overall profile warrants careful review before a long-term commitment.
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HP — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | 33.5 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 61.6 | 36.9 | 55.9 | +1.1 |
| May 10, 2026 | 32.4 | 7.0 | 14.0 | 60.5 | 38.8 | 61.5 | +0.2 |
| May 8, 2026 | 32.2 | 7.0 | 14.0 | 60.0 | 38.8 | 61.1 | -1.9 |
| May 7, 2026 | 34.1 | 13.3 | 14.0 | 60.0 | 42.3 | 59.6 | +0.1 |
| May 3, 2026 | 34.0 | 13.3 | 14.0 | 60.0 | 42.3 | 59.2 | -0.2 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 34.2 | 13.3 | 14.0 | 60.0 | 42.3 | 60.5 | 0.0 |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 34.2 | 13.3 | 14.0 | 60.0 | 42.3 | 60.2 | -0.5 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | 34.7 | 13.3 | 14.0 | 60.0 | 42.3 | 63.3 | +0.1 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 34.6 | 13.3 | 14.0 | 60.0 | 42.3 | 63.1 | -2.7 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 37.3 | 15.6 | 14.0 | 70.6 | 42.3 | 63.1 | +0.4 |
HP — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 15.1/100 (25%)Helmerich & Payne, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 61.6/100 (20%)Helmerich & Payne, Inc. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 36.9/100 (15%)Helmerich & Payne, Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 56.1/100 (15%)Helmerich & Payne, Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 14/100 (25%)Helmerich & Payne, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for HP.
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How is the HP UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Helmerich & Payne, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Helmerich & Payne, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.