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Market sentiment signals for Helmerich & Payne (HP): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Overweight
17 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
8.43
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$38
-8.1%
Highest Price Target
$50
+20.5%
Lowest Price Target
$17
-59.0%
Short Interest
11.8%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Joe Laetsch— | -1.2% | $36 → $41 | Maintained | Underweight |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Barclays | Eddie Kim— | +20.5% | $47 → $50 | Maintained | Overweight |