JPMorgan upgraded Helmerich & Payne to Overweight from Neutral with a price target of $34, up from $24. The firm adjusted ratings in the oilfield services and equipment outlook as part of its 2026 outlook. JPMorgan retains a cautious sector stance citing upstream spending headwinds, but sees some “idiosyncratic growth opportunities.” The analyst expects oilfield service stocks to play “second fiddle” to upstream companies and other energy sub-sectors due to a weakening spending picture. In a more challenging macro environment, companies that can demonstrate the most earnings resiliency and growth prospects are best positioned, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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