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Neutral 69 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 69 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 69 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 69 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 69 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:69Neutral
Price Target:
$62.00
â–²(8.77% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/18/26
The score is driven mainly by improved financial performance (stronger margins and healthier leverage) and a generally positive, target-backed 2026 outlook from management. These are tempered by weak near-term technical momentum and macro/OFSE headwinds (including tariff pressures and execution risk tied to backlog conversion and the pending Chart deal), while valuation is supportive but not compelling.
Positive Factors
Improved Profitability & Margins
Sustained margin expansion and record adjusted EBITDA signal durable operational improvement. Higher structural margins increase cash generation per revenue dollar, support reinvestment in technology and backlog conversion, and make earnings less sensitive to cyclical top-line swings over the next 2–6 months.
Strong Free Cash Flow & Deleveraging
Robust free cash flow and a low net-debt/EBITDA ratio provide durable financial flexibility. This supports funding for strategic deals, portfolio actions, and shareholder returns while insulating investment plans and working-capital needs from short-term oilfield volatility over the medium term.
Record IET Backlog & Energy-transition Wins
A large, high-margin IET backlog and growing New Energy/power-systems orders provide multi-quarter revenue visibility and shift mix toward industrial, project-driven work. This reduces reliance on transactional OFSE cycles and supports higher recurring aftermarket and service revenue long term.
Negative Factors
OFSE Cyclicality & Revenue Pressure
Significant exposure to oilfield services leaves revenue sensitive to upstream capital discipline. Management expects upstream spend declines in 2026, which can compress OFSE activity and delay backlog conversion, making top-line recovery dependent on an industry upcycle beyond the near term.
Tariff, Supply Chain & FX Headwinds
Structural trade frictions and supply-chain tightness increase input costs and execution complexity. Annualized tariff impacts and volatile FX can erode margins on large engineered projects and complicate backlog realization, creating persistent cost pressure that management must offset with productivity gains.
Acquisition & Portfolio Execution Risk
The Chart deal introduces regulatory timing and integration risk; financing activity shows material funding needs. Concurrent deconsolidation/divestitures reduce reported revenue and may modestly dilute near-term margins, raising execution and timing uncertainty during integration and regulatory review.

Baker Hughes Company (BKR) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Baker Hughes Company Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionBaker Hughes Company provides a portfolio of technologies and services to energy and industrial value chain worldwide. It operates through four segments: Oilfield Services (OFS), Oilfield Equipment (OFE), Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS), and Digital Solutions (DS). The OFS segment offers exploration, drilling, wireline, evaluation, completion, production, and intervention services; and drilling and completions fluids, wireline services, downhole completion tools and systems, wellbore intervention tools and services, pressure pumping systems, oilfield and industrial chemicals, and artificial lift technologies for oil and natural gas, and oilfield service companies. The OFE segment provides subsea and surface wellheads, pressure control and production systems and services, flexible pipe systems for offshore and onshore applications, and life-of-field solutions, including well intervention and decommissioning solutions; and services related to onshore and offshore drilling and production operations. The TPS segment provides equipment and related services for mechanical-drive, compression, and power-generation applications across the oil and gas industry. Its product portfolio includes drivers, compressors, and turnkey solutions; and pumps, valves, and compressed natural gas and small-scale liquefied natural gas solutions. This segment serves upstream, midstream, downstream, onshore, offshore, and industrial customers. The DS segment provides sensor-based process measurements, machine health and condition monitoring, asset strategy and management, control systems, as well as non-destructive testing and inspection, and pipeline integrity solutions. The company was formerly known as Baker Hughes, a GE company and changed its name to Baker Hughes Company in October 2019. Baker Hughes Company is based in Houston, Texas.
How the Company Makes MoneyBaker Hughes makes money primarily by selling engineered equipment and by providing field and lifecycle services tied to energy and industrial assets. Key revenue streams include: (1) Oilfield Services & Equipment: revenue from delivering services and tools used in exploration and production, such as drilling-related services, formation evaluation, completions, artificial lift, and production chemicals; these are typically paid per job, per day, or per unit of service/tool usage, often with activity levels linked to customer capital spending and rig/completion activity. (2) Turbomachinery, compression, and process solutions: revenue from selling large, project-based equipment packages (e.g., gas turbines, compressors, and related systems) used in LNG and gas infrastructure as well as other industrial applications; these businesses generate revenue through initial equipment sales (often tied to large contracts and project milestones) and recurring aftermarket revenue (spare parts, repairs, upgrades, and long-term service agreements). (3) Digital and industrial technology services: revenue from software, digital monitoring, and analytics offerings (including subscription/usage-based models where applicable) and from inspection, integrity management, and related services that support reliability and performance of customer assets. A significant earnings driver is the installed base of equipment (especially turbomachinery/compression), which supports higher-margin, recurring aftermarket service and parts revenue over the life of the asset. Results are influenced by commodity-price-driven customer spending, large LNG and infrastructure project cycles, and contract mix between one-time equipment deliveries and recurring service agreements. Specific partnership details: null.

Baker Hughes Company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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Tracks incoming orders across various segments, indicating demand trends and potential future revenue streams.
Chart InsightsBaker Hughes' Oilfield Services and Equipment segment experienced a volatile trend with a notable peak in early 2023, followed by a decline. This suggests potential challenges in sustaining demand or competitive pressures. Meanwhile, the Industrial and Energy Technology segment shows a more erratic pattern, with significant fluctuations but a general upward trajectory since late 2023, indicating possible growth opportunities in energy transition technologies. The absence of earnings call insights leaves the strategic implications open to market dynamics and internal adjustments.
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Baker Hughes Company Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jan 25, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 22, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlighted multiple material achievements — record adjusted EBITDA, record IET orders and backlog, strong power systems and New Energy momentum, robust free cash flow and a strengthened balance sheet — while also acknowledging persistent macro and OFSE-focused headwinds (revenue decline, tariffs, regional softness) and some execution and timing risk around acquisitions and market-dependent backlog conversion. The positives are broad, measurable and accompanied by clear targets and guidance, and management communicated actionable steps (portfolio actions, cost-outs, integration planning) to mitigate challenges.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Adjusted EBITDA and Strong Q4 Result
Adjusted EBITDA of $1.34 billion in Q4 and a record full-year adjusted EBITDA of $4.83 billion; adjusted EBITDA increased 2% year-over-year in the quarter and company adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 30 basis points year-over-year to a record 18.1% in Q4 (full-year margin up 90 basis points to 17.4%).
Improved Earnings Per Share
Adjusted EPS of $0.78 for the quarter and full-year adjusted EPS of $2.60, representing a 10% increase from 2024.
Outstanding IET Orders, Backlog and Margins
IET booked $4.0 billion of orders in Q4 and a record $14.9 billion for the full year (exceeding the high end of guidance); IET backlog/RPO reached a record $32.4 billion with book-to-bill above 1x; IET margins expanded meaningfully — Q4 margin up 160 basis points to 20% and full-year IET margin increased 170 basis points to a historical high of 18.5%.
Power Systems Momentum and NovaLT Wins
Power systems orders rose to $2.5 billion in 2025, including $1.0 billion tied to data center applications; NovaLT industrial gas turbines booked ~2 gigawatts of orders in 2025 and a ~1 gigawatt slot reservation expected to convert in 2026.
New Energy and Cordant Software Growth
New Energy orders reached a record $2.0 billion for the year (above $1.4–$1.6 billion target) with $434 million in Q4; company targets $2.4–$2.6 billion of New Energy orders in 2026. Cordant delivered double-digit order growth for the third consecutive year and software orders grew 20%.
Robust Free Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Strength
Q4 free cash flow of $1.3 billion and record full-year free cash flow of $2.7 billion, representing a 57% free cash flow conversion rate in 2025 (above the 45%–50% target); year-end cash of $3.7 billion, net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA reduced to 0.5x and liquidity of $6.7 billion.
Subsea & Surface Pressure Systems and Production Solutions Wins
SSPS bookings of $1.1 billion in Q4 and SSPS orders up 13% year-over-year to $3.5 billion in 2025 with a book-to-bill of 1.4x for the quarter; Production Solutions awards of approximately $3.0 billion in the Middle East in 2025, including ~$1.0 billion of multiyear contracts in Q4.
Effective Portfolio Actions and Capital Returns
Completed sale of Precision Sensors & Instrumentation and formation of the Surface Pressure Control JV, generating approximately $1.5 billion in gross proceeds; returned $1.3 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases in 2025; pursuing additional portfolio management proceeds (~$1.0 billion) to support pro forma leverage targets.
Positive 2026 Guidance and Margin Targets
Full-year 2026 guidance (midpoint) calls for company revenue of $27.25 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $4.85 billion (mid-single-digit organic adjusted EBITDA growth); IET orders guidance $13.5–$15.5 billion with IET margins targeted to reach 20% in 2026; company sees pathway to 20% adjusted EBITDA margin by 2028.
Operational Execution and Productivity
Company emphasized continued execution of the Baker Hughes Business System and ongoing cost-out initiatives that supported margin expansion, productivity gains and higher customer down payments contributing to cash generation.
Negative Updates
OFSE Revenue Decline and Softness
OFSE revenue declined 8% for the full year to $14.3 billion; Q4 OFSE revenue was $3.57 billion with segment EBITDA of $647 million and a sequential margin decline of 40 basis points to 18.1%; pressures included seasonal declines in the North Sea and Asia Pacific, softness in Mexico and weaker year-end product sales.
Macro-Driven Headwinds and Upstream Spend Weakness
Management expects low single-digit declines in global upstream spending in 2026 and mid-single-digit declines in North America spending as operators maintain capital discipline; an OFSE upcycle catalyst is viewed as more likely in 2027.
Trade, Tariffs and Supply Chain Risks
Tariff-related trade friction and higher tariff costs were cited as headwinds that will modestly pressure margins and were specifically called out as an annualized impact into 2026; supply chain tightness and foreign exchange remain risk factors for backlog conversion and near-term results.
Deconsolidation and Impact of Portfolio Changes
Deconsolidation of SPC (Surface Pressure Control) and the divestiture of PSI remove revenue and EBITDA from consolidated results (PSI contributed $374 million revenue and $48 million EBITDA in 2025; SPC contributed $627 million revenue and $137 million EBITDA) and SPC deconsolidation is expected to be modestly dilutive to OFSE margins in 2026.
Regulatory and Timing Risk on Chart Acquisition
The pending Chart acquisition remains subject to regulatory reviews in certain jurisdictions with closing expected in Q2 2026 but timing may evolve, introducing integration and timing uncertainty.
Oil Price Volatility and Sector Timing
Volatile oil prices and idled OPEC+ supply create uncertainty; management notes that further reduction in idled OPEC+ supply and a more constructive supply/demand balance are likely prerequisites for a broad inflection in oilfield services activity.
Segment Mix and Pricing Variability
2026 OFSE outlook is impacted by mix and pricing variability across transactional markets, which alongside higher tariffs and modestly weaker product mix could weigh on near-term OFSE performance despite productivity actions.
Execution Sensitivities in Near-Term Guidance
Near-term guidance (Q1 and 2026) depends on factors such as pace of backlog conversion in Gas Tech Equipment, supply chain tightness, FX movements and trade policy — all of which introduce execution risk to the stated outlook.
Company Guidance
The company guided full-year 2026 revenue of $27.25 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $4.85 billion (implying roughly 18% company adjusted EBITDA margin), with organic adjusted EBITDA growth in the mid-single digits, free cash flow conversion approaching 50%, and an effective tax rate of 22–26%; segment guidance called for IET orders of $13.5–$15.5 billion, IET revenue of $13.5 billion and IET EBITDA of $2.7 billion (targeting a 20% IET margin in 2026), and OFSE revenue of $13.75 billion with OFSE EBITDA of $2.475 billion, while first‑quarter 2026 guidance was $6.4 billion of revenue and $1.06 billion of adjusted EBITDA (Q1 IET EBITDA ~$600 million; Q1 OFSE EBITDA ~$540 million); the outlook excludes divested PSI and the SPC deconsolidation, assumes Chart closing (targeted in Q2 subject to review), and the company reiterated a post-Chart net‑debt/adjusted‑EBITDA goal of 1.0–1.5x within 24 months, noting year-end cash of $3.7 billion, liquidity of $6.7 billion, net debt/EBITDA of 0.5x, and planned ~$1 billion of portfolio proceeds (having already generated ~$1.5 billion gross).

Baker Hughes Company Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Strong turnaround with consistently positive profitability (TTM net margin ~10.4%, operating margin ~12.1%) and improving gross margin (~22.8%). Balance sheet leverage is moderating (debt-to-equity ~0.33) and equity has expanded, while cash generation is solid but with only moderate conversion (TTM FCF ~63% of net income). Key constraint is moderating revenue growth and ongoing cyclicality.
Income Statement
78
Positive
Profitability has materially improved versus the 2020–2022 loss period, with TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) net margin ~10.4% and operating margin ~12.1%. Revenue growth remains positive in recent periods (TTM ~7.9%; 2024 ~9.1%), though it has decelerated from the sharp rebound in 2023 (~20.6%). Gross margin has also trended up (TTM ~22.8% vs ~20–21% in 2022–2024), supporting earnings quality; the main weakness is that top-line growth is moderating and results remain tied to cyclical energy activity.
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Leverage is moderate and improving, with debt-to-equity down to ~0.33 in TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) from ~0.46 in 2022, indicating a stronger capital structure. Equity has expanded meaningfully (TTM ~$21.6B vs ~$14.4B in 2022), and returns on equity are solid (TTM ~16.6%; 2024 ~17.6%) after being negative in 2020–2022. Key risk is that absolute debt remains sizable (~$6.1B), so the balance sheet is healthier but still exposed if the cycle turns.
Cash Flow
67
Positive
Cash generation is constructive: TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) operating cash flow is ~$3.81B and free cash flow is ~$2.92B, with a very strong reported free-cash-flow growth rate in TTM. Free cash flow conversion versus earnings is moderate (TTM free cash flow is ~63% of net income, broadly consistent with prior years). The main weakness is that cash flow does not fully match accounting profits (conversion below 1.0), suggesting working-capital swings and/or investment needs can meaningfully affect cash results.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue27.73B27.83B25.51B21.16B20.50B
Gross Profit6.54B5.84B5.25B4.40B4.05B
EBITDA4.29B4.60B3.96B1.33B1.83B
Net Income2.59B2.98B1.94B-601.00M-219.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets40.88B38.36B36.95B34.18B35.35B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments4.96B3.36B2.65B2.49B3.85B
Total Debt7.14B6.02B6.02B6.66B6.73B
Total Liabilities21.87B21.31B21.43B19.66B18.56B
Stockholders Equity18.83B16.89B15.37B14.39B14.83B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow2.54B2.05B1.84B1.12B1.83B
Operating Cash Flow3.81B3.33B3.06B1.89B2.37B
Investing Cash Flow-2.04B-1.02B-817.00M-1.56B-463.00M
Financing Cash Flow-1.48B-1.53B-2.03B-1.59B-2.14B

Baker Hughes Company Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price57.00
Price Trends
50DMA
57.17
Negative
100DMA
52.28
Positive
200DMA
47.55
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.54
Positive
RSI
43.28
Neutral
STOCH
20.45
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BKR, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 57 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 60.93, below the 50-day MA of 57.17, and above the 200-day MA of 47.55, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.54 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 43.28 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 20.45 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for BKR.

Baker Hughes Company Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
80
Outperform
$29.81B10.3411.48%4.43%-9.76%-18.94%
79
Outperform
$26.14B19.3729.62%0.44%11.73%45.70%
69
Neutral
$56.33B17.3914.43%2.04%1.51%30.09%
69
Neutral
$68.98B16.8514.64%2.98%-2.13%-16.76%
66
Neutral
$29.85B18.4812.36%2.41%-4.06%-47.41%
65
Neutral
$15.17B7.614.09%5.20%3.87%-62.32%
58
Neutral
$6.73B40.102.26%3.24%-1.43%-63.13%
* Energy Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
BKR
Baker Hughes Company
57.00
13.29
30.39%
FTI
TechnipFMC
65.34
36.62
127.54%
HAL
Halliburton
35.64
11.23
46.01%
NOV
NOV
18.66
4.21
29.10%
SLB
Schlumberger
46.13
6.27
15.73%
TS
Tenaris SA
55.78
17.56
45.93%

Baker Hughes Company Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Baker Hughes Prices Multi-Currency Notes for Chart Acquisition
Positive
Mar 12, 2026

On March 5, 2026, Baker Hughes’ main operating subsidiary Baker Hughes Holdings LLC and its co‑obligor priced a $6.5 billion U.S. dollar senior unsecured notes offering and a €3 billion euro senior unsecured notes offering, across nine tranches maturing between 2029 and 2056. The notes, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Baker Hughes Company, were issued under existing shelf registrations and an established indenture framework, with the offerings closing on March 11, 2026.

Baker Hughes plans to use the proceeds, alongside cash on hand and borrowings under an existing term loan, to fund part of the cash consideration for its pending acquisition of Chart Industries, Inc., pay related transaction costs, and refinance Chart’s outstanding debt. In connection with this permanent financing, the company had already terminated about $11 billion of prior bridge facility commitments effective March 11, 2025, underscoring a shift from contingent to long‑term capital market funding for the Chart transaction.

The most recent analyst rating on (BKR) stock is a Buy with a $60.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Baker Hughes Company stock, see the BKR Stock Forecast page.

Financial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Baker Hughes Advances Chart Industries Acquisition With New Filings
Positive
Mar 2, 2026

Baker Hughes Company, the energy technology and industrial services firm, is moving forward with its planned acquisition of Chart Industries, Inc., a Delaware-based maker of highly customized engineered products and systems, under a merger agreement first announced on July 28, 2025. As part of that process, Baker Hughes has filed Chart’s audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, along with an unqualified audit opinion and confirmation of effective internal controls from Deloitte & Touche LLP, providing investors with greater visibility into Chart’s financial condition ahead of its integration as an indirect wholly owned subsidiary.

The filings detail that a significant portion of Chart’s 2025 sales was recognized over time on complex, engineered contracts, an area identified by Deloitte as a critical audit matter due to the judgment involved in estimating total costs at completion. By placing these audited results and controls assessments on the record, Baker Hughes underscores the robustness of Chart’s financial reporting framework, which may ease regulatory review and stakeholder scrutiny as it incorporates a large, project-driven revenue base into its own financial and operational structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (BKR) stock is a Hold with a $68.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Baker Hughes Company stock, see the BKR Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Baker Hughes Delivers Record 2025 Profitability and Orders
Positive
Jan 26, 2026

On January 25, 2026, Baker Hughes reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting flat quarterly revenue of $7.4 billion and full-year revenue of $27.7 billion, but stronger profitability with full-year attributable net income of $2.59 billion and a 5% increase in adjusted EBITDA to a record $4.83 billion. Fourth-quarter orders reached $7.9 billion and full-year orders $29.6 billion, driven by the IET segment, which delivered a record $14.9 billion in annual orders and a record year-end backlog of $32.4 billion, while the company generated record annual free cash flow of $2.7 billion supported by working capital efficiencies and customer prepayments. Management emphasized that robust LNG, FPSO, gas infrastructure and power-systems demand is underpinning IET’s order book and margin expansion, helping offset macro-driven softness in OFSE and supporting Baker Hughes’ strategic shift toward a more industrialized, production-oriented energy solutions model with reduced cyclicality and more durable cash flows.

The most recent analyst rating on (BKR) stock is a Hold with a $58.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Baker Hughes Company stock, see the BKR Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 18, 2026