Halliburton Company (HAL) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$36.17 +0.75% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $36.31

Halliburton Company (HAL) earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy) with 73/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

ROARABLE B • BUY Cap $29.69B
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As of 2026-11-02, Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $36.17 (+0.75% 1D, market cap $29.69B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, HAL ranks #19 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Energy sector (Oilfield Services/Equipment), HAL carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 11.6%. By comparison, SLB (SLB Limited) holds a B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 23.5x, ROIC 11.1%, cap $79.43B) and OII (Oceaneering International Inc.) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 27.7%, cap $4.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LBRT leads on earnings multiple (19.2x) while OII leads on capital efficiency (27.7% ROIC).

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Per HAL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000045012), Halliburton Company generated $0 in revenue, $1.28B in net income, and $2.93B in free cash flow against $25.01B in total assets and $7.16B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $36.31 (+0.38%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 70.4% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 73/100 (B) historically ranked in the Top 13% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+7.1% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 69.0% hit rate).
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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • B
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk B
Cash (15)Whales (13)SEC (14)Macro (15)CEO (16)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+6.7% Base Target
$46 Bull$39 Base$30 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HAL)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (73/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY HAL SCORES 73/100 (B) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+16/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 80% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+15/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 70.4% FCF Margin ($2.93B FCF) & 0% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning13/20 pts (-7 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-7 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
65
Grade C+$32.79+2.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
68
Grade B-$33.59+6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
70
Grade B$35.62+1.5% Next Q
Current
73
Grade B$36.17+7.1% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C+ (65) → B (73)Full Audit →
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Even with a 73/100 (B) score, HAL faces multiple-compression risk if 23.1x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.36% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 15.0% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($34.30) or 200D SMA ($35.87) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($38.61) toward Bear Floor ($29.66).

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Contract: “HAL Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
64.830 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)
2.98>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
7 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE60% OF RANGE
L: $25$36.17H: $44
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (steady margins and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: BRQD 15 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: BRQD 29 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: BRQD 29 / 40
MULTI-MODEL JEV QUANT JURY DELIBERATION

3-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on HAL

Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (75)

11.6% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 8.59% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI
10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 2.98 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BULLISH (73)

29/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 15/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like HAL
  • ✓Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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HAL // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -13.84%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $35.76H $36.17L $35.76C $36.17VOL 7.07M
RES: $36.46SUP: $31.42SMA50: $34.30SMA200: $35.87
$44.59$40.44$36.28$32.13$27.97RES $36.46SUP $31.42$36.172026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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HAL Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
16.9%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. -4.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for HAL. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (HAL)

1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (HAL vs. SLB, OII, WBI, LBRT)

Industry: Oilfield Services/Equipment (20 Tracked Issuers)

Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Halliburton Company (HAL) ranks #19 by composite RQD confidence (73/100, grade B) and #39 by equity capitalization ($29.69B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LBRT leads on earnings valuation at 19.2x trailing P/E, while OII leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 27.7% ROIC and 21.5% gross margin. SLB currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with HAL at 73/100 (B).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
HAL ACTIVE
Halliburton Company
B 73/100 23.1x — 11.6% +0.75% $29.69B Benchmark Subject
SLB
SLB Limited
B+ 77/100 23.5x — 11.1% -0.13% $79.43B /slb-vs-hal →
OII
Oceaneering International Inc.
C+ 66/100 — 21.5% 27.7% -1.71% $4.13B /oii-vs-hal →
WBI
WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC Representing Limited Liability Company Interests (Class A)
D 49/100 — 27.1% 3.1% +1.45% $3.75B /wbi-vs-hal →
LBRT
Liberty Energy Inc. (Class A)
D+ 52/100 19.2x 20.9% 2.5% -3.04% $2.84B /lbrt-vs-hal →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000045012

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Halliburton Company (HAL) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of $1.28B, operating cash flow of $2.93B, and free cash flow of $2.93B (-24.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, HAL closed FY2025 with $25.01B in total assets against $7.16B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.98, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $0 $1.28B $2.93B $2.93B $25.01B $7.16B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $0 $2.50B $3.87B $3.87B $25.59B $7.16B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 $2.64B $3.46B $3.46B $16.33B $3.82B

3. HAL Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is HAL stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) is rated B (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 73/100 at a spot price of $36.17 (+0.75% 1D, market cap $29.69B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 15/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 16/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, HAL ranks #19 in composite RQD confidence.

How does HAL compare to SLB and OII in the Energy sector?

Within the Energy sector (Oilfield Services/Equipment), HAL carries a Roarable B (73/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 23.1x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 11.6%. By comparison, SLB (SLB Limited) holds a B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 23.5x, ROIC 11.1%, cap $79.43B) and OII (Oceaneering International Inc.) posts a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 27.7%, cap $4.13B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LBRT leads on earnings multiple (19.2x) while OII leads on capital efficiency (27.7% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for HAL?

Per HAL's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000045012), Halliburton Company generated $0 in revenue, $1.28B in net income, and $2.93B in free cash flow against $25.01B in total assets and $7.16B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is HAL trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

HAL last traded at $36.17 (+0.75% on volume of 7,881,527 shares), positioning the stock +5.45% above its 50-day simple moving average ($34.30) and +0.84% above its 200-day simple moving average ($35.87). Across its 52-week range of $24.92 to $43.59, HAL sits at the 60.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 64.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.5% ($34.18 to $38.16).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell HAL stock right now?

Halliburton Company (HAL) currently earns a Roarable Rating of B (Buy — BUY) with 73/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 12% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

What is HAL's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

HAL's 12-month base price target is $38.61 (range $29.66 to $45.77), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 73/100 (B) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

HAL — Halliburton Company: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:12:25Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, HAL scores 73 out of 100, grade B, labeled "Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20 (ROIC 11.6%; FCF yield 8.59%); Whale 13F Flow 13/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction 16/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit 15/20 (beta 0.93; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet 14/20 (Altman Z 2.98; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 0.68). For a prospective investor, the strongest pillar is insider conviction, and the weakest relative to its pillar cap is institutional flow. The cash-generation pillar rests on the stated FCF yield, which is high relative to the stock's price, but the FY 2025 period shows a material decline in net income and operating income versus prior years (see Financial Trend), which is a valuation tradeoff to weigh. A beta below 1.0 per the rating implies lower sensitivity to broad market moves than the market itself. The grade reflects a composite of these factors and is not a recommendation.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
$35.90$29.69B23.121.513.41.551.95%0.93$24.92 - $43.5911.6%

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$0.0M$2260.0M$1283.0MN/A$2926.0M$2206.0M$7158.0M
FY 2024$0.0M$3822.0M$2501.0MN/A$3865.0M$2618.0M$7160.0M
FY 2023$0.0M$4083.0M$2638.0MN/A$3458.0MN/A$3821.6M

Per the SEC financials, operating income declined from $4083.0M (FY 2023) to $2260.0M (FY 2025), and net income declined from $2638.0M to $1283.0M over the same span. Per the market data, the operating margin is 27.2%, the net margin is 15.4%, and ROIC is 11.6%. The Altman Z-Score is 2.98 and the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, per the Roarable RQD rating. Debt/Equity is 0.68 per the same source. Gross margin is reported as 0%, which the source data does not explain; treat it as unverified. Reported debt in FY 2025 is $7158.0M against cash of $2206.0M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

  • Stock Titan (GREEN, CATALYST): "Halliburton expects mid-single-digit sales growth in 2027 and about 15% of sales as operating profit." This is the only catalyst flagged as a catalyst rather than market wire; it points to a forward growth expectation and a stated operating-profit share of sales.
  • Market-wire items (YELLOW, 5 items): Yahoo Finance, TradingView, Seeking Alpha, debelegger.nl, and MarketBeat coverage of HAL market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts. These summaries are generic and do not contain specific figures.
  • Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph: Sector Energy, industry Oilfield Services/Equipment; supply chain "NONE," no butterfly links, and no proprietary signals.
  • Risk watch: The FY 2025 earnings decline in the SEC financials is the primary risk item evident in the source data.

Open Questions

  • What drove the decline in operating income and net income from FY 2023 through FY 2025, and is the trend continuing into the current period?
  • Why is reported revenue $0.0M across all periods and gross margin 0%, and what is the correct revenue base?
  • What is the segment and customer breakdown behind the Oilfield Services revenue model?
  • What are the analyst consensus rating and price targets, and how do they compare to the current $35.90 price?
  • What is the specific composition and timing of the insider and institutional flows underlying the 16/20 and 13/20 pillar scores?

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HAL Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $36.17?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is HAL (B • RQD 73/100) a Buy at $35.90?

Welcome to the HAL (Halliburton Company) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 73/100 (Roarable Buy — Good Risk/Reward) in Oilfield Services/Equipment. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $28.36 (-21.0%)
Spot @ $35.90

Pump the brakes on HAL — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on HAL, but look at what you are paying: 23.1x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless Halliburton Company expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $42.72 (+19.0%)
Spot @ $35.90

HAL cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on HAL, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Oilfield Services/Equipment and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $35.90 (52-wk range $24.92 - $43.59), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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