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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)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$40
-4.7%
Highest Price Target
$50
+20.6%
Lowest Price Target
$17
-59.0%
Short Interest
10.4%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
Net Seller
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | RBC Capital | Keith Mackey— | +18.2% | $44 → $49 | Maintained | Sector Perform |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Citigroup | Scott Gruber— | +15.8% | $36 → $48 | Maintained | Neutral |