Halliburton Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

Published: 2026-04-21 06:46:06 ET HAL

Net income of $0.55 per diluted share. Revenue of $5.4 billion and operating margin of 13%. Cash flow from operations of $273 million and free cash flow1 of $123 million. Approximately $100 million of share repurchases.

Published on 04/21/2026 at 06:46 am EDT

Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced today net income of $461 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026. This compares to net income for the first quarter of 2025 of $204 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, and adjusted net income2, excluding impairments and other charges, of $517 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2025. Halliburton’s total revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $5.4 billion, flat when compared to the first quarter of 2025. Operating income was $679 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to operating income of $431 million in the first quarter of 2025, and adjusted operating income3, excluding impairments and other charges, of $787 million in the first quarter of 2025.

“I am pleased with Halliburton’s performance this quarter,” commented Jeff Miller, Chairman, President and CEO.

“In North America, I see clear signs that we are in the early innings of a recovery.

“In international markets, our performance around the world outpaced disruptions from the Middle East conflict.

“I expect that our consistent focus on returns and capital discipline will drive long-term success for Halliburton and its shareholders,” concluded Miller.

Operating Segments

Completion and Production

Completion and Production revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was $3.0 billion, a decrease of $104 million, or 3%, when compared to the first quarter of 2025, while operating income was $439 million, a decrease of $92 million, or 17%, when compared to first quarter of 2025. These results were primarily driven by lower stimulation activity in North America, and lower completion tool sales and decreased pressure pumping services in the Middle East. Partially offsetting these decreases were higher completion tool sales in the Western Hemisphere, and improved pressure pumping services in Africa.

Drilling and Evaluation

Drilling and Evaluation revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was $2.4 billion, an increase of $89 million, or 4%, when compared to the first quarter of 2025, while operating income was $351 million, flat when compared to the first quarter of 2025. These results were primarily driven by higher project management activity in Latin America and increased drilling-related services in Europe and the Western Hemisphere. Partially offsetting these increases were lower activity across multiple product service lines in the Middle East, lower wireline activity in the Eastern Hemisphere, and decreased fluid services in the Gulf of America.

In the first quarter of 2026, the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East affected both divisions, with an impact of approximately 2 to 3 cents of net income per diluted share.

Geographic Regions

North America

North America revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was $2.1 billion, a 4% decrease when compared to the first quarter of 2025. This decline was primarily driven by lower stimulation activity and decreased artificial lift activity in US Land, and lower stimulation activity and decreased fluid services in the Gulf of America. Partially offsetting these decreases were increased drilling-related services in US Land and higher completion tool sales in the region.

International

International revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was $3.3 billion, an increase of 3% when compared to the first quarter of 2025.

Latin America revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was $1.1 billion, an increase of 22% year over year. This increase was primarily driven by higher activity across multiple product service lines in Ecuador, the Caribbean, and Brazil, and improved stimulation activity in Mexico and Argentina. Partially offsetting these increases were lower project management activity and decreased drilling-related services in Mexico.

Europe/Africa revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was $858 million, an increase of 11% year over year. This increase was primarily driven by increased drilling-related services and higher completion tool sales in Norway, and improved pressure pumping services in Angola. Partially offsetting these increases were lower completion tool sales in the Caspian Area and decreased drilling-related services in Namibia.

Middle East/Asia revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was $1.3 billion, a decrease of 13% year over year. This decrease was primarily driven by lower activity across multiple product service lines in Saudi Arabia and decreased drilling-related services in Qatar. Partially offsetting these decreases were higher completion tool sales and improved fluid services in Asia.

Other Financial Items

During the first quarter of 2026, Halliburton:

Selective Technology & Highlights

(1)

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure; please see reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow in Footnote Table 3.

(2)

Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure; please see reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income in Footnote Table 2.

(3)

Adjusted operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure; please see reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income in Footnote Table 1.

About Halliburton

Halliburton is one of the world’s leading providers of products and services to the energy industry. Founded in 1919, we create innovative technologies, products, and services that help our customers maximize their value throughout the life cycle of an asset and advance a sustainable energy future. Visit us at www.halliburton.com; connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.

Forward-looking Statements

The statements in this press release that are not historical statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: changes in the demand for or price of oil and/or natural gas, including as a result of development of alternative energy sources, general economic conditions such as inflation and recession, the ability of the OPEC+ countries to agree on and comply with production quotas, and other causes; changes in capital spending by our customers; the modification, continuation or suspension of our shareholder return framework, including the payment of dividends and purchases of our stock, which will be subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors and may depend on a variety of factors, including our results of operations and financial condition, growth plans, capital requirements and other conditions existing when any payment or purchase decision is made; potential catastrophic events related to our operations, and related indemnification and insurance; protection of intellectual property rights; cyber-attacks and data security; compliance with environmental laws; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements, particularly those related to oil and natural gas exploration, the environment, radioactive sources, explosives, chemicals, hydraulic fracturing services, and climate-related initiatives; assumptions regarding the generation of future taxable income, and compliance with laws related to and disputes with taxing authorities regarding income taxes; risks of international operations, including risks relating to unsettled political conditions, war, including the current conflict in Iran, the effects of terrorism, foreign exchange rates and controls, international trade and regulatory controls, tariffs, and sanctions, and doing business with national oil companies; weather-related issues, including the effects of hurricanes and tropical storms; delays or failures by customers to make payments owed to us; infrastructure issues in the oil and natural gas industry; availability and cost of highly skilled labor and raw materials; completion of potential dispositions, and acquisitions, and integration and success of acquired businesses and joint ventures. Halliburton's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other Securities and Exchange Commission filings discuss some of the important risk factors identified that may affect Halliburton's business, results of operations, and financial condition. Halliburton undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.

HALLIBURTON COMPANY Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Millions of dollars and shares except per share data) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

December 31,

2026

2025

Revenue:

Completion and Production

3,016

3,120

3,268

Drilling and Evaluation

2,386

2,297

2,389

Total revenue

5,402

5,417

5,657

Operating income:

Completion and Production

439

531

570

Drilling and Evaluation

351

352

367

Corporate and other

(69

)

(66

)

(66

)

SAP S4 upgrade expense

(42

)

(30

)

(42

)

Impairments and other charges (a)

—

(356

)

(83

)

Total operating income

679

431

746

Interest expense, net

(82

)

(86

)

(86

)

Other, net

(28

)

(39

)

(25

)

Income before income taxes

569

306

635

Income tax provision (b)

(105

)

(103

)

(46

)

Net income

464

203

589

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

)

—

Net income attributable to Company

461

204

589

Basic and diluted net income per share

0.55

0.24

0.70

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

837

866

839

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

839

866

840

(a)

See Footnote Table 1 for details of the impairments and other charges recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2025.

(b)

The income tax provision during the three months ended March 31, 2026 includes a $32 million tax benefit associated with a valuation allowance release. The income tax provision during the three months ended March 31, 2025 includes a tax effect on impairments and other charges. The income tax provision during the three months ended December 31, 2025 includes an $86 million discrete tax benefit from the Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (FDII) deduction attributable to a royalty prepayment, as well as the tax effect on impairments and other charges.

See Footnote Table 1 for Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income.

See Footnote Table 2 for Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income.

HALLIBURTON COMPANY Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Millions of dollars) (Unaudited)

March 31,

December 31,

2026

2025

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and equivalents

2,003

2,206

Receivables, net

5,197

4,942

Inventories

3,019

2,976

Other current assets

1,316

1,274

Total current assets

11,535

11,398

Property, plant, and equipment, net

5,182

5,261

Goodwill

2,992

2,938

Deferred income taxes

2,339

2,298

Operating lease right-of-use assets

895

938

Other assets

2,199

2,177

Total assets

25,142

25,010

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

3,211

3,133

Accrued employee compensation and benefits

622

767

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

243

263

Current maturities of long-term debt

—

Other current liabilities

1,371

1,425

Total current liabilities

5,537

5,588

Long-term debt

7,070

7,158

Operating lease liabilities

678

712

Employee compensation and benefits

395

428

Other liabilities

637

619

Total liabilities

14,317

14,505

Company shareholders’ equity

10,780

10,461

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiaries

Total shareholders’ equity

10,825

10,505

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

25,142

25,010

HALLIBURTON COMPANY Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Millions of dollars) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

464

203

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities:

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

295

277

Impairments and other charges

—

356

Working capital (a)

(252

)

(154

)

Other operating activities

(234

)

(305

)

Total cash flows provided by operating activities

273

377

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(192

)

(302

)

Payments to acquire businesses

(97

)

(116

)

Purchases of marketable securities

)

(96

)

Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment

Sales of marketable securities

Purchase of an equity investment

—

(345

)

Other investing activities

(21

)

(15

)

Total cash flows used in investing activities

(243

)

(784

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Dividends to shareholders

(142

)

(147

)

Stock repurchase program

(100

)

(250

)

Other financing activities

)

Total cash flows used in financing activities

(237

)

(406

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

)

Decrease in cash and equivalents

(203

)

(814

)

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

2,206

2,618

Cash and equivalents at end of period

2,003

1,804

(a)

Working capital includes receivables, inventories, and accounts payable.

See Footnote Table 3 for Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow.

HALLIBURTON COMPANY Revenue and Operating Income Comparison By Operating Segment and Geographic Region (Millions of dollars) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

December 31,

Revenue

2026

2025

By operating segment:

Completion and Production

3,016

3,120

3,268

Drilling and Evaluation

2,386

2,297

2,389

Total revenue

5,402

5,417

5,657

By geographic region:

North America

2,136

2,236

2,207

Latin America

1,090

896

1,066

Europe/Africa/CIS

858

775

928

Middle East/Asia

1,318

1,510

1,456

Total revenue

5,402

5,417

5,657

Operating Income

By operating segment:

Completion and Production

439

531

570

Drilling and Evaluation

351

352

367

Total operations

790

883

937

Corporate and other

(69

)

(66

)

(66

)

SAP S4 upgrade expense

(42

)

(30

)

(42

)

Impairments and other charges

—

(356

)

(83

)

Total operating income

679

431

746

FOOTNOTE TABLE 1

HALLIBURTON COMPANY Reconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted Operating Income (Millions of dollars) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

December 31,

2026

2025

Operating income

679

431

746

Impairments and other charges:

Severance costs

—

107

Impairment of assets held for sale

—

104

Impairment of real estate facilities

—

Equity in earnings loss

—

Other

—

(14

)

Total impairments and other charges (a)

—

356

Adjusted operating income (b) (c)

679

787

829

(a)

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, Halliburton recognized a pre-tax charge of $356 million as a result of severance costs, an impairment of assets held for sale, an impairment on real estate facilities, and other items, primarily related to legacy environmental remediation cost estimate increases. During the three months ended December 31, 2025, Halliburton recognized a pre-tax charge of $83 million as a result of an equity in earnings loss, an impairment of assets held for sale, severance costs, and other items.

(b)

Adjusted operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure which is calculated as: “Operating income” plus “Total impairments and other charges” for the respective periods. Management believes that operating income adjusted for impairments and other charges is useful to investors to assess and understand operating performance, especially when comparing those results with previous and subsequent periods or forecasting performance for future periods, primarily because management views the excluded items to be outside of the company's normal operating results. Management analyzes operating income without the impact of these items as an indicator of performance, to identify underlying trends in the business, and to establish operational goals. The adjustments remove the effect of these items.

(c)

We calculate operating margin by dividing operating income by revenue. We calculate adjusted operating margin, a non-GAAP financial measure, by dividing adjusted operating income by revenue. Management believes adjusted operating margin is useful to investors to assess and understand operating performance.

FOOTNOTE TABLE 2

HALLIBURTON COMPANY Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income (Millions of dollars and shares except per share data) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

December 31,

2026

2025

Net income attributable to company

461

204

589

Adjustments:

Impairments and other charges (a)

—

356

Total adjustments, before taxes

—

356

Tax benefit from prepayment (b)

—

(86

)

Tax adjustment (b)

—

(43

)

(10

)

Total adjustments, net of taxes (c)

—

313

(13

)

Adjusted net income attributable to company (c)

461

517

576

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

839

866

840

Net income per diluted share (d)

0.55

0.24

0.70

Adjusted net income per diluted share (d)

0.55

0.60

0.69

(a)

See Footnote Table 1 for details of the impairments and other charges recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2025.

(b)

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the tax adjustment includes the effect on impairments and other charges. During the three months ended December 31, 2025, the adjustments include an $86 million discrete tax benefit from the FDII deduction attributable to a royalty prepayment as well as the tax effect on impairments and other charges.

(c)

Adjusted net income attributable to company is a non-GAAP financial measure which is calculated as: “Net income attributable to company” plus “Total adjustments, net of taxes” for the respective periods. Management believes net income adjusted for impairments and other charges, along with the tax adjustments is useful to investors to assess and understand operating performance, especially when comparing those results with previous and subsequent periods or forecasting performance for future periods, primarily because management views the excluded items to be outside of the company's normal operating results. Management analyzes net income without the impact of these items as an indicator of performance to identify underlying trends in the business and to establish operational goals. Total adjustments remove the effect of these items.

(d)

Net income per diluted share is calculated as: “Net income attributable to company” divided by “Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.” Adjusted net income per diluted share is a non-GAAP financial measure which is calculated as: “Adjusted net income attributable to company” divided by “Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.” Management believes adjusted net income per diluted share is useful to investors to assess and understand operating performance.

FOOTNOTE TABLE 3

HALLIBURTON COMPANY Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (Millions of dollars) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

March 31,

December 31,

2026

2025

Total cash flows provided by operating activities

273

377

1,165

Capital expenditures

(192

)

(302

)

(337

)

Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment

Free cash flow (a)

123

124

875

(a)

Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure which is calculated as “Total cash flows provided by operating activities” less “Capital expenditures” plus “Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment.” Management believes that Free Cash Flow is a key measure to assess liquidity of the business and is consistent with the disclosures of Halliburton's direct, large-cap competitors.

Conference Call Details

Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) will host a conference call on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results. The call will begin at 8:00 a.m. CT (9:00 a.m. ET).

Please visit the Halliburton website to listen to the call via live webcast. A recorded version will be available for seven days under the same link immediately following the conclusion of the conference call. You can also pre-register for the conference call and obtain your dial in number and passcode by clicking here.

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