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Jan 27, 2026
Baker Hughes Co (NASDAQ:BKR) is a prominent player in the oilfield services industry, providing a wide range of products and services for oil and gas exploration and production. The company competes with other industry giants like Schlumberger and Halliburton. On January 27, 2026, Barclays maintained its "Overweight" rating for BKR, with a "hold" action, and increased the price target from $55 to $57. At that time, BKR's stock price was $56.29.
Baker Hughes reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, with an adjusted EBITDA of $1.34 billion, surpassing the guidance midpoint. For the full year, the company achieved a record high adjusted EBITDA of $4.83 billion. This performance highlights the company's robust business systems and operational efficiency, which likely influenced Barclays' decision to maintain its "Overweight" rating.
The company also demonstrated strong cash flow generation, with $1.3 billion in free cash flow for the fourth quarter and a record annual free cash flow of $2.7 billion. This financial strength is further supported by a record backlog of $32.4 billion and a book-to-bill ratio exceeding 1, indicating strong demand for Baker Hughes' services. These factors contribute to the positive outlook for the company's future performance.
Baker Hughes' Power Systems segment experienced significant growth, with orders increasing to $2.5 billion in 2025, including $1 billion related to data center applications. Additionally, the Industrial and Energy Technology (IET) segment maintained strong order momentum, achieving a record $14.9 billion in orders for the full year. These achievements underscore the company's ability to capitalize on market opportunities and drive growth across its segments.
The stock has seen a 4.40% increase, or $2.37, and fluctuated between a low of $54.82 and a high of $56.89 today. With a market capitalization of approximately $55.55 billion and a trading volume of 17.96 million shares, BKR remains a significant player in the market.
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