These Analysts Increase Their Forecasts On Baker Hughes After Better-Than-Expected Q1 Results

Benzinga04-27

Baker Hughes Co. (NASDAQ:BKR) reported upbeat first-quarter results after the closing bell on Thursday.

Baker Hughes reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 58 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 49 cents. Quarterly sales of $6.587 billion outpaced the Street view of $6.335 billion.

"Despite significant disruptions in the Middle East, our teams executed at a high level and delivered results that exceeded our guidance range," said CEO Lorenzo Simonelli.

Management expects second-quarter revenue of $6.5 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.13 billion, assuming the conflict lasts through June without further escalation.

Baker Hughes shares rose 0.7% to $69.41 in pre-market trading.

These analysts made changes to their price targets on Baker Hughes following earnings announcement.

  • Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro maintained the stock with a Buy and raised the price target from $63 to $74.
  • Evercore ISI Group analyst James West maintained the stock with an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $68 to $76.

Considering buying BKR stock? Here’s what analysts think:

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