Baker Hughes (BKR) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What BKR does

Baker Hughes (BKR) is a US-listed stock in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry. The company provides technologies and services across the energy and industrial value chain. Its Oilfield Services & Equipment segment designs and manufactures products for exploration, development, production, and decommissioning, and it offers services such as drilling, completions, wireline, and subsea solutions to oil and gas companies, contractors, and geothermal firms.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 58.03 USD, reflecting what investors pay for one share today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 18.8 and the forward P/E ratio of 18.7 compare the share price to earnings; a lower number can suggest a stock is cheaper relative to earnings, but context matters.
• The dividend yield of 1.61% shows the annual dividend as a percentage of the share price; the ex-dividend date is 7 Aug 2026, and 30% of trailing earnings are paid out as dividends.
• Beta of 0.96 indicates the stock’s price tends to move slightly less than the overall market.
• The 52-week range of 43.92 – 70.41 shows the lowest and highest traded prices in the past year, with the current price near the lower end of that band.
• Return on equity of 16.5% measures how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholders’ equity.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 80.9% indicates the level of debt relative to equity; higher values can signal more financial leverage.
• Baker Hughes is part of the S&P 500, and peers include Halliburton (HAL), Valero Energy (VLO), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), EQT Corporation (EQT), and APA Corporation (APA).

Recent news

Recent headlines note that Baker Hughes raised its 2026 guidance, though investors have not reacted positively. Other stories cover a rising US rig count and strong oil and gas prices, alongside broader industry moves such as BP trimming its Browse stake and ExxonMobil’s carbon capture outlook.

What to watch

For a stock like Baker Hughes, investors typically monitor oil and gas prices, rig counts, and capital spending by energy companies. Currency movements, geopolitical events affecting supply, and the company’s own earnings releases — the next is on 22 Oct 2026 — can also drive volatility. Comparing its metrics with peers such as Halliburton (HAL) or EQT Corporation (EQT) can provide context.