Baker Hughes signed two Venezuela deals while analysts keep Baker Hughes stock at Moderate Buy
Published on 10/09/2026 at 15:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Baker Hughes signed two Venezuela agreements on October 5, 2026, expanding its gas and energy infrastructure activity.
- Baker Hughes stock was trading at EUR 50.32 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, plus 0.66 percent.
- Second-quarter 2026 revenue was USD 6.742 billion, while full-year 2026 revenue guidance stands at USD 28.5 billion to USD 30.3 billion.
- The next quarterly earnings conference call is scheduled for October 28, 2026.
Baker Hughes stock (ISIN US05722G1004) was trading at EUR 50.32 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026 at 3:16 p.m. CEST, plus 0.66 percent. The company had signed two Venezuela agreements on October 5, 2026, while analysts maintained a Moderate Buy consensus with an average target of USD 71.81.
Three milestones shape the story
On July 27, 2026, Drillr reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 6.742 billion, adjusted EBITDA of USD 1.231 billion and orders of USD 10.5 billion.
On September 9, 2026, Drillr documented full-year 2026 revenue guidance of USD 28.5 billion to USD 30.3 billion, including Chart Industries.
On October 5, 2026, Baker Hughes announced two agreements to develop Venezuela's natural gas and energy infrastructure. The timing makes the agreements the latest operating milestone in this article's twelve-month chronology.
What do the agreements add?
The agreements broaden Baker Hughes' exposure to gas infrastructure while the company's full-year revenue guidance remains USD 28.5 billion to USD 30.3 billion for 2026. That combination gives investors two measurable tests: whether new project activity expands the order pipeline and whether the Chart integration converts into reported revenue without weakening margins.
The second-quarter comparison is mixed. Revenue reached USD 6.742 billion, while adjusted EBITDA was USD 1.231 billion and adjusted earnings per share was USD 0.64, according to Drillr. Industrial and Energy Technology orders reached USD 7.088 billion, giving the Venezuela announcements a larger backlog context rather than making them a standalone earnings measure.
Analysts and dates set the next test
MarketBeat said on September 25, 2026, that analysts held a Moderate Buy consensus and an average price target of USD 71.81. The same report cited 17 Buy ratings, three Hold ratings and one Strong Buy rating, making the consensus broader than a single-bank view.
Baker Hughes' next quarterly earnings conference call is listed for October 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by its Goldman Sachs Carbonomics Conference appearance on November 10, 2026, according to Baker Hughes investor relations. The report will show whether second-quarter orders and the Venezuela agreements are translating into measurable operating progress.
Stock stays near the middle of its range
At Lang & Schwarz, Baker Hughes stock was trading at EUR 50.32 on October 9, 2026 at 3:16 p.m. CEST, plus 0.66 percent versus the prior close of EUR 49.99 on October 8, 2026. The primary NASDAQ listing had a USD 43.92 to USD 70.41 52-week range as of October 8, 2026, while market capitalization was USD 55.9 billion.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Baker Hughes stock.
Baker Hughes stock facts
- Company: Baker Hughes Company
- ISIN: US05722G1004
- Ticker: BKR
- Primary exchange: NASDAQ
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 9, 2026 at 3:16 p.m. CEST: EUR 50.32
- Change versus prior close: plus 0.66 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz October 8, 2026: EUR 49.99
- Market capitalization: USD 55.9 billion as of October 8, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 43.92-USD 70.41 as of October 8, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Energy / Oil and Gas Equipment and Services
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: October 28, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
