Transaction details
Halliburton Co director Margaret Katherine Banks executed a sale of 2,600 shares of the companys common stock on January 26, 2026. The shares were sold at $34.175 apiece, producing total gross proceeds of $88,854. After completing the trade, Bankss direct ownership in Halliburton stands at 14,043 shares.
Derivative holdings and vesting terms
In addition to her directly held shares, Banks holds restricted stock unit awards that represent the right to receive Halliburton common shares subject to vesting. Her holdings consist of:
- 7,485 restricted stock units from a grant dated 12/2025;
- 5,286.68 units from a 12/2022 grant, which include 31.87 dividend equivalent units;
- 8,523.5 units from a 12/2021 grant, which include 51.38 dividend equivalent units.
Each restricted stock unit corresponds to the right to one share of Halliburton common stock. The units vest one year from their award date, with shares delivered upon vesting or, if deferred, following cessation as a director.
Market context and company metrics
Halliburton, an energy services company with a market value reported at $28.75 billion, has maintained dividend distributions for 55 consecutive years and currently yields 1.99%.
Shares of the company were trading near a 52-week high of $35.55 at the time of the reported transaction. The stock has shown substantial momentum, rising 54% over the prior six months and 21% year-to-date.
Recent quarterly performance and analyst reactions
Halliburtons fourth-quarter 2025 results beat consensus expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.69, outpacing UBS and Street estimates of $0.56 and $0.55, respectively. Revenue for the quarter was $5.66 billion, ahead of UBS and Street projections of $5.43 billion and $5.41 billion.
Following the quarterly release, several analysts revised their price targets. BMO Capital raised its target to $39 while retaining a positive rating. RBC Capital increased its target to $38 and likewise kept a positive stance. Evercore ISI set a new target of $36, citing a favorable margin outlook. Piper Sandler and UBS maintained Neutral ratings with price targets of $30 and $32, respectively. Analysts highlighted the companys performance in its Completion and Production segment as a central contributor to the better-than-expected results.
Despite the strong fourth-quarter showing, BMO Capital projects a modest decline in Halliburtons 2026 revenues, estimating $21.8 billion for the year.
Balance sheet and valuation notes
Analysis included with the reporting indicates Halliburton is trading at levels consistent with fair value under current metrics, with liquid assets described as exceeding short-term obligations and debt levels characterized as moderate.
What this means for market participants
The director sale reduced Bankss direct holdings but left her with significant restricted stock unit exposure and ongoing share ownership. The companys latest quarterly outperformance and subsequent analyst price-target increases provide context for the stocks recent strength. At the same time, at least one major firm projects a slight revenue contraction in 2026, underscoring ongoing near-term uncertainty in revenue trajectory.