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Following a 2022 reorganization, Baker Hughes operates across two segments: oilfield services and equipment, and industrial and energy technology. The firm's oilfield services and equipment segment, or OFSE, is one of the Big Three oilfield service players, along with SLB and Halliburton, and mostly supplies to hydrocarbon developers and producers, including national oil companies, major integrated firms, and independents. Markets outside of North America buy roughly three quarters of the firm's OFSE. Baker Hughes' industrial and energy technology segment manufactures and sells turbines, compressors, pumps, valves, and related testing and monitoring services across various energy and industrial applications.

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Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 14.5% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.69%. Currently, Baker Hughes has a market capitalization of $44.37 billion. 
Buying $100 In BKR: If an investor had bought $100 of BKR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $430.77 today based on a price of $44.80 for BKR at the time of writing.
<h3>Baker Hughes's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743541221_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Baker Hughes's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NYSE">BKR</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.00 million shares sold short, which is 2.87% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.66 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Baker Hughes Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743529520_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Baker Hughes has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Baker Hughes's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Baker Hughes's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.41%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Baker Hughes's Recent Short Interest

In the last three months, 13 analysts have published ratings on Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Baker Hughes, revealing an average target of $53.38, a high estimate of $57.00, and a low estimate of $50.00. This current average reflects an increase of 4.67% from the previous average price target of $51.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743447630_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Baker Hughes. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>David Anderson</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kurt Hallead</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Anderson</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Minervino</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Positive</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Gengaro</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Derek Podhaizer</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Mackey</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neil Mehta</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James West</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marc Bianchi</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$53.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lloyd Byrne</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Baker Hughes. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Baker Hughes compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Baker Hughes's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Baker Hughes</h2>
Following a 2022 reorganization, Baker Hughes operates across two segments: oilfield services and equipment, and industrial and energy technology. The firm's oilfield services and equipment segment, or OFSE, is one of the Big Three oilfield service players, along with SLB and Halliburton, and mostly supplies to hydrocarbon developers and producers, including national oil companies, major integrated firms, and independents. Markets outside of North America buy roughly three quarters of the firm's OFSE. Baker Hughes' industrial and energy technology segment manufactures and sells turbines, compressors, pumps, valves, and related testing and monitoring services across various energy and industrial applications.
<h3>Key Indicators: Baker Hughes's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Baker Hughes's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 7.74%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 16.01%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Baker Hughes's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.13% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Baker Hughes's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 3.11%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Baker Hughes's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.36, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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What 13 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Baker Hughes

Barclays analyst David Anderson maintains Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $55 to $54.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on Baker Hughes, Lowers Price Target to $54

Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) shares are trading lower on Wednesday after it secured a multi-year contract with Dubai Petroleum Establishment (DPE) on behalf of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44490272/baker-hughes-awarded-integrated-coiled-tubing-drilling-contract-for-dubai-petroleum-establishments" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dubai Supply Authority</a>.
As per the deal, it will deliver integrated coiled-tubing drilling services for the Margham Gas storage project.
By delivering coiled-tubing drilling services, Baker Hughes expands its role in the Margham Gas project, which leverages the mature Margham field.
In addition to supplying Integrated Compressor Line (ICL) units for gas storage, injection, and export, Baker Hughes&#8217; comprehensive solutions contribute to building a more reliable and lower-emission power system.
This initiative aims to enhance Dubai's energy stability by improving the system's flexibility to switch between natural gas and solar power.
The project leverages Baker Hughes&#8217; proficiency in integrating coiled-tubing drilling, under-balanced drilling, and its advanced CoilTrak bottomhole assembly (BHA) system.
CoilTrak enhances horizontal drilling by improving navigation through subsurface formations, optimizing reservoir contact, an essential factor for efficient underground gas storage.
Amerino Gatti, executive vice president of Oilfield Services &amp; Equipment at Baker Hughes said, &#8220;Our integrated solutions approach combines industry-leading technology and expertise across the energy value chain to help DPE scale-up and develop reliable, secure and lower-carbon power solutions for their country.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Oil Equipment &amp; Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEZ#NYSE">IEZ</a>) and VanEck Oil Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OIH#NYSE">OIH</a>).
Price Action: BKR shares are down 1.15% at 444.66 at the last check Wednesday.
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Baker Hughes Lands Multi-Year Deal For Dubai Gas Project

The contract is for and on behalf of Dubai Supply Authority (DUSUP), to provide integrated coiled-tubing drilling services for the company's Margham Gas storage project.

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Baker Hughes Enters Multi-year Contract With Dubai Petroleum Establishment

The award followed an open tender and will leverage Baker Hughes' completions technology portfolio and extensive experience in Brazil to optimize production across multiple deepwater fields.

Baker Hughes Enters Multi-year Fully Integrated Completions Systems Contract With Petrobras

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HOUSTON and LONDON –&nbsp;March 18, 2025&nbsp;– Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Tuesday a joint technology development&nbsp;program with Petrobras to provide a definitive solution for stress corrosion cracking due to CO2 (SCC-CO2) in flexible pipe systems.&nbsp;
The pre-commercial agreement encompasses development and testing, as well as a purchase option of the resulting next-generation flexible pipes, which will have an extended service life of 30 years in high-CO2 environments. The collaborative effort between Baker Hughes and Petrobras will be primarily executed at Baker Hughes' Rio de Janeiro Energy Technology Innovation Center and nearby flexible pipe systems manufacturing plant.

Baker Hughes Awarded First Technology Agreement With Petrobras To Develop Definitive Solution For Pipeline Corrosion

On Thursday, Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) received a contract from TURBINE-X Energy Inc. to supply its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44300005/baker-hughes-secures-order-to-provide-reliable-and-efficient-power-to-u-s-data-centers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NovaLT gas turbine technology</a>.
The NovaLT gas turbine is a versatile multi-fuel solution capable of starting up and operating on a range of fuels, including natural gas, hydrogen blends, and 100% hydrogen.
As part of the deal, Baker Hughes will supply equipment, such as gears and power generation generator technology, for several data center projects throughout North America.
This technology is aimed at meeting the growing power demands from the data center industry.
Baker Hughes executive vice president Ganesh Ramaswamy credits &#8220;surging demand for generative AI&#8221; for increasing opportunities for the company&#8217;s power generation solutions to support behind-the-meter power requirements for data centers.
This announcement comes after Baker Hughes disclosed a partnership with&nbsp;Frontier Infrastructure&nbsp;to accelerate large-scale carbon capture and storage <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/03/44084457/baker-hughes-partners-with-frontier-on-carbon-capture-push-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">(CCS)&nbsp;and power solutions in the U.S this month</a>.
Last week, the company said today that it has been&nbsp;selected&nbsp;by the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to explore opportunities <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/contracts/25/03/44277984/whats-going-on-with-baker-hughes-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">in geothermal energy development</a>.
The company will announce the results of the first quarter <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">on&nbsp;Tuesday, April 22, 2025</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Oil Equipment &amp; Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEZ#NYSE">IEZ</a>) and VanEck Oil Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OIH#NYSE">OIH</a>).
Price Action: BKR shares are up 0.38% at $42.64 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Baker Hughes' NovaLT Gas Turbines To Power Data Centers Amid Growing AI Demand

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<li>Award features NovaLT&#x2122;&nbsp;gas turbine technology to be provided to TURBINE-X Energy Inc., part of Baker Hughes' network of authorized data center packagers &nbsp;</li>
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HOUSTON and LONDON, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>), an energy technology company, announced Thursday an award from TURBINE-X Energy Inc. for its NovaLT&#x2122;&nbsp;gas turbine technology to address power demand growth from the data center market. This follows an announcement earlier this month that <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=pyyZspzmcXId64xDL7T9fn4017pKs5yTpYtU0GxB47rqv459a2dpZa6_nbKmUnD3EsfK9_hwPEAZw96TZ_S-Cy9PcqL3iu1C00vwnx4LU9ZR5XIMqKjeISIRQRHKPLHKsx_4RvJB4JFgtaM3vVEfZNtHvxYL-MsLGt7SM3Ssha3zDvuebFNn44UwSi_Q5poa6vKFpNvhdej7TkI1Ce_jSZMfg9x77iQltrDDLmwMSK_E4-8_kYc9hrBFYjiZanIwhWUn5jMg-uHnG-uC-TPbeNWIKHKJTfMp18gRwRDMD9ybMM5JZFAF20AomKRktJBCsQI1YQw0a8zi3ItEYWeamwweZYmj_nI5h4zAmpPonrOYlaAOclbObIluNRwn5PbjyLJe64XPevAqZDrux95ARv_1-iTSRHuHn74kBSIcRFC_sbHR_FZLFuPdRyej7-8Q">Baker Hughes will partner with Frontier Infrastructure to provide key carbon capture and storage (CCS) and power generation technologies for data centers and industrial customers</a>.
Part of Baker Hughes established global network of strategic packagers, TURBINE-X Energy Inc. is a supplier of industrial gas turbine packages in combined cycle configurations for U.S. data center project developers and power producers. As part of the award, Baker Hughes is providing TURBINE-X Energy Inc. with its NovaLT&#x2122;&nbsp;gas turbine technology and associated equipment – including gears and power generation generator technology – for multiple data center projects across North America.
The NovaLT&#x2122; gas turbine is a multi-fuel solution that can start-up and run on different fuels including natural gas, various blends of natural gas and hydrogen, and 100% hydrogen, providing customers with the flexibility to adapt and meet their specific reliable and sustainable power requirements.

Baker Hughes Secures Order From TURBINE-X Energy To Provide Reliable And Efficient Power To U.S. Data Centers

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 13.24% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 30.44%. Currently, Baker Hughes has a market capitalization of $42.04 billion. 
Buying $100 In BKR: If an investor had bought $100 of BKR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $365.89 today based on a price of $42.48 for BKR at the time of writing.
<h3>Baker Hughes's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741816809_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$100 Invested In Baker Hughes 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Baker Hughes Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading slightly higher on Wednesday.</a>
The company said today that it has been <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bakerhughes.com/company/news/us-department-defense-grants-baker-hughes-awardable-status-development-geothermal" rel="noreferrer noopener">selected </a>by the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense&#8217;s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to explore opportunities in geothermal energy development.
Baker Hughes has achieved &#8220;Awardable&#8221; status, enabling it to develop utility-scale geothermal power plants to supply U.S. military bases with reliable, cost-effective electricity, even during grid outages.
This initiative is part of the U.S. military&#8217;s effort to secure resilient energy sources and enhance national security.
&#8220;The ability of geothermal to provide reliable, secure baseload power makes it an ideal addition to America&#8217;s energy mix,&#8221; said Ajit Menon, vice president of Geothermal, Oilfield Services &amp; Equipment at Baker Hughes.&nbsp;
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&#8220;Baker Hughes has been a pioneer in this field for more than 40 years and our unique subsurface-to-surface expertise and advanced technology across the geothermal value chain will help the U.S. military unlock this critical domestic energy source, while simultaneously driving economic growth and energy independence,&#8221; Menon added.
The selection of Baker Hughes came through the CDAO&#8217;s Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, which aims to accelerate the adoption of mission-critical technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and resilient energy solutions.
&#8220;The U.S. Air Force leveraged the Tradewinds solicitation process to quickly collaborate with innovative American companies to build resilient, next-generation geothermal technologies at our bases, using private capital instead of taxpayer dollars,&#8221; said Kirk Philips, director of Air Force Office of Energy Assurance.
Price Action: BKR shares are trading higher by 1.65% to $42.54 at last check Wednesday.
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What's Going On With Baker Hughes Stock Today?

<a href="https://www.bakerhughes.com/company/news/us-department-defense-grants-baker-hughes-awardable-status-development-geothermal">https://www.bakerhughes.com/company/news/us-department-defense-grants-baker-hughes-awardable-status-development-geothermal</a>
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<li>Baker Hughes now eligible to develop utility-scale geothermal power plants to supply U.S. military bases</li>
<li>U.S military leveraged Tradewinds procurement process for adoption of resilient energy technologies&nbsp;</li>
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HOUSTON and LONDON – March 12, 2025 – Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Wednesday that it was selected by the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) to explore opportunities to tap into America's abundant geothermal energy supply to enhance the country's national security.
Having achieved "Awardable" status, Baker Hughes can now explore developing utility-scale geothermal power plants to supply U.S. military bases around the globe with reliable and cost-effective electricity, even during a grid outage. &nbsp;

"U.S. Department Of Defense Grants Baker Hughes 'Awardable' Status For Development Of Geothermal Power Solutions" - Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>), an energy technology company, and NextDecade Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEXT#NASDAQ">NEXT</a>) and announced Tuesday that they have entered into a framework agreement whereby NextDecade plans to utilize Baker Hughes' gas turbine and refrigerant compressor technology (Equipment Packages) and enter into contractual services agreements to perform maintenance work for these Equipment Packages for Trains 4 through 8 at the Rio Grande LNG Facility.

Baker Hughes, NextDecade Have Entered Into A Framework Agreement Whereby NextDecade Plans To Utilize Baker Hughes' Gas Turbine And Refrigerant Compressor Technology And Enter Into Contractual Services Agreements To Perform Maintenance Work For These Equipment Packages For Trains 4 Through 8 At The Rio Grande LNG Facility

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Baker Hughes's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NYSE">BKR</a>) short percent of float has risen 24.72% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 16.97 million shares sold short, which is 2.22% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.23 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Baker Hughes Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741276839_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Baker Hughes has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Baker Hughes's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Baker Hughes's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Peering Into Baker Hughes's Recent Short Interest

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKR#NASDAQ">BKR</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with BKR, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Baker Hughes.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 20% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $56,260, and 9, calls, for a total amount of $344,064.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $40.0 to $47.0 for Baker Hughes during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Baker Hughes stands at 140.5, with a total volume reaching 21,036.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Baker Hughes, situated within the strike price corridor from $40.0 to $47.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Baker Hughes Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741026675_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$6.2</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.19</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$69.4K</td>
<td align="right">138</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$63.8K</td>
<td align="right">138</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$56.2K</td>
<td align="right">143</td>
<td>98</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$6.0</td>
<td>$6.07</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$36.5K</td>
<td align="right">138</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$5.9</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.85</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td align="right">138</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Baker Hughes</h3>
Baker Hughes Company is an energy technology company with a portfolio of technologies and services that span the energy and industrial value chain. Baker Hughes is an energy technology company with two main segments: Oilfield Services and Equipment (OFSE) and Industrial and Energy Technology (IET). OFSE offers products and services for oilfield operations throughout a well's lifecycle. IET provides solutions for mechanical-drive, compression, and power-generation applications across energy industries, including oil, gas, LNG, refining, and petrochemicals. It also focuses on lower-carbon solutions for broader energy and industrial sectors. Key revenue is generated from non USA regions.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Baker Hughes</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,331,461, the price of BKR is down by -0.31%, reaching $44.45.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 50 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Baker Hughes</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $54.4.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Stifel keeps a Buy rating on Baker Hughes with a target price of $54. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Baker Hughes, which currently sits at a price target of $52. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Baker Hughes, which currently sits at a price target of $54. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Barclays continues to hold a Overweight rating for Baker Hughes, targeting a price of $55. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $57. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Baker Hughes with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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