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BKR's Continental Disc acquisition may boost margins and expand its flow and pressure-control offerings.
Baker Hughes (BKR - Free Report) is set to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Jan. 25, after the closing bell.
Let us examine the factors that are expected to have impacted this oilfield service player’s quarterly performance. However, before that, it would be worth reviewing BKR’s performance in the previous quarter.
Highlights of Q3 Earnings & Surprise History
In the last reported quarter, its adjusted earnings of 68 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 61 cents, primarily driven by solid performance from BKR’s Industrial & Energy Technology business segment.
The company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of roughly 11.41%. This is depicted in the graph below:
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter earnings per share of 67 cents has been revised downward in the past seven days. The estimated figure indicates a 4.3% decline from the prior-year reported number.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues of $7.1 billion indicates a 4.2% decrease from the year-ago recorded figure.
Factors to Consider for BKR
According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), average spot prices for Cushing, OK, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined sequentially in the fourth quarter, averaging $60.89 per barrel in October, $60.06 in November and $57.97 in December. This compares unfavorably with the prior-year period, when average prices stood at $71.99, $69.95 and $70.12 per barrel, respectively. The year-over-year deterioration in oil prices likely curtailed drilling activity, which may have weighed on Baker Hughes’ quarterly performance.
Given the less supportive commodity-price environment in fourth-quarter 2025 relative to the year-ago period, demand for SLB’s oilfield services is also expected to have softened during the December-ended quarter, potentially pressuring its results.
That said, Baker Hughes’ recently completed acquisition of Continental Disc Corporation may have provided an offset to some of the macro headwinds. The deal is margin-accretive and strategically complementary, enhancing the company’s flow and pressure-control capabilities while expanding its recurring revenue base.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively indicate an earnings beat for BKR this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: BKR has an Earnings ESP of -2.32%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: It currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
Stocks to Consider
Here are some stocks that you may want to consider, as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings of ExxonMobil is pegged at $6.83 per share. Valued at around $563 billion, XOM is up 71.7% in a year.
BP plc (BP - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.47% and a Zacks Rank #3.
BP is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Feb. 10. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BP’s earnings is pegged at 57 cents per share, suggesting a 30% increase from the prior-year reported figure.
Imperial Oil Limited (IMO - Free Report) is set to release fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Jan. 30.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IMO’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $5.18 per share, which indicates a decrease of 8.5% from the prior-year reported figure.
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BKR to Report Q4 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways
Baker Hughes (BKR - Free Report) is set to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on Jan. 25, after the closing bell.
Let us examine the factors that are expected to have impacted this oilfield service player’s quarterly performance. However, before that, it would be worth reviewing BKR’s performance in the previous quarter.
Highlights of Q3 Earnings & Surprise History
In the last reported quarter, its adjusted earnings of 68 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 61 cents, primarily driven by solid performance from BKR’s Industrial & Energy Technology business segment.
The company’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of roughly 11.41%. This is depicted in the graph below:
Baker Hughes Company Price and EPS Surprise
Baker Hughes Company price-eps-surprise | Baker Hughes Company Quote
Estimate Trend of BKR
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fourth-quarter earnings per share of 67 cents has been revised downward in the past seven days. The estimated figure indicates a 4.3% decline from the prior-year reported number.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues of $7.1 billion indicates a 4.2% decrease from the year-ago recorded figure.
Factors to Consider for BKR
According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), average spot prices for Cushing, OK, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined sequentially in the fourth quarter, averaging $60.89 per barrel in October, $60.06 in November and $57.97 in December. This compares unfavorably with the prior-year period, when average prices stood at $71.99, $69.95 and $70.12 per barrel, respectively. The year-over-year deterioration in oil prices likely curtailed drilling activity, which may have weighed on Baker Hughes’ quarterly performance.
Given the less supportive commodity-price environment in fourth-quarter 2025 relative to the year-ago period, demand for SLB’s oilfield services is also expected to have softened during the December-ended quarter, potentially pressuring its results.
That said, Baker Hughes’ recently completed acquisition of Continental Disc Corporation may have provided an offset to some of the macro headwinds. The deal is margin-accretive and strategically complementary, enhancing the company’s flow and pressure-control capabilities while expanding its recurring revenue base.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively indicate an earnings beat for BKR this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy), or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. That is not the case here, as you will see below.
Earnings ESP: BKR has an Earnings ESP of -2.32%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: It currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
Stocks to Consider
Here are some stocks that you may want to consider, as these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this reporting cycle.
ExxonMobil (XOM - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +1.50% and a Zacks Rank #3. The firm is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Jan. 30. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings of ExxonMobil is pegged at $6.83 per share. Valued at around $563 billion, XOM is up 71.7% in a year.
BP plc (BP - Free Report) currently has an Earnings ESP of +2.47% and a Zacks Rank #3.
BP is scheduled to release fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Feb. 10. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BP’s earnings is pegged at 57 cents per share, suggesting a 30% increase from the prior-year reported figure.
Imperial Oil Limited (IMO - Free Report) is set to release fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Jan. 30.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IMO’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $5.18 per share, which indicates a decrease of 8.5% from the prior-year reported figure.