Halliburton Earnings: Strong International Growth Offsets Subdued North American Activity
Halliburton's third-quarter earnings fell in line with our expectations, with revenue increasing 8% year over year, led by the firm's completions and production segment. The firmwide operating margin was 18%, up nearly 250 basis points compared with the third quarter of 2022, reflecting strong international drilling and completions activity. We maintain our $40 per share fair value estimate and narrow-moat rating following results.