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Why Baker Hughes stock is tanking today

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Baker Hughes Co (BKR) faced a notable decline in its stock price today, reflecting investor concerns amidst a challenging market environment.

Baker Hughes Co (NASDAQ:BKR) is experiencing a downturn, with its stock price falling by 1.60% to close at CA$56.91. This decline comes despite the company's recent contract wins and ongoing projects in the energy sector.

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BKR.US

Baker Hughes Co

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↓ $14.02 (-21.94%)
120 day period
$49.87$58.21$66.55May 15Aug 12Nov 4

Market cap

$49.52B

P/E

18.1x

Div. yield

1.74%

Div. / share

$0.92

52W high

$69.92

52W low

$43.79

1W change

-8.76%

Beta

1.06

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 25 analysts covering BKR · as of Nov 5, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast BKR stock price to rise 40.6% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Buy

4.32 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$70.13

+40.6% Upside

Previously C$70.04 on Nov 3, 2026

Current Price

C$49.87

Last close

Analyst Breakdown (25 analysts)

Strong Buy 15
Buy 5
Hold 4
Strong Sell 1
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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on BKR's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$24.26C$33.74C$43.22C$52.70C$62.18C$71.66TodayJun 30Sep 2Nov 4Dec 17Jan 30Mar 14

30-Day Vol

42.8%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

36.0%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$41.71

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$46.99C$40.54 – C$54.46
60 trading daysC$44.27C$35.93 – C$54.55
90 trading daysC$41.71C$32.30 – C$53.87

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

Investor takeaway: Investors should be cautious as Baker Hughes faces headwinds that may impact future performance, despite its strategic contracts.

Baker Hughes stock drops 1.60%

The stock's performance reflects broader market challenges and investor sentiment, which could hinder growth prospects.

Bull case

Baker Hughes has recently secured several significant contracts, showing strong demand for its services. This positions the company well for potential growth in the energy sector.

Bear case

The recent decline in stock price raises concerns about investor confidence and market conditions, which may limit Baker Hughes' ability to take full advantage of its recent contracts.

Market Performance Overview

Baker Hughes Co's stock closed at CA$56.91, down 1.60% from the previous day. The stock opened at CA$57.34 and reached an intraday high of CA$58.04 before declining. The intraday trading volume was approximately 3.77 million shares, indicating active trading amid the downturn.

Recent Developments

Despite the stock's decline, Baker Hughes has secured several significant contracts in the energy sector, including partnerships with Venture Global and bp. These contracts highlight the company's ongoing expansion and strategic initiatives. However, the market's reaction suggests that investors are weighing these developments against broader economic uncertainties.


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Published: September 22, 2026
Last Updated: September 25, 2026

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