Helmerich & Payne Profit Margin

Helmerich & Payne posts a profit margin of -9.38% as of March 2026. That compares with 7.11% in the prior-year period — down 231.9% year over year. That is below the Energy sector average of 11.48%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, Helmerich & Payne's profit margin was 7.11%. The latest reading is -9.38% — a 231.9% year-over-year decrease (period ending March 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Energy stocks, a profit margin near 11.48% is typical. Helmerich & Payne's -9.38% is lower that level. That is roughly 181.7% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Helmerich & Payne's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is -9.38% as of March 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for HP's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 11.48%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Helmerich & Payne's other metric pages and overview cover the third.