EnergyReader · 2026-08-03 10:29

Halliburton Misses Estimates but Flags Gradual North America Recovery

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 3, 2026

Halliburton reported adjusted operating income of $683 million for the second quarter of 2026, missing average analyst expectations of $688.7 million and falling 6.1% from the same period a year earlier. The miss was enough to send shares lower, with third-quarter guidance for the Completion and Production segment adding to the pressure — the outlook for that unit fell short of what analysts had pencilled in.

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