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Helmerich & Payne vs Nabors Industries: HP and NBR compared
Helmerich & Payne is the larger company: $1.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $872M for Nabors Industries (Q3 2026). Nabors Industries is growing faster (+7% against -0.6% a year earlier). Helmerich & Payne is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against 15.7%.
Where the money goes: HP and NBR
Helmerich & Payne (HP) · Q3 FY26
Helmerich & Payne, Q3 FY26: revenue $1.0B (-0.6% year over year), operating margin 18.2%, net earnings $75.7M, operating cash flow $154M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Nabors Industries (NBR) · Q3 2026
Nabors Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $872M (+7% year over year), operating margin 15.7%, net earnings $16.0M, operating cash flow $239M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Helmerich & Payne (HP) | Nabors Industries (NBR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.0B | $872M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -0.6% | +7% |
| Operating margin | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| Net earnings | $75.7M | $16.0M |
| Net margin | 7.3% | 1.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $154M | $239M |
| Free cash flow | $83.9M | $74.5M |
| Market value | $3.5B | $1.1B |
| Analysts’ mean target | $45.44 | $107.38 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Helmerich & Payne or Nabors Industries?
Helmerich & Payne is the larger company: $1.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $872M for Nabors Industries (Q3 2026).
Is Helmerich & Payne or Nabors Industries growing faster?
Nabors Industries is growing faster (+7% against -0.6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Helmerich & Payne or Nabors Industries?
Helmerich & Payne is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against 15.7%.
More: Helmerich & Payne earnings · how Helmerich & Payne makes money · Nabors Industries earnings · how Nabors Industries makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.