Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells Off Shares of Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL)

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL). In a filing disclosed on January 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Halliburton stock on December 19th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Schneider Electric S.E. (OTCMKTS:SBGSF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 12/30/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 12/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 12/24/2025.

Halliburton Trading Down 0.7%

HAL traded down $0.25 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $32.80. 2,480,233 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 17,221,309. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70, a quick ratio of 1.43 and a current ratio of 1.95. The stock has a market capitalization of $27.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.72 and a beta of 0.78. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $28.19 and its 200 day simple moving average is $24.74. Halliburton Company has a one year low of $18.72 and a one year high of $33.72.

Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 21st. The oilfield services company reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.50 by $0.08. Halliburton had a net margin of 5.91% and a return on equity of 20.12%. The business had revenue of $5.60 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.39 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.73 EPS. Halliburton’s revenue for the quarter was down 1.7% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts forecast that Halliburton Company will post 2.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Halliburton Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, December 24th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 3rd were issued a dividend of $0.17 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, December 3rd. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.1%. Halliburton’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 45.03%.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Lawrence J. Pope sold 100,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, January 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $32.25, for a total value of $3,225,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 419,800 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,538,550. This trade represents a 19.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Van H. Beckwith sold 8,854 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.89, for a total transaction of $246,938.06. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 333,528 shares in the company, valued at $9,302,095.92. This trade represents a 2.59% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 268,854 shares of company stock worth $7,915,138 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.56% of the company’s stock.

Key Halliburton News

Here are the key news stories impacting Halliburton this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Promotion of experienced regional leader: Halliburton named Casey (Michael Casey) Maxwell president, Western Hemisphere (effective Feb. 1), promoting continuity in operations across the Permian and other core markets — a move investors see as supportive for execution and margin stability. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst optimism: At least one analyst raised HAL’s price target to $36, signaling market expectations for further upside based on fundamentals and upcoming results. Analyst target lift can help drive buying interest. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Expectations for an earnings beat: Street previews (Zacks) point to the right mix of revenue and margin drivers that could produce an earnings beat for Q4 — a likely near-term catalyst if results confirm the preview. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Momentum signal: The stock recently hit a 52-week high near the low $30s, reflecting positive sentiment and technical momentum that can attract momentum and ETF flows. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings date: Halliburton’s Q4 results are scheduled for Wednesday — this creates potential volatility; a beat could reinforce today’s gains, while a miss could reverse them. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported insider sale: A filing shows Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. sold HAL shares; routine insider or related-party sales happen frequently and, absent size/context, are typically neutral for valuation. Read More.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have weighed in on HAL shares. Rothschild & Co Redburn began coverage on shares of Halliburton in a report on Monday, November 3rd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $35.00 target price on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Halliburton in a research note on Thursday. Rothschild Redb upgraded Halliburton to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Zephirin Group boosted their target price on Halliburton from $27.00 to $28.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 2nd. Finally, Evercore ISI reaffirmed an “in-line” rating and set a $35.00 price target (up previously from $28.00) on shares of Halliburton in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $33.10.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Halliburton

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Halliburton during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Kelleher Financial Advisors acquired a new stake in Halliburton in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. bought a new stake in Halliburton in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Strive Asset Management LLC acquired a new position in Halliburton during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $31,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Halliburton during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Institutional investors own 85.23% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About Halliburton

Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry, offering a broad portfolio that supports the lifecycle of oil and gas reservoirs from exploration and drilling through production and abandonment. Founded in 1919 by Erle P. Halliburton as an oil-well cementing company, the firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has developed into an integrated oilfield services company serving upstream operators globally.

The company’s activities encompass drilling and evaluation, well construction and completion, production enhancement and well intervention.