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Baker Hughes Co. is seeing a notable rise in its stock price following significant strategic agreements in Venezuela.

Baker Hughes (BKR) is up 1.81% today, closing at CA$56.41, after announcing two strategic partnerships aimed at revitalizing Venezuela's energy infrastructure. These agreements highlight the company's commitment to expanding its presence in the oil and gas sector, particularly in this resource-rich market.

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Baker Hughes Co

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BKR.US

Baker Hughes Co

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↓ $3.95 (-6.66%)
120 day period
$52.59$60.88$69.18Apr 17Jul 15Oct 7

Market cap

$55.00B

P/E

17.8x

Div. yield

1.61%

Div. / share

$0.92

52W high

$69.92

52W low

$43.24

1W change

+0.93%

Beta

1.03

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 25 analysts covering BKR · as of Oct 7, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast BKR stock price to rise 28.4% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Buy

4.32 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$71.17

+28.4% Upside

Previously C$71.21 on Oct 5, 2026

Current Price

C$55.41

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$35.44C$43.79C$52.14C$60.48C$68.83C$77.18TodayJun 1Aug 5Oct 7Nov 19Jan 2Feb 14

30-Day Vol

30.0%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

32.3%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-16.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$52.32

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$54.36C$49.01 – C$60.30
60 trading daysC$53.33C$46.06 – C$61.75
90 trading daysC$52.32C$43.72 – C$62.61

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.

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Investor takeaway: Investors are optimistic about Baker Hughes' strategic moves, which may enhance its long-term revenue potential despite recent price fluctuations.

Baker Hughes' stock rises 1.81% today

The stock's upward movement reflects positive investor sentiment following strategic agreements, despite a recent month-long decline.

Bull case

The new partnerships in Venezuela could create additional revenue streams and increase market share in the growing LNG sector, boosting Baker Hughes' long-term growth prospects.

Bear case

However, investors should remain cautious. The company's recent performance shows a 12.74% decline over the past month, suggesting potential volatility amidst broader market pressures.

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Strategic Moves in Venezuela

Baker Hughes has signed two significant agreements focused on revitalizing Venezuela's oil and gas infrastructure. The first partnership with PDVSA and others aims to enhance the country's natural gas network, potentially paving the way for future LNG exports. The second agreement with New Stratus Energy focuses on upstream oil and gas projects, reinforcing Baker Hughes' established presence in the region.

Market Performance and Future Outlook

Despite a recent decline of 12.74% over the past month, Baker Hughes has shown resilience with a year-to-date increase of 17.54%. The company's long-term total shareholder returns of 69.11% over three years and 136.76% over five years highlight its potential for sustained growth. Investors are now weighing the impact of these new deals against the backdrop of broader market conditions and energy demand.


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Published: October 8, 2026
Last Updated: October 8, 2026

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