Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) on Tuesday reported solid second-quarter results for fiscal 2026, driven by continuous expansion in international markets and sequential operational recovery in North America.
Second-quarter adjusted net income, excluding impairments and other credits, came in at $0.55 per diluted share, topping Wall Street expectations of $0.54 per share. Reported GAAP net income for the quarter reached $534 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, compared to $461 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, in the previous quarter.
Top-line performance was underpinned by total revenue of $5.7 billion, an increase of 5.6% sequentially from $5.4 billion in Q1 2026 and a 3.4% growth year-over-year, surpassing analyst revenue estimates of $5.5 billion. Operating income for the period rose to $778 million, while adjusted operating income reached $683 million.
Regarding company guidance, Jeff Miller, Chairman, President, and CEO, expressed strong confidence in the global outlook. Management expects continued international service demand across all operating regions to drive revenue growth and margin expansion, supported by incremental operational improvements and activity recovery in North America through the remainder of the year.
