20 Mid-Cap Stocks Insiders Were Buying in Q1 2025

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12. Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE:HP)

Market Cap: $2.02 billion

Helmerich & Payne is a Tulsa-based company that provides drilling solutions and technologies for oil and gas exploration, operating across North America, the Gulf of Mexico, and internationally. It focuses on improving drilling efficiency and wellbore quality through advanced technologies. The company also owns commercial real estate, including a shopping center.

In February, three insiders, including the company’s president and CEO, bought around $1.66 million worth of Helmerich & Payne shares at an average price of $26.96 per share. The company’s CEO acquired 20,000 shares, making his first purchase in almost eight years and increasing his ownership to 691,214 shares. Currently, the stock trades at $20.32 per share, having declined 36.54% since the beginning of the year and 50.26% over the past 12 months.

The company recently completed its acquisition of KCA Deutag as part of its international growth strategy. This move is expected to enhance profitability by strengthening cash flow, expanding global presence, and increasing scale and diversification.

According to 11 analysts, Helmerich & Payne stock is a “Hold” with an average price target of $31.78, reports MarketBeat. The average price target suggests a forecasted upside of 56.05% from the latest price.

Helmerich & Payne is also one of the 10 oversold stocks to buy in 2025 amid inflation fears.

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