Opinions
C. Kim Goodwin
Halliburton Co
HAL-N
TOP PICK
May 21, 2004
Stock price when the opinion was issued
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(Analysts’ price target is $47.39)With oil prices holding over $80 and global oil demand expected to hit all time highs this year, we reiterate this global energy giant. We like that quarterly cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired and shares bought back. It trades at 13x earnings and supports a 30% ROE. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $28) to $33, looking to achieve $47 — 21% upside potential. Yield 1.7%
(Analysts’ price target is $47.31)We again reiterate this global oilfield service providers as a TOP PICK. Continued positive outlooks for oil prices will stimulate demand for their services, causing analysts to expect over 30% growth in cash flow. Quarterly cash reserves are growing again while debt is retired and shares bought back. It trades at 13x earnings and supports a 30% ROE. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $33) to $35 at this time, looking to achieve $47 -- upside potential over 20%. Yield 1.6%
(Analysts’ price target is $47.49)Neither. Look at the 10-year charts, both lower today than 10 years ago. When flush with money, make acquisitions; then when things turn nasty, take write downs. Result is less than zero value creation for shareholders. The only people making money are the executives.