Baker Hughes Shares Rise 1.42% on Surging Institutional Demand Hit 466th in Trading Volume

Baker Hughes (BKR) rose 1.42% on August 21, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.18 billion, ranking 466th in the market. Institutional investors have recently bolstered their stakes in the stock. Groupama Asset Management increased its position by 35.5% in the first quarter, now holding 0.14% of Baker Hughes shares valued at $61.7 million. Additional institutional investors, including Golden State Wealth Management and Grove Bank & Trust, also significantly raised their holdings. The stock remains heavily owned by institutional investors, who hold 92.06% of the equity.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $0.63 per share, exceeding analyst estimates by $0.08, driven by $6.91 billion in revenue. Despite a 3.2% year-over-year revenue decline, the result outperformed expectations. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, with ratings ranging from “outperform” to “neutral.” UBS Group raised its price target to $46, while Jefferies Financial Group set a $58 target. However, CEO Lorenzo Simonelli’s sale of 526,568 shares, reducing his ownership by 44.1%, may signal mixed investor sentiment.

Meanwhile, Baker Hughes announced a $0.23 per share quarterly dividend, yielding 2.1% annually. The payout ratio of 30.07% reflects disciplined capital returns. Analysts project 2025 earnings at $2.59 per share, aligning with moderate growth expectations. The stock’s 52-week range of $32.25 to $49.40 highlights its volatility amid broader energy sector dynamics.

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