RBC Capital has adjusted its forecast for Liberty Energy (LBRT, Financial), reducing the price target from $19 to $16. This change is part of a wider analysis of the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services sector. Recently, stocks in this category have experienced a sell-off, influenced by tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainties.
The financial firm previously projected a slight recovery by 2026; however, current assessments indicate that such a rebound is now less probable. In response to these developments, RBC Capital is adopting a more defensive stance. The firm is focusing on stocks that offer a strong backlog, involvement in natural gas-related activities, distinction in free cash flow, and minimal balance sheet leverage. This approach aims to navigate the ongoing market volatility effectively.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 12 analysts, the average target price for Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT, Financial) is $17.67 with a high estimate of $26.00 and a low estimate of $10.00. The average target implies an upside of 54.56% from the current price of $11.43. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 13 brokerage firms, Liberty Energy Inc's (LBRT, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.4, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT, Financial) in one year is $18.97, suggesting a upside of 65.97% from the current price of $11.43. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT) Summary page.
