Liberty Energy (LBRT) Surges 9.5% on Strong Q1 Earnings and Revenue Forecast

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Apr 17, 2025
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  • Liberty Energy shares soared 9.5% after outperforming Q1 earnings expectations.
  • Analysts' price targets indicate a significant potential upside.
  • Liberty Energy is projected to "Outperform" according to brokerage consensus.

Liberty Energy (NYSE: LBRT) recently experienced a 9.5% share price surge, driven by impressive first-quarter earnings and revenue results that exceeded market forecasts. Although net income saw a reduction to $20 million, the company remains optimistic about future growth in Q2, anticipating increased revenue and profitability, largely due to higher utilization levels. With an adjusted EBITDA of $168 million for Q1, Liberty Energy is well-poised for continued success.

Analyst Price Targets and Stock Projections

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According to 12 analysts, the average one-year price target for Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT, Financial) is set at $17.67. This figure spans a high estimate of $26.00 and a low estimate of $10.00, suggesting a significant upside potential of 41.05% from the current trading price of $12.53. For more comprehensive data on these estimates, visit the Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT) Forecast page.

Brokerage Recommendations

Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT, Financial) is currently rated as "Outperform" based on an average brokerage recommendation score of 2.4 from 13 brokerage firms. This score falls within a rating scale where 1 indicates a Strong Buy, and 5 signifies a Sell. These recommendations reflect a generally favorable outlook from the investment community.

GuruFocus GF Value Analysis

According to GuruFocus estimates, Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT, Financial) has a projected GF Value of $18.97 within a year. This projection suggests a potential upside of 51.46% from the current price of $12.525. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' fair value estimate for the stock, derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. For additional data and insights, visit the Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT) Summary page.

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