Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (HOS) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
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Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (HOS) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $2.20B. It ranks number 7 by market capitalization among the 18 Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For HOS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 27.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 29.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How HOS ranks among 5172 stocks
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Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (HOS) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | HOS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.20B | 7/18 |
| P/E Ratio | 19.03x | 11/13 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.39x | 7/16 |
| EPS | $0.36 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $4.94 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $4.07 | – |
| FCF/Share | $0.74 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | HOS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 3.2% | 8/13 |
| Gross Margin | 13.9% | 11/13 |
| Operating Margin | 5.6% | 7/16 |
| EBT Margin | 4.1% | 8/17 |
| Tax Rate | 39.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | HOS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.47x | 2/17 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.62x | 11/16 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.62x | 10/13 |
| Interest Coverage | 1.7x | 12/17 |
| Working Capital | $668M | 6/17 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | HOS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $253M | 7/18 |
| Free Cash Flow | $236M | 3/16 |
| Capital Spending | -$17M | 2/16 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 90.3% | 1/16 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 117.6% | 2/11 |
| FCF/Sales | 18.1% | 1/16 |
| CapEx/Sales | 1.3% | 16/16 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | HOS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.51x | 10/13 |
| Receivables Turnover | 6.4x | 5/14 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 1.1x | 14/16 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 57 days | 10/14 |
| Payables Period | 40 days | 8/11 |
Income Statement
| Metric | HOS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.30B | 9/16 |
| Operating Income | $74M | 6/17 |
| SG&A Expense | $82M | 5/9 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.12B | 7/14 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | HOS | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 320M | – |
| EPS Growth | 140.0% | 1/9 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $939M | 36.6% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $652M | 25.4% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $205M | 8.0% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $986M | 38.4% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $147M | 5.7% of assets |
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Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (HOS) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC): 18 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| HOS Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. | ▲ | $2.20B |
| SLB Slb Limited/Nv | ▶ | $73.47B |
| HAL Halliburton Co | ▼ | $27.91B |
| OII Oceaneering International Inc | ▲ | $4.36B |
| WBI Waterbridge Infrastructure Llc | ▼ | $3.52B |
| LBRT Liberty Energy Inc. | ▲ | $2.71B |
| WTTR Select Water Solutions, Inc. | ▶ | $2.57B |
| NESR National Energy Services Reunited Corp. | ▶ | $1.89B |
| RES Rpc Inc | ▶ | $1.34B |
| PUMP Propetro Holding Corp. | ▲ | $949M |
| ACDC Profrac Holding Corp. | ▲ | $734M |
| NGS Natural Gas Services Group Inc | ▲ | $399M |
| RNGR Ranger Energy Services, Inc. | ▲ | $338M |
| NOA North American Construction Group Ltd. | ▶ | $330M |
| KLXE Klx Energy Services Holdings, Inc. | ▲ | $139M |
| TUSK Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. | ▼ | $130M |
| NINE Nine Energy Service, Inc. | ▲ | $117M |
| RCON Recon Technology, Ltd | ▼ | $21M |
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Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (HOS) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (HOS) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. stock predictions?
For HOS, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 27.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 29.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. forecasts updated?
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.'s industry peers?
18 issuers in our coverage, HOS included, share the SEC industry code Oil & Gas Field Services, NEC. The largest are: Slb Limited/Nv (SLB), Halliburton Co (HAL), Oceaneering International Inc (OII), Waterbridge Infrastructure Llc (WBI), Liberty Energy Inc. (LBRT), Select Water Solutions, Inc. (WTTR).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.