Highpeak Energy, Inc. (HPK) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · Nasdaq
Highpeak Energy, Inc. (HPK) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, HPK is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
Highpeak Energy, Inc. is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.33B. It ranks number 8 by market capitalization among the 11 Drilling Oil & Gas Wells issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Current Ratio of 0.87x is the lowest of the 11 peers that report one.
For HPK, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 61.0%, 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 32.0%, 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 absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How HPK ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Highpeak Energy, Inc. (HPK) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Drilling Oil & Gas Wells peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | HPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.33B | 8/11 |
| P/E Ratio | 19.54x | 2/6 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.86x | 8/9 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.82% | – |
| EPS | $0.54 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $12.27 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $7.07 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | HPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 4.6% | 5/9 |
| Operating Margin | 14.8% | 3/9 |
| EBT Margin | -12.3% | 9/10 |
| Tax Rate | 19.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | HPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87x | 11/11 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.85x | 5/5 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.05x | 4/11 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.05x | 4/11 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.2x | 2/7 |
| Working Capital | -$41M | 11/11 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | HPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $394M | 7/10 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -35.9% | 8/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | HPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.28x | 8/9 |
| Receivables Turnover | 10.8x | 3/9 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 274.3x | 1/7 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 34 days | 7/9 |
Income Statement
| Metric | HPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $894M | 9/9 |
| Operating Income | $132M | 5/9 |
| SG&A Expense | $26M | 5/5 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | HPK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.09 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 16.7% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 126M | – |
| EPS Growth | -16.9% | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $264M | 8.3% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $146M | 4.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $83M | 2.6% of assets |
| Inventory | $4M | 0.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.62B | 51.1% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | -$10K |
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Highpeak Energy, Inc. (HPK) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Highpeak Energy, Inc. (Drilling Oil & Gas Wells): 11 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 (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| HPK Highpeak Energy, Inc. | ▶ | $1.33B |
| RIG Transocean Ltd. | ▲ | $6.28B |
| VAL Valaris Ltd | ▼ | $5.92B |
| PTEN Patterson Uti Energy Inc | ▼ | $4.39B |
| BTE Baytex Energy Corp. | ▼ | $4.07B |
| HP Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | ▼ | $3.74B |
| SDRL Seadrill Ltd | ▼ | $2.96B |
| BORR Borr Drilling Ltd | ▲ | $1.40B |
| NBR Nabors Industries Ltd | ▶ | $1.25B |
| PDS Precision Drilling Corp | ▶ | $1.11B |
| GLND Greenland Energy Co | ▼ | $136M |
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Highpeak Energy, Inc. (HPK) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Highpeak Energy, Inc. (HPK) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, HPK is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5172 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Highpeak Energy, Inc. stock predictions?
For HPK, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 61.0%, 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 32.0%, 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 Highpeak Energy, Inc. forecasts updated?
Highpeak Energy, 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 Highpeak Energy, Inc.'s industry peers?
11 issuers in our coverage, HPK included, share the SEC industry code Drilling Oil & Gas Wells. The largest are: Transocean Ltd. (RIG), Valaris Ltd (VAL), Patterson Uti Energy Inc (PTEN), Baytex Energy Corp. (BTE), Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (HP), Seadrill Ltd (SDRL).
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