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Baker Hughes posts strong Q1 results but faces valuation and macro risks, rated Hold.

Analyst Insights
24 Apr 2026
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Baker Hughes reported strong first-quarter results with a record backlog and ongoing portfolio changes, including a major divestiture as it prepares to acquire Chart. Management aims to convert nearly 50% of adjusted EBITDA into free cash flow by 2026 and reduce net debt to EBITDA to 1.0x–1.5x within two years after the acquisition. Near-term growth drivers include post-Iran conflict repairs and long-term demand from LNG and AI sectors. However, the company's high debt levels and economic uncertainties limit the safety margin at current stock prices, leading to a Hold rating.

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