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Liberty Energy Inc.(LBRT)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LBRT
09/18/2026: LBRT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Liberty Energy Inc. is a leading North American provider of hydraulic fracturing and well-completion services, focused on delivering high-efficiency and increasingly low-emission technology. The company’s primary strengths include its advanced electric fracturing fleets, such as DigiFrac, and strong operational performance. Its investment story revolves around the continued adoption of efficient, tech-forward services by US shale producers to lower costs and reduce emissions. However, the company faces significant risks from cyclical energy price volatility, intense competition, and a heavy reliance on North American drilling capital expenditures. The stock may best suit value-oriented investors willing to navigate industry cycles, and key developments to monitor include fleet utilization rates, technological adoption, and capital allocation policies.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | While the company has shown historical growth, it remains heavily tethered to the cyclical nature of the energy industry. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Momentum investors may find opportunity during energy price upcycles when oilfield activity surges. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The company often trades at valuations that may appeal to value investors seeking exposure to the oilfield services sector at reasonable multiples. |
| Dividend investor | Mixed fit | The company offers dividends, but the sustainability of these payouts is inherently linked to volatile energy market cycles. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The stock's high sensitivity to commodity prices and sector volatility makes it less suitable for risk-averse investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock's performance is closely correlated with volatile oil and gas commodity prices. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market sentiment toward energy cyclicals can cause sharp fluctuations in valuation multiples. |
| Competition risk (Oilfield Services) | Medium / high | Liberty competes with large, well-capitalized firms and aggressive regional players. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company maintains solid operational standards but remains exposed to a cyclical and capital-heavy industry. |
| Dividend income | Medium | Dividends are subject to the company's capital allocation priorities and industry economic conditions. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Success depends on the company's ability to maintain high fleet uptime and integrate new technologies effectively. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 18.73% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/18/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.15B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 26.12 | 1Y Target Price 29.12 |
Price to earnings Ratio 26.12 | 1Y Target Price 29.12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3.4M shares | Beta 0.61 | 52 Weeks Range 10.52 - 34.23 | Updated Date 09/18/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 10.52 - 34.23 | Updated Date 09/18/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.83% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.74 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Fracturing Services | Revenue generated from pressure pumping and stimulation services at well sites. | This is the company's primary revenue source, tied directly to the level of oil and gas drilling activity. |
| Wireline and Completion Services | Services related to well intervention, completion, and reservoir evaluation. | This provides a smaller but complementary revenue stream to the main fracturing operations. |
| North American Geography | Concentrated operations across major US shale basins like the Permian and Haynesville. | The company is entirely focused on the US onshore market, meaning it is highly sensitive to US domestic energy policy. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 26.12 | Forward PE 30.86 | Enterprise Value 4.18B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 |
Enterprise Value 4.18B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.33 | Shares Outstanding 163.19M | Shares Floating 160.18M |
Shares Outstanding 163.19M | Shares Floating 160.18M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.99 | Percent Institutions 113.37 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Liberty Energy Inc.
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Denver, CO, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2018-01-12 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Ron Gusek | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 5800 | Website https://www.libertyenergy.com |
Full time employees 5800 | Website https://www.libertyenergy.com | ||
Liberty Energy Inc.,an integrated energy services and technology company, provides hydraulic fracturing services and related technologies onshore oil, natural gas, and enhanced geothermal exploration and production companies in North America. It offers wireline services, proppant delivery solutions, field gas processing and treating, compressed natural gas (CNG) delivery, data analytics, related goods comprising sand mine operations, and technologies; and proppant handling equipment and logistics software. As of as of December 31, 2025, the company owned and operated a fleet of approximately 40 active hydraulic fracturing; and two sand mines in the Permian Basin. It also provides services primarily in the Permian Basin, the Williston Basin, the Haynesville Shale, the Eagle Ford Shale, the Denver-Julesburg Basin, the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, the Powder River Basin, and the Appalachian Basin, as well as in the Anadarko Basin, the Uinta Basin, the San Juan Basin, and the Beetaloo Basin. The company was formerly known as Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. and changed its name to Liberty Energy Inc. in April 2022. Liberty Energy Inc. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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