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Baker Hughes Q2 slides show record orders, margin expansion

The oilfield services company raised its guidance and saw stock surge, despite a broader decline in oil stocks.

Talivio News · Global 28 July 2026, 12:13 1 min read

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Baker Hughes released its Q2 2026 slides, indicating record orders that are driving margin expansion. The company crushed earnings estimates for the second quarter, and its stock surged above a key level on Monday.

Baker Hughes raised its guidance based on a key segment tied to AI data centers.

Despite Baker Hughes' positive news, oil stocks broadly fell on Monday.

Soren Falk

Economics Correspondent · Talivio News

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investing.com — Baker Hughes Q2 2026 slides: record orders drive margin expansion (opens in a new window) accessed 28 Jul 2026
Investor's Business Daily — Oil-Turned-AI Power Play Baker Hughes Gaps Up On Surprise Earnings Gain (opens in a new window) accessed 28 Jul 2026

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