Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) SVP Hair sells 28,345 shares, holds 147,244

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. senior vice president Cara M. Hair reported an open-market sale of 28,345 shares of Common Stock on May 18, 2026 at a weighted average price of $41.45 per share. The filing states that individual sale prices ranged from $41.19 to $41.72. After these transactions, she directly holds 147,244 shares of the company’s Common Stock, indicating she retains a substantial equity position.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 28,345 shares ($1,174,900)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Hair Cara M.

Role SVP, CORP. SERVICES & CLO

Sold 28,345 shs ($1.17M)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	28,345	$41.45	$1.17M

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 147,244 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 28,345 shares Weighted average sale price: $41.45 per share Post-transaction holdings: 147,244 shares +1 more

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Shares sold 28,345 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock on May 18, 2026

Weighted average sale price $41.45 per share Average price for reported May 18, 2026 sales

Post-transaction holdings 147,244 shares Direct ownership after the May 18, 2026 sale

Sale price range $41.19–$41.72 per share Range of individual trade prices on May 18, 2026

Key Terms

Common Stock, open-market sale, weighted average sale price, Form 4

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Common Stock financial

"reported an open-market sale of 28,345 shares of Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

weighted average sale price financial

"The price in this column is the weighted average sale price for the transactions reported."

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hair Cara M.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

222 N. DETROIT AVE.

(Street)

TULSA OKLAHOMA 74120

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. [ HP ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP, CORP. SERVICES & CLO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/18/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/18/2026		S		28,345	D	$41.45(1)	147,244	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The price in this column is the weighted average sale price for the transactions reported. The prices ranged from $41.19 to $41.72. The reporting person will provide upon request by the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold by the reporting person at each separate price.

	/s/ William H. Gault by Power of Attorney for Cara M. Hair	05/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Helmerich & Payne (HP) report for Cara M. Hair?

Helmerich & Payne reported that SVP Cara M. Hair sold 28,345 shares of Common Stock in an open-market transaction. The sale occurred on May 18, 2026, and was disclosed in a Form 4 insider trading report filed with the SEC.

At what prices did Cara M. Hair sell Helmerich & Payne (HP) shares?

The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $41.45 per share. According to the filing, individual trades occurred at prices ranging from $41.19 to $41.72, reflecting multiple executions within that price band on the transaction date.

How many Helmerich & Payne (HP) shares does Cara M. Hair hold after the sale?

Following the reported open-market sale, Cara M. Hair directly holds 147,244 shares of Helmerich & Payne Common Stock. This post-transaction balance shows she maintains a significant continuing equity interest in the company after the disclosed sale.

What role does Cara M. Hair hold at Helmerich & Payne (HP)?

Cara M. Hair serves as Senior Vice President, Corporate Services & Chief Legal Officer at Helmerich & Payne. Her position as a senior executive makes her transactions reportable under SEC insider trading rules using Form 4 disclosures.

Was the Helmerich & Payne (HP) insider sale by Cara M. Hair an open-market transaction?

Yes. The Form 4 describes the transaction as an open-market sale of Common Stock. The filing notes a weighted average price with a range of execution prices, which is typical for sales executed through the open market in multiple trades.