Helmerich & Payne
- John W. LindsayPres, CEO & Director · Web search
- Cara Hairsenior vice president of corporate services, chief legal and · Web search
- Doug FearsCfo · Web search
- Mark W. Smith CPASr. VP & CFO · Web search
- Debra StocktonSigns company filings · Form 5500 (2025)
How we got $3.75B
Based on SEC filings (FY2025).
What we know
What they do
Helmerich & Payne is a global drilling contractor that provides land, offshore and geothermal drilling rigs and drilling services, described as the largest and longest operating drilling and technology company in the world.
From the company's website. Industry: Oil & gas.
Customers & suppliers
Customers
- ExxonMobil · named on its website
Employees over time
▲ 26% since 2020Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Form 5500 | 4,613 | $1.52B |
| 2021 | Form 5500 | 6,186 | $2.04B |
| 2022 | Form 5500 | 7,230 | $2.38B |
| 2023 | Form 5500 | 6,288 | $2.07B |
| 2024 | Form 5500 | 6,200 | $2.04B |
| 2025 | Form 5500 | 5,819 | $1.92B |
Participants are employees in the company's retirement plan at year end, from its Form 5500 filing with the Department of Labor. They usually run a little under total headcount (part-timers and new hires may not be eligible). Revenue and EBITDA apply this industry's revenue per employee and margin to each year's count.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Helmerich & Payne this business | $3.75B | — |
| Amy Ariza Tulsa | $1.1M | 0.0 mi |
| Austin Ervin Law Pllc Tulsa | $943K | 0.0 mi |
| Henry + Dow Tulsa | $943K | 0.0 mi |
| American Guild Of Court Videographers Tulsa | $943K | 0.0 mi |
| Drillscan Us, Inc. Tulsa | $1.1M | 0.0 mi |
| Aerotek Tulsa | $1.1M | 0.0 mi |
The full calculation
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date assuming revenue has grown 8% a year since 2020, when the PPP figures were reported; included above.
These are the business's own reported figures, from its SEC annual report (10-K), not an estimate.
| Revenue range | $3.56B – $3.93B |
| EBITDA range | $597.0M – $659.8M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Drilling Oil and Gas Wells (213111) |
EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.
Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. PPP loans were sized on 2019–2020 payroll, so figures reflect that period. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Listing details come from Overture Maps open data. Full methodology
History & advisors
Advisors
- AccountingBaker Tilly Us,LLPAudits its 401(k) plan (2025 filing)
From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Helmerich & Payne
Helmerich & Payne is an oil & gas company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in business since 1920. It is owned by Global Drilling Solutions (President). Its reported annual revenue is about $3.75B, with roughly $628.4M of EBITDA. It has about 5,819 employees.
Common questions
- Who owns Helmerich & Payne?
- Helmerich & Payne is owned by Global Drilling Solutions (President), according to public sources such as the company's website or filings.
- How much revenue does Helmerich & Payne make?
- Helmerich & Payne reported revenue of about $3.75B.
- How many employees does Helmerich & Payne have?
- About 5,819, from its 2025 retirement-plan filing.
- When was Helmerich & Payne founded?
- Helmerich & Payne has been in business since 1920.