Halliburton Shares Sold by Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss

Institutional investor trimmed stake in oilfield services company

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC, an institutional investor, reduced its position in Halliburton Company (NYSE:HAL) by 39.2% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The firm now owns approximately 10.9 million shares of the oilfield services company's stock, worth $267 million as of the filing.

Why it matters

Halliburton is one of the world's largest oilfield services providers, so changes in major institutional investor holdings can signal shifts in market sentiment around the company and the broader energy industry.

The details

Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss sold nearly 7 million Halliburton shares in the third quarter, reducing its stake by 39.2%. The institutional investor now owns around 1.29% of Halliburton's outstanding shares. Other major shareholders include Vanguard Group, Capital Research Global Investors, and Charles Schwab Investment Management.

  • Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss filed the 13F report detailing the share sale in the 3rd quarter of 2026.

The players

Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC

An institutional investment management firm that previously held a large stake in Halliburton.

Halliburton Company

A multinational oilfield services company that provides products and services to the energy industry.

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The takeaway

This filing indicates a shift in sentiment around Halliburton among at least one major institutional investor, though the overall market outlook on the company remains moderately positive according to analyst ratings.