• Barclays adjusts its rating for Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE:LBRT) to Neutral, raising the price target from $14 to $17.
• Callodine Capital Management LP increases its stake in Liberty Energy by 203.3%, now holding 1,057,000 shares valued at approximately $12.1 million.
• Other major investors like Vanguard Group Inc. also show growing confidence, increasing their holdings by 6.5%.

Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE:LBRT) is a prominent provider of hydraulic fracturing services to the oil and gas industry, primarily operating in the United States. The company offers a comprehensive range of services essential for the extraction of oil and natural gas, positioning itself as a competitor to other energy service giants like Halliburton and Schlumberger. Recently, Barclays has updated its stance on Liberty Energy, moving to a Neutral rating while adjusting the stock's price target from $14 to $17, as reported by TheFly.

Significant interest from institutional investors has been observed, with Callodine Capital Management LP making a notable move by increasing its stake in Liberty Energy by 203.3% in the recent quarter. According to their latest SEC filing, Callodine now possesses 1,057,000 shares after acquiring an additional 708,453 shares. This investment, valued at around $12.1 million, accounts for approximately 1.3% of Callodine's portfolio, making Liberty Energy its 27th largest holding.

Moreover, other institutional investors are demonstrating their confidence in Liberty Energy's potential. Vanguard Group Inc., for example, has augmented its holdings by 6.5% in the first quarter, now owning 18,443,909 shares valued at approximately $292 million. This growing interest from major investors underscores the company's promising outlook.

The stock for LBRT is currently priced at $17.97, reflecting a decrease of 6.06% with a change of $1.16. Throughout the day, the stock has experienced fluctuations, ranging from a low of $17.42 to a high of $18.99. Over the past year, LBRT has reached a peak of $23.58 and a trough of $9.50. The company boasts a market capitalization of approximately $2.91 billion, with today's trading volume reaching 6,387,010 shares.