ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On November 19, 2009, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. ("Registrant") issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this Report on Form 8-K. This information is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99 Helmerich & Payne, Inc. earnings press release dated November 19, 2009