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Nabors Industries Ltd. NBR

Energy — Oil & Gas Drilling
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
0.50
Total sells
0.30
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — 1 — — — — — — —
Sell — — — — — — — — — — 1 —
Insider Ownership
0.16%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
1,320.00
Revenue
3,234.00
Net Income
322.20
Free Cash Flow
39.65
Net Debt
1,610.44
Current Ratio
1.89
Debt/Equity
2.24
P/E ratio
5.75
P/S ratio
0.38
P/B ratio
1.29
Past 5Y EPS Growth
26.66%
This Y EPS Growth
(113.74%)
Next Y EPS Growth
269.10%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
(25.53%)
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 ‡‡‡‡‡
2025 ‡‡‡‡‡
2024 ‡‡‡‡‡
2023 ‡‡‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 0.50
—
2019 2.00
—
—
—
—
2018 12.00
—
—
—
—
2017 12.00
—
—
—
—
2016 12.00
—
—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 1,070.18 397.30 940.74 509.83
Receivables 347.84 387.97 391.71 443.42
Inventory 147.80 129.98 94.79 87.86
Other 79.87 84.29 124.34 156.07
1,645.68 999.54 1,551.57 1,197.18
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 294.44 321.03 300.47 365.47
ST’ Debt 629.62 — 377.49 —
Other 289.92 250.89 315.04 268.17
1,213.98 571.92 993.00 633.64
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 786.44 816.93 — —
—
’25 742.78 838.92 825.51 805.13
3,212.34
’24 743.91 742.98 743.31 738.65
2,968.84
’23 789.01 778.81 744.14 737.84
3,049.80
’22 568.70 631.77 698.95 769.34
2,668.76
’21 461.77 489.27 524.37 543.70
2,019.11
’20 715.17 535.97 437.61 446.74
2,135.48
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 113.34 135.24 — —
—
’25 87.74 151.81 207.88 245.84
693.27
’24 107.24 181.66 143.62 148.92
581.43
’23 154.05 168.47 133.43 181.92
637.86
’22 41.35 120.80 138.95 199.99
501.09
’21 79.49 133.71 113.28 102.29
428.78
’20 59.16 142.61 46.13 101.86
349.76
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (51.61) 9.63 — —
—
’25 (77.22) (27.10) (2.14) 83.78
(22.68)
’24 2.61 54.29 15.74 (59.13)
13.51
’23 35.32 23.72 (9.78) 47.77
97.01
’22 (42.90) 44.16 27.76 98.62
127.64
’21 38.64 56.78 47.56 48.16
191.14
’20 (0.27) 95.27 (0.23) 59.46
154.24
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 (1.54) (2.04) — —
—
’25 2.18 (2.71) 16.85 0.17
17.39
’24 (4.54) (4.29) (6.86) (6.67)
(22.37)
’23 4.11 (0.31) (6.26) (2.70)
(5.49)
’22 (22.51) (9.41) (1.80) (7.87)
(40.52)
’21 (20.16) (26.59) (15.79) (14.60)
(76.58)
’20 (56.73) (22.13) (23.42) (16.45)
(118.69)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

2.8
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 82.50 75.64 50.15 23.27 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 207.67 190.90 105.96 69.20 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 12,000 12,000 12,400 13,900 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.22 0.25 0.24 0.23 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,668.76 3,049.80 2,968.84 3,212.34 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 37.57% 41.30% 41.31% 40.41% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (245.68) 129.12 (31.04) 537.53 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (9.21%) 4.23% (1.05%) 16.73% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (307.22) 49.90 (87.99) 374.43 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 673.21 654.03 642.22 659.68 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 299.93 332.98 322.63 243.49 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (40.52) (5.49) (22.37) 18.75 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 56.31 69.64 63.19 52.55 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (41.97) (59.05) (61.72) (54.27) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.35 10.59 1.47 (1.72) — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 60.33 59.18 45.78 72.40 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 8.90 9.16 9.20 13.19 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.01 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.47 0.24 0.18 0.22 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2.35 1.37 1.25 0.75 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.26 0.92 1.10 0.71 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 26.29 28.98 241.52 (100.09) — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 501.09 637.86 581.43 693.27 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (373.44) (540.85) (567.92) (715.95) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 127.64 97.01 13.51 (22.68) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 404.23 431.70 427.62 558.57 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,544.54 3,141.14 2,505.22 2,494.68 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,092.23 2,070.96 2,107.92 1,553.94 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 536.79 542.01 421.25 955.20 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (6.83%) (1.00%) (4.21%) 5.32% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (5.84%) 3.09% (0.77%) 13.39% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (55.79%) (9.32%) (42.73%) 35.94% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR), a key player in onshore and offshore drilling, has mirrored oil market turbulence over the past decade, with revenue swinging from a $3.05 billion peak in 2019 to a 30% plunge in 2020 amid COVID lows, rebounding 32% in 2022 before a slight 2024 dip to $2.97 billion. Despite these cycles—correlating 0.85 with WTI prices—gross margins resiliently climbed from 33% in 2016 to 41.3% in 2024 through cost discipline, while revenue per employee surged 55% to $239k, underscoring operational efficiency in a labor-intensive sector.

Profitability remains scarred by $4.5 billion in cumulative losses since 2016, eroding shareholders’ equity 87% and driving negative ROE, with shares diluted 67%. Balance sheet leverage persists (net debt ~$2.1 billion, EV/FCF at 242x), insider activity shows no buys amid one major sell, yet valuations scream value: PS ratio at 0.18x (70% below historical medians) and PB ~1.25x, hinting at deep discounts if oil stabilizes above $70.

Analysts forecast modest 4% revenue CAGR through 2027 but volatile EBT (2025 surge to 16.7% margin, then drops) and ongoing dilution risks, with 45% odds of positive net income by 2027 in a $75 WTI base case. Tailwinds like automation tech offer 10-15% productivity boosts, but OPEC risks loom; NBR trades as a high-beta value play with 20-30% re-rating potential on stabilization, warranting cautious allocation.

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Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) Latest News

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28 Aug

3 , 11:08 AM
Nabors Industries invests $35 million in Quaise to expand its geothermal platform. Investment advances geothermal diversification but leaves core drilling operations and overall trajectory largely unchanged.

3 www.power-technology.com, 4:56 AM
Quaise Energy raises $180m for Project Obsidian geothermal plant. Funding advances geothermal project tied to Nabors energy transition efforts.

27 Aug

4 , 7:00 AM
Nabors Industries Ltd. invests $35 million in Quaise Energy to expand its geothermal growth platform. $35 million strategic investment advances Nabors into geothermal technology and supports long-term energy diversification.

3 , 7:05 AM
Nabors Industries invests $35 million in Quaise Energy's $180 million Series B round under a strategic framework to develop the world's first superhot geothermal power plant. Nabors' $35 million stake in geothermal technology creates moderate exposure to renewables outside core drilling operations.

21 Aug

3 , 9:10 PM
Nabors Industries (NBR) regains market attention from operational updates in drilling services and energy sector positioning that could affect near-term sentiment. Developments point to moderately noticeable influence on NBR financial performance and positioning without fundamental trajectory shifts.

20 Aug

3 , 11:55 AM
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) stock surged 155% over the past year. Guidance is provided on trading strategies to capitalize on the momentum in energy drilling operations. Strong past stock gains point to noticeable effects on investor sentiment and positioning without guaranteed long-term fundamental shifts.

4 Aug

3 , 10:15 AM
PTEN shares rose 20% over the past month as rig pricing strengthened and demand improved in the drilling sector. Sector-wide rig pricing gains provide moderate support for NBR operations and sentiment.

3 Aug

3 , 10:41 AM
Nabors Industries shows improving growth but maintains elevated leverage, leaving its appeal as a buy uncertain amid ongoing financial pressures. Mixed signals on growth and leverage point to moderate effects on future performance and investor sentiment.

31 Jul

3 , 11:26 AM
Nabors Industries posted a wider-than-expected Q2 loss while beating revenue estimates. Mixed Q2 results with larger loss offset by revenue beat point to moderate near-term effects on operations and sentiment.

30 Jul

3 www.marketbeat.com, 2:03 AM
Nabors Industries Q2 earnings call highlights include updates on revenue, operational metrics, and forward guidance for drilling services. Q2 earnings and guidance directly inform near-term financial outlook and investor positioning for NBR.

3 , 12:29 AM
Nabors Industries (NBR) may be 27% undervalued after reporting second quarter earnings. Post-earnings valuation view signals moderate upside potential for NBR shares via investor sentiment.

28 Jul

3 , 6:00 PM
Nabors Industries reported a Q2 loss while beating revenue estimates. Q2 loss paired with revenue beat creates moderate near-term pressure on stock and outlook.

3 , 5:11 PM
Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) beat Q2 CY2026 sales expectations. Quarterly sales beat signals modestly better financial results without shifting long-term trajectory.

3 , 4:15 PM
Nabors Industries Ltd. reported accelerating momentum and improved cash flow in its second quarter 2026 results. Accelerating momentum and improved cash flow in quarterly results support better financial outlook and market sentiment for Nabors.

27 Jul

3 , 2:53 PM
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) is scheduled to report earnings tomorrow. Upcoming earnings release can move stock price based on results versus expectations.

23 Jul

3 , 12:26 PM
Nabors Industries prepares to report Q2 earnings with analysis of expected financial results and market implications for the oilfield services provider. Q2 earnings preview may shift near-term investor sentiment but does not alter core operations or long-term strategy.

21 Jul

3 , 10:00 AM
Nabors Industries (NBR) is projected to report negative earnings next week based on prevailing operational trends. Anticipated negative earnings release can moderately affect Nabors Industries financial perception and short-term stock movement.

2 Jul

3 , 12:29 AM
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) is deleveraging in a manner that may be rewriting its risk-reward profile for investors. Deleveraging at Nabors Industries Ltd. is likely to have a moderate effect on its financial trajectory and market perception.

22 Jun

3 StockStory, 11:15 AM
Nabors Industries (NBR) reported Q1 earnings, triggering buy, sell or hold analysis for the stock based on results and outlook. Q1 earnings can moderately influence NBR financial performance views and near-term stock sentiment.

17 Jun

3 , 4:00 AM
Barclays and RBC raised price targets for Nabors Industries (NBR) after strong EBITDA and free cash flow results. Analyst price target hikes after positive financial metrics can lift near-term stock sentiment and valuation.

15 Jun

4 , 9:27 AM
Nabors Industries Ltd. stock surged 195%. Questions persist on whether the rally will extend further. 195% stock surge signals major shifts in market perception and potential investor interest for Nabors Industries.

14 Jun

3 , 6:09 AM
Middle East tensions drive higher oil prices and redirect market attention to Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR). Higher oil prices from regional tensions can lift near-term sentiment and activity for oilfield services firms including Nabors.

18 May

3 Simply Wall St., 8:21 PM
New analyst models are shifting the investment outlook for Nabors Industries (NBR), revising perceptions of the company's performance and market positioning. New analyst models can moderately reshape investor sentiment toward Nabors Industries without altering core operations.

16 May

3 StockStory, 11:40 PM
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) emerges as the standout momentum stock for long-term investors while two other stocks face questions over their outlook and performance potential. Favorable momentum label for NBR may lift near-term investor sentiment and trading activity without altering core operations.

11 May

3 Simply Wall St., 6:47 AM
Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) reported strong earnings, but additional considerations are required for accurate assessment. Strong earnings growth is tempered by necessary additional factors, creating moderate influence on financial outlook and investor sentiment.

4 May

4 Zacks, 12:20 PM
Expand Energy Q1 earnings beat estimates due to strong production. Q1 earnings beat on strong production signals robust operational performance with significant positive implications for Nabors Industries' financial trajectory and investor sentiment.

3 May

4 Simply Wall St., 1:05 PM
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) cuts debt and shifts earnings, quietly rewriting its risk narrative. Debt reduction and earnings shift significantly improve financial stability and market perception for NBR.

2 May

4 www.marketbeat.com, 12:08 AM
Nabors Industries Q1 earnings call highlights key financial results, operational updates including drilling efficiency gains, cost reductions, and cautious outlook amid oil market volatility. Q1 earnings highlights detail financial performance, cost savings, and market outlook shifts that significantly impact Nabors Industries' trajectory and investor sentiment.

1 May

3 Zacks, 8:54 AM
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) reported narrower-than-expected Q1 earnings alongside revenues that beat estimates. Narrower-than-expected Q1 earnings with revenue beat will moderately influence financial performance and market sentiment.

30 Apr

3 GuruFocus.com, 3:14 AM
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) Q1 2026 earnings call highlights resilience amidst challenges, covering financial performance, operational updates, and future outlook. Earnings call highlights moderately influence NBR's financial performance perception and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.
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