NOV (NOV) Stock Overview
Designs, constructs, manufactures, and sells systems, components, and products for oil and gas drilling and production, and industrial and renewable energy sectors in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$20.14 |
| 52 Week High | US$21.55 |
| 52 Week Low | US$11.78 |
| Beta | 0.91 |
| 1 Month Change | 4.62% |
| 3 Month Change | 6.22% |
| 1 Year Change | 59.59% |
| 3 Year Change | 30.10% |
| 5 Year Change | 18.96% |
| Change since IPO | 300.30% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 26
NOV: Fair Outlook As Structural Projects And Execution Risks Shape Future Returns
NOV's analyst price target has been lifted modestly to $21.40 from $20.65 as analysts factor in updated oilfield services models and forecasts that sit above Street EBITDA expectations in future years. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on NOV show a mix of optimism on long term earnings power and caution around execution risks and macro headlines.
Narrative Update • May 05
NOV: Future Returns Will Lag Structural Project Commitments Despite Recent Supportive Actions
The analyst price target for NOV has been raised by $1 to $17, as analysts cite revised assumptions regarding fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E following a series of recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on NOV points to a cluster of higher price targets, including moves from several firms that adjusted their views around fair value, discount rates, revenue assumptions, margin expectations, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Apr 21
NOV: Fair Outlook As Structural Projects And Geopolitical Disruptions Shape Returns
The analyst price target for NOV has been nudged higher from $20.10 to $20.65, as analysts point to recent rounds of target increases and generally more constructive views on revenue growth, margins, and long-term industry activity. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on NOV reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several price target increases clustered over a short period and at least one downgrade in the same window.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 26
NOV: Fair Outlook As Structural Projects And Execution Risks Shape Future Returns
NOV's analyst price target has been lifted modestly to $21.40 from $20.65 as analysts factor in updated oilfield services models and forecasts that sit above Street EBITDA expectations in future years. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on NOV show a mix of optimism on long term earnings power and caution around execution risks and macro headlines.Narrative Update • May 05
NOV: Future Returns Will Lag Structural Project Commitments Despite Recent Supportive Actions
The analyst price target for NOV has been raised by $1 to $17, as analysts cite revised assumptions regarding fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E following a series of recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on NOV points to a cluster of higher price targets, including moves from several firms that adjusted their views around fair value, discount rates, revenue assumptions, margin expectations, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Apr 21
NOV: Fair Outlook As Structural Projects And Geopolitical Disruptions Shape Returns
The analyst price target for NOV has been nudged higher from $20.10 to $20.65, as analysts point to recent rounds of target increases and generally more constructive views on revenue growth, margins, and long-term industry activity. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on NOV reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several price target increases clustered over a short period and at least one downgrade in the same window.Narrative Update • Apr 07
NOV: Fair Outlook As Structural Oilfield Activity And Geopolitical Risks Shape Prospects
The analyst price target for NOV has shifted from $16.88 to $20.10, as analysts factor in a series of recent target increases across the Street. They cite sector previews and note that long term oilfield activity plans remain intact despite geopolitical risks.Seeking Alpha • Mar 27
NOV Inc.: Near-Term Middle East Headwinds Could Become A Tailwind Down The Road - Hold
Summary Despite a number of headwinds, NOV Inc. has delivered solid results and strong cash flows in recent quarters. The company continues to return substantial amounts of capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Near-term results will be impacted by lower offshore drilling activity, cost inflation, and particularly the fallout from the war in the Middle East. However, a timely resolution of the conflict should benefit NOV quite meaningfully due to the requirement to restore millions of barrels of lost oil production on a daily basis. With industry valuations up across the board, I am raising my price target for NOV's shares from $14.35 to $22.50. However, given limited upside from current levels, I am reiterating my “Hold” rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Mar 24
NOV: Structural Oilfield Activity And Capital Returns Will Support Future Re Rating
Analysts have nudged NOV's price targets higher into the high teens and low $20s, citing what they see as structural demand for oilfield services and opportunities arising from geopolitical dislocations. At the same time, the model inputs around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E remain broadly consistent with prior assumptions.Narrative Update • Mar 10
NOV: Structural Oilfield Activity And Capital Returns Will Drive Future Re Rating
Analysts have nudged their average price target on NOV higher, with several firms lifting targets into the high teens and low $20s. They point to structural oilfield activity trends and potential opportunities created by recent geopolitical dislocations.Narrative Update • Feb 23
NOV: Recent Share Price Strength Will Outrun Oilfield Project Commitments
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for NOV to $16.00 from $11.13. They point to updated assumptions for modest revenue growth, slightly higher profit margins, a lower discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple, supported by a string of recent price target increases and an upgrade across the Street.Analysis Article • Feb 12
NOV's (NYSE:NOV) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Shareholders appeared unconcerned with NOV Inc.'s ( NYSE:NOV ) lackluster earnings report last week. We think that the...Narrative Update • Feb 09
NOV: Rising Oilfield Activity And Buybacks Will Drive A Bullish Re Rating
Analysts have lifted their price target on NOV to US$23.00 from US$21.81. This reflects updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples across recent research updates.Analysis Article • Jan 26
Is NOV (NYSE:NOV) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Narrative Update • Jan 26
NOV: Rising Oilfield Activity Will Drive A Bullish Re Rating
Analysts have lifted their price target on NOV to about US$21.81 from US$19.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple, supported by recent research updates across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on NOV has skewed constructive, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets and pointing to a more supportive setup for earnings and valuation across the oilfield services group.Narrative Update • Jan 11
NOV: Balanced Outlook As Sector Activity And Execution Risks Shape Prospects
Analysts have nudged their price targets for NOV higher, with recent moves such as US$19 to US$22, US$17 to US$20 and US$14 to US$16. This points to a modest uplift in fair value estimates supported by slightly adjusted growth, margin and P/E assumptions across the oilfield services group.Narrative Update • Dec 27
NOV: Saudi And Deepwater Upswing Will Drive A Bullish Re-Rating
Analysts have modestly increased their blended price target on NOV to $16 from $14. This reflects slightly stronger expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and sector momentum despite some lingering caution on the shares.Analysis Article • Dec 17
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At NOV (NYSE:NOV)
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Narrative Update • Dec 13
NOV Saudi And Deepwater Upswing Will Support A Re-Rating
We lower our analyst price target for NOV to $19.00 from $19.63, reflecting analysts' slightly more conservative valuation multiple, even as they point to improving sector momentum and a healthier growth and discount rate backdrop supported by recent mixed but generally constructive target revisions on the Street. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts continue to highlight a gradual improvement in NOV's risk reward profile, even as the range of published price targets remains relatively tight and ratings are mixed.Narrative Update • Nov 27
NOV: Sector Momentum And Market Risks Will Shape Future Performance
NOV's fair value estimate increased moderately to $16.33, up from $16.15. This change reflects analysts' views of sector momentum and recent upward price target revisions for the shares.Analysis Article • Nov 23
NOV (NYSE:NOV) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.075
The board of NOV Inc. ( NYSE:NOV ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 19th of December, with investors...Narrative Update • Nov 13
NOV: Outlook Will Balance Sector Momentum With Oil Market Risks
NOV’s fair value estimate has increased from $15.75 to $16.15, as analysts cite stronger expected revenue growth and sector momentum, which support an improved outlook. Analyst Commentary Analyst perspectives on NOV Inc.Analysis Article • Nov 09
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From NOV Inc.'s (NYSE:NOV) 25% Share Price Climb
NOV Inc. ( NYSE:NOV ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 25% share price jump in the last month. The...Narrative Update • Oct 30
Deepwater And Saudi Activity Will Drive Recovery Amid Sector Crosscurrents
The analyst price target for NOV has increased to $15.75 from $15.38. This change reflects improved revenue growth expectations and a stronger profit margin outlook, as analysts cite sector momentum and evolving industry dynamics.Analysis Article • Oct 27
NOV Inc.'s (NYSE:NOV) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 53% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for NOV is US$21.13 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • Sep 13
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At NOV (NYSE:NOV)
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Amongst other things, we'll want to...Narrative Update • Sep 04
Offshore And International Activity Will Fuel Future Energy Transformation
Amid ongoing oilfield services market headwinds—such as sector deceleration, earnings estimate downgrades, and persistent oil price volatility—analysts remain cautious on NOV, maintaining a neutral outlook and an unchanged consensus price target of $15.38. Analyst Commentary Ongoing crosscurrents in the oilfield services market, with U.S. land experiencing deflation and sticky production, and international and offshore sectors showing deceleration and mixed results.Analysis Article • Aug 17
NOV (NYSE:NOV) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
NYSE:NOV 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore NOV's Fair Values from the Community and select yours Legendary fund...Analysis Article • Jul 25
NOV Inc.'s (NYSE:NOV) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 8.7x NOV Inc. ( NYSE:NOV ) may be sending very bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • Jun 16
NOV Inc. (NYSE:NOV) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, NOV fair value estimate is US$26.11 NOV is estimated to be 48...Seeking Alpha • Mar 07
NOV: The More You Dig, The Less Exciting It Is
Summary NOV Inc. shares have declined 15% over the past year, lagging behind the industry ETF, XES, which is down 17%. NOV's growth is insufficient, with a low yield of 2.11% and stagnant backlog growth, leading to a neutral rating. NOV's diversification into offshore wind and subsea flexibles shows promise, but revenue growth remains slow, impacting overall valuation. Capital allocations, including buybacks and dividends, are poorly implemented, failing to significantly benefit shareholders, keeping the stock in a terminal decline. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 07
NOV: Shareholder Returns Have Likely Peaked For Now
Summary NOV exceeded expectations for Q4 2024, thereby leading to a potential $80m supplemental dividend payment. A large working capital draw during 2024 boosted free cash flow, but this is not expected to be repeated during 2025. Since no capital expenditure cuts are planned for 2025 versus 2024, it also limits the potential for free cash flow. I see flat operating conditions for 2025 versus 2024 with risks to the downside, neither of which would help free cash flow. Since free cash flow during 2025 is very likely to be materially lower year-on-year versus 2024, it appears shareholder returns have likely peaked for now. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 30
NOV Is A Hold As It Expects Higher Drilling Activity By 2026
Summary NOV Inc.'s shares have risen 9.49% over three years, outperforming crude oil, with Q3 2024 revenue at $2.19 billion, consistent with market expectations. NOV anticipates heightened demand for offshore drilling equipment by 2026, supported by industry growth and partnerships like Chevron and TotalEnergies' Anchor Project. The company has a $1 billion share repurchase program until 2027 and increased cash dividends by 45% YoY, signaling strong capital allocation. Despite a positive net debt status and low oil demand potentially affecting earnings, NOV's forward P/E ratio of 9.71X suggests the stock is undervalued. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| NOV | US Energy Services | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.9% | -0.8% | -2.8% |
| 1Y | 59.6% | 71.7% | 22.8% |
Return vs Industry: NOV underperformed the US Energy Services industry which returned 71.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: NOV exceeded the US Market which returned 23.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| NOV volatility | |
|---|---|
| NOV Average Weekly Movement | 4.9% |
| Energy Services Industry Average Movement | 7.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: NOV has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: NOV's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1862 | 31,605 | Jose Bayardo | www.nov.com |
NOV Inc. designs, constructs, manufactures, and sells systems, components, and products for oil and gas drilling and production, and industrial and renewable energy sectors in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Energy Equipment, and Energy Products and Services. The Energy Products and Services segment offers drill bits and borehole enlargement products; independent drilling and intervention downhole tools equipment; frac plugs, frac sleeves, toe initiation burst port systems, and recyclable setting tools; electric submersible pumps, high viscosity pumps, and surface pumps; tubular coating and inspection services for drill-pipe and other oil country tubular goods; solids control and waste management equipment and services; data and digital solutions; precision-engineered drill pipe and drill-stem equipment; connectors and integral thread solutions, including conductor strings, surface casing, and liners; and composite pipe, tanks, and structures.
NOV Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| NOV fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$7.23b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$91.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$8.69b |
79.4x
P/E Ratio0.8x
P/S RatioIs NOV overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| NOV income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$8.69b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$6.90b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.80b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.70b |
| Earnings | US$91.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.25 |
| Gross Margin | 20.65% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.05% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 27.4% |
How did NOV perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.8%
Current Dividend Yield127%
Payout RatioDoes NOV pay a reliable dividends?
See NOV dividend history and benchmarks| NOV dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Jun 01 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 12 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 6 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 5 days |
Does NOV pay a reliable dividends?
See NOV dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/07 07:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
NOV Inc. is covered by 52 analysts. 17 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| William Selesky | Argus Research Company |
| Daniel Leben | Baird |
| J. David Anderson | Barclays |