NYSE:NOVEnergy Services
How NOV’s Q4 Loss, Buybacks, and Tighter M&A Strategy May Reshape NOV (NOV) Investors
NOV Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue of US$2,277 million and a net loss of US$78 million, alongside guidance for a 1% to 3% year-over-year revenue decline in the first quarter of 2026.
Despite weaker earnings, NOV has tightened its acquisition criteria, completed a share buyback of 36,959,834 shares for US$544.64 million, and signaled interest in targeted M&A aligned with its core businesses.
Next, we’ll examine how NOV’s stricter acquisition approach and...