Weatherford International Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
Weatherford International is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.33% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.3%
Dividend yield
1.2%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.6% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.4% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 16% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 24
WFRD: International Offshore Awards And Governance Shifts Will Shape Balanced Future Returns
Analysts have nudged the Weatherford International fair value estimate slightly higher to $90.64, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, margins, and a lower discount rate in light of recent price target increases across the Street tied to expanding opportunities in the Middle East, offshore, and Latin America. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Weatherford International highlights a mix of optimism around growth opportunities in the Middle East, offshore and Latin America, alongside a more measured tone from some bearish analysts who are focused on execution, timing and valuation risks.
Narrative Update • Jun 08
WFRD: Offshore Contracts And NCS Deal Will Support Future Earnings Repricing
Analysts have lifted the Weatherford International price target, with the model-implied fair value moving from about $148.56 to $150.69. This reflects slightly higher revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions that offset a modestly lower discount rate, supported by Street research that cites Weatherford as a beneficiary of activity in Mexico and the Middle East and updated sector models.Seeking Alpha • May 28
Weatherford: Still A Hold, As Oil And Gas Sector Sends Mixed Picture
Summary Weatherford International is reaffirmed as a hold: strong contract wins and global scale, but it faces volatile oil markets and near-term EPS headwinds. Recent contract wins, notably with Exxon Mobil in Nigeria, position WFRD for future cash flow and reinforce its competitive global presence. The company leads its peer group in ROE and has outperformed the S&P 500, yet operating margins and cash flow have recently declined amid cost pressures. Valuation suggests ~23% upside by Dec. 2027, but muted dividend growth and sub-investment grade credit ratings temper short-term enthusiasm. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 25
WFRD: Geopolitical Risk Will Limit Future Returns Despite Higher Profit Expectations
Analysts have lifted their Weatherford International price targets, including a move to $121 at BofA and $107 at Goldman Sachs. This update reflects those higher long term forecasts with a fair value adjustment from about $91.50 to $90.00, a slightly higher discount rate, and revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E.Narrative Update • May 08
WFRD: Structural Offshore Contracts Will Support Future Earnings Repricing
Narrative Update: Weatherford International Analysts have lifted the price target for Weatherford International from $120 to about $149, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, discount rates, margins and future P/E multiples following a series of recent target changes across major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Weatherford International has been active, with several bullish analysts adjusting price targets higher over a relatively short period.Analysis Article • Apr 24
Weatherford International plc Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Predictions
It's been a good week for Weatherford International plc ( NASDAQ:WFRD ) shareholders, because the company has just...Narrative Update • Apr 19
WFRD: Geopolitical Risk Will Restrain Returns Despite Richer Market Expectations
Analysts have nudged their blended price target for Weatherford International higher by about $6 per share, reflecting modestly higher assumed profit margins and P/E multiples, while acknowledging mixed recent target changes across firms like Piper Sandler, Barclays, UBS, RBC Capital, Goldman Sachs and BMO Capital. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Weatherford International shows a mix of optimism on long term fundamentals alongside a pocket of caution on near term valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Apr 05
WFRD: Structural Offshore And Venezuela Activity Will Support Future Earnings Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Weatherford International by increments such as $11, $17, $10 and other recent upward revisions, citing structural customer activity, capacity needs and sector EBITDA expectations as key supports for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary around Weatherford International has leaned constructive, with several price target revisions reflecting confidence in the company’s ability to execute against structural customer activity and capacity needs.Narrative Update • Mar 22
WFRD: Geopolitics And Venezuela Optionality Will Shape Balanced Future Return Outlook
Analysts have lifted the average price target on Weatherford International to $107 from $83, citing what they view as resilient long term customer spending plans and potential opportunities arising from recent geopolitical dislocations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Weatherford International has centered on how resilient customer spending plans stack up against geopolitical uncertainty and valuation questions.Narrative Update • Mar 08
WFRD: Higher Multiples And Venezuela Optionality Will Temper Future Return Potential
Analysts have raised their Weatherford International price target range, with our fair value estimate increasing from $73.00 to approximately $85.49. This change reflects updated assumptions on long term activity levels, P/E ratios, and margins that are broadly consistent with recent target increases from several major firms.
Narrative Update • Feb 22
WFRD: Offshore Contract Wins And Venezuela Optionality Will Support Future Margin Strength
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Weatherford International from $83.73 to $105.36, citing recent price target increases from several banks and updated assumptions that include a slightly lower discount rate, a marginally different revenue growth outlook, higher expected profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Weatherford International has centered on a cluster of price target revisions, with several firms adjusting their views within a relatively short window.Narrative Update • Feb 07
WFRD: Offshore And Venezuela Exposure Will Support Future Earnings Repricing
Narrative Update on Weatherford International Analysts have inched their consolidated fair value estimate for Weatherford up to $120.00, reflecting updated price targets from several firms and refreshed assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a cluster of upward price target revisions for Weatherford, with several bullish analysts lifting their forecasts and one trimming a target slightly in a more cautious move.Narrative Update • Jan 24
WFRD: Offshore And Venezuela Execution Risks Will Likely Restrain Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Weatherford International to $73 from $66, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower forward P/E that are consistent with recent mixed but generally higher price target revisions from major research firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Weatherford International reflects a mix of higher fair value estimates and pockets of caution, with some firms lifting price targets while others trim theirs or highlight execution and valuation risks.Narrative Update • Jan 10
WFRD: Q3 Execution And Offshore Upside Will Support Recovery Repricing
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Weatherford International from about US$90 to roughly US$119, citing higher assumed revenue growth, a lower discount rate, and updated P/E expectations following recent price target increases from Barclays and Piper Sandler in the context of Q3 outperformance and cautious but improving industry activity. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are framing the recent fair value lift for Weatherford International in the context of Q3 execution, a firmer Q4 outlook, and cautious optimism on activity recovering from what some describe as a bottom in recent weeks.Narrative Update • Dec 25
WFRD Overoptimistic Offshore Recovery Expectations Will Likely Pressure Shares
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Weatherford International by about $7 to $66 per share, citing higher long term revenue growth expectations, a slightly lower discount rate, and confidence that the company can navigate a still soft macro backdrop while benefiting from an eventual recovery in international and offshore markets. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more nuanced stance on Weatherford International, with higher price targets balanced by ongoing caution about the operating backdrop and the durability of the current upcycle.Narrative Update • Dec 10
WFRD: Offshore Upside Will Emerge As Margins Strengthen Despite Soft Macro
Analysts have nudged their price target for Weatherford International slightly higher to the low $80s range, reflecting modestly improved fair value and profitability expectations, as recent earnings beats, margin gains and a tentative upturn in oil and gas activity support a cautiously constructive outlook despite a still soft macro backdrop. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that Weatherford's recent Q3 earnings beat and raised Q4 outlook validate management's execution on margin expansion and cost discipline, supporting the case for a higher valuation multiple relative to historical norms.Narrative Update • Nov 26
WFRD: Offshore Drilling Recovery Will Drive Upside Amid Easing Industry Headwinds
Analysts have raised their price target for Weatherford International from $81.90 to $83.90. They cite improved margins, positive quarterly results, and a recovery in oil and gas activity as supporting factors for the company's strengthened outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 05
WFRD: Future Earnings Will Benefit From Offshore And International Market Recovery
Analysts have raised their price target for Weatherford International to $81.90 from $80.28. They cite improved revenue growth forecasts, higher profit margins, and increased optimism around international and offshore market conditions.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts See Opportunity and Caution as Weatherford International Price Target Rises Amid Innovations
Weatherford International's analyst price target has increased from $75.67 to $80.28, as analysts cite early signals of industry recovery and technological advancements in energy, despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst notes reflect a mixture of optimism about Weatherford International’s positioning in the evolving energy sector as well as caution regarding macroeconomic pressures that could affect near-term performance.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Advanced Technologies And Lean Processes Will Drive Oilfield Transformation
Analysts have raised their price target for Weatherford International from $73.33 to $75.67. They cite the company's positioning in the early stages of the emerging AI-driven "Power revolution" within the energy sector.Narrative Update • Sep 16
Advanced Technologies And Lean Processes Will Drive Oilfield Transformation
Upward revisions to both Weatherford International’s revenue growth forecasts and net profit margin have driven the consensus analyst price target higher from $69.00 to $73.33. What's in the News Weatherford secured a major multi-year contract to provide Managed Pressure Drilling services for the Trion deepwater oil project in Mexico, featuring deployment of its Victus intelligent MPD system.Analysis Article • Jul 03
Even With A 26% Surge, Cautious Investors Are Not Rewarding Weatherford International plc's (NASDAQ:WFRD) Performance Completely
The Weatherford International plc ( NASDAQ:WFRD ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an...Seeking Alpha • Apr 18
Weatherford International: Too Cheap (Again) To Ignore
Summary Weatherford International has significantly improved post-bankruptcy, boasting a solid balance sheet and leading technological innovations, positioning it well for potential economic slowdowns. The company's focus on solutions businesses has enhanced margins, making them comparable or superior to peers. Weatherford's valuation is extremely low, with significant upside potential; I initiate a Strong Buy rating with a $100/share target. Risks include oil price volatility and potential global recession, but the improved business and reduced balance sheet risk skew the risk/reward to the upside. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 01
Weatherford: A Global Oil And Gas Service Provider With Diverse Portfolio
Summary Weatherford International gets a buy rating, agreeing with the Wall St consensus today. The profitable firm has a global diverse portfolio, recent new contract wins, and lower leverage risk than before, while trading cheaply. Although the stock is not a proven dividend grower, it is a proven cashflow generator with steady free cashflow/share. A key risk in the overall sector is the cyclical nature of oil/gas prices which are beyond the control of the firm itself. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 17
Weatherford International: We See Significant Neglect And Undervaluation
Summary Weatherford International (WFRD) is significantly undervalued with a 59.2% upside to our $114 price target, despite strong financial and operational improvements since 2019. WFRD's robust balance sheet, low net debt, and strong free cash flow generation position it well for future growth and margin expansion. The company’s globally diversified revenue base and high-margin segments, including offshore drilling and digital sub-surface evaluation, drive long-term revenue and earnings growth. WFRD's current valuation is compelling, trading at a low EV/EBITDA ratio compared to peers, with potential for further margin improvements and M&A interest. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, WFRD has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
Growing Dividend: WFRD's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 2 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Weatherford International Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (WFRD) | 1.3% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Energy Services) | 2.0% |
| Analyst forecast (WFRD) (up to 3 years) | 1.4% |
Notable Dividend: WFRD's dividend (1.33%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.37%).
High Dividend: WFRD's dividend (1.33%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.18%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (15.9%), WFRD's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (16.9%), WFRD's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/26 21:58 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/26 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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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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Analyst Sources
Weatherford International plc is covered by 46 analysts. 11 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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| Daniel Leben | Baird |
| J. David Anderson | Barclays |
| James West | Barclays |