Precision Drilling Corporation

NYSE:PDS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.2b

Precision Drilling Management

Management criteria checks 3/4

Precision Drilling's CEO is Carey Ford, appointed in Oct 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is CA$3.88M, comprised of 18.8% salary and 81.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.58% of the company’s shares, worth $7.11M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 5.3 years and 8.3 years respectively.

Key information

Carey Ford

Chief executive officer

CA$3.9m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage18.80%
CEO tenureless than a year
CEO ownership0.6%
Management average tenure5.3yrs
Board average tenure8.3yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Feb 17

Precision Drilling: Soon Debt-Free And Increasing Shareholder Returns

Summary Oilfield services have been in a bull market since Liberation Day; while things may start to look "frothy," the run-up was from extreme oversold levels. Precision Drilling is the market leader in Canada and has high exposure to the U.S. gassy basins. The company's fundamental metrics appear to have finally bottomed. While there are no signs of a V-recovery for now, the pivot from deleveraging to shareholder returns may provide for further upside. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 18

Precision Drilling: Capitalizing On Strong Activity In Canada

Summary Precision Drilling's Q3 report shows strong performance in Canada, where rig demand is at multiyear highs. While the U.S. market remains a weakness, Precision Drilling is generating adequate margins on its super spec rigs that remain in tight supply. When U.S. activity rebounds, Precision Drilling will benefit from the much higher pricing that will be necessary to balance the market. Until that happens, the 20% FCF yield ensures value generation from deleveraging and shareholder returns. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Sep 24

Precision Drilling: Get 20% Free Cash Flow Yield At The Cyclical Bottom

Summary U.S. drilling activity is at a cyclical bottom, but Canada is at multiyear highs. The Canadian exposure and its high-spec rigs allow Precision Drilling to maintain a 20% FCF yield even now. Investors can benefit from Precision Drilling's buybacks while waiting for the turnaround in the U.S. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 14

Precision Drilling: The Seagulls Are Missing A Bet

Summary Precision Drilling is expected to face a decline in the Canadian rig count as the spring thaw approaches. Analysts have downgraded their EPS forecasts for PDS in Q2 2024, despite a bullish outlook for Q1 2024. PDS stock is currently sitting just below its resistance line, indicating potential downside risk. We rate PDS as a sell in anticipation of seasonal market softness. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Dec 22

Precision Drilling: Put A Driller In Your Stocking

Summary Precision Drilling Corporation is being undervalued in the OFS market despite projected growth in their Canadian client base for 2024. Analysts rate PDS as a buy with price targets ranging from $83 to $107, implying potential for a 2-bagger from current prices. PDS is the leading drilling contractor in Canada and expects a strong start to 2024 with customer demand exceeding previous levels. We rate PDS as a Strong Buy. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Feb 08

Precision Drilling Q4 2022 Earnings Preview

Precision Drilling (NYSE:PDS) is scheduled to announce Q4 earnings results on Thursday, February 9, before market open. The consensus EPS estimate is $3.20 and the consensus revenue estimate is $364.66M (+23.5% Y/Y). Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 2 upward revisions and 0 downward. Revenue estimates have seen 0 upward revisions and 2 downward.
Seeking Alpha • Oct 26

Precision Drilling Q3 2022 Earnings Preview

Precision Drilling (NYSE:PDS) is scheduled to announce Q3 earnings results on Thursday, Oct. 27, before market open. The consensus EPS estimate is $0.55 and the consensus revenue estimate is $306.92M (+20.9% Y/Y). Over the last 2 years, PDS has beaten EPS estimates 38% of the time and has beaten revenue estimates 75% of the time. Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 4 upward revisions. Revenue estimates have seen 1 upward revision and 2 downward.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 24

Precision Drilling receives TSX approval to renew normal course issuer bid

Precision Drilling (NYSE:PDS) has received TSX approval to implement a normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to acquire up to 1,148,771 common shares, or ~10% of the public float as of Aug. 15, 2022 for cancellation. Purchases under the bid may commence on Aug. 29, 2022 and will terminate no later than Aug. 28, 2023. The NCIB renews the existing bid, which is scheduled to terminate on Aug. 26, 2022. Pursuant to its existing NCIB, the company has purchased 60,796 shares on the TSX, NYSE and alternative trading systems at a weighted average purchase price of C$82.24/share. The existing bid allows for purchase of up to 1,317,158 common shares through Aug. 26.
Seeking Alpha • Jul 26

Precision Drilling Q2 2022 Earnings Preview

Precision Drilling (NYSE:PDS) is scheduled to announce Q2 earnings results on Wednesday, July 27th, before market open. The consensus EPS Estimate is -C$2.36 (+58.7% Y/Y) and the consensus Revenue Estimate is C$294.95M (+46.5% Y/Y). Over the last 3 months, EPS estimates have seen 0 upward revisions and 1 downward. Revenue estimates have seen 3 upward revisions and 0 downward.
Seeking Alpha • Mar 28

Beware Of The Risk Of Precision Drilling

The price of oil has rallied to a 13-year high level thanks to the tight supply from OPEC and the recent invasion of Russia in Ukraine. This is ideal for the business of PDS. However, PDS is facing some secular headwinds, which are likely to return to the front stage whenever the war between Russia and Ukraine comes to an end.
Seeking Alpha • Dec 30

Precision Drilling: Good Buying Opportunity

Precision is currently sitting on the 200-day moving average after falling 30% since mid-October. Precision is cleaning up its balance sheet and will be in a very good spot if we continue to see higher oil prices. Precision is changing the industry with their Alpha technology and that will help pad revenues down the road.
Seeking Alpha • Oct 01

Take Advantage Of The Rally And Sell Precision Drilling

The stock of PDS has more than doubled this year thanks to the rally of the price of oil to a fresh 3-year high. However, PDS has incurred excessive losses for seven consecutive years and it is still far from becoming profitable. It also has a high debt load.
Seeking Alpha • Jul 18

Precision Drilling: Medium-Term Margin Growth Remains The Key

Drilling activity has been increasing in the US and Canada; expect Canada to contribute to PDS's free cash flow growth by the end of 2021. Higher input costs can increase operating expenses; however, pricing hike can mitigate the adverse effect in the medium term. The company aims to slash debt significantly by 2022, although the current cash flow dry-up is a concern. The stock is relatively undervalued at this level.

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Carey Ford's remuneration changed compared to Precision Drilling's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-CA$15m

Dec 31 2025CA$4mCA$729k

CA$2m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

CA$59m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

CA$105m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

CA$109m

Dec 31 2024CA$3mCA$625k

CA$111m

Sep 30 2024n/an/a

CA$243m

Jun 30 2024n/an/a

CA$224m

Mar 31 2024n/an/a

CA$230m

Dec 31 2023CA$3mCA$616k

CA$289m

Sep 30 2023n/an/a

CA$146m

Jun 30 2023n/an/a

CA$157m

Mar 31 2023n/an/a

CA$105m

Dec 31 2022CA$2mCA$567k

-CA$34m

Sep 30 2022n/an/a

-CA$65m

Jun 30 2022n/an/a

-CA$134m

Mar 31 2022n/an/a

-CA$185m

Dec 31 2021CA$2mCA$519k

-CA$177m

Sep 30 2021n/an/a

-CA$188m

Jun 30 2021n/an/a

-CA$178m

Mar 31 2021n/an/a

-CA$151m

Dec 31 2020CA$2mCA$537k

-CA$120m

Sep 30 2020n/an/a

-CA$84m

Jun 30 2020n/an/a

-CA$59m

Mar 31 2020n/an/a

-CA$24m

Dec 31 2019CA$2mCA$542k

CA$7m

Compensation vs Market: Carey's total compensation ($USD2.78M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD5.30M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Carey's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.

CEO

Carey Ford (50 yo)

less than a year
Tenure
CA$3,876,746
Compensation

Mr. Carey Thomas Ford, CFA has been the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director since October 06, 2025 and was Chief Financial Officer of Precision Drilling Corporation since April 2016 until Octob...

Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Carey Ford
Presidentless than a yearCA$3.88m0.58%
$ 7.1m
Dustin Honing
Chief Financial Officerless than a yearCA$1.15m0.0090%
$ 109.6k
Gene Stahl
Chief Operating Officerless than a yearCA$3.03m0.46%
$ 5.6m
Shuja Goraya
CTO & President of International7.9yrsCA$2.28m0.26%
$ 3.2m
Veronica Foley
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer10.1yrsCA$2.19m0.24%
$ 2.9m
Darren Ruhr
Chief Administrative Officer7.9yrsCA$1.41m0.42%
$ 5.1m
Lavonne Zdunich
Vice President of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Thomas Alford
President of Well Servicing5.3yrsno data0.0093%
$ 113.6k
5.3yrs
Average Tenure
54yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: PDS's management team is seasoned and experienced (5.3 years average tenure).

Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Carey Ford
Presidentless than a yearCA$3.88m0.58%
$ 7.1m
Steven Krablin
Independent Chairman of the Board11.1yrsCA$426.24k0.038%
$ 464.2k
William Donovan
Independent Director17.5yrsCA$321.43k0.091%
$ 1.1m
David Williams
Independent Director7.8yrsCA$310.94k0.028%
$ 346.5k
Kevin Meyers
Independent Director14.8yrsCA$321.43k0.048%
$ 579.5k
Susan MacKenzie
Independent Director8.8yrsCA$321.43k0.025%
$ 303.5k
Lori Lancaster
Independent Director3.7yrsCA$300.46k0%
$ 0
Alice Wong
Independent Director2.1yrsCA$310.45k0.023%
$ 276.8k
8.3yrs
Average Tenure
67.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: PDS's board of directors are considered experienced (8.3 years average tenure).

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/10 03:55
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/10 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Precision Drilling Corporation is covered by 33 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Tim MonachelloATB Cormark
Waqar SyedATB Cormark
Laique Ahmad Amir ArifATB Cormark Historical (Cormark Securities)