Seadrill Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Seadrill has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 23.5%, while the Energy Services industry saw earnings growing at 46.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 11.6% per year.
Key information
23.48%
Earnings growth rate
15.40%
EPS growth rate
| Energy Services Industry Growth | 23.71% |
| Revenue growth rate | 11.63% |
| Return on equity | -2.69% |
| Net Margin | -5.58% |
| Next Earnings Update | 11 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
SDRL: Contract Backlog Expansion Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Seadrill to $76.37 from $75.41, citing updated assumptions that include a higher projected revenue growth rate, a slightly lower profit margin and a marginally lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Seadrill announced a 1,095-day contract extension with Petrobras for the ultra-deepwater drillship West Polaris on the Búzios field offshore Brazil, adding about US$480 million to contract backlog.SDRL: Growing Backlog And CEO Transition Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Seadrill to $75.41. The change is linked to updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations.
SDRL: New Leadership And Contract Wins Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Seadrill from $32.00 to $41.00, citing updated assumptions that combine a slightly lower discount rate with revised expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E levels. What's in the News The Board of Directors appointed Samir Ali as Chief Executive Officer on March 12, 2026, replacing Simon Johnson, after Ali served as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer since August 2022 (Key Developments).SDRL: Expanding Contract Backlog Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Seadrill by about $2 to reflect updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Reported an unaudited loss on impairment of long lived assets of $22 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025 (company announcement).SDRL: Expanding Offshore Contract Backlog Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their Seadrill price target to $77.54 from $74.12, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly lower discount rate, and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News Equinor Brasil Energia exercised a one year option for the ultra deepwater drillship West Saturn, adding US$114 million to Seadrill's contract backlog and extending that contract through October 2027 (Key Developments).SDRL: Contract Backlog Expansion Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Seadrill to reflect slightly lower required returns and marginally higher expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E. They view the updated assumptions as better aligned with the company’s current risk and earnings profile.SDRL: New Rig Contracts And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have slightly increased their price target on Seadrill to account for minor updates in fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, resulting in a modest increase in their overall valuation assessment. What's in the News Seadrill announced new contract awards for three rigs, including the West Neptune in the U.S. Gulf with LLOG Exploration, a four month program that is expected to add about $48 million to backlog.SDRL: New Offshore Contracts And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Seadrill by US$0.49 per share, citing slightly lower discount rate assumptions, modestly higher projected revenue growth and profit margins, and a marginally reduced future P/E multiple in their updated models. What's in the News Seadrill announced new contract awards for the West Neptune, Sevan Louisiana and Sonangol Quenguela rigs, covering work in the U.S. Gulf and offshore Angola (Client Announcements).SDRL: Share Repurchases And Rising Profitability Will Support Strong Future Upside
Analysts have modestly lowered their price target on Seadrill to reflect a slightly higher profit outlook, offset by a reduced fair value estimate of approximately 4 percent and a marginally softer long term growth profile. What's in the News Seadrill has completed its previously announced share buyback program, repurchasing a total of 6,714,252 shares, equivalent to 9.86% of shares outstanding, for $292 million under the May 16, 2024 authorization (company filing).Seadrill Limited: Weak Outlook, But A Cheap Way To Acquire Additional Rigs
Jul 04Seadrill: Well-Positioned For Stormy Market Conditions
Mar 13Seadrill: Capitulation Is Coming, We're Buying The Dip
Mar 05Seadrill Limited: Strong Execution On Drilling Activity- Hold
Dec 14Seadrill: Potential M&A, Industry Tailwinds Will Support Growth Acceleration
Sep 23Seadrill: Short-Term Headwinds Provide Buying Opportunity
Sep 12
Calculated Moves In Brazil And The Golden Triangle Position Company For Robust Earnings Growth
Strategic focus on long-term contracts in Brazil and conversations for future work in West Africa indicate planning for stable revenue and market penetration.Seadrill Q2 2024: Mixed Results, Exacerbated By A Lowered Guidance, Reiterate Buy
Aug 22Seadrill: Re-Contracting At Higher Dayrates Will Drive The Stock Price
Jul 29Seadrill: Expect More Buybacks Following Qatar Jackup Fleet Sale - Buy
Jun 04Investors Will Want Seadrill's (NYSE:SDRL) Growth In ROCE To Persist
May 28
Seadrill (NYSE:SDRL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Apr 03Seadrill: Prepare For Earnings Inflection Next Year, Buy
Mar 26Seadrill: Buy On Major Contract Awards And Material Share Repurchase Activity
Jan 04Seadrill: Investment Case Remains Compelling
Nov 30Seadrill Warns Of Near-Term Headwinds, But Long-Term Outlook Still Solid
Nov 01Seadrill: Bet On Rigs Deficit And Rising Oil Prices
Aug 29Seadrill: More Good News But Management Still Guarded, Buy On Weakness
Aug 21Seadrill: Appealing Valuation And Multiple Potential Catalysts
Jul 13Seadrill: Buy On Inexpensive Valuation While Waiting For Earnings Power To Unfold
May 24Seadrill agrees to acquire Aquadrill LLC for $958M in all-stock deal
Dec 23Seadrill sells all of its 35% stake in Paratus Energy Services
Oct 21Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Seadrill makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,379 | -77 | 103 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,307 | 34 | 107 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,289 | 77 | 107 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,288 | 372 | 105 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,315 | 446 | 107 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,430 | 418 | 102 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,494 | 476 | 95 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,534 | 317 | 85 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,444 | 300 | 74 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,293 | 204 | 60 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,149 | 96 | 58 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 986 | -34 | 60 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 936 | 3,666 | 60 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 992 | 3,732 | 67 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 944 | 3,695 | 65 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 869 | 3,475 | 66 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 840 | -572 | 67 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 803 | -3,259 | 75 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 902 | -3,184 | 75 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 894 | -4,426 | 74 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,217 | -3,401 | 74 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,301 | -2,466 | 85 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,129 | -2,488 | 127 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,201 | -700 | 91 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,168 | -1,382 | 111 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,111 | -1,100 | 109 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,130 | -4,597 | 134 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,182 | -4,483 | 90 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,318 | -6,787 | 189 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,554 | -6,776 | 227 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,783 | -3,218 | 266 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,999 | -2,973 | 277 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 2,105 | -219 | 289 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 2,359 | -642 | 271 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 2,652 | -250 | 238 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 2,969 | -181 | 234 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 3,259 | 118 | 234 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 3,488 | -1,055 | 238 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 3,760 | -927 | 244 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 4,106 | -634 | 249 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 4,414 | -865 | 264 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 4,686 | 1,108 | 293 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: SDRL is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: SDRL is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SDRL is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 23.5% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare SDRL's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: SDRL is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Energy Services industry (-25.8%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: SDRL has a negative Return on Equity (-2.69%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 04:11 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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
Seadrill Limited is covered by 35 analysts. 6 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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| Sungeun Kim | Barclays |
| James West | Barclays |
| Scott Gruber | Bernstein |