DNOWIndustrials · Industrial DistributionThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering DNOW, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $18 — +26.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 41 of 100 as at 11 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores DNOW, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (74): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Issuance (8): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DNOW, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2026 | Freedom Broker | Upgrade | Buy | $18 |
| 6 Nov 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $19 → $18 |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Freedom Broker | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Freedom Broker | Downgrade | Hold | $18 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $17 → $19 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $16 → $19 |
| 17 June 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 17 June 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Buy | $16 |
| 16 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 16 June 2026 | DA Davidson | Initiates | Buy | $17 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Susquehanna | Upgrade | Positive | — |
| 21 July 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 June 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 May 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 14 Feb 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Nov 2026, DNOW, Inc. returned +10.5% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Cheaper than 79% of US stocks
Cheaper than 64% of US stocks
Cheaper than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
DNOW, Inc. has a market value of $2.6B and an enterprise value of $3.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.1B. The latest quarter grew 110.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$201.0M, a −4.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: −$1.07.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $136.0M.
DNOW, Inc. spent $85.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 13.5×; forward P/E: 18.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
DNOW, Inc. employs 5,050 people — $809K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research highlights DNOW’s international revenue trends and discusses how those figures relate to Wall Street forecasts and the stock’s outlook.
Why it matters — International revenue trends may provide context for investors following DNOW’s business performance and analyst expectations.
Seeking Alpha published a transcript of DNOW Inc.’s Q3 2026 earnings call, held November 5, 2026. The excerpt lists company and conference-call participants and begins the presentation, but provides no earnings or operating details.
Why it matters — DNOW watchers are alerted to the availability of the quarterly call transcript, though the excerpt contains no substantive results or outlook to assess.
DNOW reported higher third-quarter revenue and profitability. Improved margins, working capital and operating costs offset rising freight expenses and international project delays.
Why it matters — The results highlight how operational improvements supported DNOW’s performance despite freight cost increases and project delays.
DNOW reported quarterly earnings of $0.18 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.15. Earnings were $0.26 per share a year earlier.
Why it matters — The results show DNOW exceeded the consensus estimate, while earnings per share were lower than a year ago.
DNOW reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $1.337 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $76 million. Net income attributable to DNOW was $26 million, while the company generated $120 million in operating cash flow and repurchased $17 million of common stock during the quarter.
Why it matters — The results summarize DNOW’s quarterly profitability, cash generation, debt position and share repurchases for investors tracking the company.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering DNOW, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $18, with estimates ranging from $16 to $19. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 4 analysts covering DNOW, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks DNOW, Inc. 41 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 11 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 11 Nov 2026, DNOW, Inc. ranks 41 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (74 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +26.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks DNOW, Inc. 41 out of 100 as at 11 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering DNOW, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DNOW are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $16 to $19 over the next 12 months.
DNOW, Inc. returned +10.5% over the 12 months to 11 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
DNOW Inc. is an industrial distribution company that supplies energy and industrial markets with pipe, valves, fittings, pumps, and packaged engineered equipment.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 9 Nov 2026): "Investing in DNOW (DNOW)? Don't Miss Assessing Its International Revenue Trends". Zacks Investment Research highlights DNOW’s international revenue trends and discusses how those figures relate to Wall Street forecasts and the stock’s outlook.
DNOW Inc. is an industrial distribution company that supplies energy and industrial markets with pipe, valves, fittings, pumps, and packaged engineered equipment. DNOW also provides a broad range of maintenance, repair, and operating supplies, along with electrical, instrumentation, safety, and specialty products used across complex operating environments. The company serves upstream, midstream, downstream, and utility customers, as well as industrial sectors such as petrochemical processing, manufacturing, mining, water treatment, data centers, and liquefied natural gas facilities. In addition to product distribution, DNOW offers supply chain and materials management services, including sourcing, procurement, warehouse support, and inventory solutions, helping customers streamline operations and improve efficiency. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, DNOW operates through a global network that supports energy and industrial activity across multiple regions.
CEO Mr. David A. Cherechinsky CPA · 5,050 employees · United States · https://www.dnow.com
