NBREnergy · Oil & Gas DrillingThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Nabors Industries Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $110 — +38.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 84 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Nabors Industries Ltd. 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
Accruals (90): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Volatility (40): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NBR, 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 +38.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $85 → $91 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $99 → $93 |
| 30 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | $120 → $130 |
| 30 July 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $105 → $85 |
| 7 May 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NBR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 12 Oct 2026, Nabors Industries Ltd. returned +114.1% against +20.4% 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 64% of US stocks
Cheaper than 86% of US stocks
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 82% 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.
Nabors Industries Ltd. has a market value of $1.2B and an enterprise value of $3.7B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.2B. The latest quarter shrank 2.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $322.2M, a 10.0% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $13.44.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $39.7M, after $662.6M of capital spending.
Trailing P/E: 6.1×; forward P/E: 18.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.48%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Nabors Industries Ltd. employs 13,900 people — $231K of revenue per employee.
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Nabors Industries, an oilfield services provider for drilling rigs, saw its stock rise as much as 5.4% today. The increase followed a Susquehanna analyst revisiting his price target on the company's stock.
Why it matters — A revised price target from a covering analyst can signal renewed attention or a changed outlook on Nabors' valuation, which is relevant to shareholders monitoring the stock.
Zacks Investment Research recommends a hold strategy for Nabors Industries stock, noting that its rally reflects stronger profitability, better contract visibility and growth opportunities, while cash flow and geopolitical risks remain key concerns.
Why it matters — NBR watchers would care because the analysis balances the company's improving fundamentals and contract visibility against ongoing cash flow and geopolitical risks that could affect the stock.
Nabors Industries Ltd. announced via PRNewswire that it will host its third quarter 2026 earnings conference call, with the invitation issued from Houston on September 11, 2026.
Why it matters — The scheduled earnings call gives shareholders and analysts a set date to hear the company's quarterly financial results and outlook.
Nabors Industries invested $35 million in Quaise Energy, increasing its ownership stake to 14% and expanding its geothermal platform. The investment strengthens Nabors' position in next-generation superhot geothermal drilling.
Why it matters — The increased stake signals Nabors' deepening commitment to expanding its geothermal drilling capabilities, a growing segment beyond its traditional oil and gas operations.
Nabors Industries reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 10.4% since that report. The article examines whether the share price gains can continue going forward.
Why it matters — The stock's post-earnings performance and the question of whether momentum can persist are directly relevant for investors tracking Nabors' share price trajectory.
The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Nabors Industries Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $110, with estimates ranging from $80 to $130. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 8 analysts covering Nabors Industries Ltd., 2 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Nabors Industries Ltd. 84 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 12 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Oct 2026, Nabors Industries Ltd. ranks 84 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 Accruals (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +38.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Nabors Industries Ltd. 84 out of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Nabors Industries Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NBR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $80 to $130 over the next 12 months.
Nabors Industries Ltd. returned +114.1% over the 12 months to 12 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Nabors Industries Ltd. is a global oilfield services and energy technology company that provides drilling and drilling-related services for land-based and offshore oil and natural gas wells.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 5 Oct 2026): "Why Nabors Industries Stock Rose as Much as 5.4% Today". Nabors Industries, an oilfield services provider for drilling rigs, saw its stock rise as much as 5.4% today. The increase followed a Susquehanna analyst revisiting his price target on the company's stock.
Nabors Industries Ltd. is a global oilfield services and energy technology company that provides drilling and drilling-related services for land-based and offshore oil and natural gas wells. Nabors owns and operates a large fleet of land drilling rigs and offshore platform rigs, while also supplying directional drilling, performance tools, tubular running services, drilling automation, and rig instrumentation software. The company’s current business is organized around U.S. Drilling, International Drilling, Drilling Solutions, and Rig Technologies, reflecting its role across both field operations and equipment supply. Nabors also manufactures drilling equipment and supports third-party operators with technologies designed to improve drilling efficiency, control, and operational insight. Headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, Nabors serves energy customers in multiple international markets and remains focused on the core infrastructure and technology used in modern hydrocarbon production.
CEO Mr. Anthony G. Petrello J.D. · 13,900 employees · Bermuda · https://www.nabors.com
