NEEnergy · Oil & Gas DrillingThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering Noble Corp. Plc hold a median 12-month price target of $50 — +16.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 44 of 100 as at 12 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Noble Corp. Plc 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 (94): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Growth (18): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NE, 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 +16.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $40 → $44 |
| 7 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $45 → $50 |
| 7 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $55 → $53 |
| 16 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $56 → $55 |
| 16 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $55 → $40 |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 May 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 17 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
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. NE 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, Noble Corp. Plc returned +68.5% 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 16% of US stocks
Cheaper than 48% of US stocks
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 13% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 13% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 60% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 92% 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.
Noble Corp. Plc has a market value of $6.8B and an enterprise value of $8.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.1B. The latest quarter shrank 16.3% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $149.6M, a 4.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.93.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $283.9M, after $597.8M of capital spending.
Noble Corp. Plc spent $0.0 on share buybacks and $322.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 45.1×; forward P/E: 21.0× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.72%, paying out 213% of earnings.
Noble Corp. Plc employs 4,500 people — $682K of revenue per employee.
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Noble Corporation plc said it plans to report third-quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, October 26, 2026. Its earnings press release and presentation will be available on the company website.
Why it matters — NE watchers can note the scheduled date for the company's third-quarter results and related materials.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles appointed Desiree Ritter as Senior Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer following a national search. Ritter had been serving as interim CNO since July 2026.
Why it matters — The announcement concerns a hospital leadership appointment and does not mention Noble Corp. or its business.
Noble Corporation has secured a long-term contract with Tullow for up to 10 wells offshore Ghana, extending the utilization of the Noble Faye Kozack into 2027.
Why it matters — This extends utilization of one of Noble's rigs into 2027, providing multi-year revenue visibility for the company.
Law firm Kirby McInerney LLP is investigating Noble Corporation plc for possible violations of federal securities laws related to the company's second quarter 2026 financial results reported on July 27, 2026. The investigation focuses on Noble and/or its senior management's potential unlawful business practices.
Why it matters — NE shareholders should be aware of the investigation as it could lead to a securities class action lawsuit against the company.
Shareholder rights law firm SBS Law has launched a securities fraud investigation into Noble Corporation plc, examining whether the company issued false or misleading statements or failed to disclose key information to investors.
Why it matters — A formal securities investigation raises the risk of potential legal liabilities, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational damage for Noble.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Noble Corp. Plc have a median 12-month price target of $50, with estimates ranging from $35 to $59. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 11 analysts covering Noble Corp. Plc, 5 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Noble Corp. Plc 44 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, Noble Corp. Plc ranks 44 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 (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +16.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Noble Corp. Plc 44 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 Noble Corp. Plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NE are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $35 to $59 over the next 12 months.
Noble Corp. Plc returned +68.5% over the 12 months to 12 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Noble Corporation plc is an offshore drilling contractor that provides contract drilling services to the international oil and gas industry. The company operates a fleet of mobile offshore drilling units, including floaters and jackup rigs, with a focus on high-specification equipment used in demanding offshore environments.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 12 Oct 2026): "Noble Corporation plc to announce third quarter 2026 results". Noble Corporation plc said it plans to report third-quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, October 26, 2026. Its earnings press release and presentation will be available on the company website.
Noble Corporation plc is an offshore drilling contractor that provides contract drilling services to the international oil and gas industry. The company operates a fleet of mobile offshore drilling units, including floaters and jackup rigs, with a focus on high-specification equipment used in demanding offshore environments. Its services support exploration and development activities across major oil and gas basins worldwide, including deepwater and shelf drilling operations. Noble Corporation plc serves energy producers that require specialized offshore well construction capabilities, making it an important participant in the global upstream energy supply chain. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and is incorporated as a public limited company in the United Kingdom.
CEO Mr. Robert W. Eifler · 4,500 employees · United States · https://www.noblecorp.com
