NEEnergy · Oil & Gas DrillingThe 12 Wall Street analysts covering Noble Corp. Plc hold a median 12-month price target of $48 — +17.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 35 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
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 (93): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Growth (17): 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 +17.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $50 → $52 |
| 28 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $44 → $46 |
| 5 Oct 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 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 | — |
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 4 Nov 2026, Noble Corp. Plc returned +48.3% against +14.8% 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 5% of US stocks
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Cheaper than 49% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 13% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 64% 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 $7.0B and an enterprise value of $8.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.1B. The latest quarter shrank 9.7% 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: 133.2×; forward P/E: 23.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.55%, paying out 606% of earnings.
Noble Corp. Plc employs 4,500 people — $682K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research added Noble Corp. (NE), along with AXTA and PRU, to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on November 4, 2026.
Why it matters — NE watchers may note the stock’s inclusion in Zacks’ Strong Sell list.
Noble Corporation reported mixed third-quarter results: revenue slightly exceeded expectations, while profitability fell short, largely due to an unusually large tax provision. Non-GAAP results were similar to the second quarter, and several high-margin contracts are scheduled to begin over the next couple of quarters.
Why it matters — NE watchers may note the contrast between the tax-related reported shortfall and the article’s expectation of stronger results in 2027 as new contracts commence.
Noble’s CEO says offshore drilling demand has barely changed despite oil prices rising more than 85% this year. The excerpt notes a disconnect between higher commodity prices and major energy producers’ drilling decisions.
Why it matters — The comments offer context on why higher oil prices have not yet translated into stronger offshore drilling demand for Noble.
Noble reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $201 million on revenue of $684 million, with several rigs transitioning between contracts. Cash flow from operations was $144 million, capital expenditures were $192 million, and free cash flow was negative $48 million.
Why it matters — The results highlight how contract transitions and capital spending affected Noble’s cash generation during the quarter.
Seeking Alpha published a transcript of Noble Corporation plc’s Q3 2026 earnings call, held October 27, 2026. The excerpt lists company representatives, participating analysts, and the start of the conference call.
Why it matters — The transcript provides a record of the company’s quarterly call, though this excerpt contains no results or business updates.
The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Noble Corp. Plc have a median 12-month price target of $48, with estimates ranging from $25 to $59. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 12 analysts covering Noble Corp. Plc, 4 rate it a Buy, 8 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Noble Corp. Plc 35 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, Noble Corp. Plc ranks 35 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 (93 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +17.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Noble Corp. Plc 35 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 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: $25 to $59 over the next 12 months.
Noble Corp. Plc returned +48.3% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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 (Zacks Investment Research, 4 Nov 2026): "New Strong Sell Stocks for November 4th". Zacks Investment Research added Noble Corp. (NE), along with AXTA and PRU, to its Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on November 4, 2026.
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
