NOVEnergy · Oil & Gas Equipment & ServicesThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering NOV, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $22 — +2.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 2 Sept 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 NOV, 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
Momentum (92): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Growth (20): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (18): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NOV, 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 +2.4% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $21 → $20 |
| 30 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $22 → $24 |
| 30 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $25 → $26 |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $24 → $22 |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 18 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Downgrade | Underweight | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | In-Line | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 Apr 2026 | RBC Capital | Downgrade | Sector Perform | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Feb 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | 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.
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. NOV 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 3 Sept 2026, NOV, Inc. returned +69.5% against +21.4% 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 9% of US stocks
Cheaper than 72% of US stocks
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 38% 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.
NOV, Inc. has a market value of $7.6B and an enterprise value of $8.8B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $8.6B. The latest quarter shrank 2.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $99.0M, a 1.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.26.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $562.0M.
NOV, Inc. spent $295.0M on share buybacks and $152.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 79.1×; forward P/E: 16.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.68%, paying out 156% of earnings.
NOV, Inc. employs 31,605 people — $273K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks reports that NOV, Inc. released earnings 30 days ago and its shares have risen 6.1% since that report. The article examines whether the stock can continue its recent performance.
Why it matters — The piece offers NOV watchers an assessment of the company's post-earnings stock momentum and outlook.
NOV Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2026, to stockholders of record on September 11, 2026.
Why it matters — The declaration confirms NOV is maintaining a regular quarterly cash payout to shareholders, an item of interest to income-focused watchers of the company.
A Seeking Alpha analysis argues that NOV Inc. has limited upside despite recent outperformance versus the energy sector, citing its premium valuation (23.0x P/E) relative to peers and the absence of a high-growth digital segment. It also notes that NOV's deepwater and FPSO exposure could be disproportionately affected by potential oil price declines.
Why it matters — NOV watchers would care because the analysis highlights valuation and offshore-exposure risks that could weigh on the stock's future performance.
Zacks Investment Research published an Industry Outlook article that highlights NOV, along with Oil States International and Natural Gas Services. The excerpt notes that these companies have been featured in the article.
Why it matters — A NOV watcher would care because NOV is featured in an industry outlook report from Zacks, drawing analyst attention to the company and its sector.
The article reports that the outlook for the oil and gas mechanical and equipment industry is gloomy due to softer equipment demand and conservative capital spending by upstream players. NOV, along with OIS and NGS, is described as trying to survive these industry challenges.
Why it matters — NOV watchers would care because the article directly addresses the difficult market conditions impacting NOV's business environment and its efforts to navigate industry headwinds.
The 20 Wall Street analysts covering NOV, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $22, with estimates ranging from $17 to $26. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 20 analysts covering NOV, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks NOV, Inc. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 2 Sept 2026, NOV, Inc. ranks 76 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 Momentum (92 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +2.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks NOV, Inc. 76 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering NOV, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NOV are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $17 to $26 over the next 12 months.
NOV, Inc. returned +69.5% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
NOV Inc. is a global energy equipment and technology company that provides systems, components, and services used in oil and gas drilling, completion, and production.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 27 Aug 2026): "Nov Inc. (NOV) Up 6.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?". Zacks reports that NOV, Inc. released earnings 30 days ago and its shares have risen 6.1% since that report. The article examines whether the stock can continue its recent performance.
NOV Inc. is a global energy equipment and technology company that provides systems, components, and services used in oil and gas drilling, completion, and production. The company’s portfolio includes drilling rigs and rig components, wellbore and completion tools, pressure-control equipment, drill pipe, pumps, composite pipe, automation systems, digital solutions, and aftermarket support. NOV serves upstream oil and gas operators, service companies, contractors, and energy producers, with operations spanning multiple regions and offshore and onshore applications. Its business is organized around energy equipment and energy products and services, allowing it to support a wide range of field operations across the energy value chain. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, NOV Inc. is a key supplier to the global energy market, focused on equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and technical support for drilling and production activities.
CEO Mr. Jose A. Bayardo · 31,605 employees · United States · https://www.nov.com
