NOVEnergy · Oil & Gas Equipment & ServicesThe 21 Wall Street analysts covering NOV, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $22 — +22.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.
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
Issuance (90): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Growth (22): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (20): 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 +22.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $20 → $21 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $22 → $21 |
| 30 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 31 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Underweight | $21 → $20 |
| 30 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $22 → $24 |
| 30 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 30 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $25 → $26 |
| 30 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $24 → $22 |
| 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 | — |
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, NOV, Inc. returned +25.1% 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 16% of US stocks
Cheaper than 74% of US stocks
Cheaper than 68% of US stocks
Cheaper than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 79% 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 $6.6B and an enterprise value of $8.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $8.6B. The latest quarter grew 2.3% 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: 45.7×; forward P/E: 14.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.95%, paying out 106% of earnings.
NOV, Inc. employs 31,605 people — $273K of revenue per employee.
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NOV expects demand for FPSO equipment to strengthen in 2027–28, citing accelerating offshore project sanctioning, expansion of deeper-water developments, and growing procurement opportunities.
Why it matters — The outlook points to a potentially larger pipeline of offshore equipment opportunities relevant to NOV.
NOV's third-quarter 2026 earnings beat estimates, with operational efficiencies boosting profits. Energy Products and Services revenue grew, and margins expanded.
Why it matters — The results highlight efficiency gains, revenue growth in Energy Products and Services, and margin expansion in NOV's quarter.
NOV reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.23 billion, up 4% sequentially and 2% year over year, with improved margins in both operating segments. Net income was $90 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA was $281 million, 12.6% of sales.
Why it matters — The results highlight quarterly revenue growth, segment margin improvement, and NOV’s profitability and adjusted EBITDA performance.
NOV held its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on October 28, 2026. The excerpt identifies company participants and analysts on the call but provides no earnings results or discussion details.
Why it matters — The call is relevant to NOV watchers, but the supplied excerpt contains no financial or operational information to assess.
NOV reported quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.24. Earnings were $0.11 per share in the year-ago quarter.
Why it matters — The results show quarterly earnings exceeded the cited consensus estimate and were higher than a year earlier.
The 21 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 21 analysts covering NOV, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks NOV, Inc. 69 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, NOV, Inc. ranks 69 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 Issuance (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 21 analysts implies +22.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks NOV, Inc. 69 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 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 +25.1% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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, 2 Nov 2026): "NOV Expects Higher Offshore Bookings on Strong FPSO Project Pipeline". NOV expects demand for FPSO equipment to strengthen in 2027–28, citing accelerating offshore project sanctioning, expansion of deeper-water developments, and growing procurement opportunities.
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
