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NOV Stock Forecast: NOV, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 13 Aug 2026
$21
−1.29% on the day

The 21 Wall Street analysts covering NOV, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $22 — +6.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 70 of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$7.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
70 / 100
Median analyst target
$22
Analysts covering
21
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+3.7%
1M
+7.9%
YTD
+33.9%
1Y
+71.3%
From 52W high
−3.4%
From 52W low
+73.7%
$12
$21
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NOV stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 13 Aug 2026
70 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
91
Accruals
82
Momentum
80
Value
79
Revisions
65
Volatility
61
Quality
35
Growth
20
Size
19

Issuance (91): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (20): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (19): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

NOV stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NOV, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$10$15$20$25Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NOVHigh $26Median $22Low $17

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says21 analysts
9 Buy10 Hold2 Sell
Low $17Median $22High $26

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +6.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsUnderweight$21 → $20
30 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$22 → $24
30 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$25 → $26
8 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$24 → $22
8 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
18 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
8 May 2026BarclaysDowngradeUnderweight—
29 Apr 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsIn-Line—
29 Apr 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
29 Apr 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
20 Apr 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
15 Apr 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
14 Apr 2026RBC CapitalDowngradeSector Perform—
7 Apr 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive—
4 Mar 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsSell—
11 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
9 Feb 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform—
9 Feb 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsNeutral—
6 Feb 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—
4 Feb 2026BarclaysUpgradeEqual-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.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Estimates

NOV analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+12.9%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

NOV, Inc. (NOV) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
77.4×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.9×

Cheaper than 73% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.8×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−2.5%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
3.7%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Gross margin
24.4%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Operating margin
9.0%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Net margin
1.1%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
1.5%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.4%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.7%

Higher than 41% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

NOV vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas Equipment & Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NOVNOV, Inc.$7.5B
70
WFRDWeatherford International plc$6.6B
62
KGSKodiak Gas Services, Inc.$6.3B
28
AROCArchrock, Inc.$5.9B
73
WHDCactus, Inc.$5.8B
52
LBLandBridge Co. LLC$5.8B
24
OIIOceaneering International, Inc.$5.1B
78

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own NOV, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest NOV news & analysis

Zacks Industry Outlook NOV, Oil States International and Natural Gas Services

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026neutral

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.

3 Oilfield Equipment Stocks That Can Thrive Amid Industry Headwinds

Zacks Investment Research · 31 July 2026negative

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.

NOV Earnings Reveal Improving Margins Amid Uneven Revenue Trends Today

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026positive

NOV reported earnings showing improving margins and record profitability in its Energy Equipment segment, which helped offset uneven revenue trends. Backlog trends are expected to influence the company's second-half performance.

Why it matters — NOV watchers would care because the combination of margin gains and uneven revenues, along with shifting backlog trends, could shape the company's financial trajectory for the remainder of the year.

NOV Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Decrease Y/Y

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026positive

NOV reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that surpassed analyst estimates, though sales declined year over year. The company cited strength in its Energy Equipment segment, shareholder returns, and upbeat third-quarter guidance as supporting momentum.

Why it matters — Investors watching NOV would note that despite lower sales, the company beat consensus estimates and issued positive guidance, signaling resilience and potential near-term momentum.

NOV Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 30 July 2026positive

NOV reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.13 billion and net income of $112 million, or $0.31 per diluted share. Operational improvements, favorable project execution and stronger deliveries supported results despite continued disruption in the Middle East.

Why it matters — The results provide insight into how NOV is navigating operational challenges and market disruptions in a key region while still delivering on revenue and earnings.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NOV stock

What is the NOV stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

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.

Is NOV stock a buy right now?

Of the 21 analysts covering NOV, Inc., 9 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks NOV, Inc. 70 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NOV?

As at 13 Aug 2026, NOV, Inc. ranks 70 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 (91 of 100).

Will NOV stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 21 analysts implies +6.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks NOV, Inc. 70 out of 100 as at 13 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NOV stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has NOV stock performed over the past year?

NOV, Inc. returned +71.3% over the 12 months to 13 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does NOV, Inc. do?

NOV Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializing in equipment, technologies, and services for the global energy sector, particularly oil and gas drilling, production, and well operations.

What is the latest news on NOV?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Aug 2026): "Zacks Industry Outlook NOV, Oil States International and Natural Gas Services". 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.

Company

About NOV, Inc.

NOV Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializing in equipment, technologies, and services for the global energy sector, particularly oil and gas drilling, production, and well operations. The company operates through three primary segments: Rig Technologies, which engineers and manufactures drilling rigs, top drives, blowout preventers, mud pumps, and related capital equipment, along with aftermarket services including spare parts, repairs, and technical support; Wellbore Technologies, offering drill bits, downhole tools, directional drilling systems, solids control equipment, drilling fluids, and data analytics for wellbore management; and Completion & Production Solutions, providing intervention tools, pressure pumping equipment, artificial lift systems, subsea production technologies, and completion tools for hydraulic fracturing and well production phases. NOV Inc. supports upstream oil and gas activities worldwide with supply chain integration, remote monitoring, and field services, delivering comprehensive solutions to enhance operational efficiency and safety in challenging environments.

CEO Mr. Jose A. Bayardo · 31,605 employees · United States · https://www.nov.com