RESEnergy · Oil & Gas Equipment & ServicesThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering RPC, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $6 — -5.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 84 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. The factors read stronger than the Street's target implies. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores RPC, 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
Accruals (84): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Momentum (46): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
Size (41): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RES, 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −5.7% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $7.50 → $6.00 |
| 8 May 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Jan 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Freedom Broker | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Freedom Capital Markets | Downgrade | Hold | $6.20 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 25 July 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 16 July 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 15 July 2025 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Underweight | — |
| 14 Apr 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 Apr 2025 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 25 Oct 2024 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Oct 2024 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 16 July 2024 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 11 July 2024 | Citigroup | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 11 July 2024 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 July 2024 | Citigroup | Maintains | Sell | $6.75 → $5.25 |
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. RES appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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 13% of US stocks
Cheaper than 75% of US stocks
Cheaper than 66% of US stocks
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Zacks Investment Research highlighted RPC (RES) as a strong momentum stock using its Style Scores feature from the Zacks Premium research service.
Why it matters — Being flagged as a strong momentum stock may draw attention from momentum-focused investors monitoring RES.
Zacks reports that RPC (RES) shares have started gaining and may continue moving higher in the near term, citing solid earnings estimate revisions as the basis for this outlook.
Why it matters — A RES watcher would care because solid upward earnings estimate revisions suggest the stock's recent momentum could persist.
Zacks published a piece asking whether value investors should buy RPC (RES) stock, explaining that its analysis relies on its Zacks Rank system, which focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while also considering value, growth, and momentum trends. The article poses the question without detailing specific findings about RES.
Why it matters — RES watchers may find the article useful because Zacks' framework evaluates the stock on estimates and revisions that could inform how value-oriented investors assess it.
RPC reported Q2 2026 revenue of $461 million, up 1% sequentially, with a 250-basis-point improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin driven by growth in several technical-service lines and improved job mix.
Why it matters — The sequential revenue growth and margin expansion signal improving operational performance for RES as it continues to execute across its technical-service segments.
RPC's Q2 earnings doubled estimates due to favorable job mix, pricing, and downhole-tool demand, though revenues slightly missed expectations.
Why it matters — The earnings beat highlights that job mix and pricing power are driving profitability, even when top-line revenue comes in below forecasts.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering RPC, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $6, with estimates ranging from $5 to $9. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering RPC, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks RPC, Inc. 84 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, RPC, Inc. ranks 84 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 (84 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies -5.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks RPC, Inc. 84 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering RPC, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for RES are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $5 to $9 over the next 12 months.
RPC, Inc. returned +47.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Rpc Inc. is an established provider of specialized oilfield services and equipment to the oil and gas industry.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 7 Aug 2026): "Here's Why RPC (RES) is a Strong Momentum Stock". Zacks Investment Research highlighted RPC (RES) as a strong momentum stock using its Style Scores feature from the Zacks Premium research service.
Rpc Inc. is an established provider of specialized oilfield services and equipment to the oil and gas industry. The company primarily focuses on two key segments: Technical Services and Support Services. These segments encompass a broad range of offerings such as pressure pumping, coiled tubing services, nitrogen services, and rental tools, which are essential for the efficient extraction and processing of hydrocarbons. Rpc Inc. contributes significantly to the operational efficiency of exploration and production activities by enhancing well completions and offering expertise in managing product integrity. With its focus on innovative solutions, Rpc Inc. impacts the energy sector by helping to optimize resource extraction and maximize production output. It maintains a strategic presence in key geographical regions that are pivotal to the oil industry, ensuring its services are accessible where they are most needed. As a critical component of the supply chain in the energy market, Rpc Inc. plays a vital role in assisting companies to meet the increasing global energy demand with reduced environmental footprint. This makes Rpc Inc. an integral player in the ongoing evolution of energy infrastructure and sustainability initiatives.
CEO Mr. Ben M. Palmer · 2,893 employees · United States · https://www.rpc.net