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WFRD Stock Forecast: Weatherford International plc Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$77
+0.63% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Weatherford International plc hold a median 12-month price target of $116 — +50.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 65 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$5.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
65 / 100
Median analyst target
$116
Analysts covering
12
Revenue$1.1B−8.2% y/y
Operating income$116.0M
Net income$42.0M
Free cash flow$133.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.0%
1M
−17.9%
YTD
−0.9%
1Y
+19.4%
From 52W high
−30.8%
From 52W low
+26.7%
$61
$111
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

WFRD stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Weatherford International plc on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
65 / 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
90
Value
87
Quality
76
Accruals
72
Momentum
62
Revisions
51
Volatility
31
Size
22
Growth
17

Issuance (90): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Growth (17): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

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Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WFRD, 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
$60$80$100$120$140$160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WFRDHigh $151Median $116Low $93

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

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says12 analysts
10 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $93Median $116High $151

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +50.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
23 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$120 → $116
29 July 2026UBSUpgradeBuy$113 → $114
29 July 2026UBSUpgradeBuy—
24 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$154 → $151
24 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
16 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$156 → $154
16 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
10 July 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform$125 → $122
10 July 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—
26 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
3 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
8 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
4 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
23 Apr 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
23 Apr 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
15 Apr 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
9 Apr 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
31 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
18 Mar 2026RBC CapitalInitiatesOutperform—
4 Mar 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsNeutral—

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

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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. WFRD appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

WFRD vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Weatherford International plc returned +19.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

WFRD vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WFRDS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

WFRD 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
−6.1%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
7
Fundamentals

Weatherford International plc (WFRD) 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
15.1×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.1×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / book
3.1×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.5×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−8.2%

Higher than 17% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−71.3%

Higher than 6% of US stocks

Gross margin
30.1%

Higher than 34% of US stocks

Operating margin
10.5%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Net margin
7.7%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
22.8%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Return on assets
7.9%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.4%

Higher than 74% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Weatherford International plc (WFRD) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Weatherford International plc has a market value of $5.5B and an enterprise value of $6.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.8B. The latest quarter shrank 8.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $377.0M, a 7.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.07.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $526.0M, after $191.0M of capital spending.

  • Weatherford International plc spent $40.0M on share buybacks and $76.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 71.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 15.1×; forward P/E: 10.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.44%, paying out 21% of earnings.

  • Weatherford International plc employs 16,700 people — $286K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 8 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

WFRD 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
WFRDWeatherford International plc$5.5B
65
SEISolaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc.$5.6B
42
KGSKodiak Gas Services, Inc.$5.4B
29
AROCArchrock, Inc.$5.3B
71
WHDCactus, Inc.$5.1B
59
OIIOceaneering International, Inc.$4.4B
79
NOVNOV, Inc.$6.9B
76

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News

Latest WFRD news & analysis

Weatherford Expands Collaboration with Equinor Through Contract Extension and Major Offshore Completions Award

GlobeNewsWire · 8 Oct 2026positive

Weatherford announced a two-year extension of several strategic frame agreements with Equinor and was selected as the primary provider of completion systems for the Statfjord and Oseberg licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Why it matters — The agreements extend Weatherford’s relationship with Equinor and expand its role in supporting offshore operations.

Weatherford Announces Third-Quarter 2026 Conference Call

GlobeNewsWire · 25 Sept 2026neutral

Weatherford International plc announced it will host a conference call on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to discuss its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The call provides a scheduled forum for the company to review its quarterly performance.

Why it matters — WFRD watchers will care because the call offers a scheduled opportunity to hear the company discuss its third-quarter results and outlook.

Weatherford Shareholders Approve Redomestication to Delaware

GlobeNewsWire · 3 Sept 2026neutral

Weatherford International plc announced that shareholders approved all proposals needed to redomesticate the company from Ireland to Delaware, including approval at both the Board-Convened Scheme Meeting and the Extraordinary General Meeting. The company said the vote marks a milestone in its transformation and its plan to establish a corporate structure better aligned with its global operations, long-term strategy, and shareholder base.

Why it matters — WFRD watchers would care because the redomestication to Delaware will change the company's legal and corporate structure, potentially affecting governance, tax, and regulatory considerations.

Weatherford Completes Acquisition of NCS Multistage

GlobeNewsWire · 1 Sept 2026positive

Weatherford International announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. The deal is intended to strengthen Weatherford's completions portfolio and expand its capabilities in reservoir diagnostics and well performance solutions.

Why it matters — The completed acquisition expands Weatherford's completions and reservoir diagnostics capabilities, broadening its well performance solutions offering.

Weatherford (WFRD) Up 5.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Zacks Investment Research · 20 Aug 2026positive

Weatherford (WFRD) reported earnings about 30 days ago, and its share price has risen 5.9% since that report. The Zacks article examines what may come next for the stock following this earnings-driven move.

Why it matters — A WFRD watcher would care because the report signals how the market has reacted to the latest earnings and what momentum may mean for the stock going forward.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WFRD stock

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

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Weatherford International plc have a median 12-month price target of $116, with estimates ranging from $93 to $151. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is WFRD stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Weatherford International plc, 10 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Weatherford International plc 65 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WFRD?

As at 8 Oct 2026, Weatherford International plc ranks 65 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).

Will WFRD stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +50.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Weatherford International plc 65 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WFRD stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Weatherford International plc publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WFRD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $93 to $151 over the next 12 months.

How has WFRD stock performed over the past year?

Weatherford International plc returned +19.4% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Weatherford International plc do?

Weatherford International plc is an energy services company that provides equipment, technologies, and field services for the drilling, evaluation, completion, production, and intervention of oil, geothermal, and natural gas wells. The company supports operators across the well lifecycle with solutions used in well construction, drilling performance, production optimization, and maintenance operations.

What is the latest news on WFRD?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 8 Oct 2026): "Weatherford Expands Collaboration with Equinor Through Contract Extension and Major Offshore Completions Award". Weatherford announced a two-year extension of several strategic frame agreements with Equinor and was selected as the primary provider of completion systems for the Statfjord and Oseberg licenses on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Company

About Weatherford International plc.

Weatherford International plc is an energy services company that provides equipment, technologies, and field services for the drilling, evaluation, completion, production, and intervention of oil, geothermal, and natural gas wells. The company supports operators across the well lifecycle with solutions used in well construction, drilling performance, production optimization, and maintenance operations. Its current business is organized around drilling and evaluation, well construction and completions, and production and intervention, serving customers in the oil and gas exploration and production industry worldwide. Weatherford International plc plays a key role in helping energy producers improve well efficiency, manage complex operating conditions, and maintain production across mature and active fields. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Weatherford International plc is a global provider of oilfield services and wellbore solutions.

CEO Mr. Girishchandra K. Saligram · 16,700 employees · United States · https://www.weatherford.com