WFRDEnergy · Oil & Gas Equipment & ServicesWFRD Stock Forecast: Weatherford International plc Price Predictions for 2026-2027
The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Weatherford International plc hold a median 12-month price target of $115 — +29.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 64 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
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.
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 (21): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Weatherford International plc — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
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.
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 +29.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | UBS | Upgrade | Buy | $113 → $114 |
| 24 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $154 → $151 |
| 16 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $156 → $154 |
| 16 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Outperform | $125 → $122 |
| 26 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 4 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 23 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Mar 2026 | RBC Capital | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
WFRD analyst estimate revisions
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
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.
- Trailing P/E
- 17.3×
- Price / sales
- 1.3×
- Price / book
- 3.5×
- EV / EBITDA
- 7.3×
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 64% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 48% of US stocks
- Revenue growth (YoY)
- −8.2%
- Earnings growth (YoY)
- −71.3%
- Gross margin
- 30.1%
- Operating margin
- 10.5%
- Net margin
- 7.7%
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 6% of US stocks
Higher than 36% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
- Return on equity
- 22.8%
- Return on assets
- 7.9%
- Dividend yield
- 1.3%
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 30% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
WFRD vs competitors
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
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. WFRD appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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 $115, 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 64 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WFRD?
As at 1 Aug 2026, Weatherford International plc ranks 64 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 +29.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Weatherford International plc 64 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 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 +63.6% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
What does Weatherford International plc do?
Weatherford International plc is a multinational oilfield services company that delivers equipment and services for oil and natural gas exploration and production. It operates through three primary segments: Drilling and Evaluation, offering managed pressure drilling, wireline, drilling services, and fluids; Well Construction and Completions, providing tubular running services, cementation products, liner hangers, completions, and well services; and Production and Intervention, encompassing artificial lift systems, intervention tools, production automation, subsea intervention, drilling tools, and pressure pumping.
About Weatherford International plc.
Weatherford International plc is a multinational oilfield services company that delivers equipment and services for oil and natural gas exploration and production. It operates through three primary segments: Drilling and Evaluation, offering managed pressure drilling, wireline, drilling services, and fluids; Well Construction and Completions, providing tubular running services, cementation products, liner hangers, completions, and well services; and Production and Intervention, encompassing artificial lift systems, intervention tools, production automation, subsea intervention, drilling tools, and pressure pumping. The company integrates proven technologies with advanced digitalization through its Industrial Intelligence platform, enabling customers to connect field operations with strategic execution for enhanced efficiency. Weatherford also develops solutions for managed pressure wells, production optimization, and new energy initiatives to support the energy transition. With a global footprint serving operators in diverse regions including offshore and onshore markets, it focuses on optimizing resources, maximizing asset potential, and promoting responsible energy practices. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Weatherford International plc plays a vital role in the upstream oil and gas sector.
CEO Mr. Girishchandra K. Saligram · 16,700 employees · United States · https://www.weatherford.com