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Weatherford International

44.29 USD
-2.39
5.12%
At close Apr 21, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
44.29
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-5.12%
5 days
-0.56%
1 month
-15.20%
3 months
-39.54%
6 months
-47.73%
Year to date
-38.73%
1 year
-61.52%
5 years
245.75%
10 years
245.75%
 

About: Weatherford International provides diversified oilfield services across international markets for an array of oilfield types. The firm is a global market leader in artificial lift and tubular running services. Other key product lines include cementing products, directional drilling, and wireline evaluation.

Employees: 19,000

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

7.76% more ownership

Funds ownership: 92.24% [Q3] → 100.0% (+7.76%) [Q4]

9% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $9.1M | Put options by funds: $8.37M

4% less funds holding

Funds holding: 376 [Q3] → 360 (-16) [Q4]

9% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $5.73B [Q3] → $5.2B (-$528M) [Q4]

13% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 118 | Existing positions reduced: 135

14% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 66 | Existing positions closed: 77

50% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q3] → 2 (-2) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$73
65%
upside
Avg. target
$91
106%
upside
High target
$125
182%
upside

4 analyst ratings

positive
75%
neutral
25%
negative
0%
Raymond James
James Rollyson
8% 1-year accuracy
1 / 12 met price target
65%upside
$73
Strong Buy
Maintained
14 Apr 2025
Barclays
David Anderson
27% 1-year accuracy
23 / 84 met price target
92%upside
$85
Overweight
Maintained
31 Mar 2025
Piper Sandler
Derek Podhaizer
0% 1-year accuracy
0 / 13 met price target
85%upside
$82
Neutral
Maintained
10 Feb 2025
Benchmark
Kurt Hallead
8% 1-year accuracy
3 / 39 met price target
182%upside
$125
Buy
Maintained
7 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 6 articles about WFRD published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 hours ago
Weatherford and AIQ Sign Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Efficiency in Energy Production
HOUSTON, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) (“Weatherford” or the “Company”) today announced it has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AIQ, the Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence (AI) champion developing innovative solutions for the energy sector. This partnership is set to bring transformative efficiency to energy production, leveraging advanced automation, data-driven insights, and the power of AI technology.
Weatherford and AIQ Sign Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Efficiency in Energy Production
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Weatherford International: Too Cheap (Again) To Ignore
Weatherford International has significantly improved post-bankruptcy, boasting a solid balance sheet and leading technological innovations, positioning it well for potential economic slowdowns. The company's focus on solutions businesses has enhanced margins, making them comparable or superior to peers. Weatherford's valuation is extremely low, with significant upside potential; I initiate a Strong Buy rating with a $100/share target.
Weatherford International: Too Cheap (Again) To Ignore
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.
These 2 Oils and Energy Stocks Could Beat Earnings: Why They Should Be on Your Radar
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Will Weatherford (WFRD) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Weatherford (WFRD) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will Weatherford (WFRD) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Weatherford (WFRD) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
Weatherford (WFRD) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Weatherford (WFRD) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Weatherford Releases 2024 Digital Annual Update
HOUSTON, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) ("Weatherford" or the "Company") announced the release of its 2024 Annual Update. The interactive and fully digital report shares the Company's financial results and highlights new technology innovations, achievements, and progress in our strategic focus areas to create long-term value for employees, customers, and shareholders.
Weatherford Releases 2024 Digital Annual Update
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Weatherford: A Global Oil And Gas Service Provider With Diverse Portfolio
Weatherford International gets a buy rating, agreeing with the Wall St consensus today. The profitable firm has a global diverse portfolio, recent new contract wins, and lower leverage risk than before, while trading cheaply. Although the stock is not a proven dividend grower, it is a proven cashflow generator with steady free cashflow/share.
Weatherford: A Global Oil And Gas Service Provider With Diverse Portfolio
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Oilfield Drilling Elevator Market to Reach USD 2.55 Billion by 2032 | Jereh Group, Franks International, Weatherford International
Global oil demand to rise from 840 kb/d in 2024 to 1.1 mb/d in 2025; supply at 104.8 mb/d. Global oil demand to rise from 840 kb/d in 2024 to 1.1 mb/d in 2025; supply at 104.8 mb/d.
Oilfield Drilling Elevator Market to Reach USD 2.55 Billion by 2032 | Jereh Group, Franks International, Weatherford International
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Weatherford International plc (WFRD) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:WFRD ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Luke Lemoine - SVP, Corporate Development and IR Girish Saligram - President & CEO Arun Mitra - EVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Saurabh Pant - Bank of America Kurt Hallead - Benchmark Jim Rollyson - Raymond James Joshua Chan - Daniel Energy Partners Doug Becker - Capital One Derek Podhaizer - Piper Sandler Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Weatherford International Fourth Quarter 2024 and Full-Year 2024 Earnings Call. All participants will be in listen-only mode.
Weatherford International plc (WFRD) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Weatherford (WFRD) Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates
Weatherford (WFRD) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.50 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.34 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.90 per share a year ago.
Weatherford (WFRD) Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates
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