Forum Energy Technologies (FET)


Market Price (11/8/2026): $69.84 | Market Cap: $801.3 MilSector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

Forum Energy Technologies (FET)


Market Price (11/8/2026): $69.84
Market Cap: $801.3 Mil
Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

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Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 7.8%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence, and Global Energy Infrastructure. Themes include US Oilfield Technologies, and Subsea Production Technologies.

Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 143%

Key risks
FET key risks include [1] potential bankruptcy concerns driven by aggressively increased debt following the Variperm acquisition and [2] limited negotiation power against a competitive and consolidating customer base.

0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 7.8%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence, and Global Energy Infrastructure. Themes include US Oilfield Technologies, and Subsea Production Technologies.
2 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 143%
3 Key risks
FET key risks include [1] potential bankruptcy concerns driven by aggressively increased debt following the Variperm acquisition and [2] limited negotiation power against a competitive and consolidating customer base.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

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Updated on 11/5/2026

Forum Energy Technologies (FET) stock has gained about 10% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Forum Energy Technologies significantly surpassed analyst expectations in its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, reported on July 30, 2026, leading to an immediate positive impact on the stock. The company reported diluted earnings per share of $1.05, significantly beating the forecast of $0.51, and revenue of $226.2 million, exceeding the $210.4 million estimate. Following this announcement, shares jumped 11.49% in after-hours trading. Management attributed this outperformance to strong execution, market share gains, and new technology adoption rather than a broad industry boom.

2. The company raised its full-year fiscal 2026 financial guidance twice within the period, first with its fiscal Q2 2026 results and again with its fiscal Q3 2026 results, signaling a robust and improving outlook. After fiscal Q2 2026, FET raised its full-year revenue guidance to $870 million - $910 million and EBITDA to $115 million - $125 million. This guidance was further increased after the strong fiscal Q3 2026 performance, reported on October 29, 2026, with anticipated full-year revenue of $900 million - $920 million and EBITDA of $123 million - $129 million. This consistent upward revision in financial projections provided investors with confidence in sustained growth and profitability.

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Updated on 11/5/2026

Forum Energy Technologies (FET) stock has gained about 10% since 7/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Forum Energy Technologies significantly surpassed analyst expectations in its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, reported on July 30, 2026, leading to an immediate positive impact on the stock. The company reported diluted earnings per share of $1.05, significantly beating the forecast of $0.51, and revenue of $226.2 million, exceeding the $210.4 million estimate. Following this announcement, shares jumped 11.49% in after-hours trading. Management attributed this outperformance to strong execution, market share gains, and new technology adoption rather than a broad industry boom.

2. The company raised its full-year fiscal 2026 financial guidance twice within the period, first with its fiscal Q2 2026 results and again with its fiscal Q3 2026 results, signaling a robust and improving outlook. After fiscal Q2 2026, FET raised its full-year revenue guidance to $870 million - $910 million and EBITDA to $115 million - $125 million. This guidance was further increased after the strong fiscal Q3 2026 performance, reported on October 29, 2026, with anticipated full-year revenue of $900 million - $920 million and EBITDA of $123 million - $129 million. This consistent upward revision in financial projections provided investors with confidence in sustained growth and profitability.

3. Strong operational performance in fiscal Q3 2026, including sequential growth and improved profitability, further fueled positive sentiment. For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, Forum Energy Technologies reported adjusted EBITDA of $36 million, a 14% sequential increase, and adjusted net income of $18 million, up 33% sequentially. Revenue also grew 5% sequentially to $237 million. The company's international revenue increased 31% year-to-date, demonstrating successful global expansion. Additionally, FET generated over $30 million in free cash flow, significantly reducing net debt to $97 million and improving its net leverage ratio to 0.9 times.

4. Strategic growth initiatives, such as the acquisition of Premier Torque Rings, complemented strong organic performance. During fiscal Q3 2026, FET completed the accretive acquisition of Premier Torque Rings for approximately 4x EBITDA, adding differentiated products and cross-selling opportunities. This strategic move demonstrated the company's commitment to expanding its product offerings and market reach, contributing to its positive trajectory during the period.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 11.2% change in FET stock from 7/31/2026 to 11/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 7.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)731202611072026Change
Stock Price ($)62.6769.6911.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8338744.9%
P/S Multiple0.80.97.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1111-1.4%
Cumulative Contribution11.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2026 to 11/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FET11.2% 
Market (SPY)-1.6%41.1%
Sector (XLE)3.5%39.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 10.8% change in FET stock from 4/30/2026 to 11/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 10.4% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)430202611072026Change
Stock Price ($)62.8769.6910.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)79187410.4%
P/S Multiple0.90.92.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1111-2.2%
Cumulative Contribution10.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 11/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FET10.8% 
Market (SPY)2.6%27.0%
Sector (XLE)4.0%40.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 160.2% change in FET stock from 10/31/2025 to 11/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 130.8% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)1031202511072026Change
Stock Price ($)26.7869.69160.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)79087410.6%
P/S Multiple0.40.9130.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)12112.0%
Cumulative Contribution160.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 11/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FET160.2% 
Market (SPY)8.7%25.2%
Sector (XLE)43.0%45.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 220.1% change in FET stock from 10/31/2023 to 11/7/2026 was primarily driven by a 206.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)1031202311072026Change
Stock Price ($)21.7769.69220.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)74787417.0%
P/S Multiple0.30.9206.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1011-10.9%
Cumulative Contribution220.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2023 to 11/7/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FET220.1% 
Market (SPY)81.9%35.5%
Sector (XLE)58.1%54.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
FET Return35%84%-25%-30%139%89%486%
Peers Return-10%70%16%35%24%38%313%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%105%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
FET Win Rate33%67%42%33%92%73% 
Peers Win Rate47%63%53%48%60%65% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%45% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
FET Max Drawdown-45%-33%-41%-38%-36%-28% 
Peers Max Drawdown-49%-45%-32%-26%-33%-28% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: FTI, HLX, FTK, SLB, BKR.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 11/6/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventFETS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-28.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven59 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven626 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-36.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven943 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-83.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven522.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven329 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-43.8%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven78.0%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven75 days62 days

Compare to FTI, HLX, FTK, GOW, SLB

In The Past

Forum Energy Technologies's stock fell -28.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 39.9% gain to breakeven.

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EventFETS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-28.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.9%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven59 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven626 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-36.4%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven57.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven943 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-83.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven522.6%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven329 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-43.8%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven78.0%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven75 days62 days

Compare to FTI, HLX, FTK, GOW, SLB

In The Past

Forum Energy Technologies's stock fell -28.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 39.9% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About Forum Energy Technologies (FET)

Forum Energy Technologies (FET) is a global provider of essential products and services for a wide range of energy and industrial applications. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes equipment supporting various stages of energy production, from initial drilling and well construction to completion and ongoing production. FET serves both traditional oil and natural gas sectors, as well as growing markets in renewable energy, industrial applications, defense, and communications.

The company's offerings are structured across three main segments. Its Drilling & Downhole segment supplies capital equipment and consumable products for drilling and well construction, alongside advanced subsea technologies such as Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) and trenchers used in subsea energy construction and defense. The Completions segment provides critical equipment for well completion and intervention, including hydraulic fracturing pumps, high-pressure hoses, wireline cable, and coiled tubing strings for servicing wells.

FET's Production segment focuses on products for surface production and infrastructure, offering engineered process systems, production equipment, specialty separation units, and various industrial valves. Through these comprehensive product lines, Forum Energy Technologies primarily serves customers in the oil and natural gas industry, power generation, renewable energy, and other general industrial applications, supporting their operations worldwide.

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Forum Energy Technologies (FET) is like:

  • Caterpillar for the energy sector.
  • John Deere for the energy industry.

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  • Drilling Technologies: Provides capital equipment and consumable products used in the drilling process.
  • Well Construction & Protection Equipment: Supplies casing, cementing equipment, and protection products for artificial lift and cables.
  • Subsea Vehicles & Tools: Manufactures remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), trenchers, submarine rescue vehicles, and specialty subsea components.
  • Subsea Technical Services: Offers complementary technical services for subsea energy construction markets.
  • Hydraulic Fracturing Equipment: Delivers pumps, cooling systems, high-pressure hoses, and flow iron for pressure pumping and fracturing services.
  • Well Completion & Intervention Equipment: Supplies wireline cable, pressure control equipment, coiled tubing strings, and coiled line pipe.
  • Production & Process Systems: Designs and manufactures engineered process systems, production equipment, specialty separation equipment, and industrial valves.

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Forum Energy Technologies (symbol: FET) primarily sells its products and services to other companies rather than individuals. The provided company description does not list the names of specific major customer companies or their public symbols.

However, based on the markets and industries described, FET's major customers operate in the following sectors:

  • Oil and Natural Gas Industry: This encompasses a wide range of companies involved in exploration and production (E&P), drilling contractors, well construction companies, artificial lift providers, pressure pumping and hydraulic fracturing service companies, well completion and intervention service providers (e.g., wireline and coiled tubing services), and midstream operators for oil and natural gas infrastructure.
  • Renewable Energy Sector: Customers in this sector utilize FET's products and services for applications such as subsea energy construction (e.g., offshore wind projects) and other general industrial uses.
  • General Industrial, Power Generation, Defense, and Communications Industries: This category includes customers requiring engineered process systems, production equipment, specialty separation equipment, and various industrial valves for diverse applications. Specific areas mentioned include power generation, defense (e.g., submarine rescue vehicles), and communications (e.g., subsea components and tools).

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Here is the management team for Forum Energy Technologies (FET):

Neal Lux, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Lux has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Forum Energy Technologies since February 2022. He previously held various operations roles of increasing responsibility with the company and its subsidiaries since January 2009. Mr. Lux was the founder and President of Global Tubing LLC, which was established in 2007. He joined Forum in 2017 following its acquisition of the Global Tubing joint venture, having previously served as President of Global Tubing during Forum's initial investment in 2013. Global Tubing was a joint venture with Quantum Energy Partners, a private equity firm. His career also includes experience with PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Maverick Tube, and Tenaris. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.

D. Lyle Williams Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Williams has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since June 2020. He joined Forum in 2007 and has held various financial and operations roles within the company, including Senior Vice President - Operations, Vice President - Corporate Development and Treasurer, and Vice President - Operations Finance. Early in his tenure at Forum, he was part of the M&A team, and Forum completed 45 acquisitions. Before joining Forum, he held various operations positions with Cooper Cameron Corporation, including Director of Operations - Engineering Products. Mr. Williams holds a B.A. in Economics and English from Rice University and an M.B.A. from Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration.

John C. Ivascu, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary

Mr. Ivascu has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary since June 2020. He has held various legal roles of increasing responsibility at Forum since June 2011. Prior to joining Forum, Mr. Ivascu practiced corporate law at Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. from 2006 to June 2011, where he represented public and private companies and investment banking firms in capital markets offerings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and bankruptcy matters. From 2004 to 2006, he served as an attorney for the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, Division of Enforcement. His career path was influenced by his work on a project in 2010 for SCF Partners, a private equity group that owned Forum's predecessor, Forum Oilfield Technologies. Mr. Ivascu holds a B.B.A. from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.

Mark Brookes, Senior Vice President – Operations

Mr. Brookes has served as Senior Vice President – Operations at Forum Energy Technologies since February 2022. From November 2017 to January 2022, he was the company's Vice President – Subsea Products and Services. Before joining Forum, Mr. Brookes was employed by Oceaneering International from February 2012 to November 2017, where he held roles such as General Manager – Specialty Connection Systems and General Manager – Subsea Field Development. He also held various Project and Operations Director roles for Cameron International from June 2007 to January 2012. Mr. Brookes earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Management from Brunel University of London and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Oklahoma State University.

Steven Pounds, Senior Vice President – Operations

Mr. Pounds has served as Senior Vice President – Operations at Forum Energy Technologies since February 2022. From January 2018 to January 2022, he held various positions of increasing responsibility at Forum, including Vice President – Production. Previously, Mr. Pounds served as Chief Operating Officer of Top-Co Inc. from October 2014 until its merger with Rubicon Oilfield International in November 2016, continuing as a Senior Advisor until January 2017. He also held various leadership positions with Baker Hughes International, most recently as Senior Director – Strategic Sourcing. Mr. Pounds holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.

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The key risks to Forum Energy Technologies' (FET) business are primarily linked to the cyclical nature of the energy industry and the ongoing global energy transition.

  1. Sensitivity to Volatile Oil and Natural Gas Prices and Industry Activity: Forum Energy Technologies' financial performance is heavily dependent on the capital expenditure of oil and natural gas producers, which in turn is highly susceptible to fluctuations in commodity prices and overall industry activity levels. A decline in oil and natural gas prices can lead to reduced demand for FET's products and services.
  2. Competitive Market and Pricing Pressure: The company operates in a highly competitive environment within the oil and natural gas equipment and services sector. It faces competition from larger, more integrated service providers, as well as specialized niche players, leading to pricing pressure and the continuous need for technological differentiation and service excellence to maintain market share and margins.
  3. Uncertainties Related to the Energy Transition and Evolving Regulatory Landscape: The increasing global focus on sustainability, the transition to renewable energy sources, and evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements introduce significant uncertainties. These factors could potentially reduce long-term demand for traditional oil and natural gas products and services, requiring FET to adapt its offerings and potentially incur higher compliance costs due to new regulations.

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The global energy transition towards decarbonization and renewable energy sources represents a clear emerging threat. Forum Energy Technologies' core business is heavily invested in the oil and natural gas industry, providing equipment and services for drilling, well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and production. As global investment and policy increasingly shift away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy, the long-term demand for Forum Energy Technologies' traditional oil and gas related products and services faces a significant and accelerating decline.

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Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (FET) operates in several key markets within the oil, natural gas, industrial, and renewable energy industries. Here are the addressable market sizes for some of their main product and service categories:

Drilling & Downhole Segment

  • Downhole Tools: The global downhole tools market was valued at approximately USD 6.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.8 billion by 2029, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.8%. Another estimate put the global market at USD 4.7 billion in 2024, expected to grow to USD 6.4 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 3.7%. North America held the largest share of the global downhole tools market in 2025, accounting for 34.9%.
  • Well Construction & Completion Equipment: The global well completion equipment market size was estimated at USD 12.5 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 21.3 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7.15% from 2025 to 2032. North America is identified as the fastest-growing region, holding a 35% share. Another report indicates the market was USD 12.22 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 15.75 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 5.21%.
  • Artificial Lift Systems: The global artificial lift system market was valued at USD 13.9 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2025 to 2034, reaching USD 29.1 billion by 2034. Other sources report the global market size at USD 25.57 billion in 2025, predicted to increase to approximately USD 42.19 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.72%. North America dominated the global artificial lift systems market with a 37% share in 2024.
  • Subsea Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs): The global Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) market was valued at USD 1.9 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to expand to USD 3.9 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 7.3%. Another estimate indicates the global ROV market size was USD 3.72 billion in 2026 and is forecast to rise to USD 6.05 billion by 2031, at a 10.21% CAGR. The offshore ROV market was valued at USD 780.64 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 949.31 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 3.16%.

Completions Segment

  • Hydraulic Fracturing Equipment and Services: The global hydraulic fracturing market size was estimated at approximately USD 58.49 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 95.92 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.2%. North America dominated this market, accounting for approximately 83.1% of the total revenue share in 2025. Other reports cite the global market at USD 64.41 billion in 2025, predicted to increase to approximately USD 142.4 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 8.26%.
  • Wireline Services: The global wireline services market was valued at USD 25.61 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow to USD 45.9 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 6.7%. Other sources report the global market at USD 15.14 billion in 2025, with projections to reach USD 23.59 billion by 2032, reflecting a CAGR of 6.54%. North America is anticipated to hold a large market share.
  • Coiled Tubing: The global coiled tubing market size was valued at USD 3 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025 to 2034. Another report estimated the market size at USD 1.99 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 2.79 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.5%. North America dominated the coiled tubing market with the largest revenue share of 28.3% in 2025.

Production Segment

  • Oil and Gas Production Equipment: Within the broader oilfield equipment market, the production equipment segment dominated with a revenue share of 43.9% in 2023, as part of a global market valued at USD 126.91 billion in 2023. The global oil and gas upstream equipment market, which includes production equipment, was calculated at USD 71.93 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 105.86 billion by 2035. North America dominated the global oil and gas upstream equipment market with a 36% share in 2025.
  • Industrial Valves: The global industrial valves market size was calculated at USD 86.67 billion in 2025 and is predicted to increase to approximately USD 273.49 billion by 2035, expanding at a CAGR of 12.18% from 2026 to 2035. Other reports valued the global market at USD 82.9 billion in 2025, estimated to reach USD 136.0 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.70%. Asia Pacific currently dominates the market, holding over 42% in 2025.
  • Wellhead Equipment: The global wellhead equipment market size was estimated at USD 7.34 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately USD 10.93 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of around 5.1%. North America held the largest share of 41.1% of the global market in 2025.

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Forum Energy Technologies (FET) anticipates several key drivers for revenue growth over the next two to three years:

  • International Expansion and Subsea Market Growth: FET expects continued growth from its international operations and the subsea market. The company has noted strength in offshore and international markets, with international revenue surpassing U.S. revenue in recent quarters. Strategic expansion into regions like the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, is a focus to capture opportunities with national oil companies. Furthermore, increased demand for subsea remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and related projects is a significant contributor, as evidenced by a substantial surge in subsea bookings in 2025.
  • Product Innovation and New Product Launches: Innovation is a central pillar of FET's strategy to expand its market share and addressable markets. The company commercialized ten new products in 2025, including the SecuraSlim stage collar and DURACOIL 95, which have been instrumental in driving market share gains and backlog growth. Approximately 12% of the company's significant backlog entering 2026 is attributed to products developed in the last few years.
  • Market Share Gains through "Beat the Market" Strategy: Despite expectations for a relatively flat global market activity, FET aims to outperform the market by gaining share. This is supported by its focused commercial efforts and ongoing product innovation. Management has expressed confidence in executing this "Beat the Market" strategy, which is expected to lead to revenue and EBITDA growth.
  • Strategic Acquisitions: Acquisitions play a role in expanding FET's offerings and market reach, particularly in the subsea and new energy sectors. For instance, the 2024 acquisitions of Variic and MacGregor ROV units broadened the company's subsea capabilities, improving its access to markets such as offshore wind and subsea minerals.
  • Expansion into New Energy Markets (Hydrogen and CCS): FET is strategically pivoting towards new energy applications, accelerating its capabilities in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and hydrogen. By leveraging its existing subsea and robotics expertise, the company targets a substantial addressable market in New Energy by 2030, with commercial launches of new products like valves and flow control systems for hydrogen and CO2 transport planned for 2025.

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Share Repurchases

  • Forum Energy Technologies repurchased 11% of its shares outstanding in 2025, amounting to $35 million returned to shareholders.
  • In December 2024, the company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $75 million.
  • For 2026, repurchases of approximately $30 million are permitted, contingent on the net leverage ratio remaining below 1.5 times.

Share Issuance

  • No significant share issuances by Forum Energy Technologies were identified within the last 3-5 years.

Inbound Investments

  • No significant inbound investments made in Forum Energy Technologies by third-parties were identified within the last 3-5 years.

Outbound Investments

  • In November 2023, Forum Energy Technologies agreed to acquire Variperm Energy Services for $150 million in cash and 2 million shares of FET common stock, with the acquisition closing expected in January 2024.
  • The company's management is actively evaluating acquisition targets, particularly in differentiated and accretive product lines.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures are forecasted to be $10 million for 2026.
  • Forum Energy Technologies operates with a capital-light operating model.
  • The company expects to generate $55 million-$75 million in free cash flow for 2026, aligned with its "FET 2030" target.

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Peer Outperformance in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services

FET has outperformed 81% of its 32 Oil & Gas Equipment & Services peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it is EFXT. Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ranks 4th of 7 industries in Energy by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Oil & Gas Equipment & Services constituents that FET has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
100%
of 38 industry peers · 143.3% return
3Y
92%
of 36 industry peers · 223.5% return
5Y
81%
of 32 industry peers · 212.0% return
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services peers with revenue growth within 4pp of FET's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
FET Forum Energy Technologies 5.6% 26.4x 143.3%223.5%212.0% —
EFXT Enerflex 2.0% 33.4x 45.8%386.9%406.7% +195pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Energy sector, ranked by 5Y. Oil & Gas Equipment & Services is FET's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 11 65.4%112.0%278.8% MPC 533% · VLO 419% · PBF 415%
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation 18 34.6%103.3%157.7% INSW 781% · TRGP 420% · DHT 399%
Integrated Oil & Gas 7 39.5%72.0%148.8% IMO 316% · SU 222% · XOM 204%
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ← 33 14.9%19.1%54.7% FTI 775% · SEI 718% · TDW 460%
Oil & Gas Drilling 7 46.6%3.4%46.4% VAL 129% · NE 92% · RIG 46%
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 51 23.2%5.8%36.3% BTE 759% · PR 230% · CNQ 186%
Coal & Consumable Fuels 14 -40.1%-3.2%29.1% CNR 267% · CCJ 168% · LEU 63%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Financials

FETFTIHLXFTKSLBBKRMedian
NameForum En.TechnipF.Helix En.Flotek I.SLB Baker Hu. 
Mkt Price69.8464.00-24.4749.9247.9049.92
Mkt Cap0.825.11.60.973.947.613.3
Rev LTM87410,6691,30335136,88728,7405,986
Op Inc LTM651,674100474,9943,525887
FCF LTM621,594235-134,2663,228914
FCF 3Y Avg661,330168-54,4242,370749
CFO LTM691,865253-116,3614,5121,059
CFO 3Y Avg731,613188-36,4903,641900

Growth & Margins

FETFTIHLXFTKSLBBKRMedian
NameForum En.TechnipF.Helix En.Flotek I.SLB Baker Hu. 
Rev Chg LTM10.6%9.1%6.2%59.3%4.6%3.7%7.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.6%12.8%6.2%24.9%5.0%5.4%5.9%
Rev Chg Q20.7%9.4%20.8%104.1%5.8%14.5%17.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.9%2.4%4.2%19.9%1.4%3.7%3.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM343.1%29.6%23.4%75.3%-12.2%-0.3%26.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg114.3%64.7%47.2%136.0%-1.0%12.5%56.0%
Op Mgn LTM7.5%15.7%7.7%13.3%13.5%12.3%12.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg4.5%13.1%7.9%10.2%15.6%12.3%11.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM3.4%0.7%2.7%0.2%-0.2%-0.7%0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM7.8%17.5%19.4%-3.0%17.2%15.7%16.5%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.0%16.4%14.4%-0.5%18.0%13.0%13.7%
FCF/Rev LTM7.1%14.9%18.1%-3.6%11.6%11.2%11.4%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.1%13.5%12.8%-1.4%12.3%8.4%10.4%

Valuation

FETFTIHLXFTKSLBBKRMedian
NameForum En.TechnipF.Helix En.Flotek I.SLB Baker Hu. 
Mkt Cap0.825.11.60.973.947.613.3
P/S0.92.31.22.52.01.71.8
P/Op Inc12.215.015.618.914.813.514.9
P/EBIT12.614.818.119.116.713.215.7
P/E26.519.539.328.623.916.425.2
P/CFO11.713.46.2-83.511.610.511.1
Total Yield3.8%5.5%2.5%3.5%6.5%8.0%4.6%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.3%0.0%0.0%2.3%1.9%0.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg20.7%7.7%12.9%-0.0%7.4%5.1%7.6%
D/E0.30.10.40.10.20.40.2
Net D/E0.20.0-0.00.10.10.30.1

Returns

FETFTIHLXFTKSLBBKRMedian
NameForum En.TechnipF.Helix En.Flotek I.SLB Baker Hu. 
1M Rtn-17.2%-8.1%--10.1%1.9%-14.9%-10.1%
3M Rtn-5.9%-8.0%10.4%-30.9%-0.7%-22.2%-7.0%
6M Rtn30.0%-8.6%9.7%53.2%-5.3%-24.8%2.2%
12M Rtn143.9%49.8%63.3%57.6%39.5%1.1%53.7%
3Y Rtn224.2%213.0%12.1%576.0%1.9%50.4%131.7%
1M Excs Rtn-12.2%-3.0%--5.1%6.9%-9.9%-5.1%
3M Excs Rtn-6.1%-8.7%10.9%-30.1%-0.8%-20.4%-7.4%
6M Excs Rtn30.3%-8.3%10.0%53.5%-5.0%-24.5%2.5%
12M Excs Rtn131.9%43.0%51.1%36.6%31.4%-5.6%39.8%
3Y Excs Rtn147.0%123.2%-66.7%415.5%-77.5%-27.7%47.8%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Drilling and Completions477471503  
Artificial Lift and Downhole315346236  
Intersegment revenue-1-0 -1-1
Completions   265185
Drilling & Downhole   305240
Production   132117
Total791816739700541


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Artificial Lift and Downhole414932  
Drilling and Completions131819  
Gain on sale-leaseback transactions115 7 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and other0-0-011
Transaction expenses-1-8-30 
Other corporate expenses-35-31   
Elimination of intersegment expenses 0   
Impairment of intangible assets -119   
Corporate  -27-34-31
Intersegment revenue  0  
Completions   12-5
Drilling & Downhole   325
Production   -0-14
Total30-872117-44


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Drilling and Completions385419615  
Artificial Lift and Downhole354371179  
Corporate1426273243
Completions   367352
Drilling & Downhole   341313
Production   9583
Total752816821835791


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$69.69 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.8 
First Trading Date04/12/2012 
Distance from 52W High-23.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$82.16$63.73
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA-15.2%9.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility50.8%53.7%
Downside Capture87.2435.29
Upside Capture75.44135.48
Correlation (S&P 500)34.9%25.4%
FET Betas & Captures as of 10/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.951.011.761.080.891.19
Up Beta5.10-0.273.610.540.421.20
Down Beta2.791.923.081.681.381.81
Up Capture210%109%174%147%168%102%
Bmk +ve Days12182862130427
Stock +ve Days13243566142397
Down Capture105%70%-8%56%34%86%
Bmk -ve Days10253664121325
Stock -ve Days9192960109350

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FET
FET140.8%53.7%1.81-
Sector ETF (XLE)44.3%23.4%1.4945.7%
Equity (SPY)9.5%13.6%0.4024.8%
Gold (GLD)1.6%28.7%0.057.7%
Commodities (DBC)38.4%21.2%1.4226.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)11.3%14.2%0.51-4.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-27.2%43.6%-0.616.1%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FET
FET25.5%51.4%0.62-
Sector ETF (XLE)20.5%25.6%0.7152.7%
Equity (SPY)11.3%17.3%0.4829.0%
Gold (GLD)17.5%19.1%0.7410.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.1%19.6%0.3038.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.3%18.9%-0.0420.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.0%51.6%0.269.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FET
FET-15.7%82.8%0.15-
Sector ETF (XLE)10.2%29.7%0.3853.7%
Equity (SPY)15.0%18.0%0.7038.8%
Gold (GLD)11.9%16.5%0.590.6%
Commodities (DBC)7.5%18.1%0.3333.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.9%20.7%0.2432.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.3%1.008.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 9302026-19.1%
Average Daily Volume0.2 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity11.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares4.3%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 11/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/29/2026-4.3%-23.8% 
7/30/202621.9%46.3%56.7%
5/1/20261.3%-8.6%-10.2%
2/20/20261.3%0.3%2.1%
10/31/2025-16.9%-10.8%-1.1%
8/8/2025-1.3%5.9%18.6%
5/2/2025-8.2%-2.7%1.6%
2/20/2025-3.7%-1.8%8.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151216
# Negative10138
Median Positive2.3%9.1%12.4%
Median Negative-3.7%-4.7%-8.8%
Max Positive21.9%46.3%56.7%
Max Negative-16.9%-23.8%-24.6%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/29/2026-4.3%-23.8% 
7/30/202621.9%46.3%56.7%
5/1/20261.3%-8.6%-10.2%
2/20/20261.3%0.3%2.1%
10/31/2025-16.9%-10.8%-1.1%
8/8/2025-1.3%5.9%18.6%
5/2/2025-8.2%-2.7%1.6%
2/20/2025-3.7%-1.8%8.1%
10/31/2024-0.1%17.6%12.0%
8/2/2024-3.7%-4.7%1.4%
5/3/20241.6%3.1%-11.0%
3/1/20241.6%-1.3%2.7%
11/3/20232.6%-4.5%-7.3%
8/4/2023-2.4%-0.2%1.7%
5/4/20234.5%4.0%16.9%
2/21/20230.3%-5.0%-21.0%
11/9/20222.3%2.3%1.9%
8/5/20226.7%12.6%12.9%
5/6/2022-6.4%-8.0%17.9%
3/1/20225.3%29.6%22.2%
11/4/2021-1.9%-9.5%-24.6%
8/6/20212.0%-0.9%-0.9%
5/6/202113.9%12.2%27.5%
2/24/20211.6%2.2%-3.8%
11/6/20208.5%13.7%52.4%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151216
# Negative10138
Median Positive2.3%9.1%12.4%
Median Negative-3.7%-4.7%-8.8%
Max Positive21.9%46.3%56.7%
Max Negative-16.9%-23.8%-24.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202610/30/202610-Q
06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202403/03/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202303/05/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/28/202310-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202610/30/202610-Q
06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
12/31/202403/03/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202303/05/202410-K
09/30/202311/03/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202305/05/202310-Q
12/31/202202/28/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/06/202210-Q
12/31/202103/04/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/06/202110-Q
03/31/202105/07/202110-Q
12/31/202003/02/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/07/202010-Q
03/31/202005/08/202010-Q
12/31/201902/25/202010-K

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 11/2/2026

Latest: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 10/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 RevenueReported230.00 Mil240.00 Mil250.00 Mil2.1% Higher NewGuidance: 235.00 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Revenue GrowthReported 19.0%    
Q4 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported33.00 Mil36.00 Mil39.00 Mil5.9% Higher NewGuidance: 34.00 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Adjusted EBITDA GrowthReported 59.0%    
Q4 2026 Adjusted Net IncomeReported15.00 Mil18.00 Mil21.00 Mil20.0% Higher NewGuidance: 15.00 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Adjusted Net Income GrowthReported 263.0%    
Q4 2026 Free Cash FlowReported25.00 Mil27.50 Mil30.00 Mil37.5% Higher NewGuidance: 20.00 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Free Cash Flow GrowthReported 27.0%    
2026 RevenueReported900.00 Mil910.00 Mil920.00 Mil2.2% RaisedGuidance: 890.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Revenue GrowthReported 15.0%    
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported123.00 Mil126.00 Mil129.00 Mil5.0% RaisedGuidance: 120.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA GrowthReported 46.0%    
2026 Adjusted Net IncomeReported52.00 Mil55.00 Mil58.00 Mil17.0% RaisedGuidance: 47.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Net Income GrowthReported 639.0%    
2026 Free Cash FlowReported66.00 Mil68.50 Mil71.00 Mil2.2% RaisedGuidance: 67.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Free Cash Flow GrowthReported 5.0%    


Prior: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/30/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 RevenueReported225.00 Mil235.00 Mil245.00 Mil   
Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported31.00 Mil34.00 Mil37.00 Mil25.9% Higher NewGuidance: 27.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted Net IncomeReported12.00 Mil15.00 Mil18.00 Mil   
Q3 2026 Free Cash FlowReported15.00 Mil20.00 Mil25.00 Mil   
2026 RevenueReported870.00 Mil890.00 Mil910.00 Mil   
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported115.00 Mil120.00 Mil125.00 Mil16.5% RaisedGuidance: 103.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Net IncomeReported42.00 Mil47.00 Mil52.00 Mil   
2026 Free Cash FlowReported57.00 Mil67.00 Mil77.00 Mil   

Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/1/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported24.00 Mil27.00 Mil30.00 Mil   
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported95.00 Mil103.00 Mil110.00 Mil  RaisedGuidance: 100.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/20/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2026 RevenueReported800.00 Mil840.00 Mil880.00 Mil   
2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported90.00 Mil100.00 Mil110.00 Mil   
2026 Adjusted Net IncomeReported18.00 Mil28.00 Mil38.00 Mil   
2026 Free Cash FlowReported55.00 Mil65.00 Mil75.00 Mil-13.3% Lower NewGuidance: 75.00 Mil for 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 10/27/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Ivascu, John CEVP, General Counsel & CCODirectSell1027202690.144,300387,6186,806,933Form
2Ivascu, John CEVP, General Counsel & CCODirectSell1027202690.0870063,0567,189,465Form
3Williams, David Lyle JREVP, CFODirectSell821202678.1320,0681,568,0039,624,686Form
4Danford, Michael DewayneSVP & CHODirectSell817202685.821,200102,9844,414,495Form
5Danford, Michael DewayneSVP & CHODirectSell811202678.911,500118,3654,153,743Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Ivascu, John CEVP, General Counsel & CCODirectSell1027202690.144,300387,6186,806,933Form
2Ivascu, John CEVP, General Counsel & CCODirectSell1027202690.0870063,0567,189,465Form
3Williams, David Lyle JREVP, CFODirectSell821202678.1320,0681,568,0039,624,686Form
4Danford, Michael DewayneSVP & CHODirectSell817202685.821,200102,9844,414,495Form
5Danford, Michael DewayneSVP & CHODirectSell811202678.911,500118,3654,153,743Form
6Ivascu, John CEVP, General Counsel & CCODirectSell804202670.635,000353,1726,040,082Form
7Danford, Michael DewayneSVP & CHODirectSell514202655.493,000166,4703,004,173Form
8Ivascu, John CEVP, General Counsel & CCODirectSell304202660.014,392263,5644,896,756Form
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