Nabors Industries (NBR)


Market Price (8/15/2026): $94.18 | Market Cap: $1.3 BilSector: Energy | Industry: Oil & Gas Drilling

Nabors Industries (NBR)


Market Price (8/15/2026): $94.18
Market Cap: $1.3 Bil
Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Drilling

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 18%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 14%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include US Oilfield Technologies, and Drilling Automation.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -31%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -94%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 120%

Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 181%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.2%

Key risks
NBR key risks include [1] a substantial debt position, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 18%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 14%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include US Oilfield Technologies, and Drilling Automation.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -31%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -94%
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 120%
5 Stock price has recently run up significantly
12M Rtn12 month market price return is 181%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.2%
7 Key risks
NBR key risks include [1] a substantial debt position, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/14/2026

Nabors Industries (NBR) stock has lost about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Nabors Industries reported a significant earnings per share (EPS) miss in its fiscal Q2 2026 results, despite a modest revenue beat. The company announced a net loss attributable to shareholders of $22.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and a reported EPS of -$2.04, which missed the consensus analyst estimate of -$1.30 by $0.74. While operating revenues of $814.8 million were approximately 4% higher than fiscal Q1 2026 and surpassed analyst estimates of $809.28 million, the deeper-than-expected loss likely weighed on investor sentiment.

2. Downward revisions in crude oil and natural gas price forecasts contributed to negative sentiment for the drilling sector. J.P. Morgan Global Research lowered its forecast for Brent crude to average $78 per barrel by year-end 2026, a notable reduction from its previous forecast of $95 per barrel. Similarly, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projected the Henry Hub natural gas spot price to average $2.87 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in fiscal Q3 2026, which is 50 cents lower than the prior month's forecast, driven by record natural gas production and reduced liquefied natural gas (LNG) feedgas demand. These lowered price expectations for key commodities negatively impact the outlook for drilling activity and future profitability.

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Updated on 8/14/2026

Nabors Industries (NBR) stock has lost about 10% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Nabors Industries reported a significant earnings per share (EPS) miss in its fiscal Q2 2026 results, despite a modest revenue beat. The company announced a net loss attributable to shareholders of $22.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and a reported EPS of -$2.04, which missed the consensus analyst estimate of -$1.30 by $0.74. While operating revenues of $814.8 million were approximately 4% higher than fiscal Q1 2026 and surpassed analyst estimates of $809.28 million, the deeper-than-expected loss likely weighed on investor sentiment.

2. Downward revisions in crude oil and natural gas price forecasts contributed to negative sentiment for the drilling sector. J.P. Morgan Global Research lowered its forecast for Brent crude to average $78 per barrel by year-end 2026, a notable reduction from its previous forecast of $95 per barrel. Similarly, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) projected the Henry Hub natural gas spot price to average $2.87 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) in fiscal Q3 2026, which is 50 cents lower than the prior month's forecast, driven by record natural gas production and reduced liquefied natural gas (LNG) feedgas demand. These lowered price expectations for key commodities negatively impact the outlook for drilling activity and future profitability.

3. Analyst downgrades and concerns about the stock's valuation likely pressured shares. Within the specified period, Zacks Research downgraded Nabors Industries from a "strong-buy" to a "hold" rating on August 15, 2026. Additionally, on August 1, 2026, Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from "hold" to "sell." These downgrades coincided with market analysis indicating that NBR shares were considered significantly overvalued, trading at $94.17 as of August 14, 2026, which was 80.8% above its GF Value™ estimate of $52.09. The company's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio of 7.0x also stood 29% higher than its 5-year median P/E of 5.4x.

4. Broader weakness and volatility in the oilfield services sector, influenced by crude price fluctuations, impacted Nabors Industries. The stock experienced a notable single-day decline of 5.31% to $79.15 on August 5, 2026, a movement attributed to "broader weakness across the oilfield services sector, as crude price volatility continues to influence sentiment toward drilling-related companies." Despite an increase in the U.S. rotary rig count to 593 rigs by August 14, 2026, the highest since March 2025, the overall sector remained sensitive to macroeconomic headwinds and upstream capital expenditure decisions.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -8.2% change in NBR stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/14/2026 was primarily driven by a -14.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020268142026Change
Stock Price ($)102.6194.17-8.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,1853,2140.9%
Net Income Margin (%)9.0%7.7%-14.6%
P/E Multiple5.15.47.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1414-1.0%
Cumulative Contribution-8.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NBR-8.2% 
Market (SPY)8.0%-7.6%
Sector (XLE)3.8%77.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 40.9% change in NBR stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 28.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268142026Change
Stock Price ($)66.8494.1740.9%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,1173,2143.1%
Net Income Margin (%)7.1%7.7%7.6%
P/E Multiple4.25.428.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1414-1.2%
Cumulative Contribution40.9%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NBR40.9% 
Market (SPY)12.5%2.8%
Sector (XLE)22.1%66.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 170.8% change in NBR stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/14/2026 was primarily driven by a 237.1% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)73120258142026Change
Stock Price ($)34.7894.17170.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2,9333,2149.6%
P/S Multiple0.10.4237.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)1014-26.7%
Cumulative Contribution170.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NBR170.8% 
Market (SPY)23.9%18.3%
Sector (XLE)45.4%59.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The -23.1% change in NBR stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/14/2026 was primarily driven by a -35.6% change in the company's Shares Outstanding (Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120238142026Change
Stock Price ($)122.4994.17-23.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3,0003,2147.1%
P/S Multiple0.40.411.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)914-35.6%
Cumulative Contribution-23.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/14/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NBR-23.1% 
Market (SPY)75.6%37.4%
Sector (XLE)54.7%70.0%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
NBR Return39%91%-47%-30%-5%68%57%
Peers Return55%100%-17%-15%1%51%234%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NBR Win Rate50%58%33%42%75%75% 
Peers Win Rate59%63%32%43%55%72% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NBR Max Drawdown-48%-53%-59%-50%-64%-32% 
Peers Max Drawdown-36%-39%-38%-36%-42%-29% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: HP, PTEN, PDS, VAL, SLB. See NBR Returns vs. Peers.
[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 8/14/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventNBRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-44.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven80.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven138 days79 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-90.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven980.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven310 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-47.7%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven91.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven93 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-57.4%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven134.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven984 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-22.4%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.8%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven115 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-70.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven234.2%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven728 days1085 days

Compare to HP, PTEN, PDS, VAL, SLB

In The Past

Nabors Industries's stock fell -44.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 80.3% gain to breakeven.

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EventNBRS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-44.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven80.3%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven138 days79 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-90.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven980.0%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven310 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-47.7%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven91.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven93 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-57.4%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven134.8%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven984 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-22.4%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.8%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven115 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-70.1%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven234.2%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven728 days1085 days

Compare to HP, PTEN, PDS, VAL, SLB

In The Past

Nabors Industries's stock fell -44.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 80.3% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Nabors Industries (NBR)

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Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) is a global provider of drilling and drilling-related services, primarily serving the oil and natural gas industry. The company operates a substantial fleet of land-based drilling rigs across the United States, Canada, and 20 other countries worldwide, along with offshore platform drilling operations in the U.S. and internationally. Its core business revolves around enabling the exploration and production of oil and gas wells.

Beyond traditional drilling, Nabors offers a comprehensive range of advanced solutions designed to optimize drilling performance. These include specialized software and technology for wellbore placement, directional drilling, real-time operational insights, and automation, such as its REVit system for stick-slip mitigation and RigCLOUD for integrating applications. The company further differentiates itself by manufacturing and selling key drilling equipment like top drives, robotic systems, and downhole tools, providing both new sales and aftermarket support for its installed base.

Nabors' primary customers are oil and natural gas exploration and production (E&P) companies seeking efficient and technologically advanced drilling services. By combining physical drilling capabilities with innovative drilling technologies and equipment manufacturing, Nabors positions itself as a full-service partner in the global energy sector.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies to describe Nabors Industries (NBR):

  • Caterpillar for oil and gas drilling: Like Caterpillar provides heavy equipment and services for construction and mining, Nabors provides the essential rigs, machinery, and related services to drill for oil and gas.
  • Deere & Company for oil and gas drilling: Similar to how Deere provides specialized machinery and increasingly advanced technology for agriculture, Nabors offers high-tech drilling rigs and sophisticated software solutions for the oil and gas industry.

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  • Land and Offshore Drilling Services: Provides comprehensive drilling operations for oil and natural gas wells across land and offshore environments.
  • Specialized Drilling Services: Offers services including tubular running, wellbore placement, directional drilling, and measurement-while-drilling (MWD).
  • Logging-While-Drilling (LWD) Systems and Services: Delivers real-time wellbore logging data and insights during drilling operations.
  • REVit System: An automated real-time system designed to mitigate stick-slip during drilling.
  • ROCKit System: A directional steering control system for precise wellbore trajectory.
  • SmartNAV Platform: A collaborative guidance and advisory platform supporting drilling operations.
  • SmartSLIDE System: An advanced directional steering control system for optimized drilling.
  • RigCLOUD Platform: Provides tools and infrastructure to integrate applications for real-time operational insight across the rig fleet.
  • Drilling Optimization Software: Software solutions aimed at enhancing overall drilling efficiency and performance.
  • Drilling Rig Components: Manufactures and sells essential drilling equipment such as top drives, catwalks, wrenches, and drawworks.
  • Robotic Systems and Downhole Tools: Produces advanced robotic systems and specialized tools used within the wellbore.
  • Equipment Aftermarket Support: Provides sales and services for its installed base of manufactured drilling equipment.

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Major Customers of Nabors Industries (NBR)

Nabors Industries Ltd. primarily sells its drilling and drilling-related services and equipment to other companies in the oil and natural gas sector. Based on the provided background information, its major customers are companies involved in oil and gas exploration and production (E&P).

The specific names of Nabors Industries' major customer companies are not disclosed in the provided background description.

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Anthony G. Petrello, Chairperson, President and Chief Executive Officer

Anthony G. Petrello has served as Chairman of the Board of Nabors Industries Ltd. since June 2012, and as its Chief Executive Officer and President since October 2011. He was first elected to the Nabors Board of Directors in 1991. Before becoming CEO, he served as the company's President and Chief Operating Officer from 1991 to October 2011, and Deputy Chairman since 2003. Prior to joining Nabors in 1991, Mr. Petrello was the Managing Partner of the New York office of the law firm Baker & McKenzie from 1986 to 1991. He holds a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School and B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics from Yale University. Mr. Petrello also serves as a director of Hilcorp Energy Company. He previously served as Chairman, President, CEO & Secretary of Nabors Energy Transition Corp. from 2021 to 2023.

Miguel Rodriguez, Chief Financial Officer

Miguel Rodriguez was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Nabors Industries Ltd. effective October 1, 2025, succeeding William Restrepo. He joined Nabors in February 2019 as Senior Vice President for Operations Finance. Prior to joining Nabors, Mr. Rodriguez spent over 25 years with SLB (formerly Schlumberger) in various senior financial positions requiring strong corporate finance, treasury, tax, and financial management skills, with postings in the United States, Latin America, and Russia. His roles at SLB included senior executive positions in Corporate Treasury, Group Controller for Latin America, and worldwide Controller. Mr. Rodriguez holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and is a CPA, both from Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB) in Venezuela.

Siggi Meissner, President, Global Drilling and Energy Transition

Siggi Meissner serves as the President of Global Drilling Operations & Engineering at Nabors Industries Ltd. He is also listed as President, Global Drilling and Energy Transition.

Mark Andrews, Vice President and Corporate Secretary

Mark Andrews serves as Vice President and Corporate Secretary of Nabors Industries Ltd. He has also been listed as Vice President and General Manager of Nabors Global Holdings Ltd.

Michael Csizmadia, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Michael Csizmadia serves as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Nabors Industries Ltd. He is also a Senior Vice President.

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Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) faces several key risks to its business, primarily driven by the cyclical nature of the oil and natural gas industry and the company's financial structure.

Key Risks

  1. Fluctuations in Oil and Natural Gas Prices and Declining Drilling Activity: The primary risk to Nabors Industries is the volatility in oil and natural gas prices, which directly impacts drilling activity, revenues, cash flows, and overall profitability. A sustained decrease in commodity prices reduces the incentive for exploration, development, and production activities, leading to lower demand for Nabors' drilling and drilling-related services. The U.S. drilling market, a significant operational area for Nabors, has experienced a decline in activity and daily rig margins due to increased costs and operational inefficiencies, further exacerbating this risk.
  2. High Debt Load and Limited Financial Flexibility: Nabors Industries carries a substantial long-term debt burden, reported at approximately $2.5 billion as of December 31, 2025, and $2.7 billion as of June 30, 2025. This high leverage limits the company's financial flexibility, increases interest expenses, and makes it vulnerable to changes in interest rates and broader credit market conditions. Persistent net losses, despite efforts to improve cash flow, highlight the challenges in managing this debt and affect the company's ability to reinvest in growth or strengthen its balance sheet.
  3. Customer Concentration and Intense Competition: The company faces significant customer concentration risk, with Saudi Aramco accounting for a substantial portion of its consolidated operating revenues (30% in 2025, 31% in 2024, and 26% in both 2023 and 2022). The loss of this or other major customers, or the renegotiation or termination of drilling contracts on short notice or without early termination payments, could materially harm Nabors' business, financial condition, and results of operations. Additionally, Nabors operates in a highly competitive industry characterized by excess drilling capacity, which can adversely affect market share, utilization rates, and pricing.
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Nabors Industries (symbol: NBR) operates in several segments of the oil and natural gas industry. The addressable markets for its main products and services, segmented by region, are detailed below:

Global Markets

  • Global Oil and Gas Wells Drilling Services Market: The market for global oil and gas wells drilling services was valued at approximately USD 160.88 billion in 2025.
  • Global Offshore Drilling Market: The global offshore drilling market was valued at about USD 43.78 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 47.73 billion in 2026. Other sources indicate a 2024 value of USD 39.865 million or USD 39.61 billion.
  • Global Land Drilling Rig Market: This market, which includes the manufacturing and sale of drilling equipment, was valued at USD 45.19 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 47.08 billion in 2026.
  • Global Oilfield Services Market: The broader global oilfield services market, which encompasses drilling and drilling-related services, was valued at USD 270.53 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 290.8 billion in 2026.

U.S. Markets

  • U.S. Oil Field Drilling Services Market: This market was valued at USD 71.0 billion in 2025 and is projected to be USD 67.0 billion in 2026.
  • United States Offshore Drilling Market: The market size for offshore drilling in the United States was valued at USD 2.48 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 4.13 billion by 2033.

Canada Markets

  • Canada Oil & Gas Field Services Market: The market size for oil and gas field services in Canada, which includes drilling services, was USD 47.8 billion in 2025 and USD 48.4 billion in 2026. Another source indicates a value of USD 10 billion based on historical analysis.
  • Canada Underbalanced Drilling Market: This specialized drilling service market generated USD 190.1 million in revenue in 2024.

International Markets (Offshore Drilling by Region)

  • Asia Pacific Offshore Drilling Market: This region's offshore drilling market was valued at USD 8,999 million (approximately USD 9.0 billion) in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 11,033 million by 2030. Asia Pacific held the largest share of the global offshore drilling market at 44.73% in 2024.
  • Middle East & Africa Offshore Drilling Market: This market captured 22.42% of the global market in 2025, generating USD 9.82 billion in revenue, and is projected to reach USD 10.88 billion in 2026.
  • Latin America Offshore Drilling Market: In 2025, Latin America generated USD 3.82 billion, contributing 8.72% to global market revenue, and is projected to grow to USD 4.21 billion in 2026.
Nabors Industries' "Drilling Solutions" and "Rig Technologies" offerings are integral components and specialized services within these broader drilling and oilfield services markets.

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Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is positioned for future revenue growth over the next two to three years, driven by several strategic initiatives and market trends:

  1. International Drilling Expansion: The company anticipates continued growth in its international drilling operations, particularly in the Middle East (including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait), Asia Pacific, and Latin America (Argentina). This expansion is supported by new rig deployments and reactivations, often secured through long-term contracts, which are expected to increase the international rig count.

  2. Growth in Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies: Nabors expects its Drilling Solutions and Rig Technologies segments to significantly increase their contributions to revenue. Drilling Solutions is highlighted for its high-margin services, while Rig Technologies benefits from third-party sales of high-margin rig components, rentals, and spare parts.

  3. Synergies from Acquisitions, notably Parker Wellbore: The acquisition of Parker Wellbore is a key driver, projected to enhance adjusted EBITDA through synergies and an expanded portfolio of services and products.

  4. Advancements in Technology and Drilling Automation: Nabors is leveraging its advanced technology solutions, including drilling automation platforms like REVit, ROCKit, SmartNAV, SmartSLIDE, and RigCLOUD, as well as new rig technologies such as the PACE-X Ultra. These innovations are expected to drive demand by offering enhanced efficiency, performance, and contributing to margin expansion.

  5. Newbuild Programs: The company's newbuild programs, such as the SANAD joint venture, especially in Saudi Arabia, are anticipated to contribute to future revenue growth through long-term contracts and increased rig deployments. These programs involve significant capital expenditures and are expected to generate substantial EBITDA.

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Share Repurchases

  • Nabors Industries completed a share repurchase program in 2025, retiring 14,012,000 shares for US$121.27 million under its 2015 authorization.

Share Issuance

  • In March 2025, Nabors acquired Parker Drilling Company for cash plus 4.8 million shares.
  • The number of common shares outstanding increased from 9,331,097 in aggregate as of October 31, 2021, to 10,764,937 in aggregate as of December 31, 2024. By February 6, 2026, the aggregate number of common shares outstanding reached 15,834,469.

Outbound Investments

  • In March 2025, Nabors acquired Parker Drilling Company for cash plus 4.8 million shares, with the deal valued at approximately $180.6 million. This acquisition expanded Nabors' Drilling Solutions business by adding Quail Tools, a casing running contractor, and a fleet of ten drilling rigs.
  • Nabors sold its Quail Tools, LLC subsidiary to Superior Energy Services for $625 million, which included $375 million in cash at closing and a $250 million seller financing note that was fully prepaid.
  • Nabors has invested in venture opportunities focused on carbon reduction, including alternative energy sources such as geothermal, hydrogen, energy storage, carbon capture, and emissions monitoring. Specific investments include a business combination with Vast Solar Pty. Ltd. in December 2023 and an investment in GA Drilling, an ultra-deep geothermal drilling technology innovator, in March 2022.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the full year 2025 totaled $695 million, which included $274 million allocated for SANAD newbuilds.
  • For the full year 2026, Nabors projects capital expenditures to be in the range of $730 million to $760 million, with $360 million to $380 million specifically for SANAD newbuilds.
  • The primary focus of these capital expenditures is on rig enhancements and new construction, particularly within the SANAD newbuild program.

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Peer Outperformance in Oil & Gas Drilling

NBR has trailed 100% of its 6 Oil & Gas Drilling peers over 5Y. Oil & Gas Drilling ranks 7th of 7 industries in Energy by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
Share of Oil & Gas Drilling constituents that NBR has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
100%
of 8 industry peers · 180.5% return
3Y
14%
of 7 industry peers · -13.2% return
5Y
0%
of 6 industry peers · 22.5% return
No Oil & Gas Drilling peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten NBR by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Energy sector, ranked by 5Y. Oil & Gas Drilling is NBR'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 11 119.5%128.3%324.7% PBF 813% · MPC 577% · VLO 502%
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation 18 35.6%118.7%236.4% INSW 875% · LPG 752% · TRGP 597%
Integrated Oil & Gas 7 50.6%62.3%233.9% IMO 454% · CVE 328% · SU 327%
Coal & Consumable Fuels 14 29.3%65.0%175.7% EU 1114% · LEU 722% · CCJ 491%
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 34 69.3%44.9%140.0% FTI 1064% · SEI 883% · TDW 737%
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 51 23.3%4.9%111.6% KGEI 10167% · OBE 6446% · EP 2683%
Oil & Gas Drilling ← 7 83.6%0.0%95.5% VAL 234% · PDS 168% · NE 148%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

NBRHPPTENPDSVALSLBMedian
NameNabors I.Helmeric.Patterso.Precisio.Valaris SLB  
Mkt Price94.1744.2011.3784.6385.6253.7769.20
Mkt Cap1.34.44.31.15.980.14.4
Rev LTM3,2143,9964,6721,9202,13836,3663,605
Op Inc LTM248121-49632614,984184
FCF LTM40315178--244,554178
FCF 3Y Avg-4193320--1464,516193
CFO LTM702580733-3586,533702
CFO 3Y Avg613605955-3786,545613

Growth & Margins

NBRHPPTENPDSVALSLBMedian
NameNabors I.Helmeric.Patterso.Precisio.Valaris SLB  
Rev Chg LTM6.1%16.6%-6.9%3.9%-13.2%2.5%3.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg2.4%12.7%21.0%-0.0%8.8%5.4%7.1%
Rev Chg Q-2.2%-0.6%0.7%11.4%-12.4%5.0%0.1%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-0.6%-0.2%0.2%2.5%-3.4%1.2%0.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM-1.5%-62.1%64.4%-68.8%-51.0%-17.2%-34.1%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg1.9%-34.5%-29.5%-31.7%83.8%1.0%-14.3%
Op Mgn LTM7.7%3.0%-1.1%3.3%12.2%13.7%5.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg8.1%9.4%1.0%8.4%14.2%15.9%8.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.3%0.3%0.5%-1.1%-4.7%-0.7%-0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM21.9%14.5%15.7%-16.8%18.0%16.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg20.0%18.7%18.8%-16.6%18.4%18.7%
FCF/Rev LTM1.2%7.9%3.8%--1.1%12.5%3.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-0.1%5.8%6.2%--7.6%12.7%5.8%

Valuation

NBRHPPTENPDSVALSLBMedian
NameNabors I.Helmeric.Patterso.Precisio.Valaris SLB  
Mkt Cap1.34.44.31.15.980.14.4
P/S0.41.10.90.62.82.21.0
P/Op Inc5.436.6-87.417.422.716.116.7
P/EBIT2.071.3-105.117.413.418.115.4
P/E5.4-32.2-48.2-33.46.325.8-13.4
P/CFO1.97.65.9-16.612.37.6
Total Yield18.4%-0.8%1.1%-3.0%15.8%6.0%3.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%2.3%3.2%0.0%0.0%2.1%1.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-6.5%6.1%10.2%--1.6%7.7%6.1%
D/E1.60.40.30.60.20.20.4
Net D/E1.20.40.30.60.10.10.3

Returns

NBRHPPTENPDSVALSLBMedian
NameNabors I.Helmeric.Patterso.Precisio.Valaris SLB  
1M Rtn14.2%32.4%15.5%3.3%11.3%13.1%13.7%
3M Rtn-10.5%12.6%-7.6%-10.9%-18.8%-2.4%-9.1%
6M Rtn38.3%34.0%43.3%-3.1%-10.8%7.3%20.6%
12M Rtn180.5%149.9%112.8%53.8%83.6%66.3%98.2%
3Y Rtn-13.2%21.5%-12.5%29.9%16.9%-0.5%8.2%
1M Excs Rtn10.6%28.9%14.6%0.1%8.8%10.9%10.7%
3M Excs Rtn-13.0%9.1%-9.1%-13.8%-20.9%-6.8%-11.0%
6M Excs Rtn33.5%22.4%28.7%-11.9%-17.6%-7.2%7.6%
12M Excs Rtn143.6%135.1%93.5%31.8%60.6%44.2%77.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-93.7%-58.4%-90.8%-47.6%-58.9%-76.8%-67.8%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
International Drilling1,5981,4461,3451,1991,043
U.S. Drilling9771,0281,2081,101670
Drilling Solutions513314302243172
Rig Technologies154202243195149
Other items-57-60-91-85-56
Canada Drilling    39
Total3,1852,9303,0062,6542,018


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Drilling Solutions1671121117833
International Drilling16410841-1-40
U.S. Drilling131176262109-76
Rig Technologies8202090
Other reconciling items-208-169-164  
Other items   -150-131
Canada Drilling    3
Total26324827044-211


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
International Drilling2,4352,3492,2272,2742,381
Other reconciling items1,020812   
U.S. Drilling9671,0501,2401,3891,607
Drilling Solutions21379786466
Rig Technologies154215239207190
Other items  1,4937951,280
Canada Drilling   01
Total4,7904,5045,2784,7305,525


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$94.17 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.3 
First Trading Date02/28/1991 
Distance from 52W High-14.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$84.89$75.60
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA10.9%24.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility55.2%58.2%
Downside Capture11.4921.95
Upside Capture-40.12136.02
Correlation (SPY)-5.7%16.8%
NBR Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.13-0.04-0.260.160.901.53
Up Beta4.31-0.48-0.78-0.850.091.51
Down Beta-3.00-0.89-0.660.561.512.26
Up Capture-33%17%-33%58%177%91%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days12202966133363
Down Capture-69%67%51%18%54%107%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days10233460119388

[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 NBR
NBR165.0%58.4%1.88-
Sector ETF (XLE)48.3%21.6%1.7359.4%
Equity (SPY)21.5%12.8%1.2516.4%
Gold (GLD)30.0%28.5%0.913.9%
Commodities (DBC)38.1%20.1%1.4940.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)14.4%13.9%0.734.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-48.7%42.8%-1.4413.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NBR
NBR2.8%66.2%0.32-
Sector ETF (XLE)24.4%25.8%0.8373.2%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.2%0.6037.8%
Gold (GLD)19.5%18.6%0.8511.3%
Commodities (DBC)9.6%19.6%0.3853.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.3%18.9%0.0227.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)8.2%52.8%0.3418.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NBR
NBR-13.7%82.0%0.19-
Sector ETF (XLE)10.7%29.6%0.4065.4%
Equity (SPY)15.4%17.9%0.7338.5%
Gold (GLD)12.0%16.2%0.605.4%
Commodities (DBC)7.7%18.0%0.3447.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.0%20.7%0.2028.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.0%66.1%1.0011.6%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.1 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 71520267.3%
Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest4.1 days
Basic Shares Quantity14.3 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares7.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/6/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/20264.8%10.5% 
4/28/202611.3%12.5%-0.4%
2/11/2026-9.9%8.1%8.1%
10/28/202510.2%9.8%5.7%
7/29/20252.2%1.6%8.2%
4/29/2025-7.0%-8.7%-8.5%
2/13/2025-5.0%-13.0%-11.7%
10/22/2024-1.8%2.5%1.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131311
# Negative111112
Median Positive6.5%10.5%8.1%
Median Negative-5.0%-8.7%-10.0%
Max Positive22.4%24.9%80.6%
Max Negative-13.1%-16.8%-27.9%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/28/20264.8%10.5% 
4/28/202611.3%12.5%-0.4%
2/11/2026-9.9%8.1%8.1%
10/28/202510.2%9.8%5.7%
7/29/20252.2%1.6%8.2%
4/29/2025-7.0%-8.7%-8.5%
2/13/2025-5.0%-13.0%-11.7%
10/22/2024-1.8%2.5%1.6%
7/23/202410.4%21.7%-4.2%
4/25/20241.3%-7.7%-4.3%
2/6/2024-1.2%-6.8%4.4%
10/26/2023-6.2%-15.9%-17.9%
7/25/20233.1%2.3%-7.3%
4/25/2023-3.4%-12.5%-11.4%
2/7/20236.7%-5.0%-22.7%
10/25/202222.4%24.9%14.1%
8/3/2022-13.1%-6.5%-7.1%
4/27/2022-0.7%3.3%2.7%
2/8/20225.5%11.2%44.7%
10/27/2021-8.3%-16.8%-27.9%
7/28/20211.9%-13.8%-16.8%
4/28/2021-3.9%-2.9%8.5%
2/23/202119.7%19.3%2.8%
11/3/20206.5%23.2%80.6%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131311
# Negative111112
Median Positive6.5%10.5%8.1%
Median Negative-5.0%-8.7%-10.0%
Max Positive22.4%24.9%80.6%
Max Negative-13.1%-16.8%-27.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/13/202610-K
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/12/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/09/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/31/202610-Q
03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
12/31/202502/13/202610-K
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202508/01/202510-Q
03/31/202505/09/202510-Q
12/31/202402/13/202510-K
09/30/202411/01/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202405/03/202410-Q
12/31/202302/12/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
03/31/202304/27/202310-Q
12/31/202202/09/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/02/202210-Q
12/31/202102/18/202210-K
09/30/202111/05/202110-Q
06/30/202108/02/202110-Q
03/31/202104/29/202110-Q
12/31/202002/24/202110-K
09/30/202011/04/202010-Q
06/30/202008/04/202010-Q
03/31/202005/08/202010-Q
12/31/201902/25/202010-K
09/30/201911/01/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/29/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 7/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Lower 48 average rig count 73 8.1% Higher NewActual: 67.5 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin 1380000.0% 3.8% Higher NewActual: 1330000.0% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA 11.00 Mil -26.7% Lower NewActual: 15.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 International average rig count9495961.1% Higher NewActual: 94 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 International daily adjusted gross margin1810000.0%1825000.0%1840000.0%4.6% Higher NewActual: 1745000.0% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA 42.00 Mil 7.7% Higher NewActual: 39.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Rig Technologies adjusted EBITDA5.00 Mil5.50 Mil6.00 Mil83.3% Higher NewActual: 3.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Capital Expenditures245.00 Mil250.00 Mil255.00 Mil35.1% Higher NewActual: 185.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted free cash flow consumption -40.00 Mil -500.0% Lower NewActual: 10.00 Mil for Q2 2026
2026 Capital Spending710.00 Mil720.00 Mil730.00 Mil-3.4% LoweredGuidance: 745.00 Mil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA920.00 Mil925.00 Mil930.00 Mil   
2026 Adjusted free cash flow20.00 Mil25.00 Mil30.00 Mil   

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/28/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Lower 48 average rig count6767.5684.7% Higher NewGuidance: 64.5 for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin 1330000.0% 0.8% Higher NewGuidance: 1320000.0% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA 15.00 Mil -9.1% Lower NewGuidance: 16.50 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 International average rig count9394952.7% Higher NewGuidance: 91.5 for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 International daily adjusted gross margin1740000.0%1745000.0%1750000.0%-0.6% Lower NewGuidance: 1755000.0% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Drilling Solutions Adjusted EBITDA 39.00 Mil 0 Same NewGuidance: 39.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Rig Technologies Adjusted EBITDA 3.00 Mil 50.0% Higher NewGuidance: 2.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Capital Expenditures180.00 Mil185.00 Mil190.00 Mil5.7% Higher NewGuidance: 175.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted free cash flow 10.00 Mil    
2026 Full-year capital spending730.00 Mil745.00 Mil760.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 745.00 Mil for 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/11/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Lower 48 average rig count6464.56511.2% Higher NewGuidance: 58 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin 1320000.0% 1.5% Higher NewGuidance: 1300000.0% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA16.00 Mil16.50 Mil17.00 Mil-34.0% Lower NewGuidance: 25.00 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 International average rig count9191.5920.5% Higher NewGuidance: 91 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 International daily adjusted gross margin1750000.0%1755000.0%1760000.0%-3.3% Lower NewGuidance: 1815000.0% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Drilling Solutions Adjusted EBITDA 39.00 Mil 0.0% Same NewGuidance: 39.00 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Rig Technologies Adjusted EBITDA 2.00 Mil -63.6% Lower NewGuidance: 5.50 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Capital Expenditures170.00 Mil175.00 Mil180.00 Mil   
2026 Lower 48 average rig count6162.564   
2026 Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin1300000.0%1320000.0%1340000.0%   
2026 Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA55.00 Mil57.50 Mil60.00 Mil   
2026 International average rig count969798   
2026 International daily adjusted gross margin 1850000.0%    
2026 Drilling Solutions Adjusted EBITDA160.00 Mil165.00 Mil170.00 Mil   
2026 Rig Technologies Adjusted EBITDA22.00 Mil23.50 Mil25.00 Mil   
2026 Capital Expenditures730.00 Mil745.00 Mil760.00 Mil302.7% Higher NewGuidance: 185.00 Mil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/28/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Lower 48 average rig count5758590 AffirmedGuidance: 58 for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin 1300000.0% -2.3% LoweredGuidance: 1330000.0% for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA 25.00 Mil -3.8% LoweredGuidance: 26.00 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 International average rig count 91 4.0% RaisedGuidance: 87.5 for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 International daily adjusted gross margin1810000.0%1815000.0%1820000.0%1.4% RaisedGuidance: 1790000.0% for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Drilling Solutions Adjusted EBITDA 39.00 Mil    
Q4 2025 Rig Technologies Adjusted EBITDA5.00 Mil5.50 Mil6.00 Mil120.0% RaisedGuidance: 2.50 Mil for Q3 2025
2025 Capital Expenditures180.00 Mil185.00 Mil190.00 Mil-73.8% LoweredGuidance: 705.00 Mil for 2025
Q4 2025 Adjusted Free Cash Flow 10.00 Mil    

Insider Activity

Updated 4/26/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Yearwood, John DirectBuy224202678.126,410500,7472,222,037Form
2Varde, Partners Inc See footnotesSell915202541.04312,37812,819,60357,702,618Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Yearwood, John DirectBuy224202678.126,410500,7472,222,037Form
2Varde, Partners Inc See footnotesSell915202541.04312,37812,819,60357,702,618Form
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