NOV
About: NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) is a leading supplier of oil and gas drilling rig equipment and products, such as downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. The company operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing nearly two thirds of its annual revenue.
Employees: 34,010
0
Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
65% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $27M | Put options by funds: $16.4M
1.76% more ownership
Funds ownership: 96.85% [Q1] → 98.6% (+1.76%) [Q2]
7% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 66 | Existing positions closed: 71
10% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 145 | Existing positions reduced: 161
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 437 [Q1] → 422 (-15) [Q2]
18% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $5.61B [Q1] → $4.61B (-$1B) [Q2]
60% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q1] → 2 (-3) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$10
24%
downside
Avg. target
$15.43
17%
upside
High target
$20
52%
upside
7 analyst ratings
3 positive
43%
3 neutral
43%
1 negative
14%
Piper Sandler Luke Lemoine | 6%upside $14 | Neutral Maintained | 14 Aug 2025 |
RBC Capital Keith Mackey | 37%upside $18 | Outperform Maintained | 30 Jul 2025 |
Evercore ISI Group James West | 6%upside $14 | In-Line Maintained | 30 Jul 2025 |
JP Morgan Arun Jayaram | 14%upside $15 | Neutral Downgraded | 30 Jul 2025 |
Susquehanna Charles Minervino | 29%upside $17 | Positive Maintained | 30 Jul 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 7 articles about NOV published over the past 30 days
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
NOV Stock Drops 19% in the Past Six Months: Time to Hold or Exit?
NOV's 19% stock slide reflects weak second-quarter earnings, soft drilling demand, offshore delays and mounting margin pressures.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
NOV Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
HOUSTON, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share of common stock, payable on September 26, 2025 to each stockholder of record on September 12, 2025. About NOV NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
NOV Q2 Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat Estimates, Both Decrease Y/Y
NOV expects a 1-3% decrease in consolidated revenues year over year for third-quarter 2025, with adjusted EBITDA anticipated to range from $230-$250 million.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
NOV Inc. (NOV) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
NOV Inc. (NYSE:NOV ) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 29, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Amie D'Ambrosio - Director of Investor Relations Clay C. Williams - Chairman & CEO Jose A.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Nov Inc. (NOV) Q2 Earnings
The headline numbers for Nov Inc. (NOV) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Nov Inc. (NOV) Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates
Nov Inc. (NOV) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.29 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.3 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.57 per share a year ago.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 weeks ago
NOV Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Revenues of $2.19 billion, up 4% sequentially and down 1% year-over-year Net Income of $108 million, or $0.29 per share Adjusted EBITDA* of $252 million Cash flow from operations of $191 million and free cash flow* of $108 million Returned $176 million of capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends *Free Cash Flow, Excess Free Cash Flow and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow and Excess Free Cash Flow” and “Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA” below. HOUSTON, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) today reported second quarter 2025 revenues of $2.19 billion, a decrease of one percent compared to the second quarter of 2024.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Factors You Need to Know Ahead of NOV's Q2 Earnings Release
NOV is anticipated to report lower revenues from the year-ago period's level. Moreover, its increased cost of goods sold may further affect the bottom line.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Earnings Preview: Nov Inc. (NOV) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Nov Inc. (NOV) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
NOV: Growth Proposition Intact Despite Near-Term Headwind
NOV's independent, technology-driven model enables flexibility and scale in a fragmented oil and gas services industry, supporting long-term growth prospects. Balanced revenue streams across segments and geographies reduce reliance on any single market, enhancing resilience and operational nimbleness. Strong free cash flow, disciplined capital spending, and a commitment to shareholder returns make NOV financially robust at a compelling valuation.
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