Nabors Industries stock rose up to 5.4% after Susquehanna analyst Charles Minervino raised his price target from $85 to $91, implying 14.3% upside. Minervino maintained a neutral rating but expects strong exploration and production spending in 2027 to benefit oilfield services companies. However, the stock trades at a steep 53.8x forward earnings, warranting further due diligence from investors.

Nabors Industries has rallied 91.5% over 12 months, driven by stronger-than-expected profitability, improved contract visibility in the Lower 48, and growth opportunities through its SANAD joint venture in Saudi Arabia. However, geopolitical risks, modest free cash flow outlook, heavy capital spending requirements, and exposure to commodity cycles present significant headwinds. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, with analysts recommending investors wait for a better entry point.

Nabors Industries reported a Q2 2026 adjusted loss of $2.04 per share, wider than consensus estimates of $1.54, though better than the prior year's $2.71 loss. The company beat revenue expectations at $814.8 million versus $812 million estimate, driven by strong International Drilling segment performance. Despite the loss miss, shares have gained 10.4% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500. The company maintains a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with an overall VGM Score of B.

Miller Value Partners reduced its stake in Nabors Industries by selling 158,307 shares worth $11.49 million, though NBR remains the fund's largest holding at 10% of AUM. Despite the stock's extraordinary 325% gain over the past year, the fund appears to be taking profits while the company's underlying business fundamentals continue to strengthen with improved rig counts, debt reduction, and growing international demand.

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Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) announced its Q1 2026 earnings conference call scheduled for April 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CT, with earnings to be released on April 28, 2026 after market close. The call will be led by CEO Anthony G. Petrello and CFO Miguel A. Rodriguez to discuss operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) announced its 4th quarter 2025 earnings conference call scheduled for February 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The company will release earnings after market close on February 11, 2026, with executives Anthony G. Petrello (CEO) and Miguel Rodriguez (CFO) discussing operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. A live webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website.

Nabors Industries Ltd. announced its third quarter 2025 earnings conference call, scheduled for October 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The company will discuss its operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, with leadership including CEO Anthony G. Petrello and CFO Miguel Rodriguez.

Superior Energy Services' subsidiary SESI has priced a $600 million senior secured notes offering to repay acquisition financing and for corporate purposes, with closing expected on October 9, 2025.

Caturus Energy signed a multi-year contract with Nabors Industries to deploy the PACE-X Ultra™ X33 rig, the most powerful onshore drilling system in the United States, aimed at increasing gas production and improving operational efficiency and sustainability.

Superior Energy Services has acquired Quail Tools from Nabors Industries, nearly doubling its tubular inventory and expanding its global service capabilities in the oil and gas industry.

Superior Energy Services has acquired Quail Tools from Nabors Industries, expanding its tubular rental services and global market presence. The acquisition nearly doubles the company's tubular inventory and strengthens its service capabilities across U.S. and international markets.