NOV Inc. announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share payable on June 26, 2026, and a supplemental cash dividend of $0.09 per share payable on June 12, 2026, as part of its 2025 return of capital plan.

NOV Inc. reported Q1 2026 revenues of $2.05 billion, down 2% year-over-year, with net income of $19 million ($0.05 per share). The company faced significant operational disruptions in the Middle East estimated at $54 million in revenue and $32 million in Adjusted EBITDA impact. Despite near-term challenges, management expects a shift toward an undersupplied market and anticipates a new capital equipment cycle driven by higher commodity prices and renewed energy security focus. The company returned $100 million to shareholders and secured several strategic contracts across offshore, drilling, and industrial applications.

NOV Inc. announced the appointment of Sanjay Chowbey, President and CEO of Kennametal Inc., to its Board of Directors effective March 17, 2026. Chowbey brings over 20 years of experience in global manufacturing and industrial technology leadership, with previous roles at Flowserve Corporation, Danaher Corporation, and Arvin Meritor. He will serve on NOV's Audit Committee.

NOV Inc. announced it will hold a conference call on April 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. Central Time to discuss its first quarter 2026 results. The company will issue a press release with results after market close on April 27, 2026, with the call webcast live on its investor website.

NOV Inc. announced that its Board of Directors voted to increase its regular quarterly cash dividend by 20 percent to $0.09 per share. The dividend is payable on March 27, 2026 to stockholders of record on March 13, 2026.

The global drilling fluids market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.36% from 2026 to 2032, reaching USD 16.59 billion by 2032 from USD 11.79 billion in 2024. Growth is driven by increased offshore and onshore drilling activities, demand for unconventional energy sources like shale gas, and advancements in fluid technology. However, crude oil price volatility, high costs of advanced fluids, and raw material supply constraints pose challenges to market expansion.

NOV has sold its advanced nuclear development company Shepherd Power to Natura Resources in a stock-for-stock transaction. The deal includes a supply chain agreement where NOV will provide manufacturing and project management expertise for Natura's molten salt reactor deployment targeting data centers and industrial markets.

NOV Inc. has sold its advanced nuclear development company Shepherd Power to Natura Resources in a stock-for-stock transaction. The deal includes a supply chain agreement where NOV will provide manufacturing and project management expertise for Natura's small modular reactor technology targeting data centers and industrial markets.

NOV Inc. announced Clay Williams will retire as CEO on January 1, 2026, with Jose Bayardo succeeding him as Chairman, President, and CEO after a planned leadership succession process.

NOV Inc. reported Q3 2025 revenues of $2.18 billion, a 1% decrease from 2024. Net income dropped 68% to $42 million, while bookings doubled with a 141% book-to-bill ratio. The company remains optimistic about offshore production and global natural gas development opportunities.

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NOV Inc. reported Q2 2025 revenues of $2.19 billion, down 1% year-over-year, with net income decreasing 52% to $108 million. The company experienced market headwinds due to macroeconomic uncertainty, OPEC+ production quota changes, and Middle East conflicts, leading to cautious customer behavior and deferred orders.