SDRL
Seadrill Limited · Energy · Oil & Gas Drilling
Last
$45.96
−$1.28 (−2.70%) 12:29 PM ET
Prev close $47.23
Open $46.00
Day high $46.03
Day low $44.78
Volume 239,538
Avg vol 742,602
Mkt cap
$2.95B
Sector
Energy
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SDRL
Seadrill Limited
Seadrill’s share price sits near its 52-week high after strong 3–12 month price appreciation, supported by price action above key moving averages and a mid-range RSI. Short interest metrics point to meaningful but not extreme bearish positioning, with days to cover above five and an intraday short volume ratio above 50%. The news backdrop is mixed, with positive sector developments in offshore drilling offset by fund exits and limited disclosed fundamental and valuation data, which constrains deeper balance-sheet or earnings-based assessment.
AI summarized at 1:34 PM ET, 2026-03-27
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 74 LONG: 59
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+3% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.03×
RSI
57.56 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.04 (Weak)
MACD: 0.04 Signal: 0.08
Short-Term
-0.09 (Weak)
MACD: 0.99 Signal: 1.08
Long-Term
+0.02 (Strong)
MACD: 1.91 Signal: 1.89
Intraday trend score 69.72

Latest news

SDRL 12 articles Positive: 3 Neutral: 2 Negative: 2
Positive The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Shipping Giant Surges 80% as a $14 Million Sell Signals Something Investors Should Probably Watch

Hartree Partners sold 254,101 shares of Teekay Tankers (worth $14.27 million) during Q4, reducing its stake to 2.87% of AUM. Despite the sale, Teekay Tankers stock has surged 80% over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 by 68.55 percentage points. The company reported strong Q4 results with net income jumping to $120.5 million from $82.1 million year-over-year, driven by favorable spot tanker rates. The partial exit may signal profit-taking after strong performance, though management indicated rates strengthened further into early 2026.

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Sentiment note

Listed as a top holding in Hartree Partners' portfolio (14.7% of AUM at $40.27 million), indicating institutional confidence in the offshore drilling company as part of the energy infrastructure theme.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Lawrence Rothman, Cfa
DME Capital Sells Seadrill Shares

DME Capital Management fully exited its position in Seadrill by selling all 1,588,828 shares it held, which represented approximately 1.9% of the fund's assets under management. The sale proved poorly timed, as Seadrill's stock has rebounded strongly in 2026, gaining 21.7% through March 12, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 2.3% decline.

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Sentiment note

While the stock has rebounded strongly in 2026 (+21.7%), the company faces structural challenges including volatile revenue dependent on commodity prices and declining quarterly contract revenue (-2.5% quarter-over-quarter). The recent gains are attributed to external factors (Iran war, oil price increases) rather than fundamental improvements.

Negative The Motley Fool • Eric Trie
Stock Market Today, Feb. 12: Transocean Advances as $5.8 Billion Valaris Deal Reshapes Offshore Drilling Landscape

Transocean announced a $5.8 billion all-stock acquisition of Valaris, creating one of the world's largest deepwater drilling fleets. The deal, combined with new contract awards adding $184 million to backlog, drove Transocean shares up 0.50% on elevated trading volume. Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with BTIG raising its price target citing scale benefits, while Fearnley Fonds downgraded the stock citing valuation and balance-sheet risks.

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Sentiment note

Stock declined 4.37%, underperforming Transocean's resilient move, indicating market concerns about competitive disadvantages as the industry consolidates around larger players.

Positive The Motley Fool • Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Stock Market Today, Feb. 9: Transocean Shares Surge After Announcing $5.8 Billion Valaris Acquisition

Transocean announced an all-stock acquisition of Valaris for $5.8 billion, expanding its offshore drilling fleet significantly. Transocean shares rose 5.94% on the news, while Valaris stock spiked 34%. The combined company expects $200 million in synergies and will have a $10 billion backlog, creating a well-rounded drilling enterprise with diversified geographic exposure.

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Sentiment note

Seadrill finished up 3.21% as investors responded positively to offshore demand and fleet positioning following the major industry acquisition announcement.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
Noble Stock Down 40% From 2023 Levels as One Investor Trims Lofty Stake

Dallas-based Canyon Capital Advisors reduced its stake in Noble by 158,607 shares in Q3, leaving a 1.3 million share position worth $36.9 million. Despite a $7 billion backlog and steady cash flow, Noble's stock remains significantly below 2023 levels.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a top holding in Canyon Capital's portfolio with no specific performance details

Positive Investing.com • Marketbeat.Com
Post-Selloff Buys: 3 High-Value Companies With Triple-Digit Upside Potential

The article identifies three undervalued companies that could offer strong upside potential once markets stabilize after a recent selloff: Impinj Inc, Northern Technologies, and Seadrill.

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Sentiment note

The company has a strong balance sheet and a significant backlog, which should give it breathing room until 2029. Despite being slow to recover from the recent selloff, the stock is trading at a low price-to-sales ratio, and multiple analysts have rated it as a Buy, suggesting it could more than triple from its current price.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • N/A
SFL – Ruling from Oslo District Court in the Seadrill Legal Case

SFL Corporation Ltd. has won a legal case against Seadrill Ltd., with the Oslo District Court ordering Seadrill subsidiaries to pay SFL approximately $48 million in compensation for breach of contract. The ruling is subject to appeal by both sides.

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Sentiment note

Seadrill Ltd. was ordered by the court to pay SFL Corporation Ltd. approximately $48 million in compensation for breach of contract, which is an unfavorable outcome for Seadrill.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Seadrill (SDRL) Divests Three Jack-up Rigs and JV Interest

Seadrill (SDRL) concludes the sale of the West Castor, the West Telesto and the West Tucana jackup rigs operating offshore Qatar, for cash proceeds of $338 million.

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Unknown Benzinga • Benzinga Insights
Demystifying Seadrill: Insights From 4 Analyst Reviews

Throughout the last three months, 4 analysts have evaluated Seadrill (NYSE:SDRL), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish. The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 4 0 0 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 2 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 1 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 Analysts have recently evaluated Seadrill and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $73.25, accompanied by a high estimate of $80.00 and a low estimate of $60.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 2.2% increase from the previous average price target of $71.67. Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Seadrill is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Kurt Hallead Benchmark Announces Buy $60.00 - Hamed Khorsand BWS Financial Maintains Buy $80.00 $80.00 Benjamin Nolan Stifel Maintains Buy $73.00 $73.00 Hamed Khorsand BWS Financial Raises Buy $80.00 $62.00 Key Insights: Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Seadrill (SDRL) Initiates Qatar Jack-Up Fleet Sale for $338M

Seadrill (SDRL) mentions that the divestiture aligns with its overall strategy to simplify its business and concentrate only on its core operations.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Wall Street Analysts Believe Seadrill (SDRL) Could Rally 29.98%: Here's is How to Trade

The mean of analysts' price targets for Seadrill (SDRL) points to a 30% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Seadrill (SDRL) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Seadrill (SDRL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 19.12% and 0.14%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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