Nabors Industries (NBR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Nabors Industries Ltd. is a global oil and gas drilling contractor that provides land and offshore drilling rigs, drilling equipment and related services to energy companies around the world. The company’s operations span two core segments: drilling and evaluation, which includes land‐based and platform drilling rigs as well as wellbore survey services, and wellbore technologies, offering pressure control equipment, downhole tools and specialized maintenance services. Nabors’ integrated model combines rig operations with engineered products and field support, positioning it as a full‐service provider in the upstream sector.

The company maintains a diverse, modern fleet of automated and conventional drilling rigs and has pioneered advanced drilling technologies, including automated drilling controls and managed pressure drilling systems. Nabors offers proprietary rig designs such as its PACE‐X and PACE‐R land rigs, which emphasize efficiency, rapid pad moves and enhanced safety features. In its wellbore technologies segment, the company delivers blowout preventer systems, tubular running services and drilling waste management solutions, enabling clients to optimize well delivery and manage environmental and regulatory challenges.

Founded in the mid-20th century, Nabors is incorporated in Bermuda with principal executive offices in Houston, Texas. The company serves major oil and gas producing regions across North America, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Latin America, with operations in more than 20 countries. Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors has focused on expanding its technological capabilities and global footprint, adapting its services to meet evolving industry demands.

Committed to innovation and safety, Nabors continues to invest in digital platforms and drilling automation to reduce nonproductive time and improve operational performance. Its emphasis on research and development, combined with a global service infrastructure, supports energy producers in executing complex drilling campaigns and advancing towards more efficient and sustainable operations.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $34.70 to $38.25
• 50-Day Range: $27.92 to $37.40
• 52-Week Range: $23.27 to $86.10
• Volume: 239,877 shs
• Average Volume: 469,085 shs
• Market Capitalization: $595.11 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $43.00
• Consensus Rating: Reduce

Nabors Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Nabors Industries scored higher than 33% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 233rd out of 267 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Reduce

Consensus Rating

Nabors Industries has received a consensus rating of Reduce. The company's average rating score is 1.75, and is based on 1 buy rating, 4 hold ratings, and 3 sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Nabors Industries has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Nabors Industries are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($6.22) to $0.80 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Nabors Industries is -2.70, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Nabors Industries is -2.70, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Nabors Industries has a P/B Ratio of 0.93. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

26.03% of the float of Nabors Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nabors Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Nabors Industries has recently increased by 18.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Nabors Industries does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Nabors Industries does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Nabors Industries will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.00% next year. This indicates that Nabors Industries will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

26.03% of the float of Nabors Industries has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Nabors Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Nabors Industries has recently increased by 18.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.98

News Sentiment

Nabors Industries has a news sentiment score of 0.98. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.82 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Nabors Industries this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for NBR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Nabors Industries to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Nabors Industries insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 5.41% of the stock of Nabors Industries is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

81.92% of the stock of Nabors Industries is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

NBR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have NBR shares performed this year?

Nabors Industries' stock was trading at $57.17 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NBR shares have decreased by 33.9% and is now trading at $37.8160.

How were Nabors Industries' earnings last quarter?

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, July, 29th. The oil and gas company reported ($2.71) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($2.05) by $0.66. Nabors Industries's revenue for the quarter was up 12.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Nabors Industries' stock split?

Nabors Industries shares reverse split before market open on Thursday, April 23rd 2020.The 1-50 reverse split was announced on Monday, April 20th 2020. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Wednesday, April 22nd 2020. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 2 shares after the split.

Does Nabors Industries have any subsidiaries?

Nabors Industries subsidiaries include Superior Well Services, PetroMar Technologies Inc., Tesco, Robotic Drilling Systems, Nabors Blue Shield Ltd., Nabors Drilling Holdings Inc., Nabors Drilling International Limited, and others.

Who are Nabors Industries' major shareholders?

Nabors Industries' top institutional investors include Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. (4.76%), Apollo Management Holdings L.P. (4.13%), Highbridge Capital Management LLC (2.46%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.15%).
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Nabors Industries?

Shares of NBR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Nabors Industries own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Nabors Industries investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR) and AU Optronics (AUOTY).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/29/2025
• Today: 9/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/28/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL&GAS - DRILL
• Sub-Industry: Oil & Gas Drilling
• Current Symbol: NYSE:NBR
• CIK: 1163739
• Web: www.nabors.com
• Phone: (441) 292-1510
• Fax: 441-292-1334
• Employees: 12,000
• Year Founded: 1952

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Nabors Industries: $43.00
• High Price Target: $85.00
• Low Price Target: $25.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +21.8%
• Consensus Rating: Reduce
• Rating Score (0-4): 1.75
• Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($14.06)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$176.08 million
• Net Margins: -3.51%
• Pretax Margin: 1.71%
• Return on Equity: -35.99%
• Return on Assets: -4.08%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 4.17
• Current Ratio: 1.79
• Quick Ratio: 1.63

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.03 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.18
• Cash Flow: $48.38 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 0.73
• Book Value: $40.69 per share
• Price / Book: 0.87

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 15,737,000
• Free Float: 14,590,000
• Market Cap: $555.74 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.60