This company has been marked as potentially delisted and may not be actively trading. NYSE:NE Noble (NE) Stock Price, News & Analysis Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsCompetitorsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock About Noble Stock (NYSE:NE) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart Get Noble alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$33.96▼$35.0650-Day Range N/A52-Week Range$17.40▼$48.74Volume1.61 million shsAverage Volume2.23 million shsMarket Capitalization$4.79 billionP/E Ratio10.06Dividend Yield6.63%Price Target$36.14Consensus RatingHold Company Overview Noble Corp. Plc engages in the provision offshore drilling services for oil and gas industry. It focuses on a balanced fleet of floating and jackup rigs and the deployment of drilling rigs in oil and gas basins around the world. The company was founded by Lloyd Noble and Art Olson in 1921 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. Read More Noble Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks78th Percentile Overall ScoreNE MarketRank™: Noble scored higher than 78% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 77th 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 Opinion3.1 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingNoble has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageNoble has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Noble's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation3.1 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth44.15% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Noble are expected to grow by 44.15% in the coming year, from $2.99 to $4.31 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Noble is 10.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.92.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Noble is 10.06, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 64.15.Price to Book Value per Share RatioNoble has a P/B Ratio of 1.04. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted8.14% of the float of Noble has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNoble has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Noble has recently decreased by 8.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend3.3 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend LeadershipNoble is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.49%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthNoble does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Noble is 66.89%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Noble will have a dividend payout ratio of 46.40% next year. This indicates that Noble will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Noble's dividend. Sustainability and ESGN/AEnvironmental ScoreN/A Percentage of Shares Shorted8.14% of the float of Noble has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNoble has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Noble has recently decreased by 8.30%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. News and Social Media0.0 / 5News Sentiment0.00 News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Noble this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for NE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Noble to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Noble insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.20% of the stock of Noble is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions68.14% of the stock of Noble is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Noble's insider trading history. Receive NE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Noble and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address NE Stock News HeadlinesCitigroup Downgrades Noble (NE)July 11 at 3:28 PM | msn.comPetronas to drill three exploration wells at Suriname offshore block, Staatsolie saysJuly 5, 2025 | reuters.comThis Signal Only Flashes Once Every 4 Years – And It Just TriggeredThis same signal has appeared twice before in the past 8 years — both times, it kicked off major moves in crypto. Now it’s back, and the smart money is already positioning. A free training reveals the step-by-step strategy and altcoin picks designed to help you capitalize on the next wave.July 12 at 2:00 AM | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Noble Corporation plc (NE) - Yahoo FinanceJuly 3, 2025 | finance.yahoo.comNoble Corporation plc (NE) Stock Dividend Yield Grade & History - Seeking AlphaJune 28, 2025 | seekingalpha.comNoble Corporation plc (NE) Stock Dividend Safety Grade - Seeking AlphaJune 24, 2025 | seekingalpha.comNoble Corporation Offers Price Appreciation And A 6.8% Dividend Yield.June 15, 2025 | seekingalpha.comFAT Brands Inc. Announces Participation at the Noble Capital Markets Emerging Growth Equity Virtual ConferenceJune 3, 2025 | globenewswire.comSee More Headlines NE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How were Noble's earnings last quarter? Noble Corporation PLC (NYSE:NE) released its quarterly earnings data on Monday, April, 28th. The company reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.05. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 33.0% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. How will Noble's stock buyback program work? Noble's board initiated a stock buyback program on Tuesday, November 5th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $400,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 8.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued. Who are Noble's major shareholders? Noble's top institutional shareholders include Parallel Advisors LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Invest A/S Apmh, Pacific Investment Management, Richard B Barker, Robert W Eifler, Joey M Kawaja, Charles M Sledge, Al J Hirshberg, Jennie Howard, Caroline Alting and Laura D Campbell. View institutional ownership trends. What other stocks do shareholders of Noble own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Noble investors own include Invesco QQQ (QQQ), NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) and Broadcom (AVGO). Company Calendar Last Earnings4/28/2025Record date for 6/18 Dividend6/05/2025Ex-Dividend for 6/18 Dividend6/05/2025Dividend Payable6/18/2025Today7/12/2025Fiscal Year End12/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorEnergy Industry OIL&GAS - DRILL Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:NE CIKN/A Webwww.noblecorp.com Phone442033002300Fax44-20-3300-2301Employees5,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Price Target for Noble$36.14 High Price Target$60.00 Low Price Target$30.00 Potential Upside/Downside+19.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$2.99 Trailing P/E Ratio10.06 Forward P/E Ratio10.10 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$448.35 million Net Margins13.99% Pretax Margin16.87% Return on Equity7.29% Return on Assets4.45% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.42 Current Ratio1.57 Quick Ratio1.57 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.06 billion Price / Sales1.57 Cash Flow$4.38 per share Price / Cash Flow6.89 Book Value$29.00 per share Price / Book1.04Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares158,780,000Free Float156,878,000Market Cap$4.79 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.11 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2025Discover the 10 Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2025 and secure reliable income in uncertain markets. 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