Rating Change
Piper Sandler reiterated its Overweight rating on Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:WFRD) on October 19, 2026.
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Piper Sandler Reiterates Overweight Rating on Weatherford International plc (WFRD)
Piper Sandler reiterated its Overweight rating on Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:WFRD) on October 19, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:WFRD) · reiterate
- Firm
- Piper Sandler
- Rating
- Overweight to Overweight
- Price at event
- $77.09
- Market capitalization
- $5.8B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating on Weatherford International (WFRD) on October 19, 2026, as the energy sector company trades at $77.09 with a $5.8B market cap.
Market Context
Weatherford International plc operates in the Energy sector. The stock currently trades at $77.09 with a market capitalization of $5.8B. The stock has gained 20.9% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Weatherford International plc
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 9 Buy, 1 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 23, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 29, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
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What does the Overweight rating mean for WFRD?
A rating of Overweight from Piper Sandler reflects the analyst's outlook on Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:WFRD). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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