Yahoo · Sep 1, 2026
SLB Stock Surged With Its Sector, But Its Fastest-Growing Line Was Not Drilling
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NASDAQ · NOV
Energy · Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
$21.52
Down-$0.18 (-0.84%)
Updated Sep 10, 2026, 6:23 PM
SID Score
6.7/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
58/100
Neutral
Price performance
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
NOV closed at $21.52 after 20 trading sessions, up 2.92% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | $21.55 | $21.93 | $21.275 | $21.52 | 2.44M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $21.69 | $21.845 | $21.34 | $21.39 | 2.63M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $21.37 | $21.405 | $21.10 | $21.39 | 1.82M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $21.74 | $21.86 | $21.31 | $21.49 | 2.22M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $21.19 | $21.8299 | $21.16 | $21.71 | 2.31M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $21.58 | $21.735 | $21.21 | $21.36 | 2.51M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $21.285 | $21.68 | $20.985 | $21.29 | 2.8M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $20.85 | $21.045 | $20.475 | $20.99 | 2.92M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $20.08 | $21.27 | $19.98 | $20.76 | 3.79M |
| Aug 26, 2026 | $19.82 | $20.265 | $19.58 | $20.23 | 5.24M |
| Aug 25, 2026 | $19.70 | $19.99 | $19.42 | $19.94 | 4.19M |
| Aug 24, 2026 | $20.28 | $20.48 | $19.52 | $19.76 | 3.25M |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $20.45 | $20.6269 | $20.125 | $20.42 | 3.84M |
| Aug 20, 2026 | $20.78 | $20.99 | $20.19 | $20.27 | 3.36M |
| Aug 19, 2026 | $20.78 | $21.34 | $20.57 | $20.69 | 3.03M |
| Aug 18, 2026 | $21.62 | $21.67 | $20.98 | $20.99 | 2.62M |
| Aug 17, 2026 | $21.25 | $21.62 | $21.21 | $21.60 | 2.64M |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $20.79 | $21.295 | $20.75 | $21.14 | 2.35M |
| Aug 13, 2026 | $20.72 | $20.91 | $20.465 | $20.64 | 2.62M |
| Aug 12, 2026 | $20.97 | $21.03 | $20.58 | $20.91 | 2.05M |
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NOV research
Company profile and research snapshot.
NOV (formerly National Oilwell Varco) is a leading supplier of oil and gas drilling rig equipment and products, such as downhole tools, drill pipe, and well casing. The company operates on a global scale, with international markets contributing nearly two thirds of its annual revenue.
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| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Barclays | Underweight | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Susquehanna | Positive | — |
| Jul 30, 2026 | TD Cowen | Buy | — |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Susquehanna | Positive | — |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | — |
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Yahoo · Sep 1, 2026
The business line that had the least to do with drilling budgets was the one management kept naming, quarters before the price caught up.
Yahoo · Aug 29, 2026
NOV (NOV) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, with shareholders of record on September 11, 2026, set to receive payment on September 25, 2026. The dividend decision comes after NOV reported second quarter 2026 adjusted earnings that exceeded estimates and highlighted new offshore contracts and broader use of its proprietary technologies. Over the past year, the share price return has been strong, and the 1 year total shareholder return of 61.75% suggests momentum...
Yahoo · Aug 29, 2026
NOV Inc. recently reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of US$0.31 per share, above analyst expectations, driven by strong Energy Equipment performance, offshore contract wins, and wider adoption of its proprietary technologies. The Board also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of US$0.09 per share, underscoring the company’s willingness to return cash to shareholders alongside its operational momentum. We’ll now examine how NOV’s earnings beat, supported by offshore...
Yahoo · Aug 29, 2026
NOV stock has delivered a 78.1% total return over the past 5 years, yet its current valuation checks offer a mixed message, with an intrinsic value estimate pointing to potential undervaluation while market multiples lean the other way. A 78.1% gain over 5 years suggests NOV has already rewarded patient shareholders and may now require closer scrutiny of what is priced in. Future cash flow from NOV's energy equipment and services can support the valuation if execution and capital discipline...
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