UBS has initiated coverage on Weatherford International PLC (WFRD) with a Neutral rating. This marks the firm's first assessment of the company's investment potential following their research into the business, industry dynamics, and growth prospects.
Weatherford, headquartered in Houston, Texas, specializes in providing equipment and services to the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry. The company operates through three segments: Drilling and Evaluation, Well Construction and Completions, and Production and Intervention. As of November 25, 2025, Weatherford has a market cap of $5.3 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.98, and an impressive dividend yield of 135.7%.
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Looking ahead, Weatherford's upcoming earnings reports are set for April 20, 2026, and July 20, 2026, with estimated EPS of $1.15 and $1.28, respectively. Analyst consensus currently leans towards a Buy, with 4 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, and 2 Hold ratings among the 15 analysts covering the stock. Recent actions include UBS's initiation of coverage on December 1, 2025, and Goldman Sachs maintaining a Neutral rating on November 5, 2025.
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