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Noble Corp. Plc's stock has experienced notable activity with a substantial increase of 74.28% over the last six months and 134.73% over the past twelve months (as of April 30, 2026). Key events include a 12% increase in Q1 2026 net income, new contract awards totaling approximately $565 million, reaffirmation of full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, declaration of a $0.50 per share cash dividend for Q2 2026, an early contract termination for the Mick O'Brien rig resulting in an estimated negative financial impact of $15 million, operational disruption in the Middle East due to the Iran conflict, affirmation of Noble's 'BB-' issuer credit rating by S&P Global Ratings, and the completion of the divestiture of five jackups for $360 million with an additional jackup divestiture expected in Q3 2026, along with approximately $1.3 billion in new contract awards since its October fleet status report, increasing its backlog to $7.5 billion.