SDRL

Over the past six months, Seadrill Ltd.'s stock (SDRL) has fluctuated between a 52-week low of $28.10 and a 52-week high of $55.47, with the share price increasing by 43.97% from September 11, 2025, to September 10, 2026. Key events include strong Q2 2026 results announced in August 2026, where revenue and earnings per share surpassed analyst expectations, leading to raised full-year guidance. The company resumed share buybacks in late June 2026, indicating confidence in its financial position. In June 2026, Seadrill announced the pricing of an upsized private offering of $700 million senior notes due 2034. In September 2026, Zacks added Seadrill to its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, citing a significant surge in current-year earnings estimates. Additionally, a 13D/A filing revealed activist investor Elliott Management holds a 5.8% direct stake and a total economic interest of 12.3%, further bolstering sentiment.