Weatherford International plc (WFRD)

Weatherford's stock has been impacted by several key events in the past six months. The company reported strong Q4 2025 earnings, beating analysts' estimates, which led to the stock hitting a new 52-week high. A 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend was announced. The stock price has shown strong performance, increasing significantly over the past month and year. Weatherford successfully executed a debt restructuring plan, reducing gross debt. Strategic expansions and alliances, including the acquisition of Pioneer Oil Tools and a strategic alliance with SLB, have also occurred.

Weatherford International plc experiences demand seasonality, with the first quarter typically showing sequential softness due to seasonal and timing factors. Q1 2026 is anticipated to have sequential softness in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, partly due to work accelerated into Q4 2025, weather-related disruptions in Texas, and tariff impacts, suggesting a back-half-weighted recovery for the year.

Weatherford International plc operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services across three main segments: Drilling and Evaluation (DRE), Well Construction and Completions (WCC), and Production and Intervention (PRI). The Drilling and Evaluation segment includes managed pressure drilling systems, rotary-steerable systems, and wireline services. The Well Construction and Completions segment provides swellable packers and liners, cementing tools, and completion systems. The Production and Intervention segment offers artificial lift systems and reservoir stimulation designs. Digital Solutions are provided through brands like Weatherford Red Lion and Paradigm.

Weatherford International plc has a significant global presence, operating in more than 75 countries across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The Middle East, North Africa, and Asia regions account for over 25% of the company's sales. The company maintains 305 operating locations, including facilities for manufacturing, research and development, service, and training.

In the past year, Weatherford International plc has emphasized its commitment to sustainability and the energy transition, technological innovation, and operational efficiency. Strategic agreements underscore a commitment to innovation. Weatherford's Q4 2025 earnings call also showcased rising confidence in its ability to deliver improved margins, robust free cash flow, and disciplined capital allocation. No specific negative events significantly impacting Weatherford International plc's brand reputation in the past year were prominently found.

Weatherford International plc is a publicly traded company with ownership distributed among institutional investors, mutual funds, and individual shareholders. Major institutional owners include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and Capital Research Global Investors. Insider selling activity by several executives has been noted.