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Tidewater Inc (TDW)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: TDW (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $54.67
1 Year Target Price $54.67
3 | Strong Buy |
2 | Buy |
1 | Hold |
1 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -36.86% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.32B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 14.02 | 1Y Target Price 54.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio 14.02 | 1Y Target Price 54.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 7 | Beta 1.06 | 52 Weeks Range 31.17 - 108.44 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 31.17 - 108.44 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 3.34 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 12.98% | Operating Margin (TTM) 21.71% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.97% | Return on Equity (TTM) 16.15% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 14.02 | Forward PE 36.36 | Enterprise Value 2610222649 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.71 |
Enterprise Value 2610222649 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.71 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.92 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.62 | Shares Outstanding 49476300 | Shares Floating 46505249 |
Shares Outstanding 49476300 | Shares Floating 46505249 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.86 | Percent Institutions 103.95 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 54.67 | Buy 2 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 2 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 1 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Tidewater Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Tidewater Inc. was founded in 1956. It is the leading provider of offshore energy support vessels and marine support services worldwide. Throughout its history, Tidewater has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion to become a global leader in its industry.
Core Business Areas
- Vessel Services: Provides a diverse fleet of vessels to support offshore oil and gas exploration, field development, and production. This includes transporting supplies, equipment, and personnel, as well as providing specialized services such as towing and anchor handling.
Leadership and Structure
Quinn J. Fanning is the President and CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with a board of directors and executive management team overseeing operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs): Tidewater's primary offering is its fleet of OSVs, including platform supply vessels (PSVs), anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTSs), crew boats, and other specialized vessels. It is difficult to pinpoint a specific market share percentage for OSVs globally due to variations in regional markets and types of vessels. Competitors include Bourbon, SEACOR Marine, and Edison Chouest Offshore.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The offshore energy support vessel industry is cyclical and heavily influenced by oil and gas prices and exploration and production activity. There is currently tightening supply and increasing demand for OSVs.
Positioning
Tidewater is positioned as the world's leading provider of OSVs. Its competitive advantages include its large and diverse fleet, global footprint, and experienced management team.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for offshore support vessels is dependent on global offshore E&P spending. Estimates vary, but have been projected to be in excess of $20 billion. Tidewater is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market given its leading market position.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global leader in OSV market
- Large and diverse fleet
- Experienced management team
- Strong customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Highly dependent on cyclical oil and gas industry
- High debt levels
- Vulnerability to adverse weather and operational risks
- Exposure to stricter environmental regulations
Opportunities
- Increasing offshore exploration and production activity
- Growing demand for specialized vessels
- Potential for acquisitions and consolidation
- Expansion into new geographic markets
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil and gas prices
- Competition from other OSV providers
- Technological advancements in alternative energy sources
- Geopolitical instability
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SEACOR Marine (SMHI)
- Bourbon (Not Publicly Traded in US)
- Edison Chouest Offshore (Privately Held)
Competitive Landscape
Tidewater has a competitive advantage due to its size, global reach, and modern fleet. However, competitors like SEACOR Marine also possess significant market share and capabilities. Competition remains intense.
Major Acquisitions
Swire Pacific Offshore
- Year: 2022
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 190
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Tidewater's global footprint and fleet size, particularly in the Asia Pacific region.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been cyclical, reflecting the ups and downs of the oil and gas industry. Recent growth has been driven by the increase in offshore activity.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by increasing offshore exploration and production activity, particularly in deepwater and ultra-deepwater environments. Analyst estimates vary.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include fleet optimization, cost reductions, and expansion into new geographic markets.
Summary
Tidewater Inc. is the leading global provider of offshore energy support vessels. Its financial performance is strongly tied to oil prices. Its strengths lie in its fleet size, experienced team and global presence. Threats to this are geopolitical instability, fluctuations in oil prices, and competitors.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and is for informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary. Some financial data is from estimated data.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Tidewater Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-12-30 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Quintin V. Kneen CPA | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | Full time employees 7700 | Website https://www.tdw.com |
Full time employees 7700 | Website https://www.tdw.com |
Tidewater Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides offshore support vessels and marine support services to the offshore energy industry through the operation of a fleet of offshore marine service vessels worldwide. The company offers support in phases of offshore oil and gas exploration, field development and production, and windfarm development and maintenance; towing, anchor handling, and mobile offshore drilling units; transporting supplies and personnel necessary to drilling, workover, and production activities; offshore construction and seismic and subsea support; geotechnical survey support for windfarm construction; and pipe and cable laying. It operates anchor handling towing supply vessels, platform supply vessels, and other vessel classes, as well as crew boats, utility vessels, and offshore tugs. The company serves integrated and independent oil and gas exploration, field development, and production companies; mid-sized and smaller independent exploration and production companies; foreign government-owned or government controlled organizations that explore for, develop, and produce oil and gas; offshore drilling contractors; and other companies that provide various services to the offshore energy industry, such as offshore construction, windfarm development, diving, and well stimulation companies. Tidewater Inc. was incorporated in 1956 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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