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Tidewater Inc(TDW)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TDW
09/28/2026: TDW (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Tidewater Inc is a major global operator of offshore service vessels, providing essential support for offshore energy exploration and production. The company has a leading position in the industry, supported by a large and modern fleet that has been strengthened through strategic acquisitions. Its main growth opportunity lies in the continued recovery of deepwater drilling activity and expansion into offshore wind. Investors face risks regarding the highly cyclical nature of oil and gas commodity prices and the capital-intensive demands of maintaining a global fleet. The stock may best suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to energy sector recovery, provided they monitor global offshore spending and commodity price trends.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Tidewater is well-positioned to benefit from cyclical recovery and growth in offshore energy development spending. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often tracks the momentum of oil and gas price recovery and increased E&P activity levels. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation fluctuates significantly based on oil price cycles and industry capacity utilization, making entry timing critical. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company prioritizes capital reinvestment and debt reduction over consistent dividend payouts for shareholders. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High sensitivity to energy prices and capital-intensive operations make this a volatile investment choice. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock's performance is closely linked to volatile energy commodity markets. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Cyclical peaks can lead to overvaluation relative to long-term asset replacement values. |
| Competition risk (Offshore Service Vessel market) | Medium | Market share is constantly challenged by regional players and new vessel capacity. |
| Business quality | Medium | While the fleet quality is strong, the business remains tied to external energy industry cycles. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividend income is not a core component of the investment thesis for this stock. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Managing a massive international fleet requires complex logistical and operational precision. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 23.08% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.14B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 17.17 | 1Y Target Price 94.88 |
Price to earnings Ratio 17.17 | 1Y Target Price 94.88 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 583.8K shares | Beta 0.57 | 52 Weeks Range 46.65 - 101.58 | Updated Date 09/29/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 46.65 - 101.58 | Updated Date 09/29/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.85 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Offshore Support Operations | Day-rate revenue from PSVs, AHTS, and specialized subsea vessels working for energy companies. | Tidewater makes money by leasing high-end ships to energy companies to help them find and extract oil, gas, or build offshore wind. |
| Geography (International) | Operations across Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. | The company generates revenue globally, making it a proxy for international offshore energy investment trends. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 17.17 | Forward PE 36.36 | Enterprise Value 4.31B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.08 |
Enterprise Value 4.31B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.38 | Shares Outstanding 49.76M | Shares Floating 45.99M |
Shares Outstanding 49.76M | Shares Floating 45.99M | ||
Percent Insiders 1.76 | Percent Institutions 119.66 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Tidewater Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters 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 7300 | Website https://www.tdw.com |
Full time employees 7300 | 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 operates through five segments: Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Europe/Mediterranean, and West Africa. It offers phases of offshore crude oil and natural gas exploration, field development, production, maintenance, and windfarm development and maintenance activities; towing and anchor handling for mobile offshore drilling units; transportation of supplies and personnel necessary to sustain drilling, workover, and production operations; and field abandonment, dismantlement, and restoration activities. The company also provides offshore construction; seismic and subsea support; various other specialized services, such as pipe laying, cable laying, and geotechnical survey support for windfarm construction. Its vessels consist of anchor handling towing supply vessels, platform supply vessels, and other specialty vessels, as well as crew boats, utility vessels, and offshore tugs. The company serves integrated and independent oil and gas exploration, development, and production companies; mid-sized and smaller independent exploration and production companies; foreign government-owned or government-controlled organizations engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas; offshore drilling contractors; and other companies that provide services to the offshore energy industry comprising offshore construction companies, windfarm development companies, diving companies, and well stimulation companies. Tidewater Inc. was incorporated in 1956 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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