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Tidewater Inc (TDW)

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$46.13
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Profit since last BUY10.04%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: TDW (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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7 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $54.67

1 Year Target Price $54.67

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$54.67Target price
Low$31.17
Current$46.13
high$108.44

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -36.86%
Avg. Invested days 24
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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

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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 -
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Tidewater Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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 logo 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

competitor logo 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.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • 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.

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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
Full time employees 7700

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.