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Weatherford International plc (WFRD)

Weatherford International plc (WFRD) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/05/2025: WFRD (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Upturn Star Rating

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

2 star rating from financial analysts

8 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $81.9

1 Year Target Price $81.9

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$81.9 Target price
52w Low $36.24
Current$76.43
52w High $90.26

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -16.22%
Avg. Invested days 31
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Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.11B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 12.91
1Y Target Price 81.9
Price to earnings Ratio 12.91
1Y Target Price 81.9
Volume (30-day avg) 8
Beta 0.94
52 Weeks Range 36.24 - 90.26
Updated Date 11/7/2025
52 Weeks Range 36.24 - 90.26
Updated Date 11/7/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 1.38%
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.52

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 2025-10-28
When -
Estimate 1.16
Actual 1.12

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.15%
Operating Margin (TTM) 15.34%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 8.7%
Return on Equity (TTM) 30.24%

Valuation

Trailing PE 12.91
Forward PE 14.66
Enterprise Value 5565942282
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.03
Enterprise Value 5565942282
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.03
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.08
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.16
Shares Outstanding 71730033
Shares Floating 70106065
Shares Outstanding 71730033
Shares Floating 70106065
Percent Insiders 2.12
Percent Institutions 99.93

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Weatherford International PLC

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Weatherford International plc was founded in 1941 as Weatherford Spring Company. It evolved from a simple spring shop to a major multinational oilfield service company through organic growth and acquisitions. The company has undergone significant restructuring and strategic shifts throughout its history.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Well Construction and Completion: Provides drilling services, well cementing, well logging, directional drilling, tubular running services, and completion products and services.
  • Production and Intervention: Offers artificial lift systems, production automation, intervention services, and related technologies to optimize oil and gas production.
  • Drilling and Evaluation: Provides services and technologies that enhance drilling and well evaluation. This includes logging, testing, and drilling optimization services.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Weatherford International plc is led by a board of directors and an executive management team. The company operates globally with regional structures aligned with its core business areas.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Artificial Lift Systems: Weatherford offers a range of artificial lift solutions, including ESPs (Electrical Submersible Pumps), rod lift, gas lift, and plunger lift. Market share varies regionally, with competitors including Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and Halliburton. Revenue for this product is a major part of the production and intervention segment, not easily isolated. Market share is estimated to be in the range of 10-15% globally. Competitors include Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and Borets.
  • Drilling Services: Weatherford provides directional drilling, managed pressure drilling, and other drilling optimization services. Competitors include Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes. Market share is regionally dependent and not easily isolated. Competitors include Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The oilfield services industry is cyclical and influenced by oil and gas prices, drilling activity, and geopolitical factors. There is growing demand for efficiency and sustainability in oil and gas operations.

Positioning

Weatherford International plc positions itself as a technology-driven oilfield service company. It aims to provide integrated solutions and enhance efficiency for its customers. A key differentiator is its focus on specific service lines and geographic areas where it can be competitive.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for oilfield services is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of USD. Weatherford International plc targets specific segments within this market, focusing on efficiency and integrated solutions.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong global presence
  • Diverse product and service portfolio
  • Technological innovation
  • Established customer relationships

Weaknesses

  • High debt levels (though improving)
  • Past financial restructurings
  • Competition in a cyclical industry
  • Variable Profitability

Opportunities

  • Increased demand for oil and gas
  • Expansion into new markets
  • Development of new technologies
  • Growing focus on efficiency and sustainability

Threats

  • Fluctuations in oil and gas prices
  • Intense competition
  • Geopolitical risks
  • Environmental regulations

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SLB
  • BKR
  • HAL

Competitive Landscape

Weatherford International plc competes with larger and smaller companies in the oilfield services market. It aims to differentiate itself through technology, service quality, and strategic partnerships.

Major Acquisitions

PRESIDIUM Completion Services

  • Year: 2023
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions):
  • Strategic Rationale: PRESIDIUM's offerings complement Weatherfordu2019s existing portfolio and expand its presence in the completions market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Weatherford International plc has experienced periods of growth and contraction, particularly during and after its bankruptcy. More recently, the company has focused on profitability and operational efficiency.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the oil and gas market, Weatherford International plc's ability to innovate, and execution of its strategic plan. Analyst estimates vary; refer to financial news and analyst reports.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include debt reduction, streamlining operations, and focusing on key product lines and geographies.

Summary

Weatherford is undergoing a transformation, focusing on profitability and strategic growth after a complex restructuring. The company's global presence and diverse product offerings are strengths, but it must manage its debt and competitive pressures. Future success depends on adapting to market conditions and effectively executing its strategic initiatives. Weatherford has successfully repositioned itself with a focus on profitable growth and free cash flow generation.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Company Website
  • Financial News Sources
  • Analyst Reports

Disclaimers:

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About Weatherford International PLC

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Houston, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-06-02
President, CEO & Director Mr. Girishchandra K. Saligram
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Full time employees 17000
Full time employees 17000

Weatherford International plc, an energy services company, provides equipment and services for the drilling, evaluation, completion, production, and intervention of oil, geothermal, and natural gas wells worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Drilling and Evaluation; Well Construction and Completions; and Production and Intervention. It offers managed pressure drilling; directional drilling services, and logging and measurement services while drilling; services related to rotary-steerable systems, high temperature and high pressure sensors, drilling reamers, and circulation subs; open-hole and cased-hole logging services; drilling fluids; and intervention and remediation services. The company also provides tubular handling, management, and connection services; cementing products, including plugs, float and stage equipment, and torque-and-drag reduction technology for zonal isolation; completion tools, such as safety valves, production packers, downhole reservoir monitoring, flow control, isolation packers, multistage fracturing systems and sand-control technologies; liner hangers to suspend a casing string in high-temperature and high-pressure wells; and well Services. In addition, it offers re-entry, fishing, and well abandonment services, as well as patented bottom hole, tubular-handling equipment, pressure-control equipment, and drill pipe and tubulars; artificial lift systems, including reciprocating rod, progressing cavity pumping, and related automation and control systems, as well as gas, hydraulic, plunger, and hybrid lift systems; and software, automation and flow measurement solutions. Further, it provides electrical and hydraulic power transmission to subsea equipment; and pressure pumping and reservoir stimulation services, such as acidizing, fracturing, cementing, and coiled-tubing intervention. The company was incorporated in 1972 and is based in Houston, Texas.