News Sentiment

NBR sentiment intelligence

Nabors Industries Ltd. news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors Options RSS feed
Weighted score 54 Balanced news tone 58 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Energy Market context
Industry Oil & Gas Drilling Read-through group
Latest close 85.67 Week of 31 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 54/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings

78/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 58

directly relevant articles

Source quality 3

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

+2.8% over one week, +10.0% over four weeks, trend active, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Q2 2026 Nabors Industries Ltd Earnings Call Transcript

Market Reaction

Balanced read

62/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Earnings 78/100 classification
One-week reaction 2.8% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend active 10.0% over four weeks
Fair value 23.4% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 17
Neutral 35
Negative 6

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 58
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Market source 8
TradingKey 6
MarketBeat 5
TradingView 5
StockStory 4
PR Newswire 4
TipRanks 3
The Globe and Mail 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Earnings 30
Market update 20
Analyst action 4
Balance sheet 3
Guidance 1

Sentiment Trail

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GuruFocus Direct company coverage

Q2 2026 Nabors Industries Ltd Earnings Call Transcript

This article provides the transcript for Nabors Industries Ltd's Q2 2026 earnings call, held on July 29, 2026. The call begins with an introduction by William Conroy, Vice President of Investor Relations. The transcript includes the initial greeting and outlines the format for as

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
06 Aug 2026 10:13
Source
GuruFocus
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Lazard Asset Management LLC Acquires Shares of 12,716 Nabors Industries Ltd. $NBR

Lazard Asset Management LLC has acquired 12,716 shares of Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR), valued at approximately $1.09 million, bringing institutional ownership in the company to 81.92%. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and an average price t

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
05 Aug 2026 11:13
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Has $38.55 Million Position in Nabors Industries Ltd. $NBR

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its holdings in Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) by 42.1% in the first quarter, now owning 447,833 shares valued at approximately $38.55 million. Institutional investors and hedge funds collectively own 81.92% of Nabors Industries, and anal

Tone
Positive 59/100
Event
Earnings
Published
04 Aug 2026 08:09
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Empowered Funds LLC Buys 19,286 Shares of Nabors Industries Ltd. $NBR

Empowered Funds LLC increased its stake in Nabors Industries Ltd. by 41.6% in the first quarter, acquiring an additional 19,286 shares, bringing its total to 65,665 shares valued at $5.65 million. Institutional investors now own 81.92% of the company, and analysts maintain a "Mod

Tone
Positive 64/100
Event
Earnings
Published
02 Aug 2026 08:39
Source
MarketBeat
Revelio Labs Direct company coverage

Nabors Industries, Inc. Number of Employees 2026 | Employee Count & Headcount Data

Nabors Industries, Inc. has approximately 7,343 employees worldwide as of March 2026, representing a 4.2% growth since 2023 but a 0.3% decline year-over-year in 2026. The company is actively hiring, with 254 job postings in 2026, and its workforce is primarily concentrated in the

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
01 Aug 2026 15:10
Source
Revelio Labs
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Wall Street Zen Downgrades Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) to Sell

Wall Street Zen has downgraded Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) from a "hold" to a "sell" rating. Despite this downgrade, the broader analyst consensus for NBR remains a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $102.00. The company reported a quarterly loss of $2.04 per share o

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
01 Aug 2026 06:09
Source
MarketBeat
TradingView Direct company coverage

Nabors Industries 2026: Revenue $814.8M, EPS ($2.04) — 10-Q Summary

Nabors Industries reported its second-quarter 2026 results, showing revenue of $814.8 million and a net loss of $22.33 million, translating to a diluted EPS of ($2.04). While revenue saw a slight year-over-year decline, the company improved its net loss and EPS compared to the pr

Tone
Positive 60/100
Event
Earnings
Published
31 Jul 2026 16:09
Source
TradingView
Simply Wall St Direct company coverage

Nabors Industries (NBR) Stock Rises On Margin Strength Despite Thin Cash Flow

Nabors Industries (NBR) stock increased by approximately 2% despite reporting a net loss, as the market reacted positively to strong adjusted EBITDA and improved margins, which exceeded management's targets. The company is making progress in international drilling and technology

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
30 Jul 2026 17:39
Source
Simply Wall St
TradingView Direct company coverage

Nabors Industries Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Nabors Industries reported strong Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $222 million, surpassing its outlook due to improved daily margins in its U.S. and international drilling operations. The company raised its full-year EBITDA guidance to $920-$930 million and expects $20-$30 million in

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Guidance
Published
30 Jul 2026 13:42
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

Nabors Industries Secures Waiver to Redeem Up to $100 Million of 2030 Notes

Nabors Industries has secured a waiver to its credit agreement with Citibank, enabling its subsidiary to optionally redeem up to $100 million of its 9.125% senior priority guaranteed notes due 2030. This partial redemption, expected on August 12, 2026, aims to improve financial f

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
29 Jul 2026 20:10
Source
TradingView
Simply Wall St Direct company coverage

Nabors Industries (NBR) Could Be 30% Below Fair Value Following Second Quarter Results

Nabors Industries (NBR) recently reported its second-quarter 2026 results, showing revenue of US$816.93 million and a net loss of US$22.33 million. Despite a recent share price pullback, the stock is considered 30.3% undervalued with a fair value of $108.50 per share, driven by e

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Jul 2026 16:10
Source
Simply Wall St
AlphaStreet Direct company coverage

Nabors Industries Releases Q2 2026 Financial Results

Nabors Industries reported a wider-than-expected loss for Q2 2026, with a diluted loss of $2.04 per share and revenue of $817 million. Despite overall challenges, the company saw strength in its International Drilling segment, which posted revenue of $432.5 million, up 12.3% year

Tone
Negative 37/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Jul 2026 16:10
Source
AlphaStreet
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Brokerages

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from brokerages, with an average 12-month price target of $100.57, indicating a 25.7% potential upside. Despite beating revenue expectations and raising its full-year adjusted EBITDA outlook, the com

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
29 Jul 2026 06:12
Source
MarketBeat
StockStory Direct company coverage

Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) Beats Q2 CY2026 Sales Expectations

Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) reported Q2 CY2026 results, exceeding revenue expectations with sales of $816.9 million, despite a 1.9% year-on-year decline. The company's adjusted EBITDA also beat analyst estimates, reaching $221.7 million. However, its non-GAAP loss of $2.04 per s

Tone
Positive 61/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Jul 2026 00:10
Source
StockStory
Upstream Online Direct company coverage

Nabors Industries sees drilling activity rise, revenue fall in second quarter

Nabors Industries reported an increase in drilling activity during the second quarter of 2026, leading to a rise in average rig count. Despite the increased activity, the company's revenue fell. The contractor nonetheless managed to beat analysts' estimates for the quarter.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Jul 2026 00:10
Source
Upstream Online
Associated Press Direct company coverage

Nabors: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
28 Jul 2026 20:34
Source
Associated Press
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Nabors Industries earnings missed by $0.70, revenue topped estimates

Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) reported a second-quarter EPS of $-2.04, missing analyst estimates by $0.70, despite revenue exceeding expectations at $816.93 million. The company's stock has seen a significant increase of 126.13% over the past 12 months, although it experienced a

Tone
Negative 38/100
Event
Earnings
Published
28 Jul 2026 21:10
Source
Investing.com
Upstream Online Direct company coverage

Nabors sees drilling activity rise, revenue fall in second quarter

Nabors Industries reported a rise in drilling activity but a fall in revenue during the second quarter of 2026, though the contractor still beat market estimates. The company's average rig count increased during the period. The article highlights these Q2 2026 earnings for Nabors

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
28 Jul 2026 21:08
Source
Upstream Online
marketscreener.com Direct company coverage

Earnings Flash (NBR) Nabors Industries Ltd. Reports Q2 Revenue $814.8M, vs. FactSet Est of $809.3M

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) reported its Q2 revenue at $814.8 million, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $809.3 million. This financial update indicates a stronger-than-expected revenue performance for the company during the second quarter of 2026. The report highlights the com

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Earnings
Published
28 Jul 2026 20:29
Source
marketscreener.com
PR Newswire Direct company coverage

Momentum Accelerates. Cash Flow Improves. Nabors 2Q 2026 Results

Nabors Industries Ltd. reported a strong second quarter in 2026, with operating revenues reaching $815 million, a 4% increase from the previous quarter. The company saw continued momentum in international drilling, strengthened activity in the Lower 48, and improved free cash flo

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Earnings
Published
28 Jul 2026 16:15
Source
PR Newswire