News Sentiment

WFRD sentiment intelligence

Weatherford International plc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 55 Balanced news tone 55 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Energy Market context
Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Read-through group
Latest close 84.36 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 55/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

75/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 55

directly relevant articles

Source quality 1

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

+1.6% over one week, -16.7% over four weeks, trend inactive, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Positive

Weatherford International PLC (NASDAQ:WFRD) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

Market Reaction

Balanced read

62/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 75/100 classification
One-week reaction 1.6% Price digesting
Trend fit Trend inactive -16.7% over four weeks
Fair value 0.4% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 21
Neutral 26
Negative 8

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 55
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
MarketBeat 11
Stock Titan 11
simplywall.st 6
GuruFocus 4
Market source 4
GlobeNewswire 3
Finviz 2
Quiver Quantitative 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 24
Earnings 16
Deals and strategy 7
Balance sheet 2
Analyst action 2
Capital return 2
Regulatory and legal 1
Macro sensitivity 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

Showing 31-55 of 55
Finviz Direct company coverage

WFRD - Weatherford International plc Stock Price and Quote

This article provides a detailed stock quote and company information for Weatherford International plc (WFRD), an oil and natural gas equipment and services provider. It includes key financial metrics, recent news, analyst ratings, and insider trading activity. The data suggests

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
01 Jun 2026 07:40
Source
Finviz
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Weatherford International PLC $WFRD Position Reduced by Royce & Associates LP

Royce & Associates LP has reduced its stake in Weatherford International PLC by 13% in the fourth quarter, selling 16,593 shares to hold 111,125 shares valued at $8.7 million. Weatherford International reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings and revenue, and announced

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 May 2026 19:09
Source
MarketBeat
TIKR.com Direct company coverage

Weatherford International Rose 8% in the Last 30 Days. Here’s Where the Stock Could Go in 2026

Weatherford International (WFRD) stock gained 8% in the last 30 days, trading near $109 per share, as investors recognized its strong turnaround in oilfield services. The company's focus on free cash flow generation, a cleaner balance sheet, and international contract wins has dr

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
21 May 2026 11:10
Source
TIKR.com
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Why Weatherford International (WFRD) Is Up 8.9% After New Deepwater Contracts In Brazil And Beyond

Weatherford International plc recently secured new deepwater drilling and well intervention contracts in Brazil, Guyana, and Nigeria, boosting its stock by 8.9%. These awards expand the company's long-term service commitments in offshore managed pressure drilling, reinforcing its

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Market update
Published
19 May 2026 01:11
Source
Simply Wall Street
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Weatherford International stock hits 52-week high at 110.6 USD

Weatherford International (WFRD) stock recently hit a new 52-week high of $110.60, with current trading at $110.71, reflecting a 158% total return over the past year and a 39% gain year-to-date. The company's financial health is rated "GREAT" by InvestingPro, indicating strong in

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Market update
Published
18 May 2026 02:09
Source
Investing.com
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Capital Research holds 2.26M Weatherford shares (WFRD) — 3.2% stake (Amendment No. 4)

Capital Research Global Investors has filed an Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13G/A, disclosing a beneficial ownership of 2,261,362 shares in Weatherford International plc (WFRD), which represents a 3.2% stake. The filing indicates that Capital Research Global Investors holds sole v

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
15 May 2026 12:38
Source
Stock Titan
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Horizon Investments LLC Invests $1.39 Million in Weatherford International PLC $WFRD

Horizon Investments LLC has acquired a new stake of 17,752 shares, valued at $1.39 million, in Weatherford International PLC (NASDAQ:WFRD) during the fourth quarter. The company reported strong Q4 earnings, beating EPS estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend. Weatherford In

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
07 May 2026 08:06
Source
MarketBeat
GlobeNewswire Direct company coverage

Weatherford Wins Managed Pressure Drilling and Subsea

Weatherford International plc has secured two contracts with Constellation Oil Services to support offshore operations in Brazil. The first contract expands Weatherford's well intervention services on Constellation's UDW semisubmersible Gold Star, supporting plug and abandonment

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
06 May 2026 08:30
Source
GlobeNewswire
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Weatherford International (NasdaqGS:WFRD) Stock Forecast & Analyst Predictions

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Weatherford International (WFRD) stock forecast and analyst predictions. It details the company's future growth prospects, including projected earnings and revenue growth, and covers recent news, dividend declarations, reported earnin

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
04 May 2026 09:39
Source
Simply Wall Street
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Short Interest in Weatherford International PLC (NASDAQ:WFRD) Decreases By 16.7%

Short interest in Weatherford International PLC (NASDAQ:WFRD) significantly decreased by 16.7% in April, totaling 4,142,428 shares, which represents 5.9% of shares shorted and a short-interest ratio of 3.7 days. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings of $1.49 EPS

Tone
Positive 62/100
Event
Earnings
Published
02 May 2026 06:38
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Vest Financial LLC Increases Stock Position in Weatherford International PLC $WFRD

Vest Financial LLC increased its stake in Weatherford International PLC by 14.4% in the fourth quarter, now owning 100,302 shares valued at approximately $7.85 million. This follows Weatherford's strong earnings per share in the last quarter, surpassing analyst expectations, alth

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Apr 2026 13:09
Source
MarketBeat
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky Has $1.76 Million Stock Position in Weatherford International PLC $WFRD

Teachers Retirement System of The State of Kentucky reduced its stake in Weatherford International PLC by 33.9% in the fourth quarter, holding 22,500 shares valued at $1.76 million. Despite this reduction, other institutional investors increased their positions in the company. We

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
29 Apr 2026 10:09
Source
MarketBeat
Morningstar Direct company coverage

Weatherford’s Cash and Margin Discipline Should Help It Through More a Constructive Environment

Weatherford, an integrated oilfield services provider, emerged from bankruptcy in 2019 due to years of losses, poor operations, and heavy leverage from M&A activities aimed at competing with larger rivals like SLB, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes. The company's disciplined cash and

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
23 Apr 2026 03:38
Source
Morningstar
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Weatherford (NASDAQ: WFRD) posts 2025 10-K; $1.5B debt, $500M repurchase plan

Weatherford International plc filed its 2025 annual report (Form 10-K), detailing $1.53 billion in total debt and outlining a capital plan that includes a $500 million share repurchase authorization over three years and an increased annual dividend to $1.10 per share. The company

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Capital return
Published
22 Apr 2026 03:38
Source
Stock Titan
Quiver Quantitative Direct company coverage

Weatherford International plc ($WFRD) CEO 2025 Pay Revealed

Weatherford International plc's CEO, Girishchandra K. Saligram, is estimated to have received $13.02 million in compensation in 2025, a decrease from 2024. The article also details insider trading activities, with several executives selling shares, and institutional investor move

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Market update
Published
21 Apr 2026 22:27
Source
Quiver Quantitative
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Weatherford Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

Weatherford International (NASDAQ: WFRD) announced its first quarter 2026 results, reporting $1,152 million in revenue, a 3% decrease year-over-year, and net income of $108 million, up 42% year-over-year. Despite operational disruptions in the Middle East, the company delivered s

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
21 Apr 2026 15:45
Source
The Globe and Mail
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Fortis Capital Advisors LLC Purchases New Position in Weatherford International PLC $WFRD

Fortis Capital Advisors LLC recently purchased a new position in Weatherford International PLC (NASDAQ:WFRD) during the fourth quarter, acquiring 11,485 shares valued at approximately $899,000. Institutional investors now own 97.23% of the stock. Analysts currently rate WFRD as a

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
21 Apr 2026 08:39
Source
MarketBeat