Weatherford International plc (wfrd)
WFRD — Company Overview
Investors tracking WFRD follow a Oil & Gas Equipment & Services name listed on NMS within Energy.
| Ticker | WFRD |
| Sector | Energy |
| Industry | Oil & Gas Equipment & Services |
| Exchange | NMS |
| Market cap | $6.05B |
| Last price | $84.66 |
| Size category | Mid Cap |
WFRD — Business Description
The business profile of Weatherford International plc (WFRD) reflects its role in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services. 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; wireline and drilling fluids; and intervention and remediation services.…
Official website: https://www.weatherford.com.
WFRD — Investment Thesis
Weatherford International plc (WFRD) attracts investors weighing Oil & Gas Equipment & Services fundamentals against current market pricing.
- Revenue is contracting at roughly -8.2% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E of 16.70× sits in a moderate band relative to high-growth peers.
- Forward P/E (11.99×) is below trailing P/E — earnings may be expected to improve.
- Dividend yield near 1.3% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $6.05B.
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WFRD — Financial Health
WFRD financial profile reflects operating efficiency and capital structure using available market fundamentals.
Profit margin near 7.7% leaves a narrower cushion versus higher-margin peers. Positive free cash flow of $558.00M supports balance-sheet flexibility.
| Trailing P/E | 16.70× |
| Forward P/E | 11.99× |
| Price / Sales | 1.27× |
| Price / Book | 3.40× |
| Gross margin | 30.5% |
| Operating margin | 10.5% |
| Profit margin | 7.7% |
| Return on equity | 22.8% |
| Debt / Equity | 90.67 |
| Free cash flow | $558.00M |
WFRD — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Weatherford International plc (WFRD) depends on demand trends in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue decline of -8.2% highlights near-term demand headwinds.
- Earnings declined -71.0% year-over-year — margin or volume pressure may be in play.
- Price is 25.2% below the 52-week high.
WFRD — Competitive Position
Weatherford International plc (WFRD) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Energy.
- Competes within Energy, specifically in Oil & Gas Equipment & Services.
- Market capitalization of $6.05B places WFRD among mid-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 30.5% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
WFRD — Strengths
Strengths for Weatherford International plc (WFRD) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Return on equity near 22.8% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Positive free cash flow ($558.00M).
WFRD — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Weatherford International plc (WFRD) based on available data:
- Revenue contraction of -8.2% year-over-year.
- Earnings decline of -71.0% year-over-year.
- Price 25% below the 52-week high — sustained negative sentiment.
WFRD — Opportunities
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
- Forward earnings multiple below trailing P/E — potential earnings acceleration ahead.
WFRD — Risks
- Negative revenue growth may signal share loss or cyclical pressure.
WFRD — Summary
Weatherford International plc (WFRD) is a mid-cap Energy company focused on Oil & Gas Equipment & Services, listed on NMS. Last price $84.66 with market cap $6.05B. Trailing P/E 16.70×. Revenue declined -8.2% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include return on equity near 22.8% — efficient use of shareholder capital. Key watch items include revenue contraction of -8.2% year-over-year. Review free estimates and earnings pages for WFRD; upgrade for institutional ownership and live headlines.
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Weatherford International plc FAQ
What does Weatherford International plc (WFRD) do?
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 Evalua…
What is WFRD's P/E ratio?
Weatherford International plc has a trailing P/E of 16.70× based on publicly available market data.
Does WFRD pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 1.3%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is WFRD in?
Weatherford International plc is classified in Energy (Oil & Gas Equipment & Services) on NMS.
What is WFRD's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $6.05B.
What are the main risks for WFRD?
Key risks include negative revenue growth, among factors on this page.
What are the strengths of WFRD?
Potential positives include return on equity near 22.8% — efficient use of shareholder capital, positive free cash flow ($558.00m).
Where can I get analyst estimates for WFRD?
Public analyst price targets and consensus for Weatherford International plc are on the free /stocks/wfrd/estimates page. Deeper estimate history and models are available in Vest Terminal.