Q1 EPS Estimate for Nabors Industries Boosted by Analyst

Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Nabors Industries in a research note issued on Wednesday, February 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the oil and gas company will post earnings per share of ($2.44) for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of ($2.57). The consensus estimate for Nabors Industries’ current full-year earnings is ($6.22) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Nabors Industries’ Q2 2026 earnings at ($1.98) EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at ($1.66) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($1.73) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($7.81) EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at ($0.82) EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at ($1.39) EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at ($1.67) EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at ($0.64) EPS and FY2027 earnings at ($4.52) EPS.

Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 11th. The oil and gas company reported $0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($2.93) by $3.10. The firm had revenue of $805.13 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $795.82 million. Nabors Industries had a net margin of 8.92% and a negative return on equity of 17.63%. The business’s revenue was up 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted ($6.67) earnings per share.

NBR has been the subject of a number of other reports. Piper Sandler reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $80.00 price objective (up from $65.00) on shares of Nabors Industries in a report on Tuesday, February 17th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and set a $80.00 target price on shares of Nabors Industries in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. UBS Group set a $70.00 price target on Nabors Industries in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Citigroup restated a “neutral” rating and set a $85.00 price objective (up from $60.00) on shares of Nabors Industries in a research note on Tuesday. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Nabors Industries from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 21st. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $69.00.

Nabors Industries Trading Down 0.0%

NBR opened at $77.77 on Friday. Nabors Industries has a fifty-two week low of $23.27 and a fifty-two week high of $80.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.14 billion, a PE ratio of 4.72 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.22, a current ratio of 1.56 and a quick ratio of 1.47. The company’s 50-day moving average is $64.90 and its 200 day moving average is $51.42.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Nabors Industries

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Islay Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Nabors Industries during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Quarry LP bought a new position in shares of Nabors Industries during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. CWM LLC increased its stake in shares of Nabors Industries by 244.6% during the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 889 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $36,000 after purchasing an additional 631 shares during the last quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Nabors Industries by 58.5% in the 2nd quarter. Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. now owns 1,444 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 533 shares during the period. Finally, Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd purchased a new position in Nabors Industries in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $40,000. 81.92% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Nabors Industries

Here are the key news stories impacting Nabors Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Nabors’ Q4 results and commentary highlighted progress on debt reduction and balance‑sheet repair after the company posted a surprise beat, which supports valuation improvement and investor confidence. Nabors Industries Q4 Beat Highlights Debt Progress And Future Tradeoffs
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst model revisions from Zacks show upward revisions across several quarters and fiscal years (including a much improved FY2027 outlook and a FY2028 EPS projection), signaling better forward earnings momentum that can attract buyers. What Makes Nabors Industries (NBR) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
• Positive Sentiment: Barclays published a bullish forecast highlighting potential upside for NBR shares, which can drive momentum flows and institutional interest. Barclays Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ updates are granular — most quarterly EPS estimates were nudged higher but forecasts remain negative for near-term years (FY2026/FY2027), so upgrades improve the outlook but don’t yet imply sustained profitability. Massive Momentum: Can Nabors Industries Extend Its 118% Rally?
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and commentary warn of near‑term headwinds: revenue declines, margin pressure and joint‑venture cash burn could limit upside until free cash flow and margins stabilize. One Zacks piece specifically calls out these operational risks despite the rally. Massive Momentum: Can Nabors Industries Extend Its 118% Rally?

Nabors Industries Company Profile

Nabors Industries Ltd. is a global oil and gas drilling contractor that provides land and offshore drilling rigs, drilling equipment and related services to energy companies around the world. The company’s operations span two core segments: drilling and evaluation, which includes land‐based and platform drilling rigs as well as wellbore survey services, and wellbore technologies, offering pressure control equipment, downhole tools and specialized maintenance services. Nabors’ integrated model combines rig operations with engineered products and field support, positioning it as a full‐service provider in the upstream sector.

The company maintains a diverse, modern fleet of automated and conventional drilling rigs and has pioneered advanced drilling technologies, including automated drilling controls and managed pressure drilling systems.