Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) Hits New 52-Week High on Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW)’s stock price hit a new 52-week high during trading on Tuesday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The stock traded as high as $88.99 and last traded at $82.8450, with a volume of 386552 shares. The stock had previously closed at $79.87.

The oil and gas company reported $4.41 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.77 by $3.64. Tidewater had a return on equity of 12.98% and a net margin of 24.74%.The business had revenue of $336.80 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $329.39 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.70 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was down 2.4% compared to the same quarter last year.

More Tidewater News

Here are the key news stories impacting Tidewater this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 net income and EPS surged well above expectations — Tidewater reported net income of $219.9M and diluted EPS of $4.41, a large beat vs analyst EPS consensus and the prior year. The outsized EPS print is the primary catalyst for the rally. Tidewater Reports Results
• Positive Sentiment: FY‑2026 revenue guidance was raised/updated to roughly $1.4–$1.5B, above consensus (~$1.3B), giving investors visibility to higher topline expectations for the year. (Company guidance disclosure)
• Positive Sentiment: Cash flow and balance-sheet strength improved: operating cash flow increased materially and cash & equivalents rose (~$579M), while capex remained modest — these liquidity metrics reduce execution risk and support valuation. Quiver Quant Summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Management described 2025 as “one of the best years in recent memory,” signaling positive operational momentum, but this is qualitative and already partly reflected in the quarter’s headlines. MarineLog Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue and profitability metrics were mixed: Q4 revenue was down ~2.4% YoY and gross/operating profit declined (gross profit -5.7%, operating profit -15.9%), which tempers the EPS narrative because the beat appears driven by non‑recurring items and tax/other effects. BusinessWire Results
• Negative Sentiment: Conflicting coverage: at least one outlet flagged an earnings “miss” using a different EPS measure (Zacks reported $0.33 vs $0.65 estimate), which could create short‑term confusion and volatility as traders reconcile GAAP vs. adjusted metrics. Zacks Earnings Note
• Negative Sentiment: Institutional trimming and some insider sales were noted in quarter filings; while not uncommon, these actions could weigh on sentiment for investors focused on ownership trends. Quiver Quant Institutional Activity

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Raymond James Financial set a $117.00 price objective on shares of Tidewater in a research report on Tuesday. Zacks Research raised shares of Tidewater from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Tidewater in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Evercore decreased their price objective on Tidewater from $67.00 to $65.00 and set an “in-line” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Dawson James reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Tidewater in a research note on Tuesday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $91.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Tidewater

In related news, EVP Daniel A. Hudson sold 15,000 shares of Tidewater stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.50, for a total value of $1,162,500.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 50,986 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,951,415. This trade represents a 22.73% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 6.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Royal Bank of Canada raised its holdings in shares of Tidewater by 22.6% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 23,169 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $980,000 after buying an additional 4,278 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its position in Tidewater by 4.6% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 29,028 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,227,000 after acquiring an additional 1,271 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its stake in Tidewater by 4.5% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 44,833 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $1,895,000 after purchasing an additional 1,931 shares during the period. CWM LLC lifted its position in shares of Tidewater by 83.6% during the second quarter. CWM LLC now owns 927 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 422 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Tidewater by 201.2% during the second quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,027 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $94,000 after purchasing an additional 1,354 shares in the last quarter. 95.13% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Tidewater Trading Up 9.3%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, a current ratio of 2.89 and a quick ratio of 2.79. The firm has a market cap of $4.32 billion, a PE ratio of 13.06 and a beta of 0.57. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $63.25 and its 200 day moving average price is $57.71.

Tidewater Company Profile

Tidewater Inc is a leading global provider of offshore marine support vessels, serving the energy sector with a focus on the oil and gas industry. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates a diverse fleet of platform supply vessels (PSVs), anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTSs), crew boats and other specialized vessels designed to support offshore drilling, production and construction activities.

The company’s fleet is equipped to handle a range of maritime services, including the transport of personnel, equipment and bulk materials; anchor handling and mooring operations; and subsea construction support.