Weatherford International (WFRD)
NASDAQEnergyOil & Gas Equipment & ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
$95.88-0.57%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQEnergyOil & Gas Equipment & ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · WFRD
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within energy on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks WFRD against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Energy names rated neutral grew net income 57% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=2314).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Complete the redomestication from Ireland to the U.S., specifically Delaware, to simplify corporate structure and generate annual cash savings.
Stated as a priority in 3 quarters including 2026-Q1 and 2026-Q2 and in a separate press release. Management updated the redomestication plan to Delaware, expecting $20 to $30 million in annual cash savings starting 2027. This is consistent with prior statements about simplifying structure and improving cash flow. The trajectory is delivering as the plan is progressing with shareholder approvals pending.
“Introduced an updated plan to redomesticate to Delaware, expecting $20 to $30 million of annual cash savings.”
“Announced proposal to reorganize corporate structure by redomesticating from Ireland to the U.S., with Texas as new legal home.”
Grow the well completions segment through acquisitions and technology expansion to enhance market position and cost synergies.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters (2026-Q1 and 2026-Q2). The acquisition of NCS Multistage was announced to expand the well completions portfolio and is expected to deliver at least $15 million in cost synergies. This is a new strategic growth initiative with clear financial targets and is currently being integrated, indicating active delivery.
Sustain and grow dividend payments to shareholders as part of shareholder return strategy.
Stated in 4 of last 4 quarters, management consistently declared and increased dividends from $0.25 per share in 2025-Q3 to $0.275 per share in 2026-Q2. Dividend payments totaled $20 million in recent quarters, reflecting a steady shareholder return policy. The trajectory is delivering with incremental increases.
Drive operational cash flow and free cash flow generation to strengthen financial position and support strategic initiatives.
Stated in 6 of last 6 quarters, management emphasized free cash flow and cash from operations as key priorities. Adjusted free cash flow rose from $85 million in 2026-Q1 to $139 million in 2026-Q2 (+64%), and cash from operations increased from $136 million to $175 million (+29%). This reflects delivering on cash generation focus despite revenue and operating income declines.
Increase revenue and profitability in the Production and Intervention segment through higher activity and technology deployment.
Stated in 3 of last 3 quarters, management focused on growth in the Production and Intervention segment. Revenue increased 7% sequentially from $296 million in 2026-Q1 to $316 million in 2026-Q2, and segment adjusted EBITDA rose 30% from $54 million to $70 million. This indicates delivering operational growth despite broader market softness.
Over the trailing year it converted 1.80x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Energy names rated neutral grew net income 40% of the time over the next year (vs 46% for the rest of the cohort, n=1319).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
21 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Energy names rated volatile grew net income 53% of the time over the next year (vs 58% for the rest of the cohort, n=640).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“Announced acquisition of NCS Multistage in a stock-and-cash transaction, expanding completions portfolio.”
“Announced acquisition of NCS Multistage to strengthen completions portfolio and expand technology offering.”
“Board declared a cash dividend of $0.275 per share payable September 3, 2026.”
“Board declared a cash dividend of $0.275 per share payable June 4, 2026.”
“Board approved a 10% increase in quarterly cash dividend to $0.275 per share payable March 5, 2026.”
“Board approved quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share payable December 4, 2025.”
“Adjusted free cash flow of $139 million and cash provided by operating activities of $175 million.”
“Adjusted free cash flow of $85 million and cash provided by operating activities of $136 million.”
“Adjusted free cash flow of $222 million and cash provided by operating activities of $268 million.”
“Adjusted free cash flow of $99 million and cash provided by operating activities of $138 million.”
“Cash provided by operating activities of $128 million.”
“Cash provided by operating activities of $142 million.”
“PRI revenue of $316 million increased 7% sequentially; segment adjusted EBITDA of $70 million increased 30% sequentially.”
“PRI revenue of $296 million decreased 11% year-over-year; segment adjusted EBITDA of $54 million decreased 13% year-over-year.”
“PRI revenue of $353 million increased 8% sequentially; segment adjusted EBITDA of $73 million increased 24% sequentially.”