Nabors' fundamental outlook hinges on whether recent revenue recovery, which lifted quarterly sales from $729.8M in Q4 2024 to $872.2M in Q3 2026, can translate into sustained profitability, as operating margin of 9.8% against a 38.5% gross margin indicates heavy operating expense absorption.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 27, 2026 | -$1.24-780.5% vs -$0.14 | $872M+1.5% vs $859M |
Q3 2026 Jul 28, 2026 | -$2.04-56.9% vs -$1.30 | $815M+0.7% vs $809M |
Q2 2026 Apr 28, 2026 | -$1.54+35.6% vs -$2.39 | $784M+1.8% vs $769M |
Q1 2026 Feb 11, 2026 | $0.17+107.2% vs -$2.37 | $798M+0.4% vs $794M |
NBR is returning to Venezuela with a multiyear drilling contract and an idle U.S. rig, targeting new international growth opportunities while maintaining capital discipline.
Nabors Industries NYSE: NBR reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $246 million, exceeding the company's expectations as improved international drilling margins, U.S. Lower 48 activity and growth in Drilling Solutions supported results. The company generated $75 million in consolidated adjusted free cash flow during the quarter and redeemed $100 million of debt.
Nabors Industries Ltd. ( NBR ) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 28, 2026 11:00 AM EDT Company Participants William Conroy - Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations Anthony Petrello - Chairman, President & CEO Miguel Rodriguez - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Joseph Laetsch - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Derek Podhaizer - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Keith MacKey - RBC Capital Markets, Research Division Eddie Kim Jeffrey LeBlanc - TPH Research Presentation Operator Good day, and welcome to Nabors Industries Limited Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call.
Nabors Industries (NBR) came out with a quarterly loss of $1.24 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.36. This compares to a loss of $3.67 per share a year ago.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $73.20 | $1.08B | -17.87 | 8.69% | -1.82% | -4.08% | 0.57% | |
| $35.22 | $3.52B | -25.63 | 35.89% | -3.44% | -5.08% | 2.88% | |
| $15.68 | $1.43B | 6.87 | 5.36% | 36.58% | 66.69% | — | |
| $9.92 | $3.77B | -152.62 | -10.25% | -0.52% | -0.79% | 3.22% | |
| $15.15 | $1.49B | 23.13 | 7.46% | 22.61% | 10.33% | 9.4% | |
| $49.92 | $74.63B | 24.32 | -1.6% | 8.33% | 11.27% | 2.16% |
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Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) reported $3.27B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $3.18B in fiscal year 2025. That is 343% more than the $719.7M of fiscal year 1996.
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) grew revenue by 4.9% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
No. Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) reported a net loss of $59.4M over the trailing twelve months.
Yes. Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) pays a dividend that yields 0.57% at the current price, a small yield.
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) had a return on equity (ROE) of -4.1% over the trailing twelve months. A negative ROE means the company lost money over the period.
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) generated $110.5M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
