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Transocean is executing a deliberate deleveraging strategy, reducing total debt from $7.3B in 2024Q1 to $5.1B in 2026Q2, while free cash flow has swung from -$169M to +$348M over the same period, signaling improved operational cash generation. However, the com...
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Revenue growth stalled at -2.2% in 2026Q2, while gross margin swung from 86.8% to 37.1% due to a one-time COGS spike, yet operating margin remained positive at 15.7%.
Transocean has secured significant new contracts, including a $158 million award for an ultra-deepwater drillship and a $425 million deal, indicating strong demand for its services.
Analysts highlight persistent undervaluation of RIG, with a forward P/E of 18.15, suggesting room for stock price appreciation.
Transocean operates a modern fleet of 27 offshore drilling units, including 20 ultra-deepwater and 7 harsh environment floaters, positioning it as a leader in deepwater drilling.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | $0.15+1427.5% vs $0.01 | $966M+1.0% vs $957M |
Q2 2026 May 4, 2026 | -$0.03-142.9% vs $0.07 | $1.1B+5.5% vs $1.0B |
Q1 2026 Feb 19, 2026 | $0.02-77.8% vs $0.09 | $1.0B+0.8% vs $1.0B |
Q4 2025 Oct 29, 2025 | $0.06+50.0% vs $0.04 | $1.0B-0.4% vs $1.0B |
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RIG secures an $80 million Equatorial Guinea deal, keeping Deepwater Conqueror contracted after its Gulf of Mexico assignment ends.
Here is how Transocean (RIG) and Seadrill (SDRL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Transocean stock jumped by 9% after the company announced a major contract for its Ultra-Deepwater drillship, signaling that its business was seeing substantial traction. RIG soared to $5.94, up by over 22% from its lowest level in July.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Transocean Ltd. (RIG)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5.47 | $5.56B | -1.80 | 12.51% | -73.52% | -31.7% | — | |
| $82.57 | $5.72B | 5.96 | 0.27% | 43.95% | 31.32% | — | |
| $44.62 | $7.12B | 33.05 | 7.45% | 4.88% | 3.3% | — | |
| $46.43 | $2.9B | -37.44 | 3.75% | 0.07% | 0.03% | — | |
| $39.56 | $3.95B | -23.83 | 35.89% | -3.44% | -5.08% | — | |
| $83.02 | $1.23B | 4.84 | 8.69% | 6.52% | 14.25% | — |
Transocean Ltd. (RIG) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Transocean Ltd. (RIG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
Jul 1, 2026·SEC
Jun 16, 2026·SEC
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Transocean Ltd. (RIG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Transocean Ltd. (RIG) reported $4.12B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 679% increase from $528.9M in 1996.
Transocean Ltd. (RIG) grew revenue by 12.5% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Transocean Ltd. (RIG) reported a net loss of $1.66B for fiscal year 2025.
Transocean Ltd. (RIG) has a return on equity (ROE) of -31.7%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Transocean Ltd. (RIG) generated $1.04B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
