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NOV (NOV) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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NOV Stock Forecast

NOV (NOV) stock forecast, based on 58 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $17.75, with a high of $21.00 and a low of $15.00. This represents a -4.57% decline from the last price of $18.60.

$14 $15 $16 $17 $18 $19 $20 $21 High: $21 Avg: $17.75 Low: $15 Last Closed Price: $18.6

NOV Stock Rating

NOV stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 58 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 27 Buy (46.55%), 28 Hold (48.28%), 3 Sell (5.17%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 58 3 28 27 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NOV Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNOV-4.57%
SectorEnergy Stocks 13.79%
IndustryOil & Gas Equipment & Services Stocks3.44%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts31215
Avg Price Target$19.33$16.83$17.60
Last Closing Price$18.60$18.60$18.60
Upside/Downside3.92%-9.52%-5.38%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 2645111122
Dec, 2555101122
Nov, 2555101122
Oct, 2555101122
Sep, 2555111123
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 15, 2026Keith MackeyRBC Capital$21.00$17.9417.06%12.90%
Jan 14, 2026Goldman Sachs$17.00$17.72-4.06%-8.60%
Jan 07, 2026Charles MinervinoSusquehanna$20.00$17.0617.23%7.53%
Dec 18, 2025Derek PodhaizerPiper Sandler$17.00$15.668.56%-8.60%
Dec 17, 2025Barclays$15.00$15.32-2.09%-19.35%
Dec 15, 2025Joe LaetschMorgan Stanley$16.00$16.10-0.62%-13.98%
Nov 11, 2025David AndersonBarclays$13.00$15.64-16.88%-30.11%
Nov 05, 2025Ati ModakGoldman Sachs$14.00$14.89-5.98%-24.73%
Oct 30, 2025Barclays$14.00$15.31-8.56%-24.73%
Oct 29, 2025Stifel Nicolaus$19.00$15.1825.16%2.15%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 15, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 14, 2026Goldman SachsSellSellhold
Jan 07, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Jan 07, 2026SusquehannaPositivePositivehold
Dec 18, 2025Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 17, 2025BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Dec 11, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Nov 12, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Nov 05, 2025Goldman SachsSellSellhold
Oct 30, 2025BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-0.63$0.40$2.53$1.62----
Avg Forecast$-0.52$0.71$1.40$1.44$1.47$1.58$1.72$1.84
High Forecast$-0.50$0.77$1.45$1.54$1.89$1.96$1.90$1.99
Low Forecast$-0.55$0.69$1.36$1.24$1.30$1.35$1.54$1.78
Surprise %21.15%-43.66%80.71%12.50%----

Revenue Forecast

$5B $6B $7B $9B $10B $11B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$5.52B$7.24B$8.58B$8.87B----
Avg Forecast$5.44B$7.12B$8.50B$8.81B$8.89B$9.12B$9.51B$9.90B
High Forecast$5.66B$7.57B$8.53B$8.83B$9.11B$9.13B$9.63B$10.56B
Low Forecast$5.25B$6.98B$8.47B$8.77B$8.81B$9.11B$9.40B$9.67B
Surprise %1.50%1.65%1.01%0.65%----

Net Income Forecast

$-500M $100M $700M $1B $2B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-245.00M$155.00M$993.00M$635.00M----
Avg Forecast$-200.26M$62.99M$993.00M$552.64M$563.90M$600.29M$708.00M$728.50M
High Forecast$-160.20M$137.34M$2.30B$611.92M$749.48M$779.38M$753.35M$791.83M
Low Forecast$-240.31M$-11.35M$-311.64M$493.36M$517.31M$535.70M$612.33M$707.23M
Surprise %22.34%146.05%-14.90%----

NOV Forecast FAQ

Is NOV stock a buy?

NOV stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 58 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 27 Buy, 28 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that NOV is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is NOV's price target?

NOV's price target, set by 58 Wall Street analysts, averages $17.75 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $15 at the low end to $21 at the high end, suggesting a potential -4.57% change from the previous closing price of $18.6.

How does NOV stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

NOV's stock forecast shows a -4.57% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (13.79%) and underperforming the oil & gas equipment & services stocks industry (3.44%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for NOV over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 18.18% Strong Buy, 22.73% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 4.55% Sell, 4.55% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 22.73% Strong Buy, 22.73% Buy, 45.45% Hold, 4.55% Sell, 4.55% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 22.73% Strong Buy, 22.73% Buy, 45.45% Hold, 4.55% Sell, 4.55% Strong Sell.

What is NOV’s EPS forecast?

NOV's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $1.47, marking a -9.26% decrease from the reported $1.62 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $1.58 in 2026, $1.72 in 2027, and $1.84 in 2028.

What is NOV’s revenue forecast?

NOV's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $8.89B, reflecting a 0.19% increase from the reported $8.87B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $9.12B, followed by $9.51B for 2027, and $9.9B for 2028.

What is NOV’s net income forecast?

NOV's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $563.9M, representing a -11.20% decrease from the reported $635M in 2024. Projections indicate $600.29M in 2026, $708M in 2027, and $728.5M in 2028.