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Investing.com - Melius Research initiated coverage on Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:WFRD), currently trading at $56.32 with a market capitalization of $4 billion, with a Buy rating and a price target of $108.00 on Wednesday. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a "GREAT" financial health score of 3.2 out of 5.
The research firm highlighted Weatherford’s position as a global oil services company that focuses on maximizing production, with operations spanning more than 75 countries and particular strength in artificial lift technologies.
Melius noted that following a bankruptcy in 2019, Weatherford has undergone a strategic reset that emphasizes returns, cost-cutting measures, de-leveraging, and right-sizing operations.
The company’s transformation efforts appear to have positioned it favorably in the oil services sector, according to the Melius analysis.
The $108.00 price target suggests significant upside potential for the stock based on its current trading levels.
In other recent news, Weatherford International PLC reported a strong performance for the second quarter of 2025, significantly exceeding earnings projections. The company achieved an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.87, surpassing the anticipated $0.98, which represents a surprise of 90.82%. Additionally, Weatherford’s revenue slightly exceeded expectations, reaching $1.2 billion compared to the forecasted $1.19 billion. Furthermore, Weatherford has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) services for the Trion deepwater oil production project in Mexico. This contract, granted by Woodside (OTC:WOPEY) Petróleo Operaciones de México, initially covers MPD services for eight wells, with the potential to expand to 24 wells. Financial specifics of the contract were not disclosed. These developments reflect Weatherford’s ongoing operational success and strategic growth initiatives.
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