Weatherford International Plc (WFRD) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Weatherford International Plc (WFRD) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Weatherford International Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Weatherford International Plc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $5.38B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 15 Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For WFRD, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 29.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 35.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.7%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Weatherford International Plc (WFRD) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | WFRD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.38B | 4/15 |
| P/E Ratio | 14.79x | 8/9 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.01x | 5/10 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.41% | 3/7 |
| EPS | $5.07 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $24.94 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $66.65 | – |
| FCF/Share | $7.34 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | WFRD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 20.5% | 3/6 |
| ROA | 7.2% | – |
| ROIC | 16.4% | 2/7 |
| Operating Margin | 12.7% | 5/12 |
| Net Margin | 7.7% | 4/6 |
| EBT Margin | 9.4% | 7/12 |
| Tax Rate | 15.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | WFRD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.34x | 8/14 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.77x | 5/14 |
| D/E Ratio | 1.85x | 3/11 |
| Financial Leverage | 2.85x | 3/7 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.0x | 9/12 |
| Working Capital | $1.89B | 3/14 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | WFRD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $717M | 4/14 |
| Free Cash Flow | $526M | 4/10 |
| Capital Spending | -$191M | 7/10 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -8.2% | 7/11 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 11.4% | 4/7 |
| FCF/Sales | 11.0% | 4/10 |
| CapEx/Sales | 4.0% | 6/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | WFRD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.94x | 2/8 |
| Receivables Turnover | 4.3x | 5/11 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 4.2x | 7/11 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 84 days | 7/11 |
Income Statement
| Metric | WFRD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $4.78B | 4/13 |
| Operating Income | $607M | 3/14 |
| Net Income | $366M | 2/7 |
| R&D Expense | $90M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $673M | 4/13 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | WFRD | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.06 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 20.9% | – |
| Shares Outstanding | 72M | – |
| Net Income Growth | -23.9% | 4/6 |
| EPS Growth | -21.9% | 2/5 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $3.30B | 64.6% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.10B | 21.6% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $1.10B | 21.6% of assets |
| Inventory | $811M | 15.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $3.31B | 64.9% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $782M | 15.3% of assets |
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Weatherford International Plc (WFRD) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Weatherford International Plc (Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment): 15 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| WFRD Weatherford International Plc | ▲ | $5.38B |
| BKR Baker Hughes Co | ▶ | $55.29B |
| FTI Technipfmc Plc | ▶ | $27.32B |
| NOV Nov Inc. | ▼ | $6.80B |
| SEI Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. | ▲ | $4.99B |
| WHD Cactus, Inc. | ▶ | $4.91B |
| INVX Innovex International, Inc. | ▼ | $1.92B |
| FLOC Flowco Holdings Inc. | ▼ | $1.70B |
| FET Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. | ▲ | $895M |
| HMH Hmh Holding Inc | ▶ | $762M |
| OIS Oil States International, Inc | ▼ | $479M |
| ROC Drilling Tools International Corp | ▲ | $74M |
| QSEP Qs Energy, Inc. | ▲ | $55M |
| KLNG Koil Energy Solutions, Inc. | ▶ | $38M |
| GPUS Hyperscale Data, Inc. | ▼ | $25M |
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Weatherford International Plc (WFRD) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Weatherford International Plc (WFRD) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Weatherford International Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Weatherford International Plc stock predictions?
For WFRD, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 29.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 35.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Weatherford International Plc forecasts updated?
Weatherford International Plc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Weatherford International Plc's industry peers?
15 issuers in our coverage, WFRD included, share the SEC industry code Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment. The largest are: Baker Hughes Co (BKR), Technipfmc Plc (FTI), Nov Inc. (NOV), Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (SEI), Cactus, Inc. (WHD), Innovex International, Inc. (INVX).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.