Zacks Investment Research
03 Aug 2026, 15:45 UTC · 1h ago
Is Nabors a Buy as Growth Improves While Leverage Stays Elevated?
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Zacks Investment Research
03 Aug 2026, 15:45 UTC · 1h ago
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Nabors Industries is executing a 50-rig newbuild program via the SANAD joint venture in Saudi Arabia, with 34 rigs still to be deployed. — This represents a significant, multi-year revenue growth runway and international expansion of the company's asset base.
+0.60Nabors is pursuing additional opportunities for more than 40 incremental rigs across 10 different countries. — Further international diversification and scale increase the company's long-term growth potential beyond the US market.
+0.50Increased utilization of high-specification Lower 48 rigs is leading to higher daily revenues and steadier margins for Nabors. — Stronger domestic demand and pricing power directly improve short-term cash flow and profitability.
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Nabors faces risks from elevated leverage, heavy capital expenditure requirements, and inherent exposure to drilling cycles. — High debt and CapEx needs create financial fragility and increase the risk of volatility during industry downturns.
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The company is benefiting from higher activity, firmer pricing, and a strong international expansion pipeline.
The company has seen strong stock performance and is mentioned as a peer in a growing industry.
The company has experienced significant stock price growth and is successfully implementing automation.
[mutual] Nabors Industries is compared against industry peer Helmerich & Payne in terms of stock performance and drilling activity.
[mutual] Helmerich & Payne and Patterson-UTI Energy are both identified as industry peers in the drilling sector.
[mutual] Nabors Industries is compared against industry peer Patterson-UTI Energy in terms of stock performance and drilling activity.
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