NOV NOV Inc.
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Executive Summary
NOV issued a preliminary update for Q1 2026, citing Middle East conflict disruptions that will reduce revenue and earnings below prior guidance. Expected revenue is $2.05 billion and Adjusted EBITDA is $177 million, significantly missing consensus expectations.
Actionable Insight
The Q1 revenue holds steady but profitability is under severe pressure — watch for operating margin contraction and cost absorption issues in the final report. Given the magnitude of the Q4 EPS miss and lowered Q1 outlook, expect downward revisions to full-year estimates and cautious tone on capital allocation.
Key Facts
- Preliminary Q1 2026 revenue expected at $2.05 billion, below consensus of $2.05B (flat but at lower profitability)
- Adjusted EBITDA expected at $177 million, well below prior guidance and implied consensus trend
- CEO cites $54M revenue and $32M EBITDA impact from Middle East conflict due to delivery delays and higher freight costs
- Final results to be released April 27, 2026, with conference call on April 28
- Reported EPS of $-0.02 for Q4 2025 represents a 113.6% miss vs. $0.15 consensus
Financial Impact
Revenue in line with consensus but earnings sharply below trend; Q4 EPS miss of 113.6% and deteriorating EBITDA point to margin collapse
Risk Factors
- Final results could be worse than preliminary estimates due to ongoing conflict and logistical challenges
- Prolonged Middle East disruptions may lead to customer project delays and reduced equipment demand
- Further earnings misses and guidance cuts possible if conflict persists
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
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| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-3274360 |
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May 22, 2026
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Apr 27, 2026
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| $19.02 $19.77 | ▼ −3.94% | ▼ −2.30% | $20.81 (−9.41%) |
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| $18.66 $19.51 | ▲ +4.56% | ▲ +7.21% | $20.81 (+11.52%) |
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