PDS Precision Drilling Corporation

NEUTRAL Impact: 4/10 PRESS-RELEASE
Horizon days Filed May 14, 2026 Processed 1mo ago Wire GlobeNewswire
Press release: earnings
Latest settled — T+5d
PDS ▲ +2.09% at T+5d
NEUTRAL call ✓ call won +2.09% · α vs SPY +1.13% · entry $95.00 → $96.99
Next anchor: T+20d due 3d ago
Last close $95.87 (close Jun 12) · +0.92% from $95.00 entry
Entry anchored
May 14, 2026
via day open
T+1d
+2.11%
call +2.11% · α +2.17%
$97.00
settled 4w ago
T+5d
+2.09%
call +2.09% · α +1.13%
$96.99
settled 25d ago
T+20d
call — · α —
due 3d ago
T+60d
call — · α —
in 8w

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Executive Summary

Precision Drilling reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.34, missing the $1.37 consensus by 2.3%, while revenue of $469.9M matched estimates. The miss is modest but continues a pattern of volatile quarterly earnings, with the stock showing limited directional follow-through historically.

Actionable Insight

The EPS miss is small and revenue met expectations, so limited near-term downside. However, the volatile earnings history (3 of last 4 quarters had >20% surprises) suggests continued uncertainty. Monitor Q2 guidance and rig count trends for directional cues.

Key Facts

  • Q1 2026 EPS of $1.34 vs consensus $1.37 (2.3% miss)
  • Revenue of $469.9M in line with consensus
  • Annual meeting results show strong shareholder support for all director nominees (97%+ average approval)
  • Non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation passed

Financial Impact

EPS miss of $0.03 per share (2.3% below consensus); revenue in line

eps

Risk Factors

  • Continued earnings volatility with 3 of last 4 quarters showing >20% surprises
  • Oil and gas drilling activity sensitivity to commodity prices
  • Historical alpha vs SPY of -6.38% at T+20 suggests stock underperforms market on these filings

Market Snapshot

Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Drilling Oil & Gas Wells
Analyst Consensus
82% bullish (17 analysts)

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

DocumentAccession Number
PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3295450
8 reports for PDS
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May 14, 2026
4w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 4/10
$95.00 $96.99▲ +2.09%▲ +1.13%$95.87 (+0.92%)
May 5, 2026
5w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$91.56 $93.18▲ +1.77%▲ +0.64%$95.87 (+4.71%)
Apr 30, 2026
6w ago
6-K
MIXED ★ 5/10
$93.33 $89.93▼ −3.64%▼ −5.37%$95.87 (+2.72%)
Apr 30, 2026
6w ago
Press Release
MIXED ★ 6/10
$93.33 $89.93▼ −3.64%▼ −5.37%$95.87 (+2.72%)
Apr 1, 2026
10w ago
6-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$94.49 $92.22▼ −2.40%▼ −6.02%$95.87 (+1.46%)
Apr 1, 2026
10w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$94.49 $92.22▼ −2.40%▼ −6.02%$95.87 (+1.46%)
Apr 1, 2026
10w ago
6-K
BULLISH ★ 6/10
$94.49 $92.22▼ −2.40%▼ −6.02%$95.87 (+1.46%)
Mar 9, 2026
13w ago
Press Release
NEUTRAL ★ 3/10
$91.51 $94.61▲ +3.39%▲ +4.29%$95.87 (+4.76%)
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