Seadrill Limited SDRL

Zacks recently added Seadrill Limited to its Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list after analysts raised their current-year earnings consensus by 27% over the past 60 days, reflecting stronger expectations for the offshore driller’s profitability. This sharp upward shift in earnings forecasts signals a meaningful change in how analysts view Seadrill’s ability to convert its offshore drilling exposure into improved financial performance. We’ll now examine how this upgrade, underpinned by a very large...

Seadrill (SDRL) drew fresh attention after being added to the Zacks Rank #1 list on September 21, 2026, following a 27% uplift in current year earnings estimates. Recent price action has been mixed. The share price slipped in the last session and eased slightly over the past month, yet Seadrill still carries a 90 day share price return of 17.1% and a year to date share price gain of 33.3%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 48.3% points to momentum that has been building over a longer...

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Seadrill’s second quarter was marked by strong operational execution, as management pointed to high rig utilization rates and the successful transition of key assets onto higher-paying contracts. CEO Samir Ali highlighted the on-schedule reactivation of the West Tellus and robust performance from the U.S. Gulf fleet as important milestones. The company also benefited from a step-up in management contract revenues and favorable repricing of legacy contracts, which contributed to the notable impro

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Seadrill Ltd (SDRL) boosts full-year outlook on robust operational performance and strategic backlog additions.

Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill (NYSE:SDRL) will be announcing earnings results this Monday morning. Here’s what you need to know.

In the second quarter of 2026, Seadrill Limited reported higher sales and revenue year-on-year, swung to a profit, raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to US$1.50 billion–US$1.55 billion, and completed a US$311.76 million buyback covering 10.68% of its shares under the program announced in 2024. Beyond the earnings beat, Seadrill’s increased 2026 guidance and sizable completed repurchases highlight a stronger operational outlook paired with active capital management. We’ll now examine...