What is the analyst consensus rating for NOV?

The analyst consensus rating for NOV is "Buy" based on 12 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for NOV?

The average 12-month price target for NOV is $22.17, representing an upside of 10.1% from the current price of $20.13.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.

NOV Inc. (NOV) Forecast: Analyst Ratings & Targets

Latest NOV Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Jul 8, 2026	Charles Minervino	Susquehanna	Maintains	Buy	$24.00 → $22.00 -2.00 (-8.3%)
Jul 7, 2026	Keith Mackey	RBC Capital	Maintains	Hold	$22.00
Jun 18, 2026	Scott Gruber	Citi	Maintains	Hold	$22.00
Jun 4, 2026	Douglas Becker	Capital One	Upgrades	Buy	$26.00
Jun 3, 2026	Atidrip Modak	Goldman Sachs	Maintains	Sell	$20.00 → $19.00 -1.00 (-5.0%)
May 19, 2026	Saurabh Pant	BofA Securities	Maintains	Buy	$22.00 → $23.00 +1.00 (4.5%)
May 8, 2026	David Anderson	Barclays	Upgrades	Sell	$20.00 → $21.00 +1.00 (5.0%)
May 7, 2026	David Anderson	Barclays	Downgrades	Sell	$20.00 → $21.00 +1.00 (5.0%)
Apr 29, 2026	Charles Minervino	Susquehanna	Maintains	Buy	$22.00 → $24.00 +2.00 (9.1%)
Apr 29, 2026	Keith Mackey	RBC Capital	Maintains	Hold	$21.00 → $22.00 +1.00 (4.8%)
Apr 29, 2026	James West	Evercore ISI Group	Maintains	Hold	$19.00 → $22.00 +3.00 (15.8%)
Apr 28, 2026	Stephen Gengaro	Stifel Nicolaus	Maintains	Buy	$20.82 → $23.00 +2.18 (10.5%)
Apr 28, 2026	Derek Podhaizer	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Hold	$18.00
Apr 28, 2026	Marc Bianchi	TD Cowen	Reiterates	Buy	$23.00 → $25.00 +2.00 (8.7%)
Apr 28, 2026	Keith Mackey	RBC Capital	Maintains	Hold	$21.00 → $22.00 +1.00 (4.8%)
Apr 20, 2026	Stephen Gengaro	Stifel	Maintains	Strong Buy	$21.00 → $23.00 +2.00 (9.5%)

Charles Minervino

Susquehanna

BuyMaintains

$24.00 → $22.00

Jul 8

Keith Mackey

RBC Capital

HoldMaintains

$22.00

Jul 7

Scott Gruber

Citi

HoldMaintains

$22.00

Jun 18

Douglas Becker

Capital One

BuyUpgrades

$26.00

Jun 4

Atidrip Modak

Goldman Sachs

SellMaintains

$20.00 → $19.00

Jun 3

Saurabh Pant

BofA Securities

BuyMaintains

$22.00 → $23.00

May 19

David Anderson

Barclays

SellUpgrades

$20.00 → $21.00

May 8

David Anderson

Barclays

SellDowngrades

$20.00 → $21.00

May 7

Charles Minervino

Susquehanna

BuyMaintains

$22.00 → $24.00

Apr 29

Keith Mackey

RBC Capital

HoldMaintains

$21.00 → $22.00

Apr 29

James West

Evercore ISI Group

HoldMaintains

$19.00 → $22.00

Apr 29

Stephen Gengaro

Stifel Nicolaus

BuyMaintains

$20.82 → $23.00

Apr 28

Derek Podhaizer

Piper Sandler

HoldMaintains

$18.00

Apr 28

Marc Bianchi

TD Cowen

BuyReiterates

$23.00 → $25.00

Apr 28

Keith Mackey

RBC Capital

HoldMaintains

$21.00 → $22.00

Apr 28

Stephen Gengaro

Stifel

Strong BuyMaintains

$21.00 → $23.00

Apr 20

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