Question 1

What is the analyst consensus rating for NOV?

Accepted Answer

The analyst consensus rating for NOV is "Hold" based on 5 analyst recommendations.

Question 2

What is the average price target for NOV?

Accepted Answer

The average 12-month price target for NOV is $19.20, representing an upside of 0.7% from the current price of $19.07.

Question 3

What do analyst ratings mean?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What is a price target?

Accepted Answer

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.

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Feb 4, 2026	David Anderson	Barclays	Upgrades	Hold	$15.00 → $20.00 +5.00 (33.3%)
Jan 7, 2026	Charles Minervino	Susquehanna	Maintains	Buy	$17.00 → $20.00 +3.00 (17.6%)
Jan 7, 2026	Marc Bianchi	TD Cowen	Maintains	Strong Buy	$19.00 → $22.00 +3.00 (15.8%)
Dec 18, 2025	Luke Lemoine	Piper Sandler	Maintains	Hold	$14.00 → $17.00 +3.00 (21.4%)
Dec 17, 2025	David Anderson	Barclays	Maintains	Sell	$13.00 → $15.00 +2.00 (15.4%)
Dec 11, 2025	Scott Gruber	Citi	Maintains	Hold	$16.00 → $17.00 +1.00 (6.3%)

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