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

Looking back on mixed or offshore upstream e&p stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Seadrill (NYSE:SDRL) and its peers.

A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after Brent crude failed to break below $80 and rebounded to the mid-$80s, as traders kept a geopolitical risk premium priced into oil despite ongoing Strait of Hormuz negotiations. Over the previous 24 hours, the UAE-vessel incident reversed the earlier price drop that had assumed a path to de-escalation. At the same time, Kpler data from the previous two days showed shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted about 33%, with only a h

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...

Energy stocks were higher late Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 3.8% and t

Energy stocks were higher Monday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index rising 3.4% and the St

Seadrill (NYSE:SDRL) raised its full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA outlook after reporting second-quarter results that President and Chief Executive Officer Samir Ali said exceeded expectations, supported by higher operating activity, improved day rates and execution on major rig projects. The offsh

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