GET DAILY SIGNALSSeadrill (SDRL) Reports $363 Million Q3 Revenue, Posts Net Loss
Key Takeaways
- Seadrill reported total operating revenues of $363 million for the third quarter of 2026.
- Revenue for the first nine months of 2026 climbed to $1,235 million, up from $1,075 million in the same period a year earlier.
- The company posted a net loss for the quarter, coming in below consensus estimates that had projected a modest profit.
- A stronger operating performance over the nine-month period was partly offset by financial and non-operating costs.
- Seadrill held $483 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2026.
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Earnings Context and Why It Matters
Seadrill Limited is a Bermuda-based offshore drilling contractor that operates drillships, semi-submersible rigs, and jack-up rigs for oil and gas customers across the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, Angola, Norway, and Canada. Its quarterly results serve as a barometer for offshore drilling demand and day-rate pricing, which track closely with global energy spending. Investors watch SDRL's revenue, fleet utilization, and backlog because these metrics reveal whether exploration and production companies are committing capital to offshore projects. After a period of rebuilding its fleet and balance sheet following restructuring, Seadrill's earnings have become a key signal for the health of the broader offshore drilling sector heading into 2027. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
Reported Results
Seadrill reported total operating revenues of $363 million for the third quarter of 2026, which came in slightly below the consensus estimate of roughly $381 million. For the first nine months of 2026, total operating revenues reached $1,235 million, an increase of about 15% compared with $1,075 million in the same period of 2025.
The company reported a net loss for the quarter, missing analyst expectations that had called for a small profit of about $0.13 per share. The loss before income taxes for the period was approximately $12 million, reflecting higher financial and non-operating costs — including interest expense — even as underlying operating results strengthened. Over the nine-month period, operating profit improved to approximately $140 million, up from about $50 million a year earlier.
On the balance sheet, Seadrill held $483 million in cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2026, providing liquidity to support its fleet and contract pipeline.
Market Reaction and Investor Sentiment
Seadrill's third-quarter results highlight a familiar tension in offshore drilling: steady revenue growth and an improving operating picture, tempered by non-operating costs that can still push the bottom line into the red. The revenue figure, while slightly below consensus, was supported by stronger nine-month performance and a growing top line versus the prior year. The net loss relative to expectations is likely to draw scrutiny, as analysts had modeled a return to profitability for the quarter.
Investor sentiment around offshore drillers has remained sensitive to oil prices, day-rate trends, and the pace of new contract awards. Seadrill's ability to sustain revenue momentum and convert it into earnings will be central to how the market interprets these results and the company's forward trajectory.
Forward Outlook and Key Factors to Monitor
Looking ahead, investors will focus on several factors that could shape Seadrill's performance in the coming quarters.
The first is fleet utilization and day rates. Offshore drilling economics depend heavily on keeping rigs contracted at attractive rates, so any signals about new awards, contract extensions, or idle time will matter for revenue and margin direction.
The second is backlog growth. A larger backlog of contracted future work provides revenue visibility and reduces exposure to contract gaps, so investors should monitor how Seadrill replenishes its pipeline across core regions such as the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, and Angola.
Cost management and capital discipline will also be important. While operating performance improved over the nine-month period, financial costs — particularly interest expense — remain a drag on net results. Progress on deleveraging and disciplined spending could help convert operating gains into bottom-line profitability.
Finally, broader industry dynamics, including oil price stability and global energy investment trends, will influence demand for offshore drilling services. These external factors sit outside management's control but play a significant role in shaping Seadrill's earnings trajectory heading into 2027.
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SDRL in upward trend: 10-day moving average crossed above 50-day moving average on October 21, 2026
The 10-day moving average for SDRL crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on October 21, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In 10 of 12 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 83%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for SDRL just turned positive on October 12, 2026. Looking at past instances where SDRL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 33 of 40 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 82%.
Following a +6.47% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SDRL advanced for three days, in 187 of 244 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 175 of 233 cases where SDRL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 75%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for SDRL moved out of overbought territory on October 27, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 31 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 21 of the 31 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 68%.
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In 40 of 54 cases where SDRL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 74%.
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on November 02, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on SDRL as a result. In 43 of 67 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 64%.
SDRL moved below its 50-day moving average on November 02, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SDRL declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 70%.
SDRL broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 23, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 1 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 35 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 68, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 38 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. SDRL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 90 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 97 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.042) is normal, around the industry mean (1.520). SDRL's P/E Ratio (1591.000) is considerably higher than the industry average of (168.296). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (2.853). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.032) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.030) is also within normal values, averaging (1.725).
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an offshore drilling contractor providing offshore drilling services to the oil and gas industry.
Industry ContractDrilling
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