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Weatherford International PLC (WFRD) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 to invest. The stock has strong analyst support, a positive financial trajectory, and favorable technical indicators, making it a solid choice for long-term growth.
The stock is showing bullish moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200), indicating an upward trend. RSI is neutral at 58.185, and the MACD is negative (-0.314) but expanding downward. The pre-market price is $106.28, up 1.30%, with key resistance at $107.208 and support at $100.63.

Analysts have consistently raised price targets, with Citi, BMO, and Barclays setting targets as high as $
Hedge funds are heavily buying, with a 427.06% increase in the last quarter.
Strong Q4 financials with a 23.21% YoY increase in net income and a 27.33% YoY increase in EPS.
Exposure to improving international oilfield services (OFS) markets and competitive financial performance.
Insiders are selling heavily, with a 9526.53% increase in selling over the last month.
Gross margin dropped by 3.51% YoY in Q4
MACD is negative, indicating potential short-term weakness.
In Q4 2025, revenue dropped by 3.88% YoY to $1.289 billion. However, net income rose by 23.21% YoY to $138 million, and EPS increased by 27.33% YoY to $1.91. Gross margin declined slightly to 30.8%, down 3.51% YoY.
Analysts are bullish on WFRD, with multiple firms raising price targets recently. Citi and BMO have set targets at $115, citing strong financial performance and exposure to improving international OFS markets. Barclays also raised its target to $114, highlighting better-than-expected Q4 results. UBS remains neutral with a $94 target, citing the stock's recent rally as a limiting factor.