Tidewater (TDW) Gains Despite Mixed Results for Q3

Core Insights - Tidewater Inc. (NYSE:TDW) experienced an 11.1% increase in share price from November 7 to November 14, 2025, ranking among the top gaining energy stocks for the week [1] Financial Performance - Tidewater reported a mixed performance for Q3 on November 10, with a loss per share of $0.02, which was $0.43 below estimates, primarily due to a nonrecurring debt expense leading to a net loss [3] - Despite the loss, the company's revenue exceeded expectations, driven by a higher-than-expected average day rate and slightly better utilization [3] - The company updated its FY 2025 revenue guidance to a range of $1.33 billion to $1.35 billion and initiated FY 2026 revenue guidance of $1.32 billion to $1.37 billion [3] Analyst Ratings - Following the mixed Q3 report, Evercore ISI reduced its price target for Tidewater from $67 to $65 while maintaining an 'In Line' rating [4] - The analyst noted that Tidewater's early 2026 outlook appears conservative but acknowledged the company's transitional phase and the importance of broader industry recovery [4]