Nabors Industries (NBR) Beats Forecasts in Q4 2025 Results

Core Insights - Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR) experienced a significant share price increase of 14.82% from February 13 to February 20, 2026, marking it as one of the top-performing energy stocks during that week [1]. Financial Performance - The company reported strong Q4 2025 results on February 12, with an EPS of $0.17, surpassing expectations by $1.13. Revenue for the quarter grew by 9.3% year-over-year to approximately $797.5 million, exceeding estimates by over $1.7 million [3]. - For the full year 2025, Nabors Industries achieved a revenue of $3.2 billion, reflecting an 8.7% year-over-year increase, primarily driven by the acquisition of Parker and robust international expansion. The adjusted EBITDA for the year was reported at $913 million, an increase of $31 million from the previous year [3]. Cash Flow and Debt Management - In Q4, the company generated an adjusted free cash flow of $132 million, a significant rise from $6 million in Q3. Additionally, Nabors reduced its outstanding net debt by approximately $554 million since the end of 2024, with total debt at its lowest level since 2005 [4]. Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Following the positive Q4 results, Piper Sandler raised its price target for Nabors Industries from $65 to $80 while maintaining an 'Overweight' rating. Analysts from Susquehanna and RBC Capital also increased their price targets for NBR earlier on February 13 [5].