Precision Drilling Corp (PDS)
NYSE:PDS
PDS Stock Chart & Stats
$83.59
-$2.02(-3.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$83.59
-$2.02(-3.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.81 - $103.80
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.38K
Average Volume (3M)119.86K
Market Cap
$1.15B
Enterprise Value$2.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$41.46M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$732.07M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.50
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.48Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.18
Shares Outstanding12,941,241
10 Day Avg. Volume100,252
30 Day Avg. Volume119,856
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-7.26
Price to Book (P/B)0.83
Price to Sales (P/S)0.71
P/FCF Ratio8.83
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.22
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.64
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.71
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$110.54Price Target Upside32.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)5.64
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.44B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Operating Cash GenerationSustained operating cash flow (~$413M TTM) and positive free cash (~$144M TTM) provide durable internal capital to fund maintenance and growth capex, support operations through commodity cycles, and reduce reliance on external financing for several quarters to years.
Improved Leverage And Balance-sheet ResilienceA materially lower debt-to-equity (~0.45 TTM) improves solvency and financial flexibility, reducing refinancing risk and interest burden. This stronger balance sheet supports capital allocation optionality and resilience to industry downturns over the medium term.
Revenue Expansion With Solid Operating MarginsMaterial revenue growth paired with a ~26% EBITDA margin indicates the core drilling/service model retains pricing power and operational efficiency. High operating margins imply durable earnings potential as activity normalizes, underpinning recovery in profitability over months to a few quarters.
Bears Say
Recent Swing To Near-breakeven Net IncomeThe shift from solid profits to a TTM net loss signals elevated bottom-line volatility and reduced retained earnings. Persistent weak net income can constrain reinvestment, slow deleveraging, and impair returns to shareholders until operating income stabilizes.
Declining Free Cash Flow MomentumAlthough FCF is positive, its downward trend reduces the cushion for capital spending and debt reduction. Continued FCF erosion would limit strategic flexibility, increase sensitivity to cyclical downturns, and could force trade-offs between maintenance capex and shareholder returns.
Falling Returns On Equity And Profitability MetricsA sharp ROE decline indicates weaker capital efficiency and lower profitability per dollar of equity. Persistent low ROE can erode investor confidence, limit the company's ability to attract capital, and signal structural pressure on long-term shareholder value creation.
Precision Drilling News
PDS FAQ
What was Precision Drilling Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
Precision Drilling Corp lowest stock price was $43.81 and its highest was $103.80 in the past 12 months.
What is Precision Drilling Corp’s market cap?
Precision Drilling Corp’s market cap is $1.15B.
When is Precision Drilling Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
Precision Drilling Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 50 days.
How were Precision Drilling Corp’s earnings last quarter?
Precision Drilling Corp released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.401 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.759 by -$0.358.
Is Precision Drilling Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Precision Drilling Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Precision Drilling Corp pay dividends?
Precision Drilling Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.075 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Precision Drilling Corp dividends here
What is Precision Drilling Corp’s EPS estimate?
Precision Drilling Corp’s EPS estimate is 0.48.
How many shares outstanding does Precision Drilling Corp have?
Precision Drilling Corp has 12,941,241 shares outstanding.
What happened to Precision Drilling Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Precision Drilling Corp reported an EPS of $1.401 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.759. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.257%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Precision Drilling Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PDS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Precision Drilling Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$110.54 (32.24% Upside)
$110.54 (32.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PDS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 7.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
114.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Precision Drilling Corp
Precision Drilling Corporation, a drilling company, provides onshore drilling, completion, and production services to exploration and production companies in the oil and natural gas and geothermal industries in North America and the Middle East. The company operates in two segments, Contract Drilling Services; and Completion and Production Services. The Contract Drilling Services segment offers onshore well drilling services to exploration and production companies in the oil and natural gas industry. This segment's services include land and turnkey drilling; and procurement and distribution of oilfield supplies, as well as manufacture and refurbishment of drilling and service rig equipment. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 227 land drilling rigs, including 109 in Canada; 105 in the United States; 6 in Kuwait; 4 in Saudi Arabia; 2 in the Kurdistan region of Iraq; and 1 in the country of Georgia. As of December 31, 2021, this segment also operated 47 AlphaTM rigs with commercial AlphaAutomation; 18 AlphaApps; 4 grid power capable rigs; and 60 natural gas or bi-fuel rigs. The Completion and Production Services segment provides service rigs for well completion, workover, abandonment, maintenance, and re-entry preparation services; wellsite accommodations; oilfield surface equipment rentals; and camp and catering services to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. As of December 31, 2021, it operated 123 well completion and workover service rigs, including 113 in Canada and 10 in the United States; 1,900 oilfield rental items, including surface storage, small-flow wastewater treatment, power generation, and solids control equipment; 109 wellsite accommodation units; 943 drill camp beds; 822 base camp beds; and three kitchen diners in Canada. Precision Drilling Corporation was incorporated in 1951 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
PDS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights disciplined capital allocation, strengthened balance sheet, resilient operating margins, executed share buybacks, growing U.S. activity and strong free cash flow and liquidity. These positives were partially offset by significant noncash Q4 charges for rig decommissioning and drill pipe, some international softness and ongoing cost pressures in the C&P division. Management provided constructive forward guidance for rig activity and margins, a clear deleveraging roadmap and capital-light international growth initiatives, while acknowledging short-term contract visibility risks in the U.S.View all PDS earnings summariesPDS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$110.54
▲(32.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
5.24% Insiders
9.66% Mutual Funds
20.33% Other Institutional Investors
58.51% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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