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Precision Drilling Corp. (PDS)
NYSE:PDS
PDS Stock Chart & Stats
$98.64
-$2.02(-3.05%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$98.64
-$2.02(-3.05%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$36.20 - $101.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume14.38K
Average Volume (3M)160.59K
Market Cap
$1.28B
Enterprise Value$2.49B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$85.78M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$791.41M
Price to Earnings (P/E)713.0
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.86Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.34
Shares Outstanding12,945,419
10 Day Avg. Volume177,686
30 Day Avg. Volume160,594
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 Cap1.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$100.09Price Target Upside1.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)5.84
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Leverage & Strengthened Balance SheetDebt reduction and lower leverage (debt-to-equity near 0.5x) materially improve financial flexibility. This allows Precision to fund maintenance and selective rig upgrades, pay down obligations and better absorb cyclical downturns, supporting multi-quarter capital allocation and resilience.
Consistent Positive Operating Cash FlowSustained positive operating cash flow that covered net income through 2023–2025 signals underlying earnings quality and durable cash generation from operations. Reliable OCF supports working capital, routine capex and debt reduction without persistent reliance on external financing.
Diversified Drilling And Services Business ModelA multi-stream business model (day-rate rig contracts plus directional drilling, downhole tools and support services) spreads revenue exposure and enables upsell to existing customers. Technology-enabled services and higher-spec rigs can drive stickier relationships and higher-margin work over time.
Bears Say
Revenue Cyclicality And VolatilitySales swings reflect sensitivity to E&P activity and commodity cycles, making utilization and day-rate visibility uncertain. This cyclical revenue profile complicates multi-quarter planning, constrains steady margin expansion, and increases execution risk when market activity softens.
Choppy And Declining Free Cash Flow In 2025While operating cash flow is solid, uneven free cash flow reduces capacity for consistent investment, dividends or buybacks. A meaningful FCF decline in 2025 increases reliance on working-capital timing or external funding for growth or capex, weakening financial predictability.
Earnings Volatility And Below-the-line PressuresNet income near break-even despite healthy operating results implies significant below-the-line costs or one-offs can erase operational gains. Persistent bottom-line variability undermines retained earnings, complicates long-term return forecasts and heightens sensitivity to non-operational items.
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 $36.20 and its highest was $101.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Precision Drilling Corp.’s market cap?
Precision Drilling Corp.’s market cap is $1.28B.
When is Precision Drilling Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Precision Drilling Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Precision Drilling Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Precision Drilling Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 11, 2026. The company reported -$2.339 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.48 by -$3.819.
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 1.86.
How many shares outstanding does Precision Drilling Corp. have?
Precision Drilling Corp. has 12,945,419 shares outstanding.
What happened to Precision Drilling Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Precision Drilling Corp. reported an EPS of -$2.339 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.48. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.772%.
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:
$100.09 (1.47% Upside)
$100.09 (1.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PDS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.4M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
116.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.23%
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 Company Deck
PDS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a positive outlook with strong operational performance and strategic initiatives in place. Despite a few challenges, especially in Canadian drilling activity and contract churn, the company's technological advancements, leadership transition, and financial metrics indicate a robust position for future growth.View all PDS earnings summariesPDS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$100.09
▲(1.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
5.30% Insiders
9.70% Mutual Funds
21.06% Other Institutional Investors
59.16% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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