WFRD Should I Buy
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Weatherford International PLC (WFRD) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term horizon and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The stock is supported by strong analyst ratings, positive financial performance trends, hedge fund interest, and a bullish technical setup. Despite insider selling and a slight revenue decline, the overall outlook remains favorable for long-term growth.
The technical indicators are bullish. The MACD is positive and contracting, suggesting upward momentum. The RSI is neutral at 59.564, and the moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200) confirm a bullish trend. Key resistance levels are at $105.297 and $109.116, while support levels are at $92.936 and $89.117.
Hedge funds are significantly increasing their positions, with a 427.06% rise in buying activity last quarter.
Analysts have raised price targets, with BMO, Barclays, and Piper Sandler projecting targets as high as $115, $114, and $95, respectively, citing strong execution, competitive financial performance, and exposure to favorable international markets.
The company's net income and EPS have shown strong YoY growth in Q4 2025, up 23.21% and 27.33%, respectively.
Insiders are selling heavily, with a 9526.53% increase in selling activity over the last month.
Revenue declined by 3.88% YoY in Q4 2025, and gross margin dropped by 3.51%, reflecting some operational challenges.
In Q4 2025, Weatherford's revenue dropped by 3.88% YoY to $1.289 billion, but net income increased by 23.21% YoY to $138 million. EPS rose by 27.33% YoY to $1.91, showcasing strong profitability despite a slight decline in gross margin to 30.8%.
Analysts are broadly positive on WFRD. BMO, Barclays, and Piper Sandler have raised price targets, with Barclays and BMO maintaining Overweight/Outperform ratings, citing strong execution, competitive performance, and exposure to favorable international markets. UBS remains Neutral, reflecting a more cautious stance.
