NOV Stock Forecast
NYSE: NOVConsumer DiscretionaryOil and Gas Field MachineryUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
NOV analyst consensus
Consensus (20 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$22.13+16.54%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 5
- Hold 10
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 20 Wall Street analysts covering NOV (2026-10-07), 8 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 10 rate it a hold and 2 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $22.13, with a high estimate of $26.00 and a low estimate of $17.00. The average target implies upside of 16.5% from the current price of $18.99.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 52.9%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for NOV.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 3 | 15% |
| Buy | 5 | 25% |
| Hold | 10 | 50% |
| Sell | 1 | 5% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 5% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $17.00 | -10.48% |
| Average target | $22.13 | +16.54% |
| High target | $26.00 | +36.91% |