Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) Stock Price & Analysis
Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) closed at USD 90.43 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.50% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 90.43; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 86.44–91.91 on volume of 155,331 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 55–103.8 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:49 UTC.
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Key facts (PDS)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold PDS (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +54.0% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +101.6% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-27, EPS estimate USD 1.72, revenue estimate $531M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (PDS)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold PDS. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ketterer | Causeway Capital Management | <0.01% | $253K | Unchanged |
Analysts (PDS)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | TD Securities | Upgrade | Hold → Buy | $116 → $150 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PDS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +54.0% | +101.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +54.2% | +15.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 38.8% | 46.8% |
| Max drawdown | -28.3% (Mar 2026→Jul 2026) | -53.8% (Jan 2023→Mar 2025) |
PDS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.72 | $2.68 | -35.8% | $531.0M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $3.22 | $2.84 | +13.5% | $540.9M | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $6.59 | $7.60 | -13.2% | $2.05B | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $12.12 | $13.04 | -7.0% | $2.15B | 5 |
PDS options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±9.0% (±$8.15) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 27, 2026.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 40.2% | ±9.0% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 38.5% | ±12.1% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 39.2% | ±19.8% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 39.0% | ±25.0% |
30-day implied volatility 41.5% vs 37.6% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 1.1. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:49 UTC)
| Price | USD 90.43 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.50% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 90.43 |
| Open | USD 90.43 |
| Day Range | USD 86.44 – 91.91 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 55 – 103.8 |
| Volume | 155,331 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (PDS)
Nexqual's technical model rates PDS "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:49 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 58.53 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 86.91) |
| MACD | 1.1 (positive) |
Earnings (PDS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.72 |
| Revenue Estimate | $531.03M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.09 vs est 0.4 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.34 vs est 2.31 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.91 vs est 2.07 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.51 vs est 1.19 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:49 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PDS)
| Total Revenue | $1.92B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +11.40% |
| Gross Margin | +30.90% |
| Operating Margin | +3.17% |
| Profit Margin | -1.71% |
| ROE | -1.92% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.43 |
| Current Ratio | 1.46 |
| Total Cash | $66.29M |
| Total Debt | $697.02M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:49 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PDS)
Nexqual rates Precision Drilling Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:49 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -3% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 31%, operating 3% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Solid — CAD 66M cash vs CAD 697M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow CAD 411M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -2%, ROA 3.0% |
Ownership (PDS)
| Insider Ownership | +3.72% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +79.30% |
| Shares Outstanding | 12.59M |
| Float | 12.46M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:49 UTC.
Leadership (PDS)
Precision Drilling Corporation is led by Carey Thomas Ford C.F.A., President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:49 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Carey Thomas Ford C.F.A. |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Dustin D. Honing |
| Chief Operating Officer | Gene C. Stahl |
| CTO & President of International | Shuja U. Goraya |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Lavonne Zdunich C.A. |
Major Backers & Investors (PDS)
Notable institutional backers of Precision Drilling Corporation include National Bank of Canada/FI/, FIL LTD, Goldman Sachs, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:49 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| National Bank of Canada/FI/ | 6% |
| FIL LTD | 5.72% |
| Goldman Sachs | 4.31% |
| Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. | 4.07% |
| Aegis Financial Corporation | 4% |
| Aegis Funds-Aegis Value Fund | 3.91% |
| Bank of Montreal /CAN/ | 3.17% |
| Barclays Plc | 2.81% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:49 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBR | Nabors Industries Ltd. | USD 77.8 | ▼ 3.97% |
| BORR | Borr Drilling Limited | USD 4.08 | ▼ 3.32% |
| SOC | Sable Offshore Corp. | USD 3.04 | ▼ 4.1% |
| SDRL | Seadrill Limited | USD 49.19 | ▲ 0.04% |
| HP | Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | USD 37.13 | ▼ 2.93% |
| PTEN | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | USD 11.34 | ▼ 2.91% |
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