RPC, Inc. (RES) Stock Price & Analysis
RPC, Inc. (RES) closed at USD 6.02 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 4.75% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 6.32; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 5.81–6.32 on volume of 4,099,999 shares. Market capitalization is $1.33B, with a 52-week range of USD 4.6–8.16 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (RES)
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold RES (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 6.4 (range 5–9).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +29.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +19.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 0.11, revenue estimate $471M.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (RES)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold RES. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.01% | $3.2M | Added +61.5% |
Analysts (RES)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.00 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 6.4 (low 5, high 9).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Susquehanna | Target lowered | Neutral | $7.5 → $6 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RES)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +29.7% | +19.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +29.8% | +3.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 47.8% | 51.6% |
| Max drawdown | -35.6% (Apr 2026→Jul 2026) | -63.3% (Apr 2022→Oct 2025) |
RES analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.10 | $0.07 | +61.5% | $471.4M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.06 | $0.05 | +19.0% | $455.0M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.28 | $0.19 | +48.7% | $1.84B | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.29 | $0.25 | +15.8% | $1.86B | 4 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 6.02 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 4.75% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 6.32 |
| Open | USD 6.33 |
| Day Range | USD 5.81 – 6.32 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 4.6 – 8.16 |
| Volume | 4,099,999 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.33B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RES)
Nexqual's technical model rates RES "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 46 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 6.14) |
| MACD | 0.03 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (RES)
Wall Street analysts rate RES "Hold" based on 5 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 6.4 (range USD 5–9), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 5 |
| Mean Target | USD 6.4 |
| High Target | USD 9 |
| Low Target | USD 5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 3 / 1 |
Earnings (RES)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.11 |
| Revenue Estimate | $471.40M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.08 vs est 0.04 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.03 vs est 0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.04 vs est 0.06 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.09 vs est 0.06 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RES)
| Total Revenue | $1.79B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +9.50% |
| Gross Margin | +23.26% |
| Operating Margin | +4.48% |
| Profit Margin | +1.28% |
| ROE | +2.08% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.05 |
| Current Ratio | 3.34 |
| Total Cash | $179.47M |
| Total Debt | $51.88M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $52.92M (3.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RES)
Nexqual rates RPC, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +15% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 23%, operating 4% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $179M cash vs $52M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $53M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), slim 3.3% margin |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 2%, ROA 2.4% |
Ownership (RES)
| Insider Ownership | +57.62% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +44.66% |
| Shares Outstanding | 221.66M |
| Float | 85.62M |
| Short % of Float | +39.07% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (RES)
RPC, Inc. is led by Ben M. Palmer, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Ben M. Palmer |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Richard A. Hubbell |
| VP, CFO, Treasurer & Corporate Secretary | Michael L. Schmit |
| Vice President of Corporate Finance & Investor Relations | Joshua Timothy Large |
| Director of Corporate Communications & Compliance and Assistant Corporate Secretary | Sharon A. Gardner |
Major Backers & Investors (RES)
Notable institutional backers of RPC, Inc. include DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio, American Century Companies Inc, Van Eck Associates Corporation, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| DFA INVESTMENT DIMENSIONS GROUP INC-U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio | 2.09% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 1.92% |
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 1.51% |
| Gamco Investors, Inc ET AL | 1.26% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.08% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 7.03% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 5.89% |
| Vanguard Group | 5.36% |
| State Street | 2.07% |
| Geode Capital | 1.13% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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