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PDSPrecision Drilling Corporation
$78.43$1.0B
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PDS logoPrecision Drilling Corporation(PDS)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

PDS•NYSE
$78.43
796.2× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorEnergyIndustryOil & Gas DrillingSub-IndustryLand Drilling and Completion Services
AboutPrecision 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.Show more
  • Revenue$1.84B-3.2%
  • EBITDA$489M-6.1%
  • Net Income$2M-98.3%
  • EPS (Diluted)0.14-98.2%
  • Gross Margin15.52%-81.5%
  • EBITDA Margin26.56%-3.1%
  • Operating Margin9.31%-16.4%
  • Net Margin0.1%-98.3%
  • ROE0.11%-98.4%

PDS Price & Volume

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Cyclical Margin Volatility Masks Strategic Debt Reduction

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Adequate
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Cyclical Margin Volatility

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Precision Drilling faces a challenging outlook characterized by extreme margin volatility, with gross margins contracting from over 80% in early 2025 to 15.5% in 2026Q1.
  • While the company has demonstrated disciplined capital allocation by reducing total debt from $1.0B in 2024Q1 to $734.0M in 2026Q1, the high capital intensity of its fleet remains a persistent headwind.
  • Investors should monitor whether the firm can stabilize its FCF margins, which recently dipped to -0.4% in 2026Q1, before committing to a long-term position.

Verdict Logic

while the company has successfully reduced total debt to $734.0M, the current P/E of 786.85 and volatile FCF margins suggest that the stock's valuation may not yet reflect the underlying operational risks.

PDS Growth Metrics

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years1.71%
5 Years20.19%
3 Years4.44%
TTM0.19%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-113.93%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-118.26%

Return on Capital

10 Years3.02%
5 Years7.33%
3 Years12.93%
Last Year6.81%

PDS Recent Earnings

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 6/12 qtrs (50%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 29, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.98-47.0%
$1.85
Rev
$378M+3.5%
$365M
Q1 2026
Feb 11, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.37+23.4%
$1.11
Rev
$348M-2.4%
$357M
Q4 2025
Oct 22, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.37-130.8%
$1.20
Rev
$331M-32.3%
$490M
Q3 2025
Jul 29, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.77+3950.0%
$0.02
Rev
$298M-36.1%
$467M
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestApr 29, 2026
$0.98vs $1.85-47.0%
$378Mvs $365M+3.5%
Q1 2026Feb 11, 2026
$1.37vs $1.11+23.4%
$348Mvs $357M-2.4%
Q4 2025Oct 22, 2025
$0.37vs $1.20-130.8%
$331Mvs $490M-32.3%
Q3 2025Jul 29, 2025
$0.77vs $0.02+3950.0%
$298Mvs $467M-36.1%
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Latest PDS News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS)

Seeking Alpha·Jun 26, 2026
Precision Drilling: Exactly Where I Want To Put My Money Now

Precision Drilling earns a Strong Buy rating due to stable, resilient EBITDA near C$500 million and a market cap of C$1.01 billion. PDS's vertically integrated model and focus on high-spec rig upgrades drive lower operating expenses and sustainable reinvestment, with CapEx at 53% of EBITDA. Despite industry rig count declines, PDS increased active rigs in both Canada and the US, positioning for rising LNG and AI-driven energy demand.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
PDS logoPDSPrecision Drilling CorporationCurrent
$78.43$1.02B796.19-3.16%0.1%0.11%—
HP logoHPHelmerich & Payne, Inc.
$31.83$3.18B-19.1735.89%-9.39%-13.63%—
NBR logoNBRNabors Industries Ltd.
$78.09$1.16B4.558.69%6.43%14.11%—
PTEN logoPTENPatterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
$9.15$3.47B-38.13-10.25%-2.56%-3.67%—
NINE logoNINENine Energy Service, Inc.
$10.70$463.43M-8.561.41%11.52%——
WTTR logoWTTRSelect Water Solutions, Inc.
$18.65$2.1B93.25-3.08%1.54%2.21%—

Compare PDS vs Peers

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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PDS Frequently Asked Questions

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Precision Drilling Corporation's revenue?

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) reported $1.87B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1049% increase from $163.1M in 1996.

How fast is Precision Drilling Corporation growing?

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) saw revenue decline by 3.2% over the past year.

Is PDS profitable?

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) reported a net loss of $15.2M for fiscal year 2025.

Dividend & Returns
What is PDS's return on equity?

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 0.1%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Precision Drilling Corporation's free cash flow?

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS) generated $144.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in PDS back in 1996?

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