Transocean Ltd (NYSE:RIG) shares are sliding Tuesday, as investors appear to lock in gains following the offshore driller's move to a fresh 52-week high late last week.
The stock’s drop comes following news of contract awards that, while significant, have not been enough to offset negative sentiment in the energy sector Tuesday, which is currently the bottom performing sector, down around 1.5%.
Norway Contracts Boost Backlog Visibility
Transocean last week secured contract fixtures for two of its harsh environment semisubmersibles in Norway, expected to enhance its backlog significantly. The Transocean Encourage was awarded a seven-well contract extension, estimated to provide around $152 million in backlog, while the Transocean Enabler has two one-well options exercised, contributing an additional $32 million.
These contracts are set to commence in the first quarter of 2027, ensuring continuity for the rigs’ current programs and extending their operational commitments through December 2027.
The awards expand Transocean's contracted revenue visibility and reinforce its presence in the harsh-environment offshore drilling market.
RIG Trades Below Key Moving Averages
Transocean is currently trading 6.8% below its 20-day simple moving average (SMA) and 4.5% below its 100-day SMA, indicating a bearish short-term trend.
Over the past 12 months, shares have increased 72.95%, positioning the stock closer to its 52-week highs than lows, which reflects a strong longer-term performance.
The RSI is at a neutral level, suggesting that the stock is neither overbought nor oversold at this time. Meanwhile, the MACD is below its signal line, indicating bearish pressure on the stock.
The combination of neutral RSI and bearish MACD suggests mixed momentum, reflecting uncertainty in the current trading environment.
- Key Resistance: $6.50
- Key Support: $5.50
Transocean Earnings Report Approaches
The countdown is on: Transocean is set to report earnings on Feb. 19.
- EPS Estimate: 8 cents (Up from Loss of 9 cents)
- Revenue Estimate: $1.04 billion (Up from $952.00 million)
Analyst Consensus & Recent Actions: The stock carries a Hold Rating with an average price target of $6.44. Recent analyst moves include:
- BTIG: Buy (Raises Target to $10.00) (Feb. 9)
- Susquehanna: Positive (Raises Target to $5.00) (Jan. 7)
RIG Shares Slide Tuesday
RIG Price Action: Transocean shares were down 6.12% at $6.15 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to Benzinga Pro data.
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