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Incorporated in 1995, Houston, TX based NOV Inc., formerly National Oilwell Varco, is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of comprehensive systems, components, products, and equipment used in oil and gas drilling and production worldwide. The company's extensive portfolio of proprietary technologies is aimed at lowering the industry's marginal cost per barrel.
NOV boasts a Growth Style Score of B and VGM Score of A, and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating. Its bottom-line is projected to rise 3.9% year-over-year for 2024, while Wall Street anticipates its top line to improve by 2.8%.
Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.02 to $1.59 per share for 2024. NOV boasts an average earnings surprise of 25%.
Nov Inc. is also cash rich. The company has generated cash flow growth of 6.7%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 100% in 2024.
Investors should take the time to consider NOV for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Rank rating, notable growth metrics, and impressive Growth and VGM Style Scores.
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