NOV Inc. Pre-Announces Q1 Revenue & Earnings Below Guidance Due to Middle East Conflict

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NOV Inc. announced preliminary Q1 2026 results will fall below prior guidance, citing operational disruptions and increased costs from the Middle East conflict.

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• Q1 2026 Guidance Miss

  NOV Inc. expects preliminary Q1 2026 revenue and earnings to be below prior guidance.

• Operational Disruptions in Middle East

  The company cited significant safety and logistical challenges from the Middle East conflict, impacting quarter-end deliveries and increasing costs.

• Financial Impact

  Estimated adverse impact of $54 million on revenue and $32 million on Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026.

• Future Outlook

  Management is actively managing the impact and believes the conflict may increase urgency for energy security projects mid-to-longer term, with full results due April 27.

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This 8-K officially discloses that NOV Inc. expects its first-quarter 2026 revenue and earnings to miss previous guidance. The company attributes this to significant operational disruptions, safety, and logistical challenges stemming from the war in the Middle East, which adversely impacted quarter-end deliveries of capital equipment and products. The estimated $54 million revenue impact and $32 million Adjusted EBITDA impact are material, particularly the nearly 18% reduction in expected Adjusted EBITDA. While the company states its facilities are undamaged and it is confident in navigating disruptions, the ongoing geopolitical instability presents a clear headwind for its operations in the region and introduces uncertainty for future quarters. Investors should monitor the full Q1 earnings release on April 27, 2026, for further details and updated outlook.