Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) Issues Earnings Results

Tidewater (NYSE:TDW) announced its earnings results on Monday. The oil and gas company reported $0.12 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.68 by ($0.56), FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $326.22 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $322.83 million. Tidewater had a return on equity of 12.34% and a net margin of 24.74%.

Tidewater Stock Performance

Shares of TDW traded down $0.61 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $87.24. 1,000,455 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 820,812. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.34 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.06 and a beta of 0.57. The company has a quick ratio of 2.78, a current ratio of 2.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. Tidewater has a 12-month low of $37.32 and a 12-month high of $93.13. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $81.82 and a 200-day moving average price of $65.34.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. Barclays initiated coverage on shares of Tidewater in a report on Wednesday, April 1st. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $80.00 target price for the company. Raymond James Financial set a $117.00 price target on shares of Tidewater in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Zacks Research raised shares of Tidewater from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, April 20th. Finally, Dawson James reaffirmed an “outperform” rating on shares of Tidewater in a report on Tuesday, March 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, two have issued a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Tidewater currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $87.33.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Samuel R. Rubio sold 22,461 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.05, for a total transaction of $1,798,003.05. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 60,066 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,808,283.30. The trade was a 27.22% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Daniel A. Hudson sold 5,195 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $80.56, for a total transaction of $418,509.20. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 45,971 shares in the company, valued at $3,703,423.76. This trade represents a 10.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 52,656 shares of company stock worth $4,079,112 over the last three months. Corporate insiders own 6.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Tidewater

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its position in Tidewater by 701.6% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 994 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $46,000 after buying an additional 870 shares during the last quarter. Headlands Technologies LLC purchased a new position in shares of Tidewater during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $47,000. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Tidewater during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $53,000. Wexford Capital LP purchased a new position in shares of Tidewater during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $56,000. Finally, Arax Advisory Partners purchased a new position in shares of Tidewater during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $55,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.13% of the company’s stock.

Tidewater News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Tidewater this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue roughly met or slightly exceeded consensus, showing demand resilience in the quarter. Tidewater’s (NYSE:TDW) Q1 CY2026 sales top estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Balance sheet and liquidity remain strong (cash balance reported ~ $552M; modest leverage), which cushions near-term risk and supports operational flexibility. Tidewater Inc. (TDW) Stock Falls on Q1 2026 Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: Tidewater issued FY‑2026 revenue guidance in a $1.4B–$1.5B range (vs. street ~ $1.5B), which is roughly in line but leaves limited upside if execution slips. Tidewater Reports Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
• Negative Sentiment: Big EPS miss: Q1 EPS was $0.12 vs. consensus ~$0.68, a steep year‑over‑year decline that is driving investor concern. Tidewater falls on earnings miss despite revenue beat
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability and operating cash flow weakened (gross and operating margins contracted; operating cash flow down sharply YoY), increasing near‑term execution risk. Tidewater Inc. (TDW) Stock Falls on Q1 2026 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider selling and mixed institutional positioning reported, which can pressure sentiment after an earnings disappointment. Tidewater Inc. (TDW) Stock Falls on Q1 2026 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: After a large one‑year rally (over 100%+), some analysts and investors are flagging valuation and whether recent gains already price in a recovery—heightening downside risk on any further misses. Assessing Tidewater (TDW) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Performance

About Tidewater

Tidewater Inc is a leading global provider of offshore marine support vessels, serving the energy sector with a focus on the oil and gas industry. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates a diverse fleet of platform supply vessels (PSVs), anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTSs), crew boats and other specialized vessels designed to support offshore drilling, production and construction activities.

The company’s fleet is equipped to handle a range of maritime services, including the transport of personnel, equipment and bulk materials; anchor handling and mooring operations; and subsea construction support.