Why is WFRD Down Today?

WFRD
$88.07
▼ -2.06% ($-1.81)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 6:37 PM ET (252 min ago)

About Weatherford International plc Ordinary Shares

Weatherford provides oilfield services and equipment to national, integrated, public, and private oil and gas operators. It does so across multiple upstream markets, including offshore, the rest of the world onshore, and US onshore, to which Weatherford has limited exposure. The Middle East, North A...

Sector: OIL & GAS FIELD MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
Market Cap: $5.02B
Forward P/E: 13.4
52-Week Range: $60.84 - $113.15
Employees: 19,000

Overall Confidence: 50%

50% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

MOMENTUM 50% Confidence
🎯 WFRD showing strong bearish momentum
WFRD is down 2.1% today on 0.4x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

OIL & GAS FIELD MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT sector: +0.2%

WFRD is outperforming its sector by -2.2%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

WFRD is significantly underperforming the market (-2.9% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
WFRD
This Stock
-2.06%
vs S&P 500: -2.91%
vs Nasdaq: -2.93%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, WFRD is expected to trade between:
$85.43 - $89.83

Key Level to Watch

$83.67 support
Watch for breakdown below $88.07

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 6:37 PM (252 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Neutral
Options Sentiment
0.77
Put/Call Ratio
51.2%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 1,417
Put Volume: 1,089
Total: 2,506

Historical Context

WFRD has moved more than 3.0% down on 21 occasions in the past year.

28.6%
Continuation Rate
6/21 times continued down
+1.12%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 10, 2026 (-3.4%) → Next day: -2.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is WFRD stock down today?

WFRD is down 2.1% today on 0.4x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

Is WFRD stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, WFRD shows 50% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the WFRD stock price target?

WFRD is currently trading at $88.07. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $85.43 - $89.83. See long-term price prediction →

Will WFRD stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that WFRD's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $83.67 (support).

Is WFRD stock oversold or overbought?

WFRD's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 43.9. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for WFRD stock?

WFRD's 10-day momentum indicator is at -3.12. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is WFRD outperforming or underperforming the market?

WFRD (-2.06%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.9% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for WFRD?

WFRD's MACD (0.7) is currently below the signal line (1.28), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 17.0) is weak.

Is WFRD in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, WFRD is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $92.62, 50-day SMA: $88.41.

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