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2026 Outlook
Sector activity is projected to rise through 2026 as U.S. shale operators increase well completions and international deepwater projects resume, favoring companies with technology-driven cost advantages and ESG-aligned offerings such as water recycling. Tradestie Scores above 50 for the top four names signal improving operational momentum, though capex discipline by majors may moderate growth rates versus prior cycles.
Complete Rankings
| Rank | Stock | Score | Price | Market Cap |
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1
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Select Water Solutions, Inc.
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59.7 | $20.06 | $1.1B |
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2
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Oceaneering International Inc.
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53.7 | $51.40 | $2.5B |
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3
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ProPetro Holding Corp.
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52.0 | $11.47 | $565M |
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4
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Expro Group Holdings N.V.
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50.2 | $17.96 | $1.4B |
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5
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Aris Water Solutions, Inc.
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48.7 | $20.05 | $806M |
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6
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National Energy Services Reunited Corp. Ordinary Shares
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48.2 | $34.75 | $1.0B |
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7
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Liberty Energy Inc.
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47.2 | $20.59 | $2.0B |
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8
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RPC, Inc.
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45.7 | $6.50 | $1.1B |
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9
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ProFrac Holding Corp. Class A Common Stock
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43.7 | $5.15 | $716M |
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10
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Core Laboratories Inc.
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42.6 | $12.54 | $590M |
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11
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Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.
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42.0 | $10.60 | $980M |
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12
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Schlumberger Limited
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38.8 | $57.51 | $52.4B |
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13
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Halliburton Company
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32.8 | $37.07 | $21.2B |
In-Depth Analysis: Top Oilfield Services Stocks
WTTR
Select Water Solutions Inc provides sustainable water and chemical solutions to the energy industry. These solutions are supported by the company's critical water infrastructure assets, chemical manufacturing, and water treatment and recycling capabilities. Its reportable segments are Water Services, Water Infrastructure and Chemical Technologies. It generates the majority of its revenue from Water Services segment.
Select Water Solutions, Inc. matters in the Oilfield Services sector as a provider of sustainable water and chemical solutions supported by critical infrastructure assets, chemical manufacturing, and water treatment and recycling capabilities that directly enable energy operations.
Profit margin of 2.2% and ROE of 3.1% reflect constrained profitability and low returns on equity, while 8.7% revenue growth signals operational expansion offset by a P/E of 69.6 that indicates stretched valuation relative to earnings.
WTTR's 8.7% revenue growth and infrastructure-backed recycling capabilities position it to capture rising demand for sustainable water solutions in 2026. Scaling chemical manufacturing could lift margins above the current 2.2% level and improve ROE from 3.1%. The Tradestie Score of 59.7/100 leaves room for multiple expansion if energy sector activity accelerates.
OII
Oceaneering International Inc is a provider of engineered services and products and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment industries. A majority of its products are produced for the offshore oil and gas market. The company's business segments are Integrity Management and Digital Solutions, Subsea Robotics, Manufactured Products, Offshore Projects Group, and Aerospace and Defense Technologies. …
Oceaneering International Inc. matters in the Oilfield Services sector as a key provider of engineered services, products, and robotic solutions primarily for the offshore oil and gas market, enabling operations in deepwater and subsea environments.
OII's 12.2% profit margin and 34.6% ROE reflect strong operational efficiency and capital returns, supported by 10.0% revenue growth and a P/E of 15.0 indicating balanced valuation.
Investors should consider OII for 2026 due to its 10.0% revenue growth and 34.6% ROE, which position the company for gains in offshore energy demand. Diversification into defense and aerospace adds stability beyond oilfield services. The P/E of 15.0 offers an entry point for upside as margins expand with sector activity.
PUMP
ProPetro Holding Corp is a Texas-based oilfield services company. It provides hydraulic fracturing, wireline, and other complementary services to oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration and production of North American oil and natural gas resources. The company focused on the Permian Basin. The operating segments of the company are hydraulic fracturing which generates key revenue, wireline, cementing, and …
ProPetro Holding Corp. matters in the Oilfield Services sector as a specialized provider of hydraulic fracturing and wireline services focused on the Permian Basin, directly supporting North American oil and gas exploration and production.
ProPetro reports weak profitability with a -1.1% profit margin and -1.5% ROE, alongside -6.2% revenue growth, reflecting margin compression and subdued operational performance.
PUMP's Permian Basin concentration positions it to benefit from any 2026 recovery in hydraulic fracturing demand tied to higher oil and gas activity. Its Tradestie Score of 52.0/100 establishes a moderate baseline for operational stability. Exposure to wireline and complementary services offers leveraged upside if North American E&P spending rebounds.
XPRO
Expro Group Holdings NV offers products and services that span the well life cycle, including well construction, well flow management, well intervention and integrity, and subsea well access. It maintains operations around the world and specializes in offshore production solutions. It also provides production optimization for both onshore and offshore applications. The company has four operating segments: North and Latin …
Expro Group Holdings N.V. matters in the Oilfield Services sector as a global provider of well lifecycle solutions spanning construction, flow management, intervention, and subsea access, with specialized offshore production capabilities.
Expro's 1.3% profit margin and 1.4% ROE indicate weak profitability and low returns, while -7.0% revenue growth and a 99.4 P/E reflect earnings pressure and limited current support for valuation.
XPRO offers upside for 2026 investors through its offshore and subsea focus, which could drive revenue recovery beyond the current -7.0% decline amid sector cyclical improvement. Margin expansion from the 1.3% base and ROE lift above 1.4% would support multiple compression from the 99.4 P/E. A Tradestie Score of 50.2/100 leaves headroom for re-rating if well intervention demand accelerates globally.
ARIS
Aris Water Solutions Inc is an environmental infrastructure and solutions company delivering full-cycle water handling and recycling solutions. Its integrated pipelines and related infrastructure create long-term value by delivering high-capacity, comprehensive produced water management, recycling, and supply solutions to operators in the core areas of the Permian Basin. The company manages its business through a single operating segment comprising two …
Aris Water Solutions delivers critical produced water management and recycling infrastructure through integrated pipelines, supporting high-volume oil and gas operations in the Oilfield Services sector where water handling accounts for up to 30% of production costs.
Limited financial data and a Tradestie Score of 48.7/100 indicate average financial health with constrained visibility into margins or cash flow stability. This score reflects moderate profitability potential amid sector cyclicality and infrastructure maintenance demands.
In 2026, tightening environmental regulations on produced water disposal position ARIS's recycling infrastructure for expanded adoption and recurring revenue from long-term operator contracts. High-capacity pipeline networks provide scalable advantages as Permian and other basins prioritize sustainable water solutions. The company's focus on full-cycle handling supports volume growth even with currently limited disclosed metrics.
NESR
National Energy Services Reunited Corp is a British Virgin Islands-based company engaged in providing products and services to the oil and gas industry in the Middle East and North Africa and the Asia Pacific regions. The company has two reportable segments: Production Services including coil tubing, stimulation, and pumping, nitrogen services, completions, pipelines, cementing, laboratory services and filtration services; and …
NESR matters in the Oilfield Services sector as a provider of production services, including coil tubing, to the oil and gas industry across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia Pacific regions, supporting critical upstream operations in major energy-producing areas.
With a profit margin of 5.8% and ROE of 9.4%, NESR demonstrates moderate profitability, while its 59.1% revenue growth signals robust operational expansion that could enhance future financial health despite a high P/E ratio of 37.5.
Investors should consider NESR for 2026 due to its exceptional 59.1% revenue growth, which outpaces sector averages and indicates successful market penetration in high-demand regions. This growth trajectory, combined with a 9.4% ROE, suggests potential for margin expansion and improved returns as scale efficiencies materialize. At a P/E of 37.5, the stock offers value for growth-oriented investors betting on sustained oilfield activity in MENA and APAC.
LBRT
Liberty Energy Inc is a integrated energy services and technology company focused on providing hydraulic fracturing services and related technologies to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production (E&P) companies. The Company offers customers with hydraulic fracturing services, together with complementary services including wireline services, proppant delivery solutions, field gas processing and treating, compressed natural gas (CNG) delivery, data …
Liberty Energy Inc. is a key provider of hydraulic fracturing services and related technologies to onshore E&P companies, directly enabling oil and natural gas extraction in the Oilfield Services sector.
With a profit margin of 2.9% and ROE of 6.1%, Liberty Energy shows limited profitability and equity returns, though 14.0% revenue growth provides some offset against the elevated P/E of 27.5.
LBRT's 14.0% revenue growth supports positioning for rising hydraulic fracturing demand in 2026 as E&P activity expands. Technological integration in services could lift margins above 2.9% and improve ROE from 6.1%, justifying the P/E of 27.5 on earnings recovery. The integrated model offers efficiency advantages for investors seeking sector exposure with growth leverage.
RES
RPC Inc is an oilfield services company. It provides specialized oilfield services and equipment to independent and oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration, production, and development of oil and gas properties throughout the United States. The company's operating segment includes Technical Services and Support Services. It generates maximum revenue from the Technical Services segment. Technical Services segment nclude …
RPC, Inc. matters in the Oilfield Services sector as a provider of specialized equipment and Technical Services supporting exploration, production, and development for independent and major oil and gas companies across the United States.
RPC reports a 1.3% profit margin and 2.1% ROE, indicating weak conversion of revenue into earnings and low equity returns, despite 9.5% revenue growth and a 58.8 P/E that reflects limited earnings support.
Investors should consider RES for 2026 given 9.5% revenue growth that signals expanding US oilfield activity and potential scale benefits. Margin expansion from the current 1.3% level combined with ROE improvement from 2.1% could drive earnings growth and multiple compression on the 58.8 P/E as energy demand supports higher utilization.
ACDC
ProFrac Holding Corp is engaged in providing hydraulic fracturing, completion services, and other complementary products and services to upstream oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration and production of North American unconventional oil and natural gas resources. Its operations are focused in West Texas, East Texas/Louisiana, South Texas, Oklahoma, Uinta, and Appalachian. The company operates in three segments: Stimulation …
ProFrac Holding Corp. delivers hydraulic fracturing and completion services to upstream E&P companies targeting North American unconventional oil and gas resources, directly enabling production growth in key shale basins.
ACDC reports a -22.8% profit margin and -44.8% ROE with revenue contracting 0.8%, underscoring persistent losses and capital inefficiency that align with its 43.7/100 Tradestie Score.
A 2026 oil price recovery above $75 per barrel could lift North American frac activity and allow ACDC to convert its service capacity into positive EBITDA. Operational scale in major basins may then support margin expansion from current negative levels and stabilize revenue after the 0.8% decline. Sector consolidation could also improve pricing power and ROE toward breakeven within 24 months.
CLB
Core Laboratories Inc provides reservoir description and production enhancement services for oil and gas exploration and production. It provides data and analytics to aid well operators in determining optimal methods for recovering, processing, and refining hydrocarbons from a well. It also manufactures the associated lab equipment for its services.
Core Laboratories Inc. matters in the Oilfield Services sector as a specialist in reservoir description and production enhancement, supplying data and analytics that enable operators to optimize hydrocarbon recovery, processing, and refining from wells.
Core Laboratories reports a 4.7% profit margin and 9.0% ROE, reflecting moderate profitability, while -4.3% revenue growth signals top-line contraction amid sector pressures. The 24.1 P/E ratio indicates the market prices in steady but limited earnings expansion.
Investors may consider CLB in 2026 as its reservoir analytics and production enhancement offerings position it to benefit from renewed E&P spending and efficiency demands in oilfield operations. A rebound from -4.3% revenue growth could expand margins and lift ROE above 9.0%, supporting earnings growth at the current 24.1 P/E valuation. The company's niche data services provide differentiation in a recovering energy market.
Methodology
Stocks are ranked using the Tradestie Score, a proprietary 0-100 rating that combines fundamental quality (profitability, balance sheet strength), growth metrics (revenue and earnings growth), valuation (P/E, PEG ratio), and momentum factors. Scores are updated daily based on the latest market data. Learn more about our methodology.