Noble Corporation plc
NENoble Corporation plc is an offshore drilling services company that provides equipment and services for the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. It specializes in the operation of offshore drilling rigs, including drillships and platform rigs, primarily serving the energy industry worldwide. The company focuses on delivering versatile drilling solutions to meet the needs of its clients in deepwater and ultra-deepwater environments.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-12-04 | 2025-12-04 |
| September 25, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-04 |
| June 18, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-06-05 | 2025-06-05 |
| March 20, 2025 | $0.50 | 2025-03-05 | 2025-03-05 |
| December 19, 2024 | $0.50 | 2024-12-05 | 2024-12-05 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Noble Corporation plc has rewarded shareholders with 10 dividend payments over the past 2 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held NE shares during this period received a total of $4.50 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.50/share was paid 36 days ago, on December 18, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: NE currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 5.84%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2023, the dividend payout has grown by 66.7%, from $0.30 to $0.50.
- Dividend Reliability: NE has maintained or increased its dividend for 10 consecutive payments.
Company News
Dallas-based Canyon Capital Advisors reduced its stake in Noble by 158,607 shares in Q3, leaving a 1.3 million share position worth $36.9 million. Despite a $7 billion backlog and steady cash flow, Noble's stock remains significantly below 2023 levels.
Noble Corporation reported Q3 2025 earnings with $254 million adjusted EBITDA and $139 million free cash flow. Management expects EBITDA to trough in 2026 but anticipates market recovery in late 2026, driven by increasing deepwater exploration demand and strategic contract positioning.
Hecla Mining experienced a 42% stock price surge in September, driven by its inclusion in the S&P SmallCap 600 index and a 50% price target increase by RBC Capital analyst Michael Siperco.
NE, DO, MTDR, NEXT and PSX emerge as the energy headline makers during the week.
The Noble (NE)-Diamond Offshore (DO) transaction comes at a time when the offshore drilling market is benefiting from increased exploration and production spending.
