Transocean LTD.
RIGTransocean Ltd. (RIG) is a global offshore drilling contractor providing drilling services to the oil and gas industry. The company specializes in deepwater, harsh environment, and/completion and production drilling, operating a fleet of technologically advanced drilling rigs around the world. Established in 1953, Transocean is known for its expertise in managing complex and high-specification drilling operations in challenging environments.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2015 | $0.15 | 2015-08-21 | 2015-08-25 |
| June 17, 2015 | $0.15 | 2015-05-27 | 2015-05-29 |
| March 18, 2015 | $0.75 | 2015-02-18 | 2015-02-20 |
| December 17, 2014 | $0.75 | 2014-11-12 | 2014-11-14 |
| September 17, 2014 | $0.75 | 2014-08-20 | 2014-08-22 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Transocean LTD. has rewarded shareholders with 14 dividend payments over the past 4 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held RIG shares during this period received a total of $8.70 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.15/share was paid 3951 days ago, on September 23, 2015.
- Yield & Schedule: RIG currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 35.02%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2011, the dividend payout has decreased by 81.0%, from $0.79 to $0.15.
Company News
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Transocean Ltd (RIG) closed up 2.84% Friday despite missing earnings expectations with adjusted EPS of $0.02 versus $0.08 consensus. The offshore driller beat on revenue at $1.04 billion and highlighted strong fundamentals including $749 million in operating cash flow, $1.51 billion in liquidity, and a $6.1 billion contract backlog. The company i...
Transocean Ltd. announced significant contract awards and extensions across its offshore drilling fleet, adding approximately $610 million in incremental backlog from 10 new fixtures. The company secured contracts with major clients including bp in Brazil and operators in Norway and Australia, bringing total backlog to $6.1 billion as of February...
