As we've hit the halfway point for 2012, now's a good time to look back at what's happening with the stocks that interest you. By making sure you know the important things that a company accomplished -- as well as the setbacks it experienced -- you can make a better decision about whether it's a smart investment for your portfolio.
Today, let's take a look at Seadrill
Stats on Seadrill
2012 YTD Return | 12.3% |
Market Cap | $16.6 billion |
Revenue, Most Recent Quarter | $1.03 billlion |
Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth, Most Recent Quarter | (5.2%) |
Net Income, Most Recent Quarter | $416 million |
Year-Over-Year Net Income Growth, Most Recent Quarter | (52.7%) |
CAPS Rating (out of 5) | ***** |
Source: S&P Capital IQ.
Why is Seadrill still thriving this year?
The key to understanding Seadrill's recent success is simple: Just look at daily contract rates for ultra-deepwater rigs. Transocean
Still, competition is coming. DryShips
The question, though, is whether lower oil prices could threaten drilling activities. Clearly, at some price point, expensive deepwater drilling becomes uneconomical. At $80-$85 per barrel, however, oil prices would have to fall further before Seadrill hit that point. As long as energy prices can stabilize here, then Seadrill should continue to enjoy success.
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