Weatherford International plc Stock: price and directors' dealings · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About Weatherford International plc

Weatherford International plc (ticker: WFRD) is a U.S.-based oilfield services company listed on the NASDAQ exchange in the United States. For French-speaking European investors, Weatherford is best understood as a global energy-services provider whose core mission is to help operators drill, complete, produce, and intervene on wells more efficiently, safely, and with greater sustainability. The company emphasizes a mix of proven field technologies and advanced digitalization to improve operating performance and return on investment across the energy value chain. ([weatherford.com](https://www.weatherford.com/about-us/?utm_source=openai)) Weatherford has a long operating history in the oilfield services industry and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, placing it close to the center of the U.S. energy ecosystem. The company reports a broad international footprint, with about 17,000 employees, 310 operating locations, and operations in 75 countries. That reach gives Weatherford access to major onshore and offshore oil and gas hubs worldwide and allows it to serve both national oil companies and international independents across multiple basins. ([weatherford.com](https://www.weatherford.com/about-us/?utm_source=openai)) Its business model is built around several complementary product and service lines. Weatherford is particularly well known for managed pressure drilling (MPD), drilling services, completions, production optimization, artificial lift, well intervention, and lifecycle support for oil and gas assets. The company also stresses automation, data-driven workflows, and digital tools that enhance operational visibility and execution in the field. In a sector dominated by large diversified peers such as Schlumberger, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes, Weatherford’s competitive profile is more focused, with a strong presence in technically demanding niches where reliability and service quality matter more than scale alone. ([weatherford.com](https://www.weatherford.com/about-us/?utm_source=openai)) Recent developments indicate that Weatherford remains commercially active and strategically relevant. On May 14, 2026, the company released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued progress on environmental and operational initiatives. In early May 2026, Weatherford announced several contract wins, including managed pressure drilling and aftermarket awards with Noble Corporation, plus additional MPD and subsea intervention work in offshore Brazil through Ventura Offshore and Constellation Oil Services. Weatherford also reported its first-quarter 2026 results in April 2026, underscoring ongoing activity across its drilling, intervention, and production-related businesses. Taken together, these announcements point to a company that is reinforcing its franchise in higher-technology oilfield services while continuing to expand customer relationships in key international markets. ([weatherford.com](https://www.weatherford.com/investor-relations/investor-news-and-events/news/news-article/?ItemID=18571&utm_source=openai))