National Oilwell Varco Stock Forecast

Hold candidate since Jun 23, 2026

The National Oilwell Varco Inc stock price gained 0.375% on the last trading day (Tuesday, 23rd Jun 2026), rising from $18.68 to $18.75. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 4.16% from a day low at $18.49 to a day high of $19.26. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a -11.22% loss for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 294 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 9 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $165.22 million.

The stock lies in the lower part of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $18.70 is broken, it will firstly indicate a slower rate of rising, but may also be an early warning for a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 6.07% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $19.84 and $23.01 at the end of this 3-month period.

NOV Signals & Forecast

A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, June 18, 2026, and so far it has risen 0.482%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The National Oilwell Varco Inc stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $19.57 and $20.32. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).

Support, Risk & Stop-loss for National Oilwell Varco Inc stock

National Oilwell Varco Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $18.68 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.

This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.770 between high and low, or 4.16%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 4.53%.

Our recommended stop-loss: $17.61 (-6.09%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 2 days ago.)

Trading Expectations (NOV) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 24th

For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 24th we expect National Oilwell Varco Inc to open at $18.83, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $18.37 and $19.13, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.758 (+/-4.12%) up or down from last closing price. If National Oilwell Varco Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.12% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.

Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $18.68 (0.37%) than the resistance at $19.14 (2.08%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..

Is National Oilwell Varco Inc stock A Buy?

National Oilwell Varco Inc holds several negative signals and this should be a sell candidate, but due to the general chance for a turnaround situation it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Hold candidate.

Current score: -0.591 Hold/Accumulate Upgraded

Predicted Fair Opening Price

Predicted fair opening price on June 24, 2026 - $18.83 ( 0.444%).

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