Transocean Secures $1B in Contracts, Stock Surges 6%
Transocean Ltd. (RIG) shares jumped 6.5% Thursday after announcing $1 billion in new contract backlog, including a 1,095-day harsh-environment deal for the Transocean Barents in Norway. The stock reached an intraday high of $7.02 before settling at $6.9250.
Multi-year extensions for two Petrobras drillships in Brazil further bolster revenue visibility. The company also retired $358 million of 2028 notes, strengthening its balance sheet. Despite the positive developments, analysts maintain a 'Reduce' rating with a $6.38 average price target.