Transocean Boosts Backlog With New Deepwater Conqueror Deal

RIG secures an $80 million Equatorial Guinea deal, keeping Deepwater Conqueror contracted after its Gulf of Mexico assignment ends.

Zacks Investment Research • 3 hours ago

Transocean stock jumps as it strikes a new $80M deal: is it a good buy?

Transocean stock jumped by 9% after the company announced a major contract for its Ultra-Deepwater drillship, signaling that its business was seeing substantial traction. RIG soared to $5.94, up by over 22% from its lowest level in July.

Invezz • Sep 16, 2026

Is Transocean (RIG) Stock Outpacing Its Oils-Energy Peers This Year?

Here is how Transocean (RIG) and Seadrill (SDRL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 16, 2026

Transocean Ltd. Announces $80 Million Contract For Ultra-Deepwater Drillship

STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (“Transocean”) today announced that the Deepwater Conqueror was awarded a two-well contract for work in Equatorial Guinea with an undisclosed operator. The estimated 170-day campaign is expected to commence in 2027 in direct continuation of the rig's current contract in the U.S Gulf and contribute approximately $80 million in backlog, excluding additional services and compensation for mobilization and demobilization.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 15, 2026

Offshore Oil Stocks Rally While the Broad Market Slips: Transocean Climbs 6%, Valaris Rises 6%, W&T Offshore Gains 6%

Offshore oil names are running while the broad market fades this Tuesday midday. Transocean (NYSE:RIG | RIG Price Prediction) is rising 6.24% to $5.79, W&T Offshore (NYSE:WTI) is rallying 6%, and Valaris (NYSE:VAL) is up 5.83%.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 15, 2026

2 Energy Stocks Call Traders Are Targeting

Oil prices are back on the rise today after yesterday's pullback, putting energy stocks in focus.

Schaeffers Research • Sep 15, 2026

Iran Just Raised the Stakes in the Gulf—These 5 Stocks Stand to Benefit

Iran's latest threat against US energy assets in the Gulf sent oil past $91 a barrel, and the money is already rotating into a handful of names before most investors notice the trade is live.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 8, 2026

Transocean (RIG) Up 16.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Transocean (RIG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 4, 2026

Transocean Stock: Why Current Trends Support a Hold Strategy

RIG benefits from strong contracts, high fleet uptime and a tightening deepwater market, but high debt, interest costs and rising uncommitted fleet exposure pose risks.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 1, 2026

Why Transocean (RIG) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

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Zacks Investment Research • Sep 1, 2026