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Why Is OCEANEERING INTL INC (OII) Stock Down Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · October 23, 2026 at 12:13 AM ET · reviewed against 10 wire stories

OCEANEERING INTL INC (OII) is down -16.94% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 10 stories on OII across 6 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading mixed (avg 50/100).

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Oceaneering International (OII) shares fell 16.94% to $36.62 following the release of its third-quarter 2026 financial results. The primary driver of the decline was a non-GAAP earnings per share figure of $0.50, which missed the consensus estimate of $0.59 by $0.09.

What Happened

The company reported revenue of $784.55 million, a 5.6% year-over-year increase that beat expectations by $11.29 million. Despite the top-line strength, the bottom-line miss triggered a sharp sell-off. Management provided guidance for fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $85 million to $95 million and full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $430 million to $480 million. The company also cited timing risks related to ADTech appropriations. In a separate announcement, Oceaneering disclosed a five-year contract award from the U.S. Navy for a Dry Deck Shelter with a potential value of $154 million. Preliminary full-year 2026 sales are projected between $2.800 billion and $3.000 billion, compared to an estimate of $2.909 billion.

What The Data Shows

The stock’s decline pushed it to print 23 fresh 52-week lows on October 22, 2026, while also marking two fresh 52-week highs during the session. The current price sits within the 52-week range of $22.13 to $54.25. Fundamentals indicate a market capitalization of $4.4 billion and a P/E ratio of 12.7. Trailing twelve-month revenue grew 3.8%, with a net margin of 12.2% and a beta of 1.25. Insider activity over the last 90 days shows five sells totaling $1.5 million and no buys. The most recent insider sale was executed by President and CEO Roderick A. Larson on October 1, 2026. Congressional disclosures include a sale of $15,001 to $50,000 by Donald J. Trump on July 29, 2026.

What To Watch

Investors will monitor the company’s ability to execute on its 2027 EBITDA guidance of $430 million to $480 million, which is supported by subsea robotics pricing gains and defense contracts. The timing of ADTech appropriations remains a key variable for near-term performance.

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OII by the numbers

Last: $36.62Session: -16.94%Coverage: 10 stories / 6 sourcesAI sentiment: 50/100 (mixed)Mkt cap: $4.4BP/E: 12.752w: $22.13 to $54.25
AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 10 stories · 50/100 neutral
AI sentiment 50/100 (neutral)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 8 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agopublishSeeking Alpha · sentiment 44 · Oceaneering Non-GAAP EPS of $0.50 misses by $0.09, revenue of $784.55M beats by $11.29MSeeking Alpha · 44Oceaneering Non-GAAP EPS of $0.50 misses by $0.09, revenue of $784.55M beats by $11.29MThe Fly · sentiment 34 · Oceaneering reports Q3 EPS 50c, consensus 59cThe Fly · 34Oceaneering reports Q3 EPS 50c, consensus 59cThe Fly · sentiment 53 · Oceaneering sees Q4 adjusted EBITDA $85M-$95MThe Fly · 53Oceaneering sees Q4 adjusted EBITDA $85M-$95MThe Fly · sentiment 54 · Oceaneering sees FY adjusted EBITDA at $430M-$480MThe Fly · 54Oceaneering sees FY adjusted EBITDA at $430M-$480MSeeking Alpha · sentiment 50 · Oceaneering International, Inc. (OII) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · 50Oceaneering International, Inc. (OII) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptSeeking Alpha · sentiment 63 · Oceaneering projects 2027 EBITDA of $430M-$480M while citing ADTech appropriations timing riskSeeking Alpha · 63Oceaneering projects 2027 EBITDA of $430M-$480M while citing ADTech appropriations timing…Barchart · sentiment 32 · Why Oceaneering (OII) stock is nosedivingBarchart · 32Why Oceaneering (OII) stock is nosedivingThe Motley Fool · sentiment 67 · Oceaneering (OII) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptThe Motley Fool · 67Oceaneering (OII) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
14h agoThe Motley FoolBULLISH 67Earnings

Oceaneering (OII) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Subsea robotics pricing gains and defense contracts drive 2027 EBITDA guidance of $430M–$480M.

15h agoBarchartBEARISH 32General

Why Oceaneering (OII) stock is nosediving

Why Oceaneering (OII) stock is nosediving

15h agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 63Earnings

Oceaneering projects 2027 EBITDA of $430M-$480M while citing ADTech appropriations timing risk

Oceaneering Q3 2026 earnings show strong cash flow, contract wins, and 2027 EBITDA guidance amid timing risks.

15h agoSeeking AlphaNEUTRAL 50Earnings

Oceaneering International, Inc. (OII) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Oceaneering International, Inc. (OII) Q3 2026 Earnings Call October 22, 2026 11:00 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsHilary Frisbie - Senior Director of Investor...

1d agoThe FlyNEUTRAL 54Earnings

Oceaneering sees FY adjusted EBITDA at $430M-$480M

1d agoThe FlyNEUTRAL 53Earnings

Oceaneering sees Q4 adjusted EBITDA $85M-$95M

1d agoThe FlyBEARISH 34Earnings

Oceaneering reports Q3 EPS 50c, consensus 59c

1d agoSeeking AlphaBEARISH 44Earnings

Oceaneering Non-GAAP EPS of $0.50 misses by $0.09, revenue of $784.55M beats by $11.29M

Oceaneering press release (OII): Q3 Non-GAAP EPS of $0.50 misses by $0.09. Revenue of $784.55M (+5.6% Y/Y) beats by $11.29M. Fourth Quarter 2026 Guidance As com

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