Every material Form 8-K Noble filed with the SEC in 2026, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Noble Corporation plc said on October 29, 2026 that it promoted Joey M. Kawaja, previously Senior Vice President of Operations since October 2022, to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective November 1, 2026. The filing reports an internal promotion of an operations executive and contains no financial results, guidance, or compensation terms.
Joey M. Kawaja promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Promotion announced October 29, 2026; effective November 1, 2026
Kawaja previously served as Senior Vice President of Operations since October 2022
Noble reported a third-quarter 2026 net loss of $117 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $21 million a year earlier, and Adjusted EBITDA of $201 million versus $254 million. Full-year guidance narrowed, with the Adjusted EBITDA top end lowered to $900 million from $925 million and the Capital Expenditures range raised, which matters to shareholders because it signals lower top-end earnings and higher spending for 2026.
Q3 2026 total revenue was $729 million, versus $798 million in Q3 2025 and $720 million in Q2 2026.
Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance narrowed to $850-$900 million from $850-$925 million; revenue guidance narrowed to $2,850-$2,900 million.
Full-year 2026 Capital Expenditures guidance raised to $680-$705 million from $615-$665 million, primarily due to higher customer reimbursable spending.
Board approved a $0.50 per share dividend for Q4 2026, payable December 17, 2026, to holders of record on November 25, 2026.
Noble Corporation reported a second-quarter 2026 net loss of $37 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared with net income of $43 million, or $0.27 per share, a year earlier. Revenue fell to $720 million from $849 million, and the company reduced its full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance, mainly because of lower revenue from two rigs in Brazil, which were suspended in the quarter.
Q2 2026 total revenue was $720 million, versus $849 million in Q2 2025; diluted loss per share was $(0.23), versus diluted earnings of $0.27.
Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was cut to $2,800–$2,900 million from $2,800–$3,000 million; adjusted EBITDA guidance was cut to $850–$925 million from $940–$1,020 million.
Brazil operational suspensions reduced second-quarter contract drilling revenue by approximately $43 million.
Board approved a $0.50 per share cash dividend for Q3 2026, payable September 24, 2026, to holders of record on September 3, 2026.
Noble Finance II LLC, a Noble subsidiary, signed a May 29, 2026 amendment that raises its senior secured revolving credit facility from $550.0 million to $650.0 million and extends its maturity from April 18, 2028 to May 29, 2031. On June 1, 2026, Noble said it intends to offer $500 million of unsecured senior notes due 2034, subject to market conditions, and to use the proceeds with cash on hand to redeem its 8.500% second lien notes due 2030. The filing does not include earnings or guidance, so the effect on shareholders is a change in the company's debt structure and maturities.
Revolving commitments raised from $550.0 million to $650.0 million under the Third Amendment dated May 29, 2026
Revolver maturity extended from April 18, 2028 to May 29, 2031
Proposed $500 million unsecured senior notes due 2034, offered privately and subject to market and other conditions
Net proceeds plus cash on hand intended to redeem the 8.500% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2030 (Diamond Notes)
Noble Corporation plc expanded its board to eight directors on May 21, 2026, and appointed Jeff Miller, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Halliburton, to fill the new seat effective immediately. The board has determined Mr. Miller is independent under New York Stock Exchange rules, and he will receive the same 2026 non-employee director compensation, pro-rated from his appointment date.
Board increased to eight directors on May 21, 2026, with Jeff Miller appointed to fill the new seat
Board has determined Mr. Miller is independent under NYSE rules
Mr. Miller joined Halliburton in 1997 and holds an MBA from Texas A&M University
2026 compensation matches other non-employee directors, pro-rated; details are in the March 16, 2026 proxy statement
Noble reported first quarter 2026 total revenue of $786 million, down from $874 million a year earlier, and adjusted EBITDA of $277 million, down from $338 million. Net income of $121 million and diluted EPS of $0.75 were higher than a year earlier, helped by an $89.9 million gain on the sale of operating assets. Full-year 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance was maintained, while capital expenditure guidance was raised by $25 million.
Total revenue was $786 million, compared with $874 million in Q1 2025 and $764 million in Q4 2025.
Net income was $121 million and diluted EPS was $0.75, versus $0.67 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $0.26, flat year over year.
Adjusted EBITDA was $277 million, compared with $338 million in Q1 2025.
2026 guidance: revenue of $2,800-$3,000 million and adjusted EBITDA of $940-$1,020 million maintained; capital expenditures raised to $615-$665 million from $590-$640 million.
Noble Corporation plc said director Kristin Holth resigned from the board effective at the start of the 2026 Annual General Meeting and will not stand for re-election. The company said her decision did not involve any disagreement with the board, management, operations, policies or practices.
Kristin Holth notified the board on March 12, 2026 of her resignation as director.
Her resignation takes effect at the commencement of the 2026 Annual General Meeting of shareholders.
The filing states no disagreement with the board, management, operations, policies or practices.
Noble Corporation plc reported fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $764 million, down from $798 million in the prior quarter and $927 million a year earlier, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.09, down from $0.56 a year earlier. GAAP net income of $87 million was helped by a $72.8 million income tax benefit, and the company guided 2026 adjusted EBITDA to $940 million to $1.02 billion while calling 2026 a transitional year for earnings.
Q4 2025 total revenue was $764 million, versus $798 million in Q3 2025 and $927 million in Q4 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA was $232 million, versus $254 million in Q3 2025 and $319 million in Q4 2024; GAAP net income was $87 million, including a $72.8 million income tax benefit.
Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.09, versus $0.19 in Q3 2025 and $0.56 in Q4 2024; the quarter included a $22 million impairment loss.
For full year 2026, guidance calls for total revenue of $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $940 million to $1.02 billion, and capital expenditures of $590 million to $640 million; the Board approved a $0.50 per share dividend
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