Expro Group (XPRO) Downgraded to Sell, Here’s Why

Expro Group Holdings N.V. (NYSE:XPRO) is one of the Best Small-Cap Growth Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On March 4, Expro Group Holdings N.V. (NYSE:XPRO) was downgraded to Sell from Hold by Freedom Capital analyst Sergey Pigarev. The price target remains unchanged at $16.

​The analyst noted fiscal Q4 2025 results and Q1 2026 expectations to be the main reasons behind the cautious sentiment. The analyst sees a challenging fiscal Q1 2026 for the company due to a decline in global drilling and declining oil prices, which can negatively impact the results.

​Expro Group Holdings N.V. (NYSE:XPRO) reported Q4 2025 results on February 19. Revenue for the quarter declined 12.53% year-over-year to $382.13 million and missed estimates by $31.34 million. The EPS of $0.21 also fell short of the estimation by $0.03. The annual revenue of $1.6 billion also fell at the lower end of management’s previous guidance. Management noted that they expect fiscal 2026 revenue to remain flat year-over-year and expect a seasonal dip in activity and margins during Q1 2026.

​Expro Group Holdings N.V. (NYSE:XPRO) provides energy services to oil and gas companies in onshore and offshore environments across approximately 60 countries.

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