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$RIG

Transocean LTD.

XNYSEnergyDrilling Oil & Gas Wells

$6.01+2.91%+$0.1700Prev $5.84LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is RIG up today? It is at $6.01 (+2.91%), and our scanner flagged it 209 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment RIG spikes, and full due diligence on RIG — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$6.01
Change today
+2.91%
Previous close
$5.84
52-week range
$2.76 – $7.66
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$6.50B
Dividend yield
10.27% ($0.60)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
1.12B
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
99.9%
Tradeable float
1.1M
0% of shares · after 100% institutions
Short interest
254.4M
▲ +5% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Days to cover
5.6d
Avg daily volume
41.0M
Classification
Sector
Energy
Industry
Drilling Oil & Gas Wells
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.6x
15m
0.6x
1h
0.6x
1D
0.2x

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Why is $RIG up today?

6 alerts today8.6x RVOL

RIG is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 6 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on RIG today, peaking at 8.6x its normal volume.

Latest filing8-KRegulation FD DisclosureAug 20, 2026 · today
Why is $RIG moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low float · 1.1M shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy6 analysts
Avg target $7.08(+18% upside)
Range $5 - $10
4 buy1 hold1 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

1 open-market buy1 buys, 3 sells last 3 months (7/30 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Deaton Chad C
Director
Bought (open market)+35Kadded 17%237K$173K
at $4.95
Jul 2, 26
Mohn Frederik Wilhelm
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-26Ksold 24%79K$171K
at $6.70
May 26, 26
Deaton Chad C
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-21Ksold 9.4%202K$140K
at $6.70
May 26, 26
Lacey William F.
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-21Ksold 25%61K$140K
at $6.70
May 26, 26
Mohn Frederik Wilhelm
Director
Other82Kadded 100%105K$561K
at $6.81
May 22, 26
Deaton Chad C
Director
Other82Kadded 58%223K$561K
at $6.81
May 22, 26
Lacey William F.
Director
Other82Kn/a82K$561K
at $6.81
May 22, 26
Long Brady K
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-82Ksold 6.8%1.13M$609K
at $7.45
May 21, 26
Adamson Keelan
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-72Ksold 4.3%1.60M$488K
at $6.82
May 4, 26
Adamson Keelan
Officer
Other181K
0.02% of company
added 12%1.67Mn/aMay 1, 26
Mackenzie Roderick James
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-78Ksold 23%268K$498K
at $6.36
Mar 4, 26
Mackenzie Roderick James
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-63Ksold 15%346K$385K
at $6.12
Mar 3, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$RIG Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish75Bullish
📰 News: 4 bull · 1 bearToday: +2.9%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$RIG Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 4h ago -0.3% vs EMA
$RIG near 200 EMA: -0.26% from 200 EMA at 12:51 PM ET
at $5.96
Alert· 4h ago 3.8× RVOL
RIG hit 3.761x RVOL at 12:51 PM ET
at $5.96
Alert· 4h ago +0.4% vs EMA
RIG 200EMA (1m) Trending · 184 bars · L4 · +0.42% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $6.00
Alert· 5h ago +1.3% vs EMA
RIG 200EMA (5m) Trending · 65 bars · L3 · +1.25% above EMA · slope +0.30%
at $6.00
Alert· 6h ago +1.4% vs EMA
$RIG near 200 EMA: +1.40% from 200 EMA at 11:02 AM ET
at $6.04
Alert· 6h ago 3.3× RVOL
RIG hit 3.264x RVOL at 11:02 AM ET
at $6.04
Alert· 6h ago 2.0× RVOL
RIG hit 2.000x RVOL at 10:33 AM ET
at $5.99
Alert· 8h ago +1.0% vs EMA
$RIG near 200 EMA: +0.98% from 200 EMA at 8:29 AM ET
at $5.98
Alert· 8h ago 5.6× RVOL
RIG hit 5.567x RVOL at 8:29 AM ET
at $5.98
Alert· 9h ago +1.5% vs EMA
RIG 200EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +1.53% above EMA · slope +0.32%
at $6.00
Alert· 10h ago +2.31%
$RIG moved +2.31% in 1 min (Level 2) at 7:00 AM ET
at $6.02
Alert· 10h ago +1.54%
$RIG moved +1.54% in 1 min (Level 1) at 6:14 AM ET
at $5.95
Alert· 1d ago -0.2% vs EMA
$RIG near 200 EMA: -0.20% from 200 EMA at 2:34 PM ET
at $5.86
Alert· 1d ago 3.3× RVOL
RIG hit 3.290x RVOL at 2:34 PM ET
at $5.86
Alert· 1d ago 7.4× RVOL
RIG hit 7.444x RVOL at 1:46 PM ET
at $5.88
Alert· 1d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$RIG near 200 EMA: -0.06% from 200 EMA at 1:18 PM ET
at $5.87
Alert· 1d ago 2.3× RVOL
RIG hit 2.309x RVOL at 1:18 PM ET
at $5.87
Alert· 1d ago +1.27%
$RIG moved +1.27% in 1 min (Level 1) at 10:26 AM ET
at $5.92
Alert· 1d ago 5.5× RVOL
RIG hit 5.532x RVOL at 10:20 AM ET
at $5.86
Alert· 1d ago +0.2% vs EMA
RIG 200EMA (15m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.20% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $5.81
Alert· 2d ago -0.5% vs EMA
$RIG near 200 EMA: -0.45% from 200 EMA at 2:18 PM ET
at $5.84
Alert· 2d ago 11.4× RVOL
RIG hit 11.427x RVOL at 2:18 PM ET
at $5.84
Alert· 2d ago -0.4% vs EMA
$RIG near 200 EMA: -0.35% from 200 EMA at 1:03 PM ET
at $5.86
Alert· 2d ago 4.4× RVOL
RIG hit 4.409x RVOL at 1:03 PM ET
at $5.86
Alert· 2d ago -0.6% vs EMA
$RIG near 200 EMA: -0.61% from 200 EMA at 11:22 AM ET
at $5.84
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 15d ago Bullish
Transocean Ltd. Provides Quarterly Fleet Status Report
News· The Motley Fool· 72d ago Neutral
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News· The Motley Fool· 73d ago Neutral
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News· The Motley Fool· 143d ago Bullish
Why ExxonMobil, Transocean, SLB, and Other Oil Stocks Surged This Week
News· Benzinga· 180d ago Bullish
Transocean (RIG) Edges Higher As Investors Weigh Mixed Quarter
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 181d ago Bullish
Transocean Ltd. Provides Quarterly Fleet Status Report
News· The Motley Fool· 183d ago Neutral
Stock Market Today, Feb. 17: Transocean Pares Gains After Soaring Over 100% in 6 Months
News· The Motley Fool· 183d ago Bearish
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RIG stock FAQ

Why is $RIG up today?

RIG is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 6 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on RIG today, peaking at 8.6x its normal volume.

What is the RIG stock price today?

RIG last traded at $6.01, up 2.91% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does RIG pay a dividend?

Yes. RIG currently has a dividend yield of about 10.27% ($0.60 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live RIG alerts?

The RIG Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged RIG 209 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is RIG on?

RIG (Transocean LTD.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $6.50B in the DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS sector.

Is RIG good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge RIG for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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