Five years ago, Weatherford International $WFRD shares were trading around $7.60 each. Today, January 30, 2026, it's closed at $94.08—a powerful 1,146% rise that reflects strong demand for its oilfield services, drilling tools, and digital solutions as global energy activity rebounded and technology adoption increased. The chart shows a long base period through 2023, followed by a sharp and sustained climb starting in 2024, with after-hours steady at $94.08. That 52-week high of $96.15 marks the recent ceiling and shows the stock is still near its strongest levels.

In simple terms, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is 65.28%. That's the average yearly gain—calculated by raising the total growth factor to the 1/5 power and subtracting 1. It means growing your money by about 65% each year, on average.

Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) keeps the ride manageable: Invest $500 every month for five years, totaling $30,000. This buys more shares on softer days and fewer on stronger ones, helping smooth out the natural ups and downs in the energy sector. Projecting forward at the same historical pace, with a monthly growth rate of about 4.26% from $94.08, your shares accumulate steadily.

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After 60 months, your portfolio could reach $138,998. That's a gain of $108,998—a 363% return on your investment. The early contributions get the strongest compounding benefit, while later ones still ride the overall upward trend.

This projection follows historical performance, but the future is never certain—oilfield service stocks like WFRD can be volatile due to oil prices, drilling activity, geopolitical events, or shifts toward renewables. The current P/E ratio of 16.99 is attractive for a growth-oriented energy name, and the $6.75B market cap gives it reasonable scale without being overly large.

With the 52-week high of $96.15 still in sight and the company positioned to benefit from continued energy demand and technology improvements, consistent monthly investing could turn your $500 habit into a meaningful position by 2031. Keep the engine running?