NOV Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

How will the dividend declaration affect NOV's short‑term price action? What is the dividend yield compared to the current market price and how does it compare to industry peers? Is the payout ratio sustainable given NOV's recent earnings and cash flow? What does the dividend size indicate about management's confidence in future cash generation? Could the dividend announcement trigger a shift in the stock’s ownership profile toward income‑focused investors? How might the dividend impact the stock’s valuation multiples (e.g., P/E, EV/EBITDA) relative to competitors? Will the dividend be supported by the company's balance sheet and capital allocation plans in the coming quarters? Are there any tax or regulatory considerations that could affect the net benefit to shareholders?