Oceaneering International Inc. OII

Oceaneering International Inc is a provider of engineered services and products and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment industries. A majority of its products are produced for the offshore oil and gas market. The company's business segments are Integrity Management and Digital Solutions, Subsea Robotics, Manufactured Products, Offshore Projects Group, and Aerospace and Defense Technologies. Maximum revenue is generated from its Subsea Robotics segment, which provides remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) for drill support and vessel-based services, underwater surveys, tooling, and other activities. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States, followed by Africa, Norway, Brazil, and other regions.

• Zacks Investment Research 29 sept

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• Zacks Investment Research 29 sept

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• Zacks Investment Research 18 sept

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• Zacks Investment Research 18 sept

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• Zacks Investment Research 17 sept

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