Transocean (RIG) Is Betting Big on Offshore Drilling

Moerus Capital Management LLC, an investment firm, recently shared its outlook on Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:RIG) in its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The firm recognized the company as an offshore drilling contractor and highlighted the transaction that saw Transocean acquire Valaris. This acquisition was said to reveal latent value in Valaris.

Transocean's stock experienced a one-month return of 2.53% during the period, trading between $3.01 and $7.66 over the past 52 weeks. On September 7, 2026, the stock closed at approximately $5.85 per share, boasting a market capitalization of around $6.56 billion. The letter mentioned that Transocean was not on the list of 40 most popular stocks among hedge funds heading into 2026.

Moerus noted that hedge fund portfolios held Transocean at the end of Q1 2026, which was 63 compared to 59 in the previous quarter. Despite acknowledging the risks and potential of Transocean, Moerus' conviction was in AI stocks, believing they held greater promise for higher returns within a shorter time frame.