Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF vs Tidewater Inc — how do they compare? Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF trades at $72.3, while Tidewater Inc trades at $91 (market cap $4.54B). The key difference: Tidewater Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BND | TDW | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $75.17 | $91.20 |
52-Week Low | $72.15 | $47.29 |
Market Cap | — | $4.54B |
Sector | — | Utilities |
Enterprise Value | — | $4.58B |
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Tidewater (TDW) trades at $82.84, up 1.56% today, with a bullish technical signal from moving averages and strong support at $81. The company reported Q2 2026 EPS of $0.43, beating estimates, but has missed expectations in recent quarters. Revenue for 2025 was $1.35B with a net income margin of 18.34%, though 2026 projections show a decline to $1.3B and lower margins. Analyst consensus is mixed with 26.92% buy ratings, while institutional holdings saw increases from First Trust Advisors and Bank of New York Mellon in 2026.
Outlook: TDW benefits from operational strength and bullish technicals, but earnings misses and margin compression pose risks. Investors should weigh solid cash flow against competitive and macroeconomic headwinds in the oil and gas sector.
Trailing returns across standard periods
This index measures the performance of a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the US, including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities-all with maturities of more than 1 year. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the index.
Read more on BND →Tidewater is the leading global provider of offshore support vessels (OSVs) to the energy industry. With the world's largest fleet of platform supply vessels (PSVs) and anchor handling tugs (AHTS), it provides critical logistics and marine support for offshore oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. Following a period of massive strategic consolidation, Tidewater is now focused on maximizing day rates and free cash flow in a supply-constrained market, positioning itself as a primary beneficiary of the multi-year offshore upcycle.
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