Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Jul. 27, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | NOV INC. |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001021860 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Jul. 27, 2021 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 1-12317 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 76-0475815 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 7909 Parkwood Circle Dr. |
Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77036 |
City Area Code | 713 |
Local Phone Number | 341-4802 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | NOV |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |