NOV Inc. (NYSE:NOV) posted weak results for the third quarter, after the closing bell on Thursday. NOV reported quarterly sales of $2.19 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.23 billion. The company reported quarterly earnings of 33 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 36 cents per share. “During the third quarter of 2024, NOV continued to improve cash flow, backlog, profitability and margins compared to the prior year,” stated Clay Williams, Chairman, President, and CEO. “Revenues improved modestly compared to the third quarter of 2023, with stron…