ProPetro Holding (PUMP) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price. While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of busine ...

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ProPetro Holding Corp. (PUMP) , a leading provider of oilfield services, announced its acquisition of Aqua Prop LLC, a provider of cost-effective wet sand solutions. This all-cash acquisition, valued at $35.6 million net of working capital, signifies a substantial step in PUMP's ongoing commitment to delivering more integrated and industrial solutions while enhancing value for stakeholders. Strategic Alignment and Integration ProPetro's Vision for Integration: The acquisition of Aqua Prop LLC is in perfect ...

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Core Viewpoint - ProPetro Holding (PUMP) is positioned as a strong investment opportunity due to its improving earnings outlook and positive analyst sentiment [1][2]. Earnings Estimate Revisions - Analysts are increasingly optimistic about ProPetro's earnings prospects, leading to a rising trend in estimate revisions, which is expected to positively impact the stock price [2]. - The current-quarter earnings estimate is projected at $0.15 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 55.88%, but has seen a 22.22% increase in consensus estimates over the last 30 days with no negative revisions [5]. - For the full year, the earnings estimate stands at $0.67 per share, indicating an 11.84% decrease from the previous year, yet the consensus estimate has risen by 37.86% due to five upward revisions and no negative changes [6]. Zacks Rank and Performance - ProPetro has achieved a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), indicating strong agreement among analysts on the upward revisions of earnings estimates [8]. - Historically, stocks with Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) have significantly outperformed the S&P 500, suggesting a favorable outlook for ProPetro [8]. Stock Performance - ProPetro shares have increased by 18.4% over the past four weeks, indicating investor confidence in the company's earnings growth potential [9].

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[PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=5&type=section&id=PART%20I%20%E2%80%93%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Financial Statements (Unaudited)](index=5&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20(Unaudited)) The company's Q1 2024 results show decreased revenue and net income year-over-year, alongside stable operating cash flow and a growing asset base [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=5&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Total assets grew to $1.53 billion by March 31, 2024, driven by increased cash and operating lease assets, while total liabilities also rose Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash and cash equivalents | $46,458 | $33,354 | | Accounts receivable, net | $273,709 | $237,012 | | Total current assets | $360,036 | $310,809 | | Property and equipment, net | $947,138 | $967,116 | | Operating lease right-of-use assets | $109,362 | $78,583 | | **Total Assets** | **$1,534,260** | **$1,480,312** | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Accounts payable | $189,216 | $161,441 | | Total current liabilities | $303,984 | $271,149 | | Long-term debt | $45,000 | $45,000 | | Noncurrent operating lease liabilities | $56,481 | $38,600 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$536,106** | **$481,920** | | **Total Shareholders' Equity** | **$998,154** | **$998,392** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=6&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Q1 2024 service revenue and operating income declined year-over-year, resulting in lower net income and earnings per share Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2023 Statement of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Service Revenue | $405,843 | $423,570 | | Cost of services | $288,641 | $280,486 | | Depreciation and amortization | $52,206 | $38,271 | | Loss on disposal of assets | $6,458 | $34,607 | | **Operating Income** | **$30,312** | **$41,460** | | **Net Income** | **$19,930** | **$28,733** | | **Diluted EPS** | **$0.18** | **$0.25** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Condensed%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Operating cash flow remained stable in Q1 2024, while lower capital expenditures reduced investing cash outflows and share repurchases increased financing cash outflows Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity | Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $74,822 | $73,060 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($33,847) | ($113,750) | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($27,871) | ($3,379) | | **Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash** | **$13,104** | **($44,069)** | - The decrease in cash used for investing activities was mainly due to a reduction in capital expenditures from **$114.8 million in Q1 2023 to $34.6 million in Q1 2024**[21](index=21&type=chunk) - The increase in cash used for financing activities was primarily driven by **$22.5 million in share repurchases** during Q1 2024, which did not occur in the same period of 2023[21](index=21&type=chunk) [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Condensed%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Key disclosures include a change in segment reporting, an expanded share repurchase program, and significant new lease agreements for equipment - Effective Q4 2023, the company revised its segment reporting, with the **Hydraulic Fracturing and Wireline operating segments now reported separately**[64](index=64&type=chunk) - The company entered into operating leases for four FORCE electric-powered hydraulic fracturing fleets and a finance lease for power generation equipment, **significantly increasing lease-related assets and liabilities**[100](index=100&type=chunk)[119](index=119&type=chunk) - Subsequent to the quarter end, the company entered into a **three-year contract with Exxon Mobil Corporation** to provide services with two FORCE electric-powered hydraulic fracturing fleets[136](index=136&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=28&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA declined due to pricing pressure and reduced activity, while the company maintains strong liquidity and continues its fleet transition [Results of Operations](index=33&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Q1 2024 revenue fell 4.2% year-over-year, driven by a 7.5% decline in the Hydraulic Fracturing segment, leading to lower overall profitability Q1 2024 vs. Q1 2023 Results of Operations (in thousands) | Metric | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 | Change ($) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Revenue** | **$405,843** | **$423,570** | **($17,727)** | **(4.2)%** | | Hydraulic Fracturing Revenue | $309,300 | $334,441 | ($25,141) | (7.5)% | | Wireline Revenue | $60,805 | $62,560 | ($1,755) | (2.8)% | | **Net Income** | **$19,930** | **$28,733** | **($8,803)** | **(30.6)%** | | **Adjusted EBITDA** | **$93,395** | **$119,165** | **($25,770)** | **(21.6)%** | | Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 23.0% | 28.1% | - | (18.1)% | - The decrease in hydraulic fracturing revenue was primarily due to a decline in **effectively utilized fleets from approximately 16 to 15**, along with decreased customer activity and pricing[170](index=170&type=chunk) - The increase in revenue for the 'All Other' category was mainly driven by the **Par Five acquisition in December 2023**, which contributed $9.6 million in revenue during the quarter[167](index=167&type=chunk)[172](index=172&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=35&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) The company maintains strong liquidity of $202.0 million, expanded its share repurchase program, and plans significant capital expenditures for 2024 - Total liquidity as of March 31, 2024, was approximately **$202.0 million**, consisting of $46.5 million in cash and $155.5 million of availability under the ABL Credit Facility[184](index=184&type=chunk) - The share repurchase program was increased by an additional $100 million for a **total of $200 million** and extended to May 31, 2025; in Q1 2024, the company repurchased **3.0 million shares for $22.5 million**[185](index=185&type=chunk) - Projected capital expenditures for 2024 are expected to range between **$200 million and $250 million**, primarily for maintenance and strategic equipment conversions[189](index=189&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=38&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's market risk profile has not materially changed from the disclosures in its 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K - **No material changes in market risk** were reported as of March 31, 2024, compared to the disclosures in the 2023 Form 10-K[203](index=203&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=38&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Disclosure controls were deemed ineffective due to a material weakness in internal control related to inadequate segregation of duties, with remediation underway - Disclosure controls and procedures were concluded to be **ineffective as of March 31, 2024**, due to a previously reported material weakness[205](index=205&type=chunk) - The material weakness relates to IT controls where manual journal entry approvers could modify entries before posting, stemming from **inadequate segregation of duties**[206](index=206&type=chunk) - Remediation efforts during Q1 2024 included implementing a technical solution to prevent modification of journal entries by approvers and strengthening monitoring controls; the **weakness is not yet considered fully remediated**[207](index=207&type=chunk)[208](index=208&type=chunk) [PART II – OTHER INFORMATION](index=40&type=section&id=PART%20II%20%E2%80%93%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Legal Proceedings](index=40&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is undergoing routine tax audits by the Texas Comptroller, with a $6.0 million settlement expense accrued for one specific audit - The company is subject to several routine audits by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; an estimated **settlement expense of $6.0 million** has been accrued for an audit of motor vehicle and fuel taxes[133](index=133&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=40&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to the company's risk factors have occurred since its 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K - **No material changes to risk factors** were reported compared to the 2023 Form 10-K[212](index=212&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=40&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company repurchased $22.5 million of its common stock in Q1 2024 and subsequently increased its total repurchase authorization to $200 million Share Repurchases for Q1 2024 | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | January 2024 | 511,215 | $8.01 | | February 2024 | 963,110 | $7.67 | | March 2024 | 1,493,735 | $7.38 | | **Total** | **2,968,060** | **$7.58** | - On April 24, 2024, the Board approved an increase of the share repurchase program by an additional $100 million, bringing the **total authorization to $200 million**, and extended the program's expiration to May 31, 2025[213](index=213&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=40&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) No directors or officers adopted, modified, or terminated any Rule 10b5-1 or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements during the quarter - No director or officer of the Company adopted, modified or terminated any **"Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement"** or **"non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement"** during Q1 2024[217](index=217&type=chunk)