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Weatherford International(WFRD) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-02-07 18:37
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Weatherford reported a revenue growth of 19% for the full year 2023, with total revenues reaching $5.14 billion and net income of $417 million, reflecting a significant improvement of over 1500% year-over-year [34][7] - Adjusted EBITDA for the year was approximately $1.2 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 23.1%, an increase of 423 basis points [34][7] - In Q4 2023, revenue was $1.36 billion, a 4% sequential increase and a 13% year-over-year increase, with adjusted EBITDA of $321 million, up 5% sequentially and 21% year-over-year [34][36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Drilling and Evaluation (DRE) segment revenues were $382 million in Q4, a decrease of 2% sequentially but a 16% increase for the full year [38] - Well Construction and Completion (WCC) segment revenues increased by 5% sequentially to $480 million, driven by higher activity in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia [40] - Production and Intervention (PRI) segment revenues were $386 million, up 4% sequentially, primarily due to higher activity in digital solutions and international artificial lift [41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International operations saw a 26% growth, while North America experienced margin growth despite a revenue decline in a weaker market [8][7] - Latin America was the highest growth region in 2023, with expectations for continued growth in the mid to high single-digit range in 2024 [16] - The Middle East is expected to lead growth in 2024, with high-teens growth anticipated, while Russia is expected to decline due to operational complexities [18][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for continued revenue growth and margin expansion, targeting 25% EBITDA margins by 2025 [21][22] - Weatherford is focusing on inorganic growth through selective acquisitions, having recently acquired two technology companies in the wireline space and a leader in well-decommissioning technology [24][23] - The strategic priorities for 2024 include organizational vitality, customer experience, lean operations, and financial performance [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued activity growth driven by international customer investment, despite recent market volatility [11] - The company anticipates a long-term upcycle in the energy sector, supported by significant investments in large projects [12][13] - Management highlighted the importance of geopolitical risks over broader macroeconomic themes as the primary concern for activity growth [18] Other Important Information - Weatherford's gross debt was reduced to $1.7 billion, with a net leverage ratio of 0.7x, marking the lowest level in over 15 years [31][47] - The company received credit rating upgrades from S&P and Moody's, reflecting improvements in operating performance and balance sheet [49] - CapEx for 2023 was $209 million, or 4.1% of revenue, with expectations for CapEx to remain around 5% of revenue in 2024 [46][52] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide updates on projects in Saudi Arabia? - Management confirmed involvement in various projects, emphasizing a strong position in onshore services and integrated projects [56][57] Question: What are the strategic priorities moving forward? - Management indicated a shift towards a more offensive strategy, focusing on capital allocation, shareholder returns, and selective M&A opportunities [66][70] Question: How do you see margin expansion progressing in 2024? - Management expects gradual margin improvements throughout the year, with a target of exiting 2024 at around 25% EBITDA margins [86][88] Question: What is the outlook for offshore growth? - Management highlighted significant growth opportunities in offshore markets, particularly in intervention services and decommissioning [99][100] Question: How will acquisitions impact revenue growth? - Management clarified that while acquisitions contribute to growth, the overall revenue increase is primarily driven by existing operations and market opportunities [93][94]
Weatherford International(WFRD) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-02-06 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________________________________to __________________________________ Commission file number 001-36504 Weatherford International plc (Exact name of registrant as specified in ...
Weatherford International(WFRD) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-10-25 17:47
Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:WFRD) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript October 25, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Girish Saligram - President, Chief Executive Officer Arun Mitra - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Mohammed Topiwala - Director, Investor Relations, M&A Conference Call Participants Luke Lemoine - Piper Sandler Ati Modak - Goldman Sachs Doug Becker - Capital One Jim Rollyson - Raymond James Kurt Hallead - Benchmark Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standi ...
Weatherford International(WFRD) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-10-24 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 (Mark One) Form 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________________________________to __________________________________ Commission file number 001-36504 Weatherford International plc (Exact Name of Regi ...
Weatherford International(WFRD) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-07-26 16:53
INVESTOR PRESENTATION WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PLC Q2 | 2023 2 Q2'23 EARNINGS PRESENTATION DISCLAIMER This presentation contains projections and forward-looking statements concerning, among other things, the Company's quarterly revenues, operating income and losses, adjusted EBITDA*, adjusted free cash flow*, forecasts or expectations regarding business outlook, prospects for its operations, capital expenditures, expectations regarding future financial results, and are also generally identified by the word ...
Weatherford International(WFRD) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-07-26 16:53
Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:WFRD) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call July 26, 2023 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Mohammed Topiwala - Vice President, Investor Relations Girish Saligram - President and Chief Executive Officer Arun Mitra - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Luke Lemoine - Piper Sandler Doug Becker - Capital One Ati Modak - Goldman Sachs Kurt Hallead - Benchmark Connor Jensen - Raymond James Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for st ...
Weatherford International(WFRD) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-07-25 16:00
Revenue Performance - Revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, were $1.3 billion and $2.5 billion, representing increases of 20% and 23% compared to $1.1 billion and $2.0 billion for the same periods in 2022[72]. - Product revenues increased by 18% and service revenues increased by 21% year-over-year in the second quarter, with Drilling and Evaluation, Well Construction and Completions, and Production and Intervention contributing 37%, 27%, and 10% to the revenue increase, respectively[72]. - Approximately 80% of the revenue increase was attributed to higher customer demand driven by increased investment in oil and gas production capacity globally, consistent with a 9% and 12% year-over-year increase in global rig counts for the three and six months ended June 30, respectively[73]. - Total revenues for Q2 2023 were $1,274 million, a 20% increase from $1,064 million in Q2 2022, and $2,460 million for the first half of 2023, up 23% from $2,002 million year-over-year[88]. Cost and Expenses - Cost of products and services for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, was $847 million and $1.6 billion, reflecting increases of 12% and 14% compared to $756 million and $1.4 billion in the same periods of 2022[76]. - Selling, general, administrative, and research and development costs were $225 million and $441 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, representing increases of 3% and 6% compared to $218 million and $417 million in the same periods of 2022[77]. - Interest expense, net decreased to $31 million and $62 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, from $48 million and $96 million in the same periods of 2022, primarily due to reduced long-term debt[78]. Profitability - Operating income for Q2 2023 was $201 million, a 93% increase from $104 million in Q2 2022, and $386 million for the first half of 2023, up 216% from $122 million year-over-year[88]. - DRE segment adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 26.9% in Q2 2023 from 21.8% in Q2 2022, and to 27.9% in the first half of 2023 from 21.0% year-over-year[92]. - WCC segment adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 24.8% in Q2 2023 from 17.5% in Q2 2022, and to 23.8% in the first half of 2023 from 18.4% year-over-year[94]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash provided by operating activities was $285 million for the first half of 2023, compared to a cash outflow of $4 million in the same period of 2022[108]. - Cash used in investing activities was $122 million for the first half of 2023, primarily for capital expenditures of $100 million[111]. - As of June 30, 2023, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $787 million, down from $910 million at the end of 2022[106]. - Cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $297 million, primarily for repayments and repurchases of long-term debt ($230 million) and tax remittances on equity awards vested ($54 million)[113]. - The company anticipates sufficient cash from operations and cash on hand to meet both short-term and long-term financial obligations[115]. Market and Economic Factors - The average oil price for WTI was $73.76 per barrel in Q2 2023, down from $108.72 in Q2 2022, while Brent averaged $78.32 per barrel, down from $113.54[67]. - The average natural gas price at Henry Hub was $2.16 per million British thermal units in Q2 2023, significantly lower than $7.48 in Q2 2022[67]. - Revenues from Russia accounted for approximately 6% of total revenues for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, and June 30, 2022[70]. Strategic Initiatives - The company expects to continue investing in research and development for newer technologies and improvements to technology platforms[116]. - The company may consider additional Blue Chip Swap transactions in the future to safeguard cash from Argentine inflation and devaluation[119]. - Capital spending for 2023 is projected to be between 4-5% of total year revenues, with operating lease payments expected to be approximately $65 million and finance lease payments around $20 million[118]. Credit and Receivables - As of June 30, 2023, net accounts receivables in Mexico accounted for 28% of total net accounts receivables, up from 21% as of December 31, 2022[122]. - During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the company sold accounts receivable balances of $63 million and $109 million, receiving cash proceeds of $61 million and $103 million, respectively[124]. - The company had $385 million of letters of credit outstanding as of June 30, 2023, compared to $395 million as of December 31, 2022[128]. Credit Ratings - The company maintains a stable outlook with credit ratings of B from Standard and Poor's and B2 from Moody's as of June 30, 2023[126].
Weatherford International(WFRD) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-04-26 17:37
Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:WFRD) Q1 2023 Earnings Conference Call April 26, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Mohammed Topiwala – Director-Investor Relations and M&A Girish Saligram – President and Chief Executive Officer Arun Mitra – Executive Vice President and Chie Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Luke Lemoine – Piper Sandler Ati Modak – Goldman Sachs Kurt Hallead – RBC Doug Becker – Capital One Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Weatherf ...
Weatherford International(WFRD) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-04-26 16:24
INVESTOR PRESENTATION WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL PLC Q1 | 2023 2 Q1'23 EARNINGS PRESENTATION DISCLAIMER This presentation contains projections and forward-looking statements concerning, among other things, the Company's quarterly revenues, operating income and losses, segment adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA*, adjusted free cash flow*, forecasts or expectations regarding business outlook, prospects for its operations, capital expenditures, expectations regarding future financial results, and are also general ...
Weatherford International(WFRD) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-04-25 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 (Mark One) Form 10-Q ☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________________________________to __________________________________ Commission file number 001-36504 Weatherford International plc (Exact Name of Registra ...