RPC Q3 Earnings & Revenues Miss on Lower Pressure Pumping Activity

RPC Inc. (RES) reported third-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings of 9 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 14 cents. The bottom line improved from the year-ago figure of 8 cents. Total quarterly revenues were $337.7 million, up from the year-ago quarter's $330.4 million. The top line also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $359 million. The lower-than-expected quarterly earnings were primarily due to lower utilization and pricing levels in pressure pumping, along with rising cost of ...