Baker Hughes Company Announces First-Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Baker Hughes reported strong first-quarter results for 2025, achieving multiple records and demonstrating resilience despite macroeconomic challenges [2][3] - The company is focused on operational transformation and margin improvement across its segments, positioning itself for sustainable growth [3][4] Financial Performance - Total orders for the quarter were $6.5 billion, with $3.2 billion coming from the Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) segment [6] - Revenue for the quarter was $6.4 billion, consistent year-over-year, while net income attributable to Baker Hughes was $402 million, a decrease of 66% sequentially [5][6] - Adjusted net income was $509 million, down 27% sequentially but up 19% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA at $1,037 million, reflecting a 10% increase year-over-year [5][6][22] Segment Performance - In the IET segment, orders totaled $3.2 billion, including significant contracts in LNG and data center power solutions, while revenue was $2.9 billion, up 11% year-over-year [4][33] - The Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) segment saw orders of $3.3 billion, down 12% sequentially, with revenue of $3.5 billion, a decrease of 10% sequentially [30][31] Strategic Developments - Baker Hughes expanded its leadership in LNG with a liquefaction train award from Bechtel and secured key agreements for gas turbine technology with LNG operators [8][9] - The company is advancing its commitment to sustainable power solutions, particularly for data centers, through partnerships aimed at carbon capture and storage [11][12] Market Outlook - Despite broader macroeconomic uncertainties, Baker Hughes remains confident in its strategy and the resilience of its portfolio, aiming for sustainable growth in shareholder value [4][3] - The company’s remaining performance obligations (RPO) stood at $33.2 billion, with a record IET RPO of $30.4 billion, indicating a strong order backlog [24][6]