Halliburton Q2 Earnings Meet Estimates on International Growth

Core Insights - Halliburton Company (HAL) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted net income per share of 55 cents, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate but down from 80 cents in the same quarter last year, reflecting softer activity in North America offset by international growth [1][9] - Revenues for the quarter were $5.5 billion, a 5.5% decline year over year, but exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.1% [1][9] Regional Performance - North American revenues decreased by 9% year over year to $2.3 billion, falling short of projections by nearly $60 million [2] - International revenues declined by 3% from the previous year to $3.3 billion, but surpassed estimates of $3.1 billion [2] Segment Analysis - The Completion and Production segment reported operating income of $513 million, down from $723 million last year and below the estimate of $537.7 million, attributed to lower stimulation service prices and reduced activity in the Middle East [3] - The Drilling and Evaluation unit's profit fell to $312 million from $403 million year over year, missing the estimate of $316.6 million due to seasonal software sales slowdown and increased startup costs, partially offset by higher global drilling-related services [4] Financial Position - Halliburton's capital expenditure for the second quarter was $354 million, exceeding the projection of $338.2 million [5] - As of June 30, 2025, the company had approximately $2 billion in cash and cash equivalents, with long-term debt of $7.2 billion, resulting in a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 40.4% [5] - The company repurchased $250 million of its stock during the quarter and generated $896 million in cash flow from operations, leading to a free cash flow of $582 million [5] Management Outlook - Management anticipates a softer oilfield services market in the near to medium term, with mixed international activity, and remains committed to shareholder returns [7] - The company aims to outperform peers in North America through scale, technology leadership, and strong service execution [7]