NOV Q2 Earnings Miss, Revenues Beat Estimates, Both Decrease Y/Y

Core Insights - NOV Inc. reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 29 cents per share, slightly missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 30 cents, and down from 57 cents in the same quarter last year, primarily due to margin pressures in the Energy Equipment segment [1][9] - Total revenues reached $2.2 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.9%, driven by strong performance in the Energy Equipment and Energy Products and Services segments, although revenues declined 1.3% year-over-year [2][9] Financial Performance - The Energy Products and Services segment generated revenues of $1.1 billion, surpassing predictions of $966 million but down 2.4% from the prior year due to reduced worldwide drilling operations [4] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $146 million, below the estimate of $150.5 million and down from $184 million in Q2 2024 [5] - The Energy Equipment segment reported revenues of $1.2 billion, a 0.2% year-over-year decrease, and adjusted EBITDA of $158 million, which increased from $142 million a year ago but missed the estimate of $171.2 million [5] Shareholder Returns - In Q2 2025, NOV repurchased approximately 5.5 million shares for $69 million and returned a total of $176 million to shareholders through dividends and stock buybacks [3][9] Order and Backlog Insights - The Energy Equipment segment secured $420 million in new orders, a significant decrease from $977 million in Q2 2024, with a book-to-bill ratio of 66 compared to 177 in the previous year [6] - As of June 30, 2025, the backlog for Energy Equipment capital orders stood at $4.3 billion, reflecting a $31 million decline from the previous year [7] Balance Sheet Overview - As of June 30, 2025, NOV had cash and cash equivalents of $1.1 billion and long-term debt of $1.7 billion, resulting in a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 20.5% [8] Strategic Developments - NOV secured multi-year contracts for digital services and automation for drilling rigs, and advanced offshore wind capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency and safety [11] - The company introduced innovative drilling technologies that set new performance records in major shale plays, demonstrating a commitment to innovation across energy sectors [12] Future Outlook - For Q3 2025, NOV anticipates a 1% to 3% decrease in consolidated revenues year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA expected between $230 million and $250 million [13] - The company plans to return at least 50% of excess free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases [14] - NOV expects tariff costs to rise and anticipates a drop in drilling equipment aftermarket revenues by the mid-teens in 2025, while projecting an acceleration in offshore activity by 2026 [15][16][17]