Nabors Q2 Loss Wider Than Expected, Revenues Increase Y/Y

Core Insights - Nabors Industries Ltd. (NBR) reported a second-quarter 2025 adjusted loss of $2.71 per share, which was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $2.05, but narrower than the prior-year loss of $4.29 per share [2][8] - The company's operating revenues reached $832.8 million, slightly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $831 million and up from $734.8 million in the previous year [3][8] - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $248.5 million from $218.1 million year-over-year, although it fell short of the model estimate of $306.5 million [3] Segment Performance - U.S. Drilling generated operating revenues of $255.4 million, down 1.6% from $259.7 million a year ago, and missed the estimated $312.7 million [4] - International Drilling's operational revenues rose to $385 million from $356.7 million year-over-year, but also missed the estimate of $394.8 million [5] - Revenues from the Drilling Solutions segment surged 105.3% to $170.3 million from $83 million in the prior-year quarter, exceeding the estimate of $91.1 million [5] Financial Position - Total costs and expenses increased to $818 million from $740.5 million in the previous year, slightly above the prediction of $816.1 million [7] - As of June 30, 2025, the company had $387.4 million in cash and short-term investments, with long-term debt around $2.7 billion and a total debt-to-total capital ratio of 80.7% [9] Guidance - For Q3 2025, NBR anticipates a lower average rig count in U.S. Drilling, ranging between 57 and 59 rigs, with a daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $13,300 [10] - The company expects an average rig count of 87 to 88 rigs in its International operations, with a daily adjusted gross margin estimated at approximately $17,900 [11] - Capital expenditures for Q3 are projected to be between $200 million and $210 million, with a total expected for the year ranging from $700 million to $710 million [12]