RPC, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results And Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

Core Insights - RPC, Inc. reported a sequential revenue increase of 6% to $447.1 million for Q3 2025, driven by improvements in service lines such as pressure pumping and downhole tools [5][10][12] - The company experienced a net income of $13.0 million, reflecting a 28% sequential increase, with diluted EPS rising to $0.06 [10][11] - Despite positive trends, the company anticipates challenges in Q4 due to declining oil prices and potential customer budget exhaustion [4][10] Financial Performance - Revenues for Q3 2025 were $447.1 million, up 6% from Q2 2025, with pressure pumping revenues increasing by 14% [5][10] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $72.3 million, a 10% increase sequentially, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.2% [10][12] - The cost of revenues increased by 5% to $334.7 million, primarily due to higher activity levels [6][10] Operational Highlights - The U.S. rig count averaged 540 in Q3 2025, down 5.4% from Q2 2025 and 7.8% from Q3 2024 [4] - Oil prices averaged $65.85 per barrel in Q3 2025, a slight increase of 1.7% from the previous quarter but down 14% year-over-year [4] - The company noted strong demand for downhole tools and coiled tubing services, with respective revenue increases of 5% and 19% [4][5] Cash Flow and Capital Allocation - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q3 2025 were $163.5 million, with no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility [13] - Year-to-date free cash flow was reported at $21.7 million, with net cash provided by operating activities totaling $139.5 million [13][31] - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share, payable on December 10, 2025 [14]