RPC(US:RES) ZACKS·2026-02-04 16:41Core Insights - RPC Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 4 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 7 cents, and declined from 6 cents in the year-ago quarter. Total revenues were $426 million, up from $335 million year-over-year, and exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $425 million [1][9]. Financial Performance - The weak quarterly earnings were primarily due to higher costs of revenues from a change in accounting treatment for wireline cable and reduced customer activity, particularly in December. However, contributions from the Pintail Completions acquisition partially offset these negatives [2]. - The Technical Services segment reported an operating profit of $8.5 million, down from $10.6 million in the previous year, impacted by the accounting change and weakness in downhole tools in international markets and the Rocky Mountain region [3]. - The Support Services segment's operating profit was $1.7 million, lower than $2.6 million in the prior year, mainly due to decreased rental tool activity in December driven by lower customer engagement. The company experienced a total operating loss of $4 million compared to a profit of $10.5 million in the year-ago quarter [4]. Market Conditions - The average oil price was $59.79 per barrel, down 15.3% year-over-year, while the average price of natural gas was $3.69 per thousand cubic feet, which is 51.9% higher than the corresponding period of 2024 [5]. Costs & Expenses - In the fourth quarter, the cost of revenues (excluding depreciation and amortization) rose to $336.6 million from $250.2 million in the prior-year period. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased to $47.7 million from $41.2 million year-over-year [6]. Capital Expenditure and Financial Position - RPC's total capital expenditure for the year was $148.4 million. As of December 31, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $210 million and maintained a debt-free balance sheet [7].