Halliburton Company (HAL) Q2 2025 Earnings Call July 22, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsDavid Coleman - Senior Director - IRJeff Miller - Chairman, President and CEOEric Carre - EVP & CFONeil Mehta - Head - Equity ResearchJ. David Anderson - Managing DirectorMarc Bianchi - Managing DirectorScott Gruber - Director - Oilfield Services & Equipment ResearchStephen Gengaro - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsArun Jayaram - Research AnalystRoger Read - Senior Energy AnalystSaurabh Pant - Director ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The reported net income per diluted share for Q2 2025 was $0.55, with total company revenue of $5.5 billion, reflecting a 2% increase compared to Q1 2025 [19] - Operating income was $727 million, with an operating margin of 13% [19] - Cash flow from operations was $896 million, and free cash flow was $582 million [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Completion and Production division, Q2 revenue was $3.2 billion, a 2% increase from Q1 2025, but operating income decreased by 3% to $513 million [20] - The Drilling and Evaluation division reported Q2 revenue of $2.3 billion, also a 2% increase from Q1 2025, but operating income decreased by 11% to $312 million [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International revenue for Q2 was $3.3 billion, showing a 2% sequential growth, with notable increases in Latin America and Europe Africa, while Saudi Arabia experienced a reduction in activity [8][22] - North America revenue remained flat at $2.3 billion compared to Q1 2025, with seasonal improvements offset by lower service pricing and reduced artificial lift activity [13][14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to align its business with current market conditions by reducing costs and reallocating underperforming assets [27] - Key growth engines identified include unconventionals, drilling, production services, and artificial lift, with a focus on technology and operational excellence [9][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the oilfield services market is expected to be softer than previously anticipated due to reduced activity and lower discretionary spending in international markets [5] - The company remains confident in its strategic execution and believes it is well-positioned to deliver industry-leading returns despite near-term challenges [6][18] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures for Q2 were $354 million, with expectations for full-year capital expenditures to be about 6% of revenue [25] - The company anticipates a negative impact from tariffs of approximately $35 million in Q3 2025 [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: About C and P margins and guidance for Q3 - Management explained that softer margins were due to reduced activity in Saudi Arabia and pricing headwinds in U.S. Land, with expectations for a 1% to 3% revenue decline in Q3 [30][31][32] Question: Customer conversations regarding North American frac business - Management indicated that customers are cautious and focused on technology and service quality, with expectations for activity to pick up in early 2026 [34][35] Question: Current state of E&Ps and pricing dynamics - Management discussed the importance of supply and demand fundamentals, noting that they will not work at uneconomic levels and will strategically stack fleets as necessary [40][45] Question: Unconventional market opportunities - Management highlighted growth potential in Argentina and Saudi Arabia, with expectations for continued double-digit growth in international frac business [48][50] Question: Cost structure and margin protection - Management emphasized the need to variabilize costs and maintain efficiency, targeting a reduction in costs as activity slows down [76][78] Question: Impact of tariffs on artificial lift market - Management confirmed that tariffs are affecting the U.S. land artificial lift market, while international demand is driven by technology in conventional wells [104][105] Question: Outlook for Mexico and Kuwait - Management expressed optimism for growth in Kuwait, while noting that issues in Mexico remain unsettled, leading to a cautious outlook [107][108]