Core Viewpoint - Star Equity Holdings, Inc. will release its financial results for Q1 2025 on May 14, 2025, before market opens, followed by a conference call to discuss results and management's outlook [1]. Company Overview - Star Equity Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company with three business divisions: Building Solutions, Energy Services, and Investments [3]. Building Solutions Division - The Building Solutions division includes three businesses: modular building manufacturing, structural wall panel and wood foundation manufacturing (including building supply distribution), and glue-laminated timber (glulam) column, beam, and truss manufacturing [4]. Energy Services Division - The Energy Services division focuses on the rental, sale, and repair of downhole tools utilized in the oil and gas, geothermal, mining, and water-well industries [5]. Investments Division - The Investments division manages and finances the company's real estate assets and investment positions in both private and public companies [6].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $62,500,000, representing a 17% sequential increase from Q4 2024 [12] - Adjusted EBITDA was positive at $2,700,000 in Q1 2025, compared to a negative $4,800,000 in Q4 2024 [19] - Net loss for Q1 2025 was $500,000, or a loss of $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $15,500,000, or a loss of $0.32 per diluted share in Q4 2024 [19] - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by approximately 34% sequentially to $6,500,000 in Q1 2025 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Well Completions Services segment generated revenue of $20,900,000 with an average of 1.3 active pressure pumping fleets, up from $15,800,000 with 1.1 active fleets in Q4 2024 [14] - The Sands segment sold approximately 189,000 tons of sand at an average sales price of $21.49 per ton in Q1 2025, compared to 129,000 tons at $22.54 per ton in Q4 2024 [15] - Infrastructure Services segment revenue was $30,700,000 for Q1 2025, a 10% sequential increase compared to Q4 2024 [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates increased competition in gas basins due to strong fundamental support for natural gas later in 2025 and into 2026 [11] - Macroeconomic uncertainty, tariff implications, and OPEC plus production increases have placed significant pressure on the energy market and commodity prices [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to evaluate strategic opportunities to add accretive assets while maintaining a strong balance sheet [5] - Following the sale of three subsidiaries, the company will focus on engineering and fiber within the Infrastructure Services segment [17] - The company aims to strategically deploy capital to grow existing businesses generating the greatest returns [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strength of the first quarter results and noted incremental growth in key financial metrics [10] - There is recognition of uncertainty in the market stemming from tariffs, economic conditions, and geopolitical events [10] - The company expects to manage costs effectively in response to potential weakness in utilization [27] Other Important Information - As of March 31, 2025, the company had unrestricted cash on hand of approximately $56,700,000, with total liquidity of approximately $79,400,000 [21] - After completing the sale of three subsidiaries and purchasing eight aircraft, unrestricted cash on hand increased to $135,400,000 as of May 2, 2025 [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about the uplift in volumes in the sand business and your outlook for the rest of the year? - Management noted strong demand in Western Canada for sand pricing and expects a stable environment to persist through 2025 [25] Question: What cost actions could be taken in the event of potential weakness in the back half of the year? - Management indicated that the biggest lever for the pressure pumping business is on staffing and repairs and maintenance, and they have historically managed costs effectively [26][27]

Financial Highlights - Mammoth Energy Services reported Q1 2025 revenue of $62.5 million, a 17% sequential increase[15] - The company has a strong balance sheet with approximately $155 million in cash on hand as of May 2, 2025, and is debt-free[15] - The current market capitalization is $125.1 million, with an appraised value of property and equipment at $149 million[18] Segment Performance (Q1 2025) - Well Completions contributed $20.9 million, representing 33.5% of total revenue[23, 24] - Infrastructure Services generated $30.7 million, accounting for 49.2% of total revenue[23, 24] - Natural Sand and Proppant Services brought in $6.7 million, which is 10.8% of the total revenue[23, 24] - Other Services accounted for $5.9 million, or 9.4% of the total revenue[23, 24] Sand Proppant Services - The company sold approximately 189,000 tons of sand in Q1 2025, compared to 129,000 tons in Q4 2024[36]

KBR (KBR) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 08:30 AM ET Speaker0 Hello, everyone, and thank you for joining us for today's KBR's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. My name is Drew, and I'll be the operator today. During today's call, after the prepared remarks, there will be a Q and A session. It's now my pleasure to hand over to Jamie DeBray to begin. Please go ahead when you're ready. Speaker1 Thank you. Good afternoon, and welcome to KBR's first quarter fiscal twenty twenty five ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Xpro's Q1 2025 revenue was $391 million with an adjusted EBITDA of $76 million, representing 20% of revenue, marking the highest first quarter performance since merging with Frank's in October 2021 [6][32] - Revenue decreased by $46 million or about 11% compared to Q4 2024, but increased by $7 million or approximately 2% year-over-year [30][31] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by approximately $24 million or 24% sequentially but increased by $9 million or 13% year-over-year [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In North and Latin America (NLA), Q1 revenue was $134 million, down $5 million quarter-over-quarter, with an EBITDA margin improvement to 23% [33] - Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa (ESA) saw Q1 revenue of $112 million, a sequential decrease of $30 million, with an EBITDA margin at 26%, down 11 percentage points [34] - The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) reported Q1 revenue of $94 million, up 1% sequentially, with an EBITDA margin of 37%, up 1% quarter-over-quarter [35] - Asia Pacific (APAC) revenue was $51 million, a decrease of $12 million, with an EBITDA margin at 21%, down from the prior quarter [36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The macro outlook indicates significant near-term uncertainty and volatility in global oil markets due to tariff announcements and OPEC+ production increases [8][9] - Global oil consumption is forecasted to increase by 900,000 barrels per day in 2025, with demand reaching an average of 103.6 million barrels per day [13] - The EIA projects global liquids production to grow by 1.3 million barrels per day in 2025, reaching 104.1 million barrels per day [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Xpro's strategy focuses on organic investment and M&A to enable margin expansion and improve customer relevance [7][21] - The company aims to maintain cost and capital discipline while adjusting CapEx based on awarded projects [21][29] - Xpro is positioned to benefit from long-term offshore project sanctioning, with about two-thirds of greenfield CapEx expected to be allocated to offshore developments [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed a positive multiyear outlook for energy services despite expected near-term moderation in upstream investment [5][9] - The company anticipates that 2025 will be a transition year, with a return to healthy sanctioning activity in 2026 and beyond [16][45] - Management noted that current macro conditions are influenced more by global trade issues than energy fundamentals, which remain strong [12] Other Important Information - Xpro's backlog at the end of Q1 was approximately $2.2 billion, in line with expectations [8] - The company has a zero net debt balance sheet, providing strategic and financial flexibility [21] - Xpro's Drive 25 efficiency campaign aims to achieve significant cost savings and improve operating leverage [36][37] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on MENA segment growth and margin sustainability - Management highlighted strong anchor contracts in Saudi Arabia and Algeria, indicating stability and growth potential in the MENA region [50][51] Question: Thoughts on equity valuation and buyback strategy - Management acknowledged the depressed equity valuation and indicated a willingness to utilize share repurchase authorization while considering other capital allocation opportunities [54][56] Question: Factors influencing full-year guidance and sensitivity - Management noted cautious customer sentiment and ongoing engagement to assess project timelines, indicating a wait-and-see approach [60][61] Question: Impact of tariffs on business - Management clarified that while tariffs may affect activity, the overall impact on financial results is expected to be minimal, with preliminary estimates suggesting less than a $5 million impact [78][82] Question: Automation and safety technology impact - Management emphasized that technologies like Centrify enhance safety and operational efficiency, allowing for reduced personnel on rig floors [87][90] Question: M&A market dynamics - Management indicated ongoing efforts to identify suitable M&A opportunities, emphasizing patience and strategic alignment with Xpro's goals [93]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, the company's revenue was $391 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $76 million, representing 20% of revenue, marking the highest first-quarter performance since merging with Frank's in October 2021 [6][32] - Revenue decreased by $46 million or approximately 11% compared to Q4 2024, but increased by $7 million or approximately 2% year-over-year compared to Q1 2024 [31][32] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $24 million or 24% sequentially from Q4 2024, but increased by $9 million or 13% year-over-year compared to Q1 2024 [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The North and Latin America (NLA) segment reported revenue of $134 million, down $5 million quarter-over-quarter, with an EBITDA margin improvement to 23% from 22% in Q4 2024 [33][34] - The Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa (ESA) segment saw revenue of $112 million, a sequential decrease of $30 million or 21%, with an EBITDA margin at 26%, down 11 percentage points sequentially [35] - The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) segment delivered revenue of $94 million, up 1% sequentially, with an EBITDA margin of 37%, up 1% quarter-over-quarter [36] - The Asia Pacific (APAC) segment reported revenue of $51 million, a decrease of $12 million, with an EBITDA margin at 21%, down from the prior quarter [36] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company secured $272 million in new contract awards in Q1 2025, with a backlog of approximately $2.2 billion at the end of the quarter [7][8] - The macro outlook indicates significant near-term uncertainty and volatility in global oil markets due to tariff announcements and OPEC+ production increases [9][10] - Global oil consumption is forecasted to increase by 900,000 barrels per day in 2025, with demand reaching an average of 103.6 million barrels per day [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on organic investment and a successful M&A strategy to enable margin expansion and improve customer relevance [7][22] - The long-term outlook for international onshore and offshore markets remains positive, with a shift towards offshore activities expected due to cost and carbon advantages [12][16] - The company plans to maintain cost and capital discipline while adjusting CapEx based on customer-sanctioned projects [22][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates a transition year in 2025, with expectations for revenue to be generally flat compared to 2024, but with improved activity mix and operating efficiency gains [45][46] - The geopolitical and oil supply disruptions have introduced market uncertainty, but the company remains bullish on long-cycle development driven by economic growth and energy security considerations [46] - Management acknowledges that while there is uncertainty in the market, they believe 2025 will be a better year than many investors currently assume [29][30] Other Important Information - The company has a zero net debt balance sheet, providing strategic and financial flexibility [22] - The Drive 25 efficiency campaign is expected to help protect margins and improve operating leverage [37][38] - The company plans to use about one-third of its annual free cash flow for share repurchases, with approximately $66 million available under the current repurchase program [39] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on MENA segment growth and margin sustainability - Management highlighted strong anchor contracts in Saudi Arabia and Algeria, indicating stability and growth potential in the MENA region [50][52] Question: Thoughts on buybacks versus inorganic opportunities - Management is considering share repurchases due to depressed valuations but remains open to exploring inorganic growth opportunities [56][58] Question: Factors influencing full-year guidance and sensitivity - Management noted cautious customer sentiment and ongoing engagement to assess project timelines, indicating a wait-and-see approach [63][64] Question: Potential delays in offshore FIDs - Management clarified that anticipated delays in FID sanctioning are based on customer caution rather than explicit indications from clients [78][79] Question: Impact of tariffs on business - Management believes the potential impact of U.S. tariffs will likely affect activity more than costs, estimating a less than $5 million impact from tariffs [85]

Financial Performance - TETRA Technologies reported a record first-quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $32.3 million, a 41% increase sequentially and year-over-year, driven by strong performance in Completion Fluids and Products [2][3] - Total revenue for the first quarter was $157 million, reflecting a 17% sequential increase and a 4% increase compared to the previous year [2][8] - Net income before taxes and discontinued operations was $5.1 million, down from $7.4 million in the prior quarter due to unrealized mark-to-market gains [8] Segment Performance - Completion Fluids & Products generated revenue of $93 million, with adjusted EBITDA margins increasing to 35.7% from 27.3% in the previous quarter, supported by stronger deepwater activity [3][9] - Water & Flowback Services experienced a 2% decline in revenue sequentially, but adjusted EBITDA margins improved year-over-year by 340 basis points despite lower frac activity levels [3][11] Outlook and Guidance - The company anticipates a strong second quarter, expecting to benefit from seasonal peaks in European industrial chemicals and the completion of multiple deepwater projects [4] - Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the first half of 2025 has been revised to between $57 million and $65 million, with revenue guidance adjusted to between $315 million and $345 million [4] Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - TETRA generated $3.9 million in cash from operating activities and $4.2 million in free cash flow during the first quarter, after investing $11.2 million in the Arkansas bromine project [5][18] - Total capital expenditures for the quarter were $18 million, with significant investments directed towards the Arkansas bromine facility [18][20] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $41 million and long-term debt of $180 million, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 1.5X [20][19] - Liquidity improved to $220 million as of April 28, 2025, including an unused $75 million delayed draw feature under the Term Credit Agreement [19] Emerging Growth Initiatives - TETRA is advancing its desalination project, TETRA Oasis TDS, in collaboration with EOG Resources, targeting the recycling of produced water for beneficial reuse [13] - The company is positioned to benefit from increased sales of battery electrolytes to Eos Energy Enterprises as they ramp up production [14]

Company Announcement - Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. will disclose its 2025 first quarter financial results before the market opens on May 7, 2025 [1] - A conference call and webcast to discuss the first quarter results is scheduled for the same day at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time [1] Conference Call Details - The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-201-389-0872 or via the internet at the provided link [1] - A replay of the call will be available until May 14, 2025, and can be accessed using the specified passcode [1] Company Overview - Mammoth Energy Services is an integrated, growth-oriented energy services company focused on North American onshore unconventional oil and natural gas reserves [2] - The company offers a suite of services including well completion services, infrastructure services, and natural sand and proppant services [2]

HOUSTON, April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flotek Industries, Inc. ("Flotek") (NYSE: FTK) and ProFrac Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: ACDC) ("ProFrac") today jointly announced Flotek's acquisition of power generation assets and related intellectual property (the "Acquired Assets") from ProFrac GDM, LLC ("ProFrac GDM"), a subsidiary of ProFrac, for $105 million. Flotek concurrently entered into an agreement for a six-year dry lease of the Acquired Assets with ProFrac GDM (the "Lease Agreement"). ESD Skid for Gas Con ...

Group 1 - Halliburton Company's shares have declined by 50% over the past year [1] - The slowdown in US oil production activity has significantly impacted Halliburton, which derives over 40% of its revenues from this sector [1]