Core Insights - Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) reported a second-quarter 2025 adjusted net loss of $0.06 per share, which was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.04 loss, and a decline from a profit of $0.05 in the same quarter last year [1][9] - Total revenues reached $1.2 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.3%, but decreased by 9.6% year over year due to weaker contributions from various segments [2][9] Financial Performance - **Drilling Services**: Revenues totaled $403.8 million, down 8.3% from $440.3 million in the prior year, but exceeded the estimate of $365.1 million. Operating income was $40.6 million, down from $76.1 million year over year, yet above the estimate of $24.1 million [4] - **Completion Services**: Revenues were $719.3 million, a drop of 10.7% from $805.4 million year over year, and missed the estimate of $762.4 million. The operating loss was $29.2 million compared to a profit of $10.7 million in the previous year, but was narrower than the estimated loss of $43.4 million [5] - **Drilling Products**: Revenues increased by 2.7% to $88.4 million from $86.1 million year over year, beating the estimate of $85.8 million. Operating profit was $6.8 million, down 21.1% from the previous year, and missed the estimate of $20.6 million [6] - **Other Services**: Revenues fell 52.7% to $7.8 million from $16.5 million year over year, but exceeded the estimate of $5.6 million. The operating loss was $2 million compared to a profit of $0.4 million in the prior year, missing the estimated operating income of $0.1 million [7] Capital Expenditure & Financial Position - PTEN spent $144.2 million on capital programs in the reported quarter, up from $130.5 million in the prior year [8] - As of June 30, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $185.9 million and long-term debt of $1.2 billion, with a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 26.7% [8] Shareholder Returns - The board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share, unchanged from the previous quarter, to be paid on September 15, 2025 [3][9] - The company returned $56 million to shareholders in Q2 2025, including $20 million in share repurchases [10] Q3 Outlook - PTEN anticipates an average rig count of approximately 90 for its Drilling Services segment in Q3 2025, with expected adjusted gross profit of around $130 million [11] - The company expects adjusted gross profit for Completion Services to remain steady, while Drilling Products is anticipated to improve slightly [12] - Total depreciation, depletion, amortization, and impairment expense is expected to be approximately $230 million for Q3 [13] - Net capital expenditures for full-year 2025 are anticipated to be less than $600 million, with a reduction in maintenance capital expenditures due to lower activity [14]

Q3 2024 Operational Highlights - Subsea Opportunities List expands to $25 billion and extends through 2026[9] - Subsea inbound orders of $2.5 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2[9] - Total Company backlog increased to $14.7 billion, the highest level since the formation of TechnipFMC[9] - Share repurchase authorization increased by $1 billion, allowing for repurchases up to $1.2 billion, which is more than 10% of outstanding shares (as of 10/23/24)[9] Q3 2024 Financial Results - Subsea revenue reached $2.028 billion, a 1% increase QoQ and a 19% increase YoY[11] - Subsea adjusted EBITDA was $371 million, a 4% increase QoQ and a 44% increase YoY, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.3%[11] - Surface Technologies revenue was $320 million, a 1% increase QoQ but an 8% decrease YoY[11] - Surface Technologies adjusted EBITDA was $49 million, a 7% increase QoQ but a 2% decrease YoY, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.3%[11] - Total Company adjusted EBITDA was $389 million, excluding the impact of foreign exchange[12] - Free cash flow improved to $225 million[12] 2024 Full-Year Financial Guidance - Subsea revenue is projected to be in the range of $7.6 - $7.8 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin in the range of 16.5% - 17%[20] - Surface Technologies revenue is expected to be in the range of $1.2 - $1.35 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA margin in the range of 13% - 15%[17] - Free cash flow is projected to be in the range of $425 - $575 million[20]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenues of $160 million for Q1 2025, meeting the guidance range of $160 million to $170 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $19 million, exceeding the expected range of $17.5 million to $18.5 million [4][11] - Adjusted net income totaled $4 million, or $0.06 per share, after excluding facility exit charges of $1 million [11] - Cash flow from operations was $9 million, reversing the historical trend of negative cash flow in Q1 due to seasonal working capital [5][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Offshore Manufactured Products segment generated revenues of $93 million with an adjusted EBITDA of $18 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19%, down from 23% in the previous quarter [11][12] - Completion and Production Services segment reported revenues of $35 million and adjusted EBITDA of $9 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 25%, significantly up from 12% in the fourth quarter [11][12] - Downhole Technologies segment generated revenues of $33 million with adjusted EBITDA of $2 million [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced strong demand in international and offshore regions, leading to bookings of $136 million and the highest backlog since September 2015, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.5 times for the quarter [5][14] - Despite economic volatility and potential tariff impacts, the company anticipates that the majority of its backlog, which consists of projects outside the U.S., will remain largely unaffected [14][16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to focus on organic growth opportunities, research and development, debt repayment, and share repurchases to drive value for customers and stockholders [16] - Strategic actions have been implemented to mitigate potential negative impacts from tariffs, including optimizing the supply chain and adjusting pricing to customers [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ongoing demand for offshore and international products, despite potential pressures from domestic market conditions and crude oil prices [14][16] - The company expects strong free cash flow generation for the full year, with cash flow from operations projected to range between $65 million and $75 million [13][16] Other Important Information - The company plans to be opportunistic regarding share repurchases due to low stock prices and aims to maintain a robust free cash flow yield [16][32] - The anticipated impact of tariffs on costs is estimated to be in the range of 5% to 10% higher, particularly affecting the Downhole Technologies segment [38] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on bookings and backlog - Management noted that long-term development drilling programs are less affected by short-term commodity price fluctuations, indicating confidence in ongoing projects [20][21] Question: Sequential improvement in Completion and Production Services - Management highlighted that the recovery in Gulf operations and cost reduction efforts contributed to improved margins, with expectations for continued positive performance [25][28] Question: Balance sheet and capital allocation strategy - Management confirmed a focus on aggressive share repurchases and debt reduction, given the current low stock price and upcoming debt maturity [30][32] Question: Impact of tariffs on costs - Management indicated that the tariff impacts are expected to be minimal, with similar cost increases anticipated across competitors in the Downhole Technologies segment [38][40]

Company Overview - Forum Energy Technologies, Inc. (FET) is a global manufacturer serving the oil and gas, industrial, and renewable energy sectors [1] - The company operates through two main segments: Drilling and Completions, and Artificial Lift and Downhole [1] Segment Details - The Drilling and Completions segment focuses on selling capital equipment [1] - The Artificial Lift and Downhole segment is also a key area of operation for the company [1]