Core Viewpoint - Nov Inc. reported mixed results in its Q3 2025 earnings, with adjusted earnings missing estimates while total revenues exceeded expectations, indicating challenges in certain segments but strength in others [2][3]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings for Q3 2025 were 11 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 24 cents, and down from 33 cents in the prior year [2]. - Total revenues reached $2.2 billion, beating estimates by 1.9%, but decreased by 0.7% year-over-year due to a challenging macro environment [3]. Segmental Performance - **Energy Products and Services**: Revenues were $971 million, missing estimates and down 3.2% from the previous year due to reduced drilling operations and project delays [6]. - **Energy Equipment**: Revenues increased by 2.3% year-over-year to $1.247 billion, surpassing estimates, driven by strong demand and a growing backlog [7]. Shareholder Returns - The company repurchased approximately 6.2 million shares for $80 million and paid dividends of 7.5 cents per share, totaling $28 million, resulting in $108 million returned to shareholders [4]. Strategic Advancements - Nov Inc. secured multiple global contracts in automation and subsea systems, including a monoethylene glycol reclamation system for a Black Sea FPSO and several orders for projects in Guyana and Brazil [11]. - The company achieved a 17% efficiency gain on a deepwater floater using its NOVOS™ and MMC technologies [12]. Outlook - For Q4 2025, Nov Inc. projects a 5% to 7% decrease in consolidated revenues year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA expected between $230 million and $260 million [13]. - The company anticipates a decline in revenues for both Energy Products and Services and Energy Equipment segments, with ongoing tariff and inflation uncertainties impacting margins [14][16]. - Looking ahead, exploration and production activity in North America is expected to slow, while offshore drilling is anticipated to ramp up in late 2026 [15]. Balance Sheet - As of September 30, 2025, Nov Inc. had cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 billion, long-term debt of $1.7 billion, and a debt-to-capitalization ratio of 20.6% [9]. - The company generated $352 million in operating cash flow and $245 million in free cash flow during the quarter [9]. Market Sentiment - Since the earnings release, there has been an upward trend in estimates for Nov Inc., with a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) indicating expectations for an in-line return in the coming months [18][20].