KLX Energy Services(US:KLXE)2025-05-09 15:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q1 2025 revenue was $154 million, a 7% sequential decline and 12% lower than Q1 2024 [12] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $13.8 million with a 9% margin, down from 13.7% in Q4 2024 but up from 7% in Q1 2024 [12] - Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 208 basis points year-over-year despite a 125% decline in revenue and rig count [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Southwest segment revenue was $65.2 million, with adjusted EBITDA at its highest level since Q3 2023, reflecting a 6% sequential increase [14][16] - Rockies segment revenue was $47.8 million, with adjusted EBITDA up 524% year-over-year despite a 13% decline in rig count [14] - Northeast Mid Con segment revenue was $41 million, with a sequential decrease of 18% primarily due to operational issues [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Southwest represented 42% of Q1 revenue, up from 37% in Q4, while the Northeast Mid Con was 27%, down from 30% [9] - Drilling, completion, and production services contributed approximately 20%, 51%, and 29% of Q1 revenue, respectively [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on cost controls and has implemented changes to its cost structure, expecting lower SG&A levels to continue [13] - KLX is developing a second-generation version of its Oracle SRT tool, which is gaining market acceptance [7] - The company is exploring strategic M&A opportunities to align with growth and deleveraging goals, despite market challenges [24] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted the macro environment remains volatile due to OPEC+ production increases and tariff policies impacting commodity prices [6] - For Q2 2025, the company anticipates modest revenue growth and margin expansion, particularly in the Southwest segment [21] - The company remains optimistic about the US natural gas market and its implications for service providers [22] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with $58.1 million in liquidity, including $14.6 million in cash and $43.5 million available on its revolving credit facility [17] - CapEx for Q1 was $15 million gross, with expectations to reduce full-year CapEx estimates to $40 million to $50 million [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: About the Q2 guidance and recovery in the Rockies - Management indicated that while the guidance may seem conservative, it is based on current forecasts and the unpredictable nature of the market [28] Question: Impact of lower oil prices on rig count - Management noted that smaller operators are more sensitive to commodity prices and may delay projects, impacting overall activity [32] Question: Flexibility of the PIK option and capital allocation - Management explained that the PIK option provides flexibility to manage cash flow, especially during uncertain market conditions [36] Question: Positioning for gas plays and asset relocation - Management confirmed that they are well-positioned for gas plays and can relocate assets if necessary [42] Question: M&A opportunities and geographic strategy - Management stated that they are being opportunistic regarding M&A and are not geographically focused, but rather looking for deleveraging opportunities [52]