Cactus(US:WHD)2025-07-31 15:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total Q2 revenues were $274 million, a sequential decline of 2.4% [8] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $87 million, down 7.6% sequentially, with adjusted EBITDA margins at 31.7% compared to 33.5% in Q1 [12] - GAAP income decreased to $49 million in Q2 from $54 million in Q1, primarily due to lower operating income [13] - Adjusted net income for Q2 was $53 million, or $0.66 per share, down from $59 million and $0.73 per share in Q1 [13][14] - Cash balance increased to $405 million, a sequential increase of approximately $58 million [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Pressure Control segment revenues were $180 million, down 5.5% sequentially, primarily due to lower rental business revenue [8] - Spoolable Technologies segment revenues increased by 3.9% sequentially to $96 million, driven by higher domestic customer activity [11] - Operating income for Pressure Control declined by $12 million or 22.1% sequentially, while operating income for Spoolable Technologies increased by $4.2 million or 17.5% [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. Land rig count was reported at 526, 5% below the second quarter average [21] - The company anticipates a mid to high single-digit decline in Pressure Control revenue for Q3 compared to Q2 [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company announced a transformative acquisition of a controlling interest in Baker Hughes' surface pressure control business, expected to close in late 2025 or early 2026 [24] - The strategic rationale for the acquisition is to diversify the company's footprint and enhance its market position in the Middle East [24] - The company is focused on maintaining capital discipline and evaluating capital spending in light of domestic activity trends [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the tariff impact and commodity market weakness affected performance, particularly in June [17] - The company expects adjusted EBITDA margins in the Pressure Control segment to remain stable at 28% to 30% for Q3, despite lower operating leverage [21] - Management expressed optimism that the sharpest domestic activity declines are behind them and anticipates a broader geographic footprint post-acquisition [26] Other Important Information - The Board approved an 8% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.14 per share, reflecting confidence in cash flow durability [15][26] - Legal expenses related to litigation claims increased by approximately $2 million from Q1, totaling $5.1 million in Q2 [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on pressure control margins - Management acknowledged that the unexpected doubling of tariffs impacted margins, but they had also begun sourcing from higher-cost U.S. suppliers [29][30] Question: Customer confidence in ramping activity - Management noted that customers are focused on capital discipline and returning cash to shareholders, which has led to a cautious approach towards CapEx expansion despite favorable oil prices [34][35] Question: Trends in product lines across drilling, completions, and production - Management indicated that completions were the weakest, with a significant decline expected in frac activity, while production activity is expected to hold up better [41][42] Question: Plans for the Middle East acquisition - Management expressed excitement about turning around the acquired business, focusing on supply chain improvements and cultural changes [48][49] Question: Legal charges and ongoing litigation - Management confirmed that legal expenses were related to an IP dispute and that further expenses are expected in the back half of the year due to trial preparations [55][56]