Halliburton(US:HAL)2025-10-21 14:02Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total company revenue for Q3 2025 was $5.6 billion, a 2% increase compared to Q2 2025 [17] - Adjusted operating margin was 13%, with adjusted operating income of $748 million [17] - Cash flow from operations was $488 million, and free cash flow was $276 million [5][17] - Net income per diluted share was $0.02, while adjusted net income per diluted share was $0.58 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Completion and Production division revenue was $3.2 billion, a 2% increase from Q2 2025, with operating income flat at $514 million [17] - Drilling and Evaluation division revenue was $2.4 billion, also a 2% increase from Q2 2025, with operating income rising 12% to $348 million [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - International revenue was $3.2 billion, a decrease of 2% year over year, while North America revenue was $2.4 billion, flat year over year [5] - North America revenue saw a 5% sequential growth driven by strong activity in the Gulf of America [11] - Middle East Asia revenue decreased by 3% sequentially, primarily due to lower activity in Saudi Arabia [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining a strong cost structure, with expected savings of approximately $100 million per quarter [5][15] - Capital expenditures for 2026 are expected to decline by almost 30% to around $1 billion [7] - The company is prioritizing technology development and maintaining a competitive position in the market [7][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth of oil and gas demand, despite near-term volatility in commodity prices [6][15] - The company anticipates a cautious posture from customers in North America due to market conditions [6] - Management expects international revenue to increase by 3% to 4% in Q4 2025 [8] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately $250 million of its common stock during the quarter [5][17] - The partnership with VoltaGrid aims to deliver distributed power solutions for data centers internationally, which is seen as a significant growth opportunity [14][92] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on VoltaGrid's market evolution and strategic collaboration - Management highlighted the unprecedented demand for power and AI, emphasizing the strategic collaboration with VoltaGrid to leverage each other's strengths in project execution and technology [30][31] Question: Drivers of North American revenue outperformance - Management noted less whitespace than expected in Q3 and strong customer programs as key drivers for the revenue increase [32] Question: Middle East opportunity for power - Management sees significant opportunities in the Middle East due to available energy and capital, focusing initially on this region [36] Question: Margins and cost reductions impact - Management indicated that half of the margin beat came from earlier-than-expected labor cost reductions and strong international performance [42][44] Question: Halliburton's role in the VoltaGrid partnership - Management clarified that Halliburton brings industrial scale, project management, and customer relationships to the partnership, which is crucial for success in international markets [46][68] Question: 2026 outlook and customer conversations - Management described 2026 as flattish with some bright spots, emphasizing the importance of OPEC+ barrels and production levels in North America [38][39] Question: Growth engines and market share - Management confirmed that growth engines are on track to add significant revenue, with strong performance in artificial lift and drilling technology [74][76] Question: Brazil market outlook - Management expressed optimism about Brazil, highlighting strong positions with both IOC work and Petrobras [77] Question: Idling equipment strategy - Management stated that idling is focused on non-economic assets, which will help create a tighter supply-demand balance in the market [100][101]