Oceaneering International(US:OII)2025-10-23 16:00Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2025, the company generated revenue of $743 million, a 9% increase compared to Q3 2024, and operating income rose 21% to $86.5 million [5] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA reached $111 million, the highest quarterly performance since Q4 2015 [4] - Free cash flow improved, generating $77 million after investments of $24.2 million, with an ending cash position of $506 million [5] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subsea Robotics (SSR) revenue and operating income were flat, with an EBITDA margin of 36%. ROV revenue per day increased to $11,254 from $10,576, despite a fleet utilization of 65% [5][6] - Manufactured products saw operating income of $24.7 million, with a 16% operating income margin, doubling on a 9% revenue increase [7] - Offshore Projects Group (OPG) operating income increased 17% to $23.7 million on a 16% revenue increase, with a flat operating income margin of 14% [8] - AdTech operating income increased by 36% to $16.6 million on a 27% revenue increase, with a slight improvement in operating income margin to 13% [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company maintained a 60% share of the contracted floating rig market, with ROV contracts on 78 of the 131 floating rigs [6] - The backlog as of September 30, 2025, was $568 million, with a book-to-bill ratio of 0.82 for the trailing 12-month period [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue share repurchases in 2026, with approximately 5.8 million shares remaining under the existing repurchase authorization [13] - The focus remains on growth opportunities across all markets, driven by long-term commodity prices and increasing demand for mobile robotics technologies [14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The company expects revenue to decrease in Q4 2025 due to lower international OPG projects, projecting consolidated EBITDA in the range of $80 to $90 million [10] - For 2026, the company initiated consolidated EBITDA guidance in the range of $390 to $440 million, anticipating significant growth in AdTech and stable activity levels across energy-focused businesses [12][13] Other Important Information - Alan Curtis, the CFO, plans to retire on January 1, transitioning to an advisory role, with Mike Sumrold introduced as the new Senior Vice President of Finance [16][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on Ocean Intervention II capabilities - The company highlighted the advantages of simultaneous autonomous survey operations, emphasizing efficiency and improved data quality [19][20] Question: Market outlook for Subsea Robotics in Brazil - The market in Brazil is robust, with significant opportunities expected, and the company anticipates an increase in market share [21][22] Question: Growth of AdTech business and capital competition - The AdTech business is low capital intensity, allowing for significant scaling without heavy investment, with increasing international opportunities noted [23][26] Question: Revenue expectations for manufactured products in Q4 - The company clarified that while revenue may decline, the quality of earnings is expected to improve due to backlog execution and operational excellence [29][30] Question: Cadence of AdTech growth in 2026 - The company expects to ramp up revenue throughout 2026, driven by new large-scale projects and ongoing contractor onboarding [33][34]