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Sep 30, 2024

ProFrac Q3 2024 Earnings Report

ProFrac reported strong financial results in line with the second quarter, driven by record-setting efficiency per active fleet, despite continued activity softness.

Key Takeaways

ProFrac Holding Corp. announced its Q3 2024 results, highlighting record-setting operating efficiency and strong financial performance despite a challenging market. The company's integrated platform and focus on efficiency enabled it to deliver robust results. They anticipate a recovery in activity in 2025.

ProFrac achieved record-setting efficiency per active fleet.

The company delivered strong financial results in line with the second quarter despite market challenges.

Approximately 72% of active fleets include e-fleet or natural gas-capable equipment.

Anticipate a recovery in activity in 2025 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.

Total Revenue
$575M
Previous year: $574M
+0.2%
EPS
-$0.29
Previous year: -$0.21
+38.1%
Gross Profit
$71.9M
Previous year: $94.2M
-23.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$25.5M
Previous year: $25.1M
+1.6%
Free Cash Flow
$31.6M
Previous year: $72.6M
-56.5%
Total Assets
$3.14B
Previous year: $3.22B
-2.7%

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ProFrac Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company anticipates pricing and activity to decline in the fourth quarter. They expect a recovery in activity in 2025 relative to the fourth quarter.

Positive Outlook

  • Anticipate a recovery in activity in 2025 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
  • Continue to field new inbound requests for additional integrated fleet deployments.
  • Highest demand for electric and Tier 4 dual fuel or DGB technologies.
  • The Proppant Production segment started to see incremental improvement as we moved through the third quarter.
  • Expect a recovery in activity in 2025 relative to the fourth quarter, with a more pronounced potential improvement in oil-levered regions.

Challenges Ahead

  • Pricing and activity to decline in the fourth quarter in the Stimulation Services segment.
  • Pricing and volumes in the fourth quarter will be impacted by weaker demand in the Proppant Production segment.
  • Natural gas-directed activity was subdued in the Proppant Production segment.
  • West Texas remains highly competitive in the Proppant Production segment.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be closer to the lower end of previously provided guidance.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income