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Mar 31, 2023

ChampionX Q1 2023 Earnings Report

ChampionX reported first quarter 2023 results with revenue increase and strong free cash flow.

Key Takeaways

ChampionX reported a 10% year-over-year increase in revenue to $948.3 million for Q1 2023. Net income attributable to ChampionX increased by 73% year-over-year to $63.5 million. The company generated $92.4 million in cash from operating activities and $69.4 million in free cash flow. ChampionX repurchased $40 million of common stock during the quarter.

Revenue increased 10% year-over-year to $948.3 million.

Net income attributable to ChampionX increased 73% year-over-year to $63.5 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 41% year-over-year to $175.6 million.

Generated $92.4 million in cash from operating activities and $69.4 million in free cash flow.

Total Revenue
$948M
Previous year: $866M
+9.5%
EPS
$0.36
Previous year: $0.22
+63.6%
Gross Profit
$283M
Previous year: $208M
+36.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$248M
Previous year: $177M
+40.0%
Free Cash Flow
$69.4M
Previous year: -$61M
-213.8%
Total Assets
$3.33B
Previous year: $3.57B
-6.8%

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ChampionX Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

For the second quarter of 2023, ChampionX expects revenue between $970 million and $1.0 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $182 million to $190 million. The company anticipates strong cash generation for 2023, converting at least 50% of adjusted EBITDA to free cash flow and remains committed to returning at least 60% of free cash flow to shareholders.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects a seasonal rebound in international businesses.
  • Anticipates continued positive momentum in North American businesses.
  • Expects revenue to be between $970 million and $1.0 billion in Q2.
  • Expects adjusted EBITDA of $182 million to $190 million in Q2.
  • Expects to deliver an adjusted EBITDA margin exit rate of greater than 20% in Q4 2023.

Challenges Ahead

  • Broader macro environment remains uneven.
  • Typical seasonal decline in international operations.
  • Revenue declined 4% sequentially in Q1.
  • Net income attributable to ChampionX decreased 6% sequentially.
  • Adjusted EBITDA declined 2% sequentially.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income