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Sep 30, 2023

ChampionX Q3 2023 Earnings Report

ChampionX's financial performance reflected a mix of growth and challenges, marked by revenue decrease but increased profitability and strong cash flow.

Key Takeaways

ChampionX reported Q3 2023 results with revenue of $939.8 million, a decrease of 8% year-over-year, but a slight increase sequentially. Net income attributable to ChampionX was $77.7 million, a significant increase of 237% year-over-year. The company generated strong free cash flow of $114.6 million and adjusted EBITDA of $189.5 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.2%.

Revenue was $939.8 million, down 8% year-over-year but up 1% sequentially.

Net income attributable to ChampionX increased 237% year-over-year to $77.7 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 14% year-over-year to $189.5 million.

Free cash flow was strong at $114.6 million, representing 60% of adjusted EBITDA.

Total Revenue
$940M
Previous year: $1.02B
-8.0%
EPS
$0.41
Previous year: $0.33
+24.2%
Gross Profit
$292M
Previous year: $197M
+48.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$285M
Previous year: $187M
+52.0%
Free Cash Flow
$115M
Previous year: $167M
-31.6%
Total Assets
$3.31B
Previous year: $3.4B
-2.7%

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ChampionX Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

ChampionX anticipates continued positive momentum in international and offshore businesses, offset by seasonal declines in North America. Q4 revenue is expected to be between $930 million and $970 million, with adjusted EBITDA between $187 million and $197 million. The company expects to convert at least 50% of adjusted EBITDA to free cash flow and return at least 60% of free cash flow to shareholders for the year.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued positive momentum in international and offshore businesses.
  • Strong cash generation expected to continue.
  • Expect to convert at least 50% of adjusted EBITDA to free cash flow for the full year.
  • Committed to returning at least 60% of free cash flow to shareholders for the year.
  • Excited about constructive market fundamentals as the oil and gas industry is benefiting from a multi-year growth cycle.

Challenges Ahead

  • Seasonal declines expected in North American businesses into the year-end holidays.
  • Drilling Technologies business expected to experience a sequential revenue decline similar to Q4 2022.
  • Some customers may act to manage their working capital into year end.
  • Revenue to be between $930 million and $970 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $187 million to $197 million.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income