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Dec 31, 2022

ChampionX Q4 2022 Earnings Report

ChampionX reported strong Q4 2022 results with revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

ChampionX reported Q4 2022 revenue of $985.9 million, a 20% increase year-over-year, and net income attributable to ChampionX of $67.9 million, a 56% increase year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $178.8 million, a 34% increase year-over-year. The company generated free cash flow of $168.6 million, representing 17% of revenue, and repurchased $80 million of common stock.

Revenue increased 20% year-over-year to $985.9 million.

Net income attributable to ChampionX increased 56% year-over-year to $67.9 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 34% year-over-year to $178.8 million.

Free cash flow was $168.6 million, representing 17% of revenue.

Total Revenue
$986M
Previous year: $822M
+19.9%
EPS
$0.43
Previous year: $0.26
+65.4%
Gross Profit
$283M
Previous year: $205M
+37.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$250M
Previous year: $252M
-0.6%
Free Cash Flow
$169M
Previous year: $71M
+137.5%
Total Assets
$3.39B
Previous year: $3.53B
-4.2%

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Forward Guidance

For Q1 2023, ChampionX expects revenue to be between $952 million and $982 million and adjusted EBITDA of $164 million to $172 million. The company is targeting an exit rate of 20% adjusted EBITDA margin in Q4 2023 and expects to convert at least 50% of adjusted EBITDA to free cash flow.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects typical seasonal declines in international operations, partially offset by a rebound in North American businesses.
  • Q1 2023 revenue represents a 12% increase year-over-year at the guidance midpoint.
  • Q1 2023 adjusted EBITDA represents a 35% increase year-over-year at the guidance midpoint.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to progressively improve through the year.
  • Cash generation is expected to be strong, converting at least 50% of adjusted EBITDA to free cash flow.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income