Patterson-UTI Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Patterson-UTI Energy reported a strong first quarter with total revenue of $1.5 billion and net income attributable to common stockholders of $51 million, or $0.13 per share. The company achieved its annualized synergy target of $200 million from the NexTier merger and returned $130 million to shareholders. The near-term outlook for U.S. shale activity is cautious, but activity in oil basins remains steady.
Total revenue was $1.5 billion.
Net income attributable to common stockholders was $51 million, or $0.13 per share, including $12 million in merger and integration expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA was $375 million, excluding merger and integration expenses.
The company returned $130 million to shareholders and expects to return at least $400 million in 2024.
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Forward Guidance
The company expects steady drilling and completion activity in oil basins and anticipates activity in natural gas basins to remain steady with second quarter levels through year-end. U.S. Contract Drilling is expected to operate an average of 114 U.S. rigs, with adjusted gross profit per operating day down roughly $300 from the prior quarter. Completion Services revenue for the second quarter is expected to be approximately $860 million, with approximately $690 million in direct operating costs and an adjusted gross profit of around $170 million.
Positive Outlook
- Steady drilling and completion activity in oil basins is expected.
- A few operators may add drilling rigs later this year based on current oil prices.
- Activity in natural gas basins has been more resilient than previously anticipated.
- Continued growth in International operations is expected to largely offset seasonal activity declines from Canadian spring breakup.
- Second quarter results in the Drilling Products segment are expected to be relatively in line with the first quarter.
Challenges Ahead
- Activity in natural gas basins is expected to remain steady with second quarter levels through year-end.
- Adjusted gross profit per operating day for U.S. Contract Drilling is expected to decrease by roughly $300 from the prior quarter.
- Completion Services activity has declined slightly to start the second quarter, mostly in natural gas basins.
- A few dedicated fleets are expected to operate in the second quarter with planned gaps in the schedule.
- Other Drilling Services adjusted gross profit will be down slightly in the second quarter compared to the prior quarter.
Revenue & Expenses
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