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Mar 31, 2023

Weatherford Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Reported a year-over-year revenue increase of 26% and operating income increase of 928%.

Key Takeaways

Weatherford International plc announced its first quarter 2023 results, with revenues of $1,186 million, a 26% increase year-over-year. Operating income was $185 million, a 928% increase year-over-year. Net income was $72 million, a 190% increase year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $269 million, a 78% increase year-over-year.

Revenues of $1,186 million increased 26% year-over-year

Operating income of $185 million increased 928% year-over-year

Net income of $72 million increased 190% year-over-year; net income margin of 6.1%

Adjusted EBITDA of $269 million increased 78% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA margin of 22.7%

Total Revenue
$1.19B
Previous year: $938M
+26.4%
EPS
$0.97
Previous year: -$0.59
-264.4%
Gross Profit
$396M
Previous year: $256M
+54.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$833M
Previous year: $841M
-1.0%
Free Cash Flow
$27M
Previous year: -$64M
-142.2%
Total Assets
$4.71B
Previous year: $4.12B
+14.3%

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Forward Guidance

Weatherford expects overall revenue to grow by mid-teens year-over-year in 2023 and adjusted EBITDA margins to expand by at least 250 basis points year-over-year, resulting in higher adjusted free cash flow generation than 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Overall revenue to grow by mid-teens year-over-year in 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margins to expand by at least 250 basis points year-over-year.
  • Higher adjusted free cash flow generation than 2022.
  • Strong outlook for international activity continues to support a robust growth scenario.
  • Spending pattern is more long-lasting and less prone to fluctuations in commodity prices compared to previous cycles.

Challenges Ahead

  • Macro volatility driven by geopolitical events.
  • Inflation.
  • Recessionary threats.
  • Potential softness in the North America market.
  • Offsetting North America softness with International demand on both land and offshore.