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Sep 30, 2020

Weatherford Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Weatherford's financial performance declined sequentially and year-over-year, but showed improvements in cost savings and liquidity.

Key Takeaways

Weatherford International plc reported revenues of $807 million for Q3 2020, a 2% sequential decrease and a 39% year-over-year decrease. The company's operating loss was $60 million, and the net loss was $174 million. However, the company achieved $107 million in unlevered free cash flow and total cash of $1.3 billion, enhanced by cost savings and financing transactions.

Revenues declined 2% sequentially, with North America growth of 2% offset by international declines of 3%.

Operating loss was $60 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $104 million.

Cash flows from operations reached $127 million, and unlevered free cash flow was $107 million.

Total cash was $1.3 billion as of September 30, 2020, following liquidity-enhancing transactions.

Total Revenue
$807M
Previous year: $1.31B
-38.6%
EPS
-$2.03
Previous year: -$0.03
+6666.7%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
13%
Previous year: 23%
-43.5%
Gross Profit
$176M
Previous year: $307M
-42.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.12B
Free Cash Flow
$105M
Total Assets
$5.07B

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Forward Guidance

While the market outlook remains cautious, Weatherford is encouraged by the stabilization of activity in certain geographies and a gradual path to recovery in others.

Positive Outlook

  • Activity stabilization in certain geographies.
  • Gradual path to recovery in others.
  • Extended runway for capitalizing on new opportunities.
  • Focus on leveraging sustainable competitive advantages.
  • Refining company strategy

Challenges Ahead

  • Cautious market outlook.
  • Impact of activity reductions.
  • Need for further cost and efficiency improvements.
  • Reliance on cost savings plan.
  • COVID-19 pandemic