Baker Hughes reported a strong second quarter of 2021, with orders reaching $5.1 billion, up 12% sequentially and 4% year-over-year, and revenue of $5.1 billion, up 8% sequentially and 9% year-over-year. The company generated significant free cash flow and continued to execute its strategy, investing in new energy frontiers and advancing partnerships in hydrogen, carbon capture, utilization and storage, and clean integrated power.
Orders increased by 12% sequentially and 4% year-over-year, reaching $5.1 billion.
Revenue increased by 8% sequentially and 9% year-over-year, reaching $5.1 billion.
GAAP operating income increased by 18% sequentially and was favorable year-over-year, reaching $194 million.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 9% sequentially and 38% year-over-year, reaching $611 million.
Baker Hughes anticipates continued global economic recovery driving demand for oil and natural gas in the second half of 2021. Despite risks from COVID-19 variants, spending and activity levels are expected to gain momentum, setting up the industry for stronger growth in 2022.