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Sep 30, 2020

Baker Hughes Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Baker Hughes reported solid results despite continued uncertainty in global oil and gas markets and the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Takeaways

Baker Hughes announced Q3 2020 results with revenue of $5.0 billion, up 7% sequentially and down 14% year-over-year. The company reported a GAAP operating loss of $49 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.04. They generated $219 million in cash flow from operating activities and $52 million in free cash flow.

Orders of $5.1 billion for the quarter, up 4% sequentially and down 34% year-over-year.

Revenue of $5.0 billion for the quarter, up 7% sequentially and down 14% year-over-year.

GAAP operating loss of $49 million for the quarter, up 6% sequentially and unfavorable year-over-year.

Adjusted earnings per share (a non-GAAP measure) was $0.04.

Total Revenue
$5.05B
Previous year: $5.88B
-14.2%
EPS
$0.04
Previous year: $0.21
-81.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.06B
Previous year: $2.81B
+44.6%
Free Cash Flow
$52M

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Forward Guidance

Baker Hughes is focused on improving margin and return profile while executing long-term strategy to evolve portfolio along with the energy landscape, remaining committed to leading the energy transition and becoming a key enabler to decarbonizing oil and gas and other industries.

Positive Outlook

  • On track to hit goals of right-sizing the business.
  • Generating free cash flow.
  • Achieving $700 million in annualized cost savings by year end.
  • Intensely focused on improving the margin and return profile of Baker Hughes despite the near-term macro volatility.
  • Executing on long-term strategy to evolve our portfolio along with the energy landscape.

Challenges Ahead

  • Continued uncertainty in global oil and gas markets.
  • Ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Demand recovery is beginning to level off.
  • Significant excess capacity remains, which could create volatility in the future.
  • Near-term macro volatility