Baker Hughes announced mixed results for Q3 2021. The company reported revenue of $5.1 billion, up 1% year-over-year, and GAAP operating income of $378 million, up 95% sequentially. Adjusted EPS was $0.16. The company generated $416 million in cash flow from operating activities and $305 million in free cash flow.
Orders were up 6% sequentially and up 5% year-over-year.
Revenue was down 1% sequentially and up 1% year-over-year.
GAAP operating income was up 95% sequentially and favorable year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA was up 9% sequentially and up 21% year-over-year.
Baker Hughes sees continued signs of global economic recovery that should drive further demand growth for oil and natural gas in 2021 and into 2022. However, the pace of growth is being hampered by the COVID-19 Delta variant, global chip shortages, supply chain issues, and energy supply constraints.