Baker Hughes Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Baker Hughes announced exceptional fourth-quarter results, with revenue of $7.4 billion, up 8% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $1.31 billion, up 20% year-over-year. GAAP diluted EPS was $1.18, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.70. The company's performance was driven by strong LNG orders and gas infrastructure awards within the IET segment, along with progress on margin improvement initiatives.
Orders were $7.5 billion, including $3.8 billion from the IET segment.
Revenue reached $7.4 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year.
GAAP diluted EPS was $1.18, while adjusted diluted EPS was $0.70.
Free cash flow was $894 million for the quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Baker Hughes expects another strong year of EBITDA growth in 2025, led by the IET segment, and remains confident in achieving its 20% EBITDA margin targets for OFSE this year and IET in 2026.
Positive Outlook
- Strong LNG orders and gas infrastructure awards supporting IET segment.
- Transformation actions driving margin improvements.
- Confidence in achieving 20% EBITDA margin targets for OFSE and IET.
- Strong progress on the journey toward 20% segment EBITDA margins.
- Commitment to customers, shareholders, and employees.
Challenges Ahead
- Potential impact of worldwide economic conditions and rising inflation.
- Foreign currency exchange fluctuations and changes in capital markets.
- War, military action, terrorist activities or extended periods of international conflict.
- Cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents or attacks.
- Oil and gas market conditions - the level of petroleum industry exploration, development and production expenditures