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Dec 31, 2019
Helmerich & Payne Q1 2020 Earnings Report
Helmerich & Payne reported mixed results with decreased U.S. Land revenue but increased operating income in International Land and Offshore operations. The company continued to gain market share and focused on technology and pricing model innovation.
Key Takeaways
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. reported income of $31 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, on operating revenues of $615 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. The results reflect a decrease in U.S. Land revenue, offset by gains in international and offshore segments.
U.S. Land revenue decreased to $509 million, with a slight decrease in operating gross margins.
H&P continued to gain market share despite overall industry rig count decline.
The company's drilling automation technology, AutoSlide, has been commercially deployed in six U.S. shale basins.
Approximately 15% of the active U.S. FlexRig® fleet operated under non-traditional dayrate contracts.
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Revenue by Segment
North America Solutions Revenue
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United States Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Helmerich & Payne anticipates flat-to-up U.S. Land revenue days, a decrease in international revenue days, and a decrease in offshore revenue days for the second quarter of fiscal 2020.
Positive Outlook
- U.S. Land quarterly revenue days are expected to be flat-to-up 1.5% sequentially.
- Average rig revenue per day is expected to be relatively flat sequentially in the range of $25,000-$25,500.
- Industry activity is expected to look similar to the average level experienced during the second half of calendar 2019, implying a modest increase from current levels.
- HPT segment solutions continue to gain momentum with customers, particularly AutoSlide.
- Balance sheet strength and level of free cash flow generation will allow the company to maintain industry leading returns to stockholders.
Challenges Ahead
- Quarterly revenue days are expected to decrease roughly 7% sequentially for International Land Operations.
- Average rig margin per day for International Land Operations is expected to decrease to $6,000-$7,000.
- Quarterly revenue days are expected to decrease by approximately 30% sequentially for Offshore Operations.
- The average rig margin per day for Offshore Operations is expected to decrease to $10,000-$11,000 due to rig demobilization and transition.
- Management contracts are expected to generate approximately $2 million in operating income.
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