Dec 31, 2020

Helmerich & Payne Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Helmerich & Payne reported a net loss of $70.4 million with operating revenues of $246.4 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.

Key Takeaways

Helmerich & Payne's Q1 2021 results showed a net loss of $70.4 million, or $(0.66) per diluted share, with operating revenues of $246.4 million. The North America Solutions segment exited the quarter with 94 rigs, a significant increase from the lows in August 2020. The company's cash and short-term investments totaled $524 million, with $1.3 billion in available liquidity.

North America Solutions segment exited Q1 2021 with 94 rigs, doubling the lows experienced in August 2020.

The company ended the quarter with $524 million in cash and short-term investments and $1.3 billion in available liquidity.

North America Solutions operating gross margins increased $5 million sequentially to $45 million, with revenues increasing by $53 million to $202 million.

H&P's active FlexRig® fleet utilized AutoSlide® and performance-based contracts for 25% to 30% of its operations.

Total Revenue
$246M
Previous year: $615M
-59.9%
EPS
-$0.82
Previous year: $0.13
-730.8%
Gross Profit
-$60.5M
Previous year: $83.8M
-172.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$374M
Previous year: $355M
+5.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$33.6M
Previous year: $65.8M
-151.1%
Total Assets
$4.73B
Previous year: $5.84B
-19.1%

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Forward Guidance

Helmerich & Payne provided guidance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • North America Solutions operating gross margins are expected to be between $60-$70 million.
  • The company expects to exit the quarter at between 105-110 contracted rigs.
  • Offshore Gulf of Mexico operating gross margins are expected to be between $6-$9 million.
  • Gross capital expenditures are still expected to be approximately $85 to $105 million.
  • Asset sales are now expected to total approximately $25 million in fiscal year 2021.

Challenges Ahead

  • International Solutions operating gross margins are expected to be between $(1)-$(3) million, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or losses.
  • COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact.
  • Industry activity still remains at much lower relative levels.
  • The environment in which we operate is still uncertain.
  • Incurred significant costs associated with the large number of rig reactivations.

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