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Mar 31, 2023

Helmerich & Payne Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Helmerich & Payne reported fiscal second quarter results with increased North America Solutions operating income and direct margins, while focusing on maintaining returns over market share amidst market uncertainties.

Key Takeaways

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. reported a net income of $164 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, on operating revenues of $769 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. The company's North America Solutions segment saw increased operating income and direct margins. H&P is focused on maintaining profitability amidst market volatility, prioritizing returns over market share, and continuing its capital allocation strategy.

Reported fiscal second quarter net income of $1.55 per diluted share, including select items of $0.29 per diluted share.

North America Solutions operating income increased $37 million sequentially, with direct margins increasing $36 million to approximately $296 million.

North America Solutions segment exited the quarter with 179 active rigs, with revenue per day increasing by approximately $3,200/day or 10% to $36,300/day.

Company expects North America Solutions direct margins per day to remain relatively flat or increase slightly in the fiscal third quarter despite contractual churn and cost absorption challenges.

Total Revenue
$769M
Previous year: $468M
+64.5%
EPS
$1.26
Previous year: -$0.17
-841.2%
Gross Profit
$224M
Previous year: $23.7M
+843.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$160M
Previous year: $202M
-21.0%
Free Cash Flow
$55.4M
Previous year: -$37.9M
-246.4%
Total Assets
$4.37B
Previous year: $4.33B
+0.7%

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Forward Guidance

Helmerich & Payne expects North America Solutions direct margins to be between $265-$285 million with an average active rig count of 163-167 rigs during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. The company expects to exit the quarter between approximately 155-160 contracted rigs. International Solutions direct margins are expected to be between $4-$7 million, and Offshore Gulf of Mexico direct margins to be between $5.5-$7.5 million.

Positive Outlook

  • We expect North America Solutions direct margins(2) to be between $265-$285 million with an average active rig count of 163-167 rigs during the quarter
  • We expect to exit the quarter between approximately 155-160 contracted rigs
  • We expect International Solutions direct margins(2) to be between $4-$7 million, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or losses
  • We expect Offshore Gulf of Mexico direct margins(2) to be between $5.5-$7.5 million

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