Helmerich & Payne reported a strong fourth quarter with net income of $46 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, from operating revenues of $631 million. The company experienced improved contract economics and increased activity in its North America Solutions segment, leading to higher operating income and direct margins.
H&P announced its fiscal 2023 Supplemental Shareholder Return Plan, projected to provide nearly $210 million in dividends.
Quarterly North America Solutions operating income increased $35 million sequentially.
North America Solutions segment exited the fourth quarter with 176 active rigs and increased revenue per day by approximately $3,000/day.
H&P set its fiscal year 2023 capex budget to range between $425 and $475 million.
Helmerich & Payne anticipates a modest 16 rig uplift in its NAS rig count in fiscal 2023 and expects its financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2023 to follow the improving trend of the past two fiscal quarters. The company expects North America Solutions direct margins to be between $250-$270 million and International Solutions direct margins to be between $7-$10 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.
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