Mar 31, 2022

Liberty Energy Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Reported strong first quarter results driven by vertical integration strategy and a tightening frac market.

Key Takeaways

Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. reported a 16% sequential increase in revenue to $793 million for Q1 2022. The company experienced a net loss of $5 million, or $0.03 loss per share, but adjusted EBITDA increased significantly to $92 million. The company is changing its name to Liberty Energy.

Revenue increased 16% sequentially to $793 million.

Net loss was $5 million, or $0.03 fully diluted loss per share.

Adjusted EBITDA was $92 million.

Integration of PropX logistics and software solutions improved frac operations.

Total Revenue
$793M
Previous year: $552M
+43.6%
EPS
-$0.03
Previous year: -$0.17
-82.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
$92M
Previous year: $32M
+187.5%
Gross Profit
$48.2M
Previous year: -$8.96M
-637.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$33M
Previous year: $69.5M
-52.5%
Total Assets
$2.19B
Previous year: $1.92B
+14.3%

Liberty Energy

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Forward Guidance

Liberty expects approximately 10% sequential revenue growth in the second quarter, driven by increased activity and continued incremental improvement in net service price.

Positive Outlook

  • Increased activity is expected to drive revenue growth.
  • Continued incremental improvement in net service price will contribute to revenue growth.
  • Higher margins are expected in the second quarter.
  • Vertical integration provides differential execution.
  • Customers recognize the importance of having high-quality partners.

Challenges Ahead

  • Ongoing inflationary pressures will partially offset margin improvements.
  • Labor shortages pose operational challenges.
  • Sand supply tightness creates difficulties.
  • Logistics bottlenecks impact operations.
  • Uncertainty regarding potential future impacts of sanctions and buyer aversion to Russian hydrocarbons presents significant risk to future supply and demand balances.