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Sep 30, 2021
Nine Energy Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Nine Energy reported a sequential revenue increase, driven by Completion Tool and Coiled Tubing service lines, but experienced a net loss due to labor constraints and pricing pressures.
Key Takeaways
Nine Energy Service reported Q3 2021 revenues of $92.9 million, a net loss of $(16.1) million, and adjusted EBITDA of $4.5 million. The company's revenue fell slightly below original guidance due to labor constraints, despite a sequential revenue increase of approximately 9%.
Sequential revenue increased by approximately 9%, outpacing EIA US completions.
Labor constraints in the Permian Basin impacted wireline job completion.
Completion Tool and Coiled Tubing service lines performed particularly well.
Dissolvable Stinger units sold increased by approximately 18% quarter over quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Nine Energy anticipates Q4 revenue will be flat to slightly up compared to Q3, with North American capex spending expected to increase in 2022.
Positive Outlook
- Customers remain focused on coming within or below their original 2021 capex budgets.
- Budget exhaustion or the effects of holidays will not be as severe as in previous years.
- Q4 revenue will be flat to slightly up compared to Q3.
- North American capex spending will increase in 2022.
- Robust commodity price environment supports increased activity for 2022 over 2021.
Challenges Ahead
- Labor shortages will continue to be a significant challenge for Nine and the collective OFS industry moving forward.
- Pricing for products and services remains low.
- Most price increases are being offset by simultaneous price inflation for labor and materials.
- Original third quarter 2021 revenue guidance was between $95.0 and $103.0 million, with actual results falling slightly below the provided range.
- ROIC (Return on Invested Capital) was (11)%