Nine Energy Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Nine Energy Service reported Q4 2021 revenues of $105.1 million, a net loss of $(15.7) million, and adjusted EBITDA of $4.6 million. The company outperformed its Q4 revenue guidance, driven by strong performances in both cementing and completion tools. They anticipate North American capital spending will increase by at least 20% in 2022.
Total liquidity position of $64.7 million as of December 31, 2021
Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $105.1 million
Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $(15.7) million
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $4.6 million
Nine Energy
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Forward Guidance
Nine Energy anticipates revenue and earnings to improve each quarter throughout 2022. They anticipate North American capital spending will increase by at least 20% in 2022.
Positive Outlook
- Expect Q1 will be better than Q4 with sequential revenue increases
- Anticipate revenue and earnings to improve each quarter throughout 2022
- Service line diversity
- Forward-leaning technology
- Geographic diversity, and balanced commodity exposure
Challenges Ahead
- I do not see any near-term solution for the labor shortages
- Customers try to increase activity
- This should move pricing leverage back to the service providers
- Difficult market conditions in 2021
- Net cash used in operating activities of $(40.4) million