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Dec 31, 2021

Nine Energy Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Nine Energy reported Q4 2021 results with revenue above guidance, driven by strong performances in cementing and completion tools.

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

Total Revenue
$105M
Previous year: $62M
+69.6%
EPS
-$0.52
Previous year: -$1.2
-56.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$4.6M
Previous year: -$13.9M
-133.1%
Depreciation & Amortization
$10.7M
Previous year: $11.8M
-9.4%
Gross Profit
$4.71M
Previous year: -$16.8M
-128.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$21.5M
Previous year: $68.9M
-68.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$24.3M
Previous year: -$19M
+28.1%
Total Assets
$382M
Previous year: $443M
-13.8%

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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