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Dec 31, 2022

Nine Energy Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Nine Energy reported strong Q4 2022 results driven by price increases and increased volumes within completion tools.

Key Takeaways

Nine Energy Service reported Q4 2022 revenues of $166.7 million, net income of $8.0 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA of $30.0 million. The company's results fell within the provided revenue guidance range.

Revenue for Q4 2022 was $166.7 million.

Net income for Q4 2022 was $8.0 million, or $0.24 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2022 was $30.0 million.

The company grew its U.S. market share of percentage of stages completed from approximately 18% in 2021 to approximately 20% in 2022.

Total Revenue
$167M
Previous year: $105M
+58.6%
EPS
$0.29
Previous year: -$0.52
-155.8%
Adjusted EBITDA
$30M
Previous year: $4.6M
+552.2%
Depreciation & Amortization
$10.1M
Previous year: $10.7M
-5.3%
Gross Profit
$30.5M
Previous year: $4.71M
+547.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$17.4M
Previous year: $21.5M
-19.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$10.7M
Previous year: -$24.3M
-55.8%
Total Assets
$427M
Previous year: $382M
+11.8%

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Forward Guidance

Q1 activity levels thus far are down compared to Q4, with the U.S. rig count declining by 30 rigs since the end of 2022. Additionally, Nine lost between 1-5 days of operations, depending on the service line, to inclement weather requiring us to carry the cost of labor with no matching revenues. As a result of this, we expect Q1 revenue to be slightly down sequentially to Q4.

Positive Outlook

  • Total U.S. E&P capex is anticipated to increase by double digits over 2022.
  • Operators will need to drill more wells to keep production flat.
  • Oilfield service equipment and labor availability remain constrained.
  • The sector is adopting capital discipline.
  • Nine is well positioned to take advantage of this sustained cycle with both geographic and service line diversity.

Challenges Ahead

  • Q1 activity levels are down compared to Q4.
  • The U.S. rig count has declined by 30 rigs since the end of 2022.
  • Nine lost between 1-5 days of operations due to inclement weather.
  • The company had to carry the cost of labor with no matching revenues.
  • Q1 revenue is expected to be slightly down sequentially to Q4.