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Jun 30, 2020

NOV Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Reported second quarter 2020 results, showing a decrease in revenue and a net loss, but with aggressive cost reduction and positive cash flow.

Key Takeaways

National Oilwell Varco reported a challenging second quarter in 2020, with revenues of $1.50 billion, a net loss of $93 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $84 million. The company is focused on cost reduction and cash flow management amidst the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Second quarter 2020 revenues were $1.50 billion, down 21% sequentially and 30% year-over-year.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2020 was $93 million, or -6.2% of sales.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased $94 million sequentially to $84 million, or 5.6% of sales.

Generated $378 million in cash flow from operations.

Total Revenue
$1.5B
Previous year: $2.13B
-29.8%
EPS
$0.02
Previous year: -$0.04
-150.0%
Gross Profit
$137M
Previous year: $62M
+121.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.45B
Previous year: $1.12B
+29.1%
Free Cash Flow
$322M
Previous year: -$127M
-353.5%
Total Assets
$10.4B
Previous year: $14.3B
-27.2%

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Forward Guidance

NOV is aggressively reducing its cost structure and boost cash flow through more efficient operations and better working capital management. NOV is determined to re-size the organization to fit lower levels of demand and continue to make good progress executing the numerous initiatives required to meet our objective.

Positive Outlook

  • Exceeded cost reduction targets.
  • Generated $378 million in cash flow from operations.
  • Solidified balance sheet.
  • Positioned well to capitalize on future opportunities.
  • Gravitating to NOV as their supplier of choice.

Challenges Ahead

  • Oil & gas industry is bearing the full brunt of the economic damage wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Driven drilling activity to record lows.
  • Deteriorating conditions in the global completions market.
  • Logistical disruptions from COVID-19-related restrictions.
  • Declining global rig activity combined with COVID-19-related logistics issues