Newpark Resources reported a net loss of $23.9 million for Q3 2020, but generated $15 million in cash from operating activities and reduced debt by $34 million. Revenues were $96.4 million, impacted by weather-related disruptions and COVID-19. The company is focused on free cash flow generation and debt reduction.
Generated $15 million cash from operating activities and reduced debt by $34 million.
Fluids Systems revenues declined due to weather disruptions in the Gulf of Mexico and COVID-19 impacts internationally.
U.S. land revenues in Fluids Systems increased 8% sequentially.
Mats and Integrated Services revenues improved 5% sequentially despite COVID-19 delays.
Newpark Resources expects more constructive conditions in the fourth quarter, with operating results benefitting from a rebound in the Gulf of Mexico, continued momentum in North American land markets, improvement in international markets, and fourth quarter seasonal strength in product sales within Mats and Integrated Services.
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