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Sep 30, 2021
Rpc Q3 2021 Earnings Report
RPC's Q3 2021 financial results were announced, showing revenue growth and a return to profitability.
Key Takeaways
RPC, Inc. reported a significant increase in revenue and a return to profitability in Q3 2021. Revenues increased by 93.3% compared to the prior year, driven by higher activity levels and pricing improvements. The company achieved an operating profit of $8.0 million and a net income of $5.3 million, a substantial improvement from the losses reported in the same quarter of the previous year.
Revenues increased by 93.3% year-over-year to $225.3 million due to higher activity levels and pricing improvements.
Operating profit was $8.0 million, a significant improvement from the $31.8 million operating loss in the prior year.
Net income was $5.3 million, or $0.02 diluted earnings per share, compared to a net loss of $16.4 million, or $0.08 loss per share in the prior year.
EBITDA for the quarter was $26.5 million, compared to negative $12.3 million in the same period of the prior year.
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Forward Guidance
RPC anticipates managing increasing costs, supply chain constraints, and customer pricing in the coming quarters to optimize efficiency and profitability.
Positive Outlook
- Customers' optimism regarding higher commodity prices continues to grow.
- Signs of net pricing improvements due to an improving operating environment.
- New Tier IV dual-fuel pressure pumping fleet placed into service.
- Preference for ESG-friendly equipment with superior performance characteristics.
- Focus on managing increasing costs.
Challenges Ahead
- Pressure pumping remains highly competitive due to the supply of idle equipment.
- Increasing costs.
- Supply chain constraints.
- Customer pricing pressures.
- Potential impact of OPEC+ actions on drilling activity.