Transocean Ltd. experienced a significant net loss of $1.92 billion in Q3 2025, primarily due to a $1.908 billion loss on impairment of assets. Despite the loss, contract drilling revenues increased sequentially to $1.03 billion, driven by improved rig utilization and revenue efficiency. The company also reported positive adjusted net income and free cash flow, and took steps to reduce debt.
Net loss attributable to controlling interest was $1.92 billion, largely impacted by a $1.908 billion loss on impairment of assets.
Contract drilling revenues increased sequentially by $40 million to $1.03 billion, primarily due to improved rig utilization and revenue efficiency.
Adjusted net income for the quarter was $62 million, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.06.
Cash provided by operating activities increased by $118 million sequentially to $246 million, contributing to positive free cash flow of $235 million.
Transocean expects to reduce total debt by approximately $1.2 billion by the end of 2025, annual interest expense by approximately $83 million, and restricted cash by $52 million through decisive steps to accelerate debt reduction and improve financial flexibility.