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Transocean
🇨🇭 NYSE:RIG
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Dec 31, 2024

Transocean Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Transocean reported revenue growth and improved net income in Q4 2024.

Key Takeaways

Transocean Ltd. achieved $952M in revenue for Q4 2024, reflecting a 28.5% YoY increase, primarily driven by higher rig utilization and reimbursement revenues. Net income reached $7M, a significant improvement from a $10M loss in Q4 2023. The company secured $2.4B in new backlog, reinforcing contract coverage through 2026.

Revenue increased to $952M, up 28.5% YoY.

Net income reached $7M, reversing a $10M loss from Q4 2023.

Secured $2.4B in new backlog, strengthening future revenue visibility.

Adjusted EBITDA was $323M, with a 33.9% margin.

Total Revenue
$952M
Previous year: $741M
+28.5%
EPS
-$0.09
Previous year: -$0.09
+0.0%
Operating Margin
0.7%
Previous year: -52%
-101.3%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
33.9%
Previous year: 16.3%
+108.0%
Revenue Efficiency
93.5%
Previous year: 97%
-3.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$560M
Previous year: $995M
-43.7%
Free Cash Flow
$177M
Previous year: -$122M
-245.1%
Total Assets
$19.4B
Previous year: $20.3B
-4.4%

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Forward Guidance

Transocean expects to maintain strong contract coverage and improve cost efficiency in 2025.

Positive Outlook

  • Backlog of $8.3B provides revenue visibility.
  • Continued focus on cost control to maximize cash conversion.
  • Technological leadership with 20K subsea completions.
  • Higher rig utilization supports revenue growth.
  • Strong industry demand for offshore drilling services.

Challenges Ahead

  • Higher maintenance costs impacting margins.
  • General and administrative expenses increased due to legal fees.
  • Revenue efficiency declined from 97.0% to 93.5%.
  • Interest expense remains high at $152M in Q4.
  • Effective tax rate increased significantly to 89.0%.