Tidewater Inc. reported a strong second quarter with revenue of $339.2 million, up from $215.0 million in the same quarter last year. Net income also increased significantly to $50.4 million ($0.94 per common share), compared to $22.6 million ($0.43 per common share) in the second quarter of 2023. The company's performance was driven by continued strength in global day rates and active share repurchases.
Second quarter revenue exceeded expectations due to continued strength in global day rates.
Consolidated global average day rate expanded materially, increasing nearly $1,600 per day sequentially.
Gross margin reached 47.7%, the highest in fifteen years.
Generated $87.6 million of free cash flow and increased share repurchase authorization by $13.9 million.
The company anticipates strength in demand for its vessels to continue throughout the year, though some drilling campaigns are expected to begin later than initially anticipated. Full-year revenue guidance is updated to $1.39 to $1.41 billion with a gross margin guidance of 51%. The outlook for 2025 remains optimistic due to constructive supply and demand factors.
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