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Sep 30, 2025
Valaris Q3 2025 Earnings Report
Valaris reported its third quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting strong operational performance and strategic contract wins.
Key Takeaways
Valaris delivered a strong third quarter in 2025, with net income increasing to $187 million and total operating revenues reaching $596 million. The company achieved a revenue efficiency of 95% and secured a significant contract for VALARIS DS-12, ensuring all four active drillships with near-term availability are now contracted. Proceeds from asset sales and robust cash flow from operations further strengthened the financial position.
Total operating revenues reached $596 million, with a strong revenue efficiency of 95%.
Net income significantly increased to $187 million, up from $114 million in the previous quarter, partly due to a $90 million gain on asset sale.
Adjusted EBITDA stood at $163 million, and the company generated $237 million in Adjusted Free Cash Flow.
Valaris secured a new contract for VALARIS DS-12, ensuring all four active drillships with near-term availability are contracted for work beginning next year.
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Forward Guidance
Valaris anticipates continued strong demand for offshore drilling services, particularly for its high-specification deepwater fleet, and is in advanced discussions for future contracts.
Positive Outlook
- Demand for offshore drilling services is developing as expected, with increasing customer interest in offshore projects.
- Solid pipeline of deepwater opportunities for the high-specification fleet.
- Advanced customer discussions are underway for drillships completing contracts in the second half of 2026.
- All four active drillships with near-term availability are now contracted for work beginning next year.
- Focus on delivering outstanding operational performance and executing commercial strategy to drive long-term shareholder value.
Challenges Ahead
- Near-term commodity price uncertainty could impact market conditions.
- VALARIS DS-15 and DS-18 completed contracts mid-third quarter without immediate follow-on work, though next contracts are scheduled for H2 2026.
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