NASDAQ$WFRD

Weatherford International plc · Q2 2024 earnings

Q2 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Weatherford's Q2 2024 results were announced, featuring revenue growth and the introduction of a shareholder return program.

Weatherford announced strong Q2 2024 results, with revenues of $1,405 million, a 10% increase year-over-year. The company also introduced its first-ever shareholder return program, including a $1 annual dividend per share and a $500 million share repurchase program.

  • Revenues increased 3.5% sequentially and 10% year-over-year, reaching $1,405 million.
  • Operating income rose by 13% sequentially and 31% year-over-year, totaling $264 million.
  • Net income increased by 12% sequentially and 52% year-over-year, resulting in $125 million.
  • The company launched a shareholder return program with a $1 annual dividend and a $500 million share repurchase program.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.41B

Previous: $1.27B+10.3%
EPS

$1.66

Previous: $1.12+48.2%
Adjusted EBITDA

$365M

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

26.0%

Previous: 22.8%+14.0%
Net Debt

$728M

No prior period
Net Leverage

0.55

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$121M

Previous: -$100M-21.0%
Free Cash Flow

$4M

Previous: -$18M+122.2%
Net Income

$125M

Previous: $82M+52.4%
Operating Income

$264M

Previous: $201M+31.3%
Gross Profit

$1.4B

Previous: $1.27B+9.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$862M

Previous: $787M+9.5%
Total Assets

$5.11B

Previous: $4.65B+10.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Weatherford · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.41B

Q2 2024+10.3%vs Q2 2023
Beat estimate in 9 of 14 quarters(64%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Weatherford · $955M total across 3 segments · Q4 2019

  • Production and Intervention
    $380M—
  • Well Construction and Completions
    $292M—
  • Drilling and Evaluation
    $283M—

Forward guidance

The second half of the year is poised to deliver mid-single digits sequential revenue growth over the first half, with total year adjusted EBITDA margins expected to be slightly north of 25%. Second half adjusted free cash flow is expected to be materially higher than the first, reaffirming our expectation of adjusted free cash flow of over $500 million for the year.

Tailwinds

  • Mid-single digits sequential revenue growth expected in the second half of the year.
  • Total year adjusted EBITDA margins expected to be slightly north of 25%.
  • Second half adjusted free cash flow is expected to be materially higher than the first.
  • Adjusted free cash flow expected to be over $500 million for the year.
  • Continued strength in international and offshore activity, spearheaded by the Middle East/North Africa/Asia region.

Headwinds

  • Weather events caused revenue headwinds.
  • Social unrest in Colombia led to reduced activity.
  • Timing shifts in activity in some regions impacted revenue.
  • Potential for global political disturbances, war, and terrorist attacks.
  • Risks associated with climate change, environmental, social and governance initiatives.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2024

Historical avgQ2 2024

+2.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

+5.7%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.4%

Avg return

30 days after

69%

18 / 26 earnings

Positive

+16.0%

Q4 2022

Best reaction

-10.0%

Q4 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2026———
Q1 2026+1.6%+10.1%+9.1%
Q4 2025+4.1%+8.6%-5.4%
Q3 2025+0.5%+5.7%+9.9%
Q2 2025-2.1%-0.2%+10.3%
Q1 2025-7.2%-6.3%+1.2%
Q4 2024+0.2%+3.1%-14.0%
Q3 2024-4.2%-5.2%+0.7%
Q2 2024-8.1%-11.2%-21.2%
Q1 2024+8.6%+11.2%-0.3%
Q4 2023+10.7%+13.9%+29.0%
Q3 2023+0.2%+0.6%-0.3%
Q2 2023+5.0%+7.9%+9.1%
Q1 2023-1.6%+3.0%-5.6%
Q4 2022+16.0%+20.3%+13.0%
Q3 2022+7.1%+9.1%+12.7%
Q2 2022+15.0%+23.0%+46.0%
Q1 2022+3.8%-4.9%+3.8%
Q4 2021+1.5%-0.7%-8.4%
Q3 2021-2.5%+11.6%-7.9%
Q2 2021+9.2%+4.4%-3.1%
Q1 2021+9.3%+13.3%-6.2%
Q4 2020-4.7%+7.1%+2.2%
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