NASDAQ$WFRD

Weatherford International plc · Q3 2024 earnings

Q3 2024 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Weatherford's Q3 2024 earnings reflected revenue growth and strong profitability.

Weatherford International plc reported revenues of $1,409 million, a 7% increase year-over-year. Operating income increased by 11% to $243 million, and net income rose by 28% to $157 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA increased by 16% to $355 million, with a margin of 25.2%.

  • Revenues increased 7% year-over-year to $1,409 million.
  • Operating income increased 11% year-over-year to $243 million.
  • Net income increased 28% year-over-year to $157 million, with a margin of 11.1%.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 16% year-over-year to $355 million, with a margin of 25.2%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.41B

Previous: $1.31B+7.3%
EPS (adj)

$2.06

Previous: $1.66+24.1%
Capital Expenditures

-$199M

Previous: -$142M-40.1%
Free Cash Flow

-$42M

Previous: -$19M-121.1%
Net Income

$157M

Previous: $123M+27.6%
Operating Income

$243M

Previous: $218M+11.5%
Gross Profit

$1.4B

Previous: $1.31B+6.6%
Cash & Equivalents

$920M

Previous: $839M+9.7%
Total Assets

$5.19B

Previous: $4.9B+6.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Weatherford · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.41B

Q3 2024+7.3%vs Q3 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

Weatherford expects strong revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margins of greater than 25% for the full year.

Tailwinds

  • Strong margins and adjusted free cash flow despite a volatile macro environment.
  • Ability to deliver strong returns in a softer market environment.
  • Acquisition of Datagration enhances position in digital offerings.
  • Commitment to driving innovation across technology portfolio.
  • Focus on fulfillment initiatives, acquisition integrations, and technology commercialization.

Headwinds

  • Volatile macroeconomic environment.
  • Heightened risk of geopolitical events creating sector challenges.
  • Continued North America weakness.
  • Customer scheduling delays in Latin America.
  • Reduced activity outlook in certain other geographies.

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 Q3 2024

Historical avgQ3 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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