NYSE$HP

Helmerich & Payne Inc · Q2 2020 earnings

Q2 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Helmerich & Payne experienced a net loss due to significant asset impairments amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and oil market challenges.

Helmerich & Payne reported a net loss of $421 million, or $(3.88) per diluted share, on operating revenues of $634 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2020. The results were impacted by a $563 million non-cash impairment charge. The company is focused on maintaining financial strength through cost controls and revised capital allocation policies.

  • U.S. Land revenue increased sequentially to $531 million, with operating gross margins increasing to $183 million.
  • A non-cash impairment charge of $563 million was incurred related to goodwill, less capable rigs, and excess equipment.
  • The company is reducing annual dividends by $200 million and capital expenditures by approximately $95 million.
  • H&P is focused on new commercial models, digital technology offerings, international presence, and cost management.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$634M

Previous: $721M-12.1%
EPS (adj)

-$0.01

Previous: $0.56-101.8%
NA revenue days

17.3K

No prior period
NA avg active rigs

86

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$94.3M

Previous: -$330M+71.4%
Free Cash Flow

-$515M

Previous: -$269M-91.3%
Net Income

-$421M

Previous: $60.9M-790.6%
Operating Income

-$519M

Previous: $95.1M-645.0%
Gross Profit

$215M

Previous: $719M-70.2%
Cash & Equivalents

$336M

Previous: $244M+37.8%
Total Assets

$5.18B

Previous: $6.14B-15.8%
Stock-Based Comp

$10.8M

Previous: $9.43M+14.0%

Revenue & EPS history

Helmerich & Payne · Revenue · Quarterly

$634M

Q2 2020-12.1%vs Q2 2019
Beat estimate in 9 of 16 quarters(56%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Helmerich & Payne · $582M total across 2 segments · Q2 2020

  • North America Solutions
    $531M
  • International Solutions
    $51.3M

Forward guidance

Helmerich & Payne anticipates challenges in the third fiscal quarter due to the impact of COVID-19 on the oil market. However, they expect positive operating gross margins for U.S. Land and Offshore Operations.

Tailwinds

  • U.S. Land operating gross margins are expected to be between $90-$105 million, including $45 million from contract early termination compensation.
  • Offshore operating gross margins are expected to be between $4-$6 million.
  • Management contracts are expected to generate approximately $2 million in operating income.
  • Fiscal third quarter revenue for HP Technologies is expected to be between $4-$7 million.
  • Asset sales are expected to total $30 to $40 million in fiscal year 2020.

Headwinds

  • The company expects to end the quarter below 70 rigs due to rig release notifications.
  • International Land operating gross margins are expected to be negative, between $(4)-$(6) million.
  • Gross capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $185 to $205 million.
  • General and administrative expenses for fiscal year 2020 are expected to be approximately $180 million, excluding any future one-time items
  • Depreciation is expected to be approximately $485 million

Historical earnings impact

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

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2020

Historical avgQ2 2020

-1.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.7%

Avg return

5 days after

-3.4%

Avg return

30 days after

43%

31 / 72 earnings

Positive

+12.8%

Q1 2024

Best reaction

-20.8%

Q2 2020

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2026-7.2%-1.7%-6.0%
Q1 2026-5.2%-6.0%-6.4%
Q4 2025-3.7%-3.2%+0.3%
Q2 2025-3.5%+0.6%-11.8%
Q1 2025-16.5%-17.9%-23.0%
Q4 2024-6.0%-6.8%-6.9%
Q3 2024+8.8%+3.8%-11.4%
Q2 2024-4.4%-3.5%-12.2%
Q1 2024+12.8%+5.0%+6.9%
Q4 2023-3.0%-0.7%-6.2%
Q3 2023+5.1%+5.4%-5.0%
Q2 2023-4.0%-5.0%-5.8%
Q1 2023-1.5%-7.8%-12.8%
Q4 2022-1.6%-3.2%-11.5%
Q3 2022+5.2%+7.4%+7.4%
Q2 2022+12.1%+6.6%+22.5%
Q1 2022+6.8%+14.2%+33.7%
Q4 2021-19.7%-23.8%-28.1%
Q3 2021-0.9%-4.7%-5.4%
Q2 2021-5.2%-0.5%+4.5%
Q1 2021+4.8%+3.5%+21.5%
Q4 2020+2.0%+22.5%+26.1%
Q3 2020-9.9%-12.9%-18.9%
Q2 2020-20.8%-19.9%-5.1%
Q1 2020+2.8%+5.2%-13.9%
Q4 2019+3.4%-2.1%+7.3%
Q3 2019-2.5%-5.1%-26.3%
Q2 2019-2.5%-7.3%-19.9%
Q1 2019+8.4%+7.9%+3.4%
Q4 2018+7.4%+4.3%+0.3%
Q3 2018+1.0%+6.4%+11.2%
Q2 2018-2.4%-4.5%-7.7%
Q1 2018+3.8%+1.9%-6.3%
Q4 2017+3.6%+3.9%+7.5%
Q3 2017-5.9%-10.7%-18.7%
Q2 2017-7.0%-10.0%-17.7%
Q1 2017-10.4%-12.3%-16.7%
Q4 2016+3.5%+5.4%+19.4%
Q3 2016-1.6%-2.0%-0.9%
Q2 2016-6.7%
Q1 2016+10.3%
Q4 2015-2.2%
Q3 2015-3.4%
Q2 2015+1.2%
Q1 2015-0.2%
Q4 2014-7.7%
Q3 2014-7.9%
Q2 2014-6.0%
Q1 2014+3.4%
Q4 2013+3.0%
Q3 2013-4.7%
Q2 2013-4.5%
Q1 2013+2.2%
Q4 2012+8.4%
Q3 2012+5.0%
Q2 2012-6.6%
Q1 2012+1.9%
Q4 2011-5.5%
Q3 2011-2.9%
Q2 2011+1.7%
Q1 2011+0.3%
Q4 2010+1.2%
Q3 2010-1.9%
Q2 2010-6.0%
Q1 2009-6.8%
Q1 2010+3.1%
Q4 2007-1.2%
Q2 2009-1.2%
Q4 2009-1.2%
Q3 2008+0.5%
Q4 2008+0.5%
Q3 2009+0.5%

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