NYSE$HP

Helmerich & Payne Inc · Q3 2020 earnings

Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Helmerich & Payne's Q3 2020 results were announced, revealing a net loss impacted by the industry downturn and restructuring charges, while the company focused on cost savings and technological advancements.

Helmerich & Payne reported a net loss of $46 million, or $(0.43) per diluted share, on operating revenues of $317 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2020. The results reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related decline in rig activity, offset by early contract termination revenue and cost-saving initiatives. The company is realigning its financial reporting into three operating segments: North America Solutions, International Solutions, and Offshore Gulf of Mexico.

  • Reported a net loss of $(0.43) per diluted share, including select items of $(0.09) per diluted share.
  • Realigned financial reporting into three operating segments: North America Solutions, International Solutions, and Offshore Gulf of Mexico.
  • North America Solutions operating gross margins decreased $98 million sequentially, with revenues decreasing by $292 million.
  • Took additional actions reducing its cost structure by an additional $25 million annually, bringing total cost-savings to over $75 million on an annualized basis.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$317M

Previous: $688M-53.9%
EPS (adj)

-$0.34

Previous: $0.41-182.9%
NA revenue days

8.1K

No prior period
NA avg active rigs

64

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$121M

Previous: -$404M+70.0%
Free Cash Flow

-$167M

Previous: -$558M+70.2%
Net Income

-$45.6M

Previous: -$155M+70.5%
Operating Income

-$57.6M

Previous: -$168M+65.7%
Gross Profit

$111M

Previous: $687M-83.9%
Cash & Equivalents

$426M

Previous: $335M+27.3%
Total Assets

$4.96B

Previous: $5.9B-15.9%
Stock-Based Comp

$11.1M

Previous: $8.88M+25.1%

Revenue & EPS history

Helmerich & Payne · Revenue · Quarterly

$317M

Q3 2020-53.9%vs Q3 2019
Beat estimate in 9 of 16 quarters(56%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Helmerich & Payne · $277M total across 2 segments · Q3 2020

  • North America Solutions
    $254M-57.7%
  • International Solutions
    $22.5M-51.4%

Forward guidance

Helmerich & Payne provided operational outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020. North America Solutions operating gross margins are expected to be between $38-$48 million, inclusive of approximately $12 million of contract early termination compensation. The company expects to exit the quarter at between 58-63 contracted rigs, inclusive of approximately 10-15 contracted rigs generating revenue that could remain idle. International Solutions operating gross margins are expected to be between $(2)-$0 million, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or loses. Offshore Gulf of Mexico rig operating gross margins are expected to be between $5-$7 million, and management contracts are also expected to generate approximately $2 million in operating income.

Tailwinds

  • North America Solutions operating gross margins are expected to be between $38-$48 million.
  • Includes approximately $12 million of contract early termination compensation.
  • Expects to exit the quarter at between 58-63 contracted rigs.
  • Offshore Gulf of Mexico rig operating gross margins are expected to be between $5-$7 million.
  • Management contracts are also expected to generate approximately $2 million in operating income.

Headwinds

  • International Solutions operating gross margins are expected to be between $(2)-$0 million.
  • Continued uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Ramifications will be felt for several quarters to come.
  • Dramatic decline in rig activity due to significantly lower crude oil prices.
  • The environment in which we operate is still uncertain.

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 Q3 2020

Historical avgQ3 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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