NYSE$HP
Helmerich & Payne Inc · Q4 2021 earnings
Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Helmerich & Payne's Q4 2021 financial results were announced, revealing a net loss but with positive outlook for increased rig demand and pricing in 2022.
Helmerich & Payne reported a net loss of $79 million, or $(0.74) per diluted share, on operating revenues of $344 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. The company is optimistic about increased rig activity and pricing improvements heading into 2022, driven by higher commodity prices and capital discipline.
- North America Solutions segment exited Q4 2021 with 127 active rigs, up 5% during the quarter.
- Q1 2022 North America Solutions rig count is expected to exit between 152-157, up over 20%.
- Quarterly North America Solutions operating gross margins decreased $6 million to $69 million sequentially.
- Company sold eight FlexRig® land rigs to ADNOC Drilling for $86.5 million and made a $100 million cornerstone investment into ADNOC Drilling's IPO.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Helmerich & Payne · Revenue · Quarterly
$344M
Revenue by segment
Helmerich & Payne · $311M total across 2 segments · Q4 2021
- North America Solutions$293M+96.4%94.4%
- International Solutions$17.3M-27.9%5.6%
Forward guidance
Helmerich & Payne anticipates improved demand for drilling solutions in 2022, with capital discipline and strong commodity prices strengthening the industry. The company expects increased rig activity and pricing, particularly in North America, and is prepared to reactivate long-idled rigs to meet demand. Initial capex budget for fiscal 2022 is set between $250 and $270 million.
Tailwinds
- North America Solutions operating gross margins are expected to be between $75-$85 million in Q1 2022.
- Exit Q1 2022 with between 152-157 contracted rigs in North America Solutions.
- International activity is expected to improve in the coming quarters.
- Signed agreements with YPF to put four rigs to work in Argentina commencing in fiscal 2022.
- Capital expenditures of approximately $250 to $270 million are expected for fiscal year 2022.
Headwinds
- North America Solutions operating gross margins include approximately $15 million in estimated reactivation costs for Q1 2022.
- International Solutions operating gross margins are expected to be between $(2)-$0 million in Q1 2022, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or losses.
- Offshore Gulf of Mexico operating gross margins are expected to be between $6-$8 million in Q1 2022.
- Rig churn among customers was realized during the fiscal fourth quarter.
- Costs associated with reactivating rigs adversely impacted operating results during the quarter.
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 Q4 2021
-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
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (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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