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Rpc Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

RPC reported financial results and declared regular quarterly cash dividend.

RPC, Inc. reported a slight sequential improvement in pressure pumping results, while the rest of the business was generally soft, reflecting typically lower fourth quarter customer activity. Revenues decreased 1% sequentially to $335.4 million and net income was $12.8 million, down 32% sequentially.

  • Revenues decreased 1% sequentially to $335.4 million
  • Net income was $12.8 million, down 32% sequentially, and diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) was $0.06
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $46.1 million, down 17% sequentially; Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 270 basis points to 13.7%
  • Results reflected improved utilization driving higher revenues in pressure pumping, while the Company’s other service lines’ revenues were generally lower due to seasonal softness

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$335M

Previous: $395M-15.0%
EPS (adj)

$0.06

Previous: $0.19-68.4%
U.S. rig count (avg)

586

No prior period
Oil price ($/barrel)

$70.59

No prior period
Natural gas ($/Mcf)

$2.43

No prior period
Net (loss) income margin

3.8%

No prior period
Adjusted net income margin

3.8%

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA margin

13.7%

Previous: 20.1%-31.6%
Capital Expenditures

-$40.5M

Previous: -$32.2M-25.7%
Net Income

$12.8M

Previous: $40.3M-68.3%
Operating Income

$10.5M

Previous: $49.2M-78.6%
Gross Profit

$85.1M

Previous: $85.7M-0.7%

Revenue & EPS history

Rpc · Revenue · Quarterly

$335M

Q4 2024-15%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 7 of 15 quarters(47%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Looking forward in 2025, we are optimistic about our new products and services in downhole tools gaining traction after early positive results in 2024. We plan to continue investing in innovation across the business and project capital spending in the range of $150 million to $200 million this year. Pursuing acquisitions to expand our business remains another key strategic priority, and we remain focused on targeting high cash flow, profitable operations with strong customer bases. Our debt-free balance sheet remains strong and liquid, with over $300 million in cash at year end to fund organic investments, potential acquisitions and capital returns to our investors

Tailwinds

  • Optimistic about new products and services in downhole tools gaining traction after early positive results in 2024.
  • Plan to continue investing in innovation across the business.
  • Project capital spending in the range of $150 million to $200 million this year.
  • Pursuing acquisitions to expand our business remains another key strategic priority.
  • Remain focused on targeting high cash flow, profitable operations with strong customer bases.

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 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+0.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.5%

Avg return

5 days after

-1.4%

Avg return

30 days after

52%

34 / 66 earnings

Positive

+21.4%

Q2 2022

Best reaction

-18.3%

Q1 2019

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+3.4%-4.3%-7.9%
Q4 2025-17.4%-12.8%-7.4%
Q3 2025+11.6%+8.4%+6.4%
Q2 2025-3.9%-5.0%-3.0%
Q1 2025+0.8%+1.0%-8.3%
Q4 2024-3.9%-0.5%-13.1%
Q3 2024-5.1%-7.9%+2.2%
Q2 2024+20.6%+27.7%+12.3%
Q1 2024-10.1%-15.5%-14.4%
Q4 2023+7.4%+10.4%+5.1%
Q3 2023-4.6%-3.5%-14.7%
Q2 2023-7.9%-7.1%-10.0%
Q1 2023-2.2%-0.5%-4.4%
Q4 2022+10.6%+11.9%+2.3%
Q3 2022+4.3%+20.6%-1.0%
Q2 2022+21.4%+19.6%+26.9%
Q1 2022-0.6%-4.5%-13.6%
Q4 2021-0.8%-1.8%+39.5%
Q3 2021-2.1%-5.5%-28.0%
Q2 2021+0.0%-6.6%-8.7%
Q1 2021+0.8%+4.0%-1.8%
Q4 2020+18.9%+27.4%+64.1%
Q3 2020-11.7%-3.8%+28.3%
Q2 2020-1.9%-1.6%+3.5%
Q1 2020+0.3%+2.6%+35.5%
Q4 2019+2.0%-9.2%-25.1%
Q3 2019-8.6%-11.6%-31.0%
Q2 2019-9.9%-15.9%-20.5%
Q1 2019-18.3%-17.5%-37.9%
Q4 2018-4.2%-4.7%-5.3%
Q3 2018-1.9%+1.4%-1.7%
Q2 2018+1.8%+7.4%+3.6%
Q1 2018-5.0%-4.1%-10.1%
Q4 2017-15.0%-19.4%-20.5%
Q3 2017+3.0%+7.0%+4.2%
Q2 2017+2.1%-1.3%-11.0%
Q1 2017+2.1%+2.3%+8.0%
Q4 2016+0.6%-1.3%-10.1%
Q3 2016+0.4%-3.9%+1.7%
Q2 2016-1.5%-3.4%+9.2%
Q1 2016+4.9%
Q4 2015+8.8%
Q3 2015+2.6%
Q2 2015+1.9%
Q1 2015+2.1%
Q4 2014-4.3%
Q3 2014-3.1%
Q2 2014+6.0%
Q1 2014+3.8%
Q4 2013-9.3%
Q3 2013+6.4%
Q2 2013-5.2%
Q1 2013-12.7%
Q4 2012+6.1%
Q3 2012-1.3%
Q2 2012+1.1%
Q1 2011-0.1%
Q1 2012+9.2%
Q4 2009+0.9%
Q4 2011+0.9%
Q3 2011+9.4%
Q3 2010+9.4%
Q4 2010-3.3%
Q2 2010-3.3%
Q2 2011-3.3%
Q1 2010+1.3%

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