NOV Inc. posts solid Q2 earnings beat, projects steady growth

HOUSTON – NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) has reported a solid performance for the second quarter of 2024, with earnings and revenue surpassing analyst expectations. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.57, significantly higher than the analyst estimate of $0.34. Revenue also exceeded forecasts, reaching $2.22 billion against the anticipated $2.19 billion.

Compared to the same quarter last year, NOV’s net income rose by $71 million, or $0.18 per share, showcasing a robust year-over-year (YoY) growth. The company’s adjusted EBITDA witnessed a $36 million increase YoY, reaching $281 million. This growth in profitability is attributed to the company’s strategic focus on delivering high-value technologies, optimizing cost structures, and improving capital efficiency.

Clay Williams, Chairman, President, and CEO of NOV, highlighted the company’s highest adjusted EBITDA margin since 2015 and a substantial increase in free cash flow, both sequentially and YoY, to $350 million during the second quarter. Williams credited the adoption of NOV’s new technologies and market share gains, particularly in international markets, for the company’s strong performance despite declining activity in North America.

Looking ahead, NOV provided guidance for the third quarter and full year 2024. For the third quarter, management expects consolidated revenues to remain relatively flat or experience a slight increase in the low-single digit percent range. Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $270 million and $305 million. For the full year, the company anticipates low- to mid-single digit percent revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA to fall between $1.10 billion and $1.18 billion.

The company’s capital allocation strategy also remains a focus, with NOV accelerating the return of capital to shareholders through share repurchases and a recently announced 50% increase in its base dividend. Williams expressed confidence in the company’s financial strength and its ability to continue delivering shareholder value in the coming years.

NOV’s positive outlook is underpinned by a strong order book, which saw new orders totaling $977 million, marking a 177% book-to-bill ratio. The backlog for capital equipment orders for Energy Equipment stood at $4.331 billion, a $472 million increase from the second quarter of 2023.

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