Nabors Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results
MWN-AI** Summary
Nabors Industries Ltd. reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025, highlighting significant changes in its operational and financial performance. The company reported operating revenues of $798 million for Q4 2025, a slight decrease from $818 million in the third quarter, and posted a net income attributable to shareholders of $10 million, significantly lower than the $274 million from the previous quarter, which included a substantial one-time gain from divesting Quail Tools, LLC.
Despite the revenue decrease, Nabors made commendable strides in reducing total debt and improving leverage metrics. The company collected the full $250 million seller financing note from the Quail sale and successfully issued $700 million in notes due in 2032, followed by redeeming $546 million of notes due in 2027. These actions contributed to a reduction of net debt by approximately $554 million compared to the end of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $222 million, down from $236 million in Q3.
Operationally, Nabors saw improvements in various segments, particularly in its retained Parker Wellbore businesses, which reported an 11% rise in adjusted EBITDA. The U.S. Drilling segment experienced an uptick in average rig counts late in the quarter, and the International Drilling segment reported a robust performance with the introduction of newbuild rigs. Furthermore, the introduction of new technology, such as the Canrig® automated floor wrench, demonstrated significant operational efficiencies.
Nabors' management emphasized a commitment to maintaining a strong capital structure while fostering sustainable growth. Looking ahead, the company forecasts an ambitious outlook for Q1 2026, with expected revenue growth and strategic capital expenditures aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) reported a mixed performance for Q4 2025, with revenues at $798 million, slightly lower than Q3's $818 million. Net income dropped significantly from $274 million in Q3 to $10 million, largely impacted by a one-time gain in the previous quarter. However, the company has undertaken substantial debt reduction efforts, lowering net debt by approximately $554 million, which greatly enhances its financial stability.
Investors should focus on the adjusted EBITDA, which declined slightly to $222 million from $236 million, yet still showcases a solid operational capability, especially within the retained Parker Wellbore businesses. The sequential improvements in segments like International Drilling, where adjusted EBITDA increased, reflect the effectiveness of Nabors' operational strategies. The introduction of new technologies, such as the Canrig® automated floor wrench, highlights the company’s commitment to innovation—potentially driving future efficiency and cost reductions.
Looking ahead, Nabors anticipates a stabilization in the Lower 48 drilling market, with an expected average rig count of 64 - 65 rigs in Q1 2026. The improved market positioning and successful execution of operational efficiencies could enable sustained profitability. Furthermore, with a projected adjusted free cash flow of $80 - $90 million for the same quarter, coupled with an emphasis on continued deleveraging, Nabors is poised to improve its capital structure further.
For potential investors, considering Nabors' share price relative to its debt management and technological advancements may present a viable entry point. Monitoring upcoming financial results will be key, especially as the market and operations evolve in 2026. Overall, Nabors appears invested in solidifying its market presence while optimizing financial health, making it a company to watch closely in the energy sector.
**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.
PR Newswire
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb.11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. ("Nabors" or the "Company") (NYSE: NBR) today reported fourth quarter 2025 operating revenues of $798 million, compared to operating revenues of $818 million in the third quarter. Net income attributable to Nabors' shareholders for the quarter was $10 million, compared to $274 million in the third quarter. This equates to earnings per diluted share of $0.17, compared to $16.85 in the third quarter. The third quarter included a one-time, after-tax gain on the disposition of Quail Tools, LLC ("Quail") of $314 million, or $20.52 per diluted share. Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $222 million, compared to $236 million in the previous quarter.
4Q 2025 Highlights
- Nabors completed several transactions that materially reduced total debt and significantly strengthened its leverage metrics:
- Related to the sale of Quail, Nabors collected the $250 million seller financing note in full.
- The Company issued $700 million of notes due in 2032.
- In turn, the Company redeemed the $546 million remaining balance of its notes due in 2027.
- In January, the Company redeemed in full the remaining outstanding notes due in 2028.
- These actions contributed to a reduction in Nabors' outstanding net debt by approximately $554 million since the end of 2024. The Company's next debt maturity is $250 million due in 2029.
- The performance of the retained Parker Wellbore businesses improved. Adjusted EBITDA contribution from these operations increased by 11% sequentially, with stronger drilling activity in Canada and Indonesia. This growth also includes additional realization of cost synergies, reaching the $40 million synergy target for 2025.
- The SANAD joint venture deployed one newbuild rig in the Kingdom. The number of newbuild deployments now totals 14. Five more are scheduled for 2026, followed by one more in early 2027.
- In the fourth quarter, Nabors installed the first unit of its new Canrig® automated floor wrench on a Nabors rig working in the Haynesville Shale. This wrench represents a technological step-change for this critical rig floor component. Its field performance demonstrates a 30% reduction in cycle time and improved positioning. Available as a retrofit to Canrig wrenches deployed in the field, it is already generating significant customer interest.
Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, "2025 proved to be a transformational year for our capital structure. Including the redemption in January, we reduced our total debt by $388 million since the end of 2024. This represents significant progress on our path to delevering. As a result of this significant reduction in debt, our annual interest expense should decline by approximately $45 million, translating into a dollar-for-dollar improvement in adjusted free cash flow.
"Nabors' fourth quarter results improved compared to the third quarter, excluding the contribution from Quail. This sequential improvement was broad-based across all segments of our operations.
"In the Lower 48 business and International Drilling segment, our average rig counts in the fourth quarter exceeded both our expectations and those of the prior quarter. Our Lower 48 count increased in the latter portion of the quarter, highlighting our success executing on opportunities to add rigs. In our International Drilling segment, SANAD added a newbuild in Saudi Arabia, two rigs were redeployed in Argentina, and three platform rigs in Mexico continued to work throughout the quarter.
"The sequential increase in Drilling Solutions' ("NDS") adjusted EBITDA was particularly encouraging. The largest contributors to this increase include casing running, managed pressure drilling, and performance software in our international markets. In the Lower 48 market, NDS's revenue on third-party drilling contractors' rigs increased sequentially by more than 10%, even as that market's rig count grew by just 1%. This performance demonstrates the value of the NDS portfolio and our success targeting the third-party rig market."
Segment Results
International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $131.3 million, compared to $127.6 million in the third quarter. Average rig count increased by more than four rigs, reflecting the recent startup of rigs in Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Colombia. Daily adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter was $17,630, partially reflecting rig startup inefficiencies and activity interruptions in certain markets.
The U.S. Drilling segment reported fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $93.2 million, compared to $94.2 million in the previous quarter. Results in the Lower 48 operation improved on increases in average rig count and daily gross margin. These were mainly offset by a margin decline in Alaska and Offshore which was smaller than expected.
Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA was $41.3 million, compared to $60.7 million in the third quarter. The segment's third quarter results included the contribution from Quail through its disposition in August. Excluding the impact of Quail from the third quarter results, Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA grew 2.3%.
Rig Technologies adjusted EBITDA was $4.9 million, a 31% increase from $3.8 million in the prior quarter. Sales of capital equipment improved in the quarter.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Consolidated adjusted free cash flow was $132 million in the fourth quarter, a significant increase from $6 million in the third quarter. Several factors contributed to this performance. In addition to stronger EBITDA, collections in Mexico improved substantially. Capital spending in the fourth quarter was below expectations, both for the SANAD newbuild rig program and in the balance of the operation. The Company also received settlements from several outstanding claims.
Miguel Rodriguez, Nabors CFO, stated, "Our achievements over the past year demonstrate that we are delivering on our commitments. Our top priority is the reduction of debt. We intend to follow the recent progress with an additional decrease this year.
"In the fourth quarter, our adjusted EBITDA exceeded our expectations. The U.S. Drilling and Drilling Solutions segments contributed to this outperformance. All three of the U.S. Drilling operations were stronger than expected. In the Lower 48, the increase in rig count late in the quarter sets us up for a positive start to 2026. Drilling Solutions' strength was evident across multiple service lines, especially in its international markets.
"Adjusted free cash flow in the fourth quarter also exceeded our expectations. Going forward, our focus will remain strengthening our capital structure, while delivering durable growth and long-term value."
Outlook
Nabors expects the following metrics for the first quarter of 2026:
U.S. Drilling
- Lower 48 average rig count of 64 - 65 rigs
- Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $13,200
- Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA of $16 - $17 million
International
- Average rig count of 91 - 92 rigs
- Daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $17,500 - $17,600
Drilling Solutions
- Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $39 million
Rig Technologies
- Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2 million
Capital Expenditures
- Capital expenditures of $170 - $180 million, including approximately $85 million for newbuilds in Saudi Arabia
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
- First quarter adjusted free cash consumption of $80 - $90 million, including free cash consumption at SANAD of $50 - $60 million
Nabors expects the following metrics for full-year 2026:
U.S. Drilling
- Lower 48 average rig count of 61 - 64 rigs
- Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of $13,000 - $13,400
- Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA of $55 - $60 million
International
- Average rig count of 96 - 98 rigs
- Daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $18,500
Drilling Solutions
- Adjusted EBITDA of $160 - $170 million
Rig Technologies
- Adjusted EBITDA of $22 - $25 million
Capital Expenditures
- Capital expenditures of approximately $730 - $760 million, with $360 - $380 million for SANAD newbuilds
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
- Adjusted free cash flow excluding SANAD of $80 - $90 million, with SANAD consuming $100 - $120 million
Mr. Petrello concluded, "The steps we have taken over the past year have significantly reduced our debt, improved our leverage metrics, and lowered our interest payments. In addition, we retain a business portfolio from Parker that contributes materially to EBITDA and free cash flow.
"Looking forward, the Lower 48 market appears to be stabilizing. At the same time, the opportunity set in our international markets looks attractive. Our diversified business portfolio is designed to capitalize on this environment."
About Nabors Industries
Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With presence in more than 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world. Learn more about Nabors and its energy technology leadership: www.nabors.com.
Forward-looking Statements
The information included in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by Nabors from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, Nabors' actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management's estimates and beliefs as of the date of this press release. Nabors does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP Disclaimer
This press release presents certain "non-GAAP" financial measures. The components of these non-GAAP measures are computed by using amounts that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Adjusted operating income (loss) represents income (loss) before income taxes, interest expense, investment income (loss), gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, and other, net. Adjusted EBITDA is computed similarly, but also excludes depreciation and amortization expenses. In addition, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) exclude certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. Net debt is calculated as total debt minus the sum of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.
Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets, and before cash paid for acquisition-related costs. Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of the company's ability to generate cash flow, after reinvesting in the company for future growth, that could be available for paying down debt or other financing cash flows, such as dividends to shareholders. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations reported in accordance with GAAP.
Each of these non-GAAP measures has limitations and therefore should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss), net debt, and adjusted free cash flow, because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability, performance and liquidity. Securities analysts and investors also use these measures as some of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. Reconciliations of consolidated adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, net debt to total debt, and adjusted free cash flow to net cash provided by operations, which are their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures, are included in the tables at the end of this press release. We do not provide a forward-looking reconciliation of our outlook for Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Segment Gross Margin or Adjusted Free Cash Flow, as the amount and significance of items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures cannot be estimated at this time without unreasonable efforts. These special items could be meaningful.
Investor Contacts: William C. Conroy, CFA, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-2423 or via e-mail william.conroy@nabors.com or Kara K. Peak, Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-4954 or via email kara.peak@nabors.com. To request investor materials, contact Nabors' corporate headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda at +441-292-1510 or via e-mail mark.andrews@nabors.com
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
Revenues and other income: | ||||||||||
Operating revenues | 797,529 | 729,819 | 818,190 | 3,184,693 | 2,930,126 | |||||
Investment income (loss) | 7,600 | 8,828 | 7,323 | 27,648 | 38,713 | |||||
Total revenues and other income | 805,129 | 738,647 | 825,513 | 3,212,341 | 2,968,839 | |||||
Costs and other deductions: | ||||||||||
Direct costs | 486,367 | 433,404 | 491,828 | 1,914,376 | 1,742,411 | |||||
General and administrative expenses | 76,279 | 61,436 | 77,076 | 304,587 | 249,317 | |||||
Research and engineering | 13,328 | 14,434 | 12,978 | 53,063 | 57,063 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 159,188 | 156,348 | 160,347 | 649,234 | 633,408 | |||||
Interest expense | 50,625 | 53,642 | 54,334 | 215,366 | 210,864 | |||||
Gain on disposition of Quail Tools | 1,595 | - | (415,557) | (413,962) | - | |||||
Gain on bargain purchase | 2,846 | - | - | (113,653) | - | |||||
Other, net | (9,532) | 37,021 | 24,470 | 65,802 | 106,816 | |||||
Total costs and other deductions | 780,696 | 756,285 | 405,476 | 2,674,813 | 2,999,879 | |||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 24,433 | (17,638) | 420,037 | 537,528 | (31,040) | |||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 7,440 | 15,231 | 117,571 | 163,095 | 56,947 | |||||
Net income (loss) | 16,993 | (32,869) | 302,466 | 374,433 | (87,987) | |||||
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (6,645) | (20,802) | (28,268) | (87,809) | (88,097) | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors | 10,348 | (53,671) | 274,198 | 286,624 | (176,084) | |||||
Earnings (losses) per share: | ||||||||||
Basic | 0.17 | (6.67) | 18.25 | 18.75 | (22.37) | |||||
Diluted | 0.17 | (6.67) | 16.85 | 17.39 | (22.37) | |||||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||
Basic | 14,131 | 9,213 | 14,098 | 13,193 | 9,202 | |||||
Diluted | 14,210 | 9,213 | 15,321 | 14,416 | 9,202 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 221,555 | 220,545 | 236,308 | 912,667 | 881,335 | |||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 62,367 | 64,197 | 75,961 | 263,433 | 247,927 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | ||||
(In thousands) | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and short-term investments | 940,738 | 428,079 | 397,299 | |||
Notes receivable | - | 250,035 | - | |||
Accounts receivable, net | 391,705 | 487,062 | 387,970 | |||
Other current assets | 219,130 | 259,251 | 214,268 | |||
Total current assets | 1,551,573 | 1,424,427 | 999,537 | |||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,920,019 | 2,931,290 | 2,830,957 | |||
Other long-term assets | 318,065 | 477,787 | 673,807 | |||
Total assets | 4,789,657 | 4,833,504 | 4,504,301 | |||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Current debt, net | 377,492 | - | - | |||
Trade accounts payable | 300,467 | 352,415 | 321,030 | |||
Other current liabilities | 315,042 | 327,799 | 250,887 | |||
Total current liabilities | 993,001 | 680,214 | 571,917 | |||
Long-term debt, net | 2,117,187 | 2,347,984 | 2,505,217 | |||
Other long-term liabilities | 241,826 | 237,136 | 220,829 | |||
Total liabilities | 3,352,014 | 3,265,334 | 3,297,963 | |||
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | 482,446 | 629,261 | 785,091 | |||
Equity: | ||||||
Shareholders' equity | 590,727 | 579,776 | 134,996 | |||
Noncontrolling interest | 364,470 | 359,133 | 286,251 | |||
Total equity | 955,197 | 938,909 | 421,247 | |||
Total liabilities and equity | 4,789,657 | 4,833,504 | 4,504,301 |
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SEGMENT REPORTING | |||||||||||
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The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our reportable segments and rig activity: | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||
(In thousands, except rig activity) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Operating revenues: | |||||||||||
U.S. Drilling | 240,624 | 241,637 | 249,836 | 976,644 | 1,028,122 | ||||||
International Drilling | 423,842 | 371,406 | 407,235 | 1,597,765 | 1,446,092 | ||||||
Drilling Solutions | 107,879 | 75,992 | 141,942 | 513,283 | 314,071 | ||||||
Rig Technologies (1) | 37,747 | 56,166 | 35,597 | 154,036 | 201,677 | ||||||
Other reconciling items (2) | (12,563) | (15,382) | (16,420) | (57,035) | (59,836) | ||||||
Total operating revenues | 797,529 | 729,819 | 818,190 | 3,184,693 | 2,930,126 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA: (3) | |||||||||||
U.S. Drilling | 93,213 | 105,757 | 94,161 | 381,906 | 448,840 | ||||||
International Drilling | 131,262 | 111,962 | 127,551 | 491,957 | 436,782 | ||||||
Drilling Solutions | 41,302 | 33,809 | 60,666 | 219,322 | 132,375 | ||||||
Rig Technologies (1) | 4,946 | 9,208 | 3,770 | 19,453 | 29,443 | ||||||
Other reconciling items (4) | (49,168) | (40,191) | (49,840) | (199,971) | (166,105) | ||||||
Total adjusted EBITDA | 221,555 | 220,545 | 236,308 | 912,667 | 881,335 | ||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss): (5) | |||||||||||
U.S. Drilling | 28,556 | 38,973 | 31,429 | 131,372 | 176,281 | ||||||
International Drilling | 49,638 | 29,528 | 45,476 | 164,123 | 107,858 | ||||||
Drilling Solutions | 34,022 | 28,944 | 49,982 | 167,282 | 112,387 | ||||||
Rig Technologies (1) | 1,341 | 8,413 | 877 | 8,274 | 20,243 | ||||||
Other reconciling items (4) | (51,190) | (41,661) | (51,803) | (207,618) | (168,842) | ||||||
Total adjusted operating income (loss) | 62,367 | 64,197 | 75,961 | 263,433 | 247,927 | ||||||
Rig activity: | |||||||||||
Average Rigs Working: (7) | |||||||||||
Lower 48 | 59.8 | 65.9 | 59.2 | 60.5 | 68.6 | ||||||
Other US | 9.8 | 6.8 | 10.0 | 9.4 | 6.5 | ||||||
U.S. Drilling | 69.6 | 72.7 | 69.2 | 69.9 | 75.1 | ||||||
International Drilling | 93.3 | 84.8 | 89.2 | 88.4 | 83.7 | ||||||
Total average rigs working | 162.9 | 157.5 | 158.4 | 158.3 | 158.8 | ||||||
Daily Rig Revenue: (6),(8) | |||||||||||
Lower 48 | 32,938 | 33,396 | 34,017 | 33,737 | 34,771 | ||||||
Other US | 66,003 | 62,624 | 70,035 | 67,698 | 65,264 | ||||||
U.S. Drilling (10) | 37,582 | 36,137 | 39,219 | 38,290 | 37,419 | ||||||
International Drilling | 49,391 | 47,620 | 49,596 | 49,532 | 47,189 | ||||||
Daily Adjusted Gross Margin: (6),(9) | |||||||||||
Lower 48 | 13,303 | 14,940 | 13,151 | 13,660 | 15,411 | ||||||
Other US | 29,557 | 34,707 | 31,527 | 30,921 | 36,440 | ||||||
U.S. Drilling (10) | 15,586 | 16,793 | 15,805 | 15,974 | 17,237 | ||||||
International Drilling | 17,630 | 16,687 | 17,931 | 17,634 | 16,478 |
(1) | Includes our oilfield equipment manufacturing activities. | ||||||
(2) | Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions related to our Rig Technologies operating segment. | ||||||
(3) | Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, other, net and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance. Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income (loss), which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss)". | ||||||
(4) | Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and unallocated corporate expenses. | ||||||
(5) | Adjusted operating income (loss) represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase and other, net. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance. Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income (loss), which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss)". | ||||||
(6) | Rig revenue days represents the number of days the Company's rigs are contracted and performing under a contract during the period. These would typically include days in which operating, standby and move revenue is earned. | ||||||
(7) | Average rigs working represents a measure of the average number of rigs operating during a given period. For example, one rig operating 45 days during a quarter represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the quarter. On an annual period, one rig operating 182.5 days represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the year. Average rigs working can also be calculated as rig revenue days during the period divided by the number of calendar days in the period. | ||||||
(8) | Daily rig revenue represents operating revenue, divided by the total number of revenue days during the quarter. | ||||||
(9) | Daily adjusted gross margin represents operating revenue less direct costs, divided by the total number of rig revenue days during the quarter. | ||||||
(10) | The U.S. Drilling segment includes the Lower 48, Alaska, and Gulf of Mexico operating areas. |
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Reconciliation of Earnings per Share | |||||||||||||||
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Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
BASIC EPS: | |||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) (numerator): | |||||||||||||||
Income (loss), net of tax | $ | 16,993 | $ | (32,869) | $ | 302,466 | $ | 374,433 | $ | (87,987) | |||||
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (6,645) | (20,802) | (28,268) | (87,809) | (88,097) | ||||||||||
Less: deemed dividends to SPAC public shareholders | (250) | — | (750) | (1,000) | — | ||||||||||
Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested shareholders | (301) | — | (8,828) | (9,149) | — | ||||||||||
Less: accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | (7,344) | (7,794) | (7,344) | (29,136) | (29,723) | ||||||||||
Numerator for basic earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic | $ | 2,453 | $ | (61,465) | $ | 257,276 | $ | 247,339 | $ | (205,807) | |||||
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic | 14,131 | 9,213 | 14,098 | 13,193 | 9,202 | ||||||||||
Earnings (losses) per share: | |||||||||||||||
Total Basic | $ | 0.17 | $ | (6.67) | $ | 18.25 | $ | 18.75 | $ | (22.37) | |||||
DILUTED EPS: | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic | $ | 2,453 | $ | (61,465) | $ | 257,276 | $ | 247,339 | $ | (205,807) | |||||
Add: after tax interest expense of convertible notes | — | — | 848 | 3,392 | — | ||||||||||
Add: effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders | 1 | — | 28 | 32 | — | ||||||||||
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - diluted | $ | 2,454 | $ | (61,465) | $ | 258,152 | $ | 250,763 | $ | (205,807) | |||||
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic | 14,131 | 9,213 | 14,098 | 13,193 | 9,202 | ||||||||||
Add: if converted dilutive effect of convertible notes | — | — | 1,176 | 1,176 | — | ||||||||||
Add: dilutive effect of potential common shares | 79 | — | 47 | 47 | — | ||||||||||
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - diluted | 14,210 | 9,213 | 15,321 | 14,416 | 9,202 | ||||||||||
Earnings (losses) per share: | |||||||||||||||
Total Diluted | $ | 0.17 | $ | (6.67) | $ | 16.85 | $ | 17.39 | $ | (22.37) |
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | ||||||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA BY SEGMENT TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||
U.S. | International | Drilling | Rig | Other | Total | |||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 28,556 | 49,638 | 34,022 | 1,341 | (51,190) | 62,367 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 64,657 | 81,624 | 7,280 | 3,605 | 2,022 | 159,188 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 93,213 | 131,262 | 41,302 | 4,946 | (49,168) | 221,555 | ||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
U.S. | International | Drilling | Rig | Other | Total | |||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 38,973 | 29,528 | 28,944 | 8,413 | (41,661) | 64,197 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 66,784 | 82,434 | 4,865 | 795 | 1,470 | 156,348 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 105,757 | 111,962 | 33,809 | 9,208 | (40,191) | 220,545 | ||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||
U.S. | International | Drilling | Rig | Other | Total | |||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 31,429 | 45,476 | 49,982 | 877 | (51,803) | 75,961 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 62,732 | 82,075 | 10,684 | 2,893 | 1,963 | 160,347 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 94,161 | 127,551 | 60,666 | 3,770 | (49,840) | 236,308 | ||||||
Year Ended December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||
U.S. | International | Drilling | Rig | Other | Total | |||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 131,372 | 164,123 | 167,282 | 8,274 | (207,618) | 263,433 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 250,534 | 327,834 | 52,040 | 11,179 | 7,647 | 649,234 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 381,906 | 491,957 | 219,322 | 19,453 | (199,971) | 912,667 | ||||||
Year Ended December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||||
U.S. | International | Drilling | Rig | Other | Total | |||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 176,281 | 107,858 | 112,387 | 20,243 | (168,842) | 247,927 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 272,559 | 328,924 | 19,988 | 9,200 | 2,737 | 633,408 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 448,840 | 436,782 | 132,375 | 29,443 | (166,105) | 881,335 |
NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | |||||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN BY SEGMENT TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT | |||||||||||
(Unaudited) | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||
(In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Lower 48 - U.S. Drilling | |||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 13,015 | 27,354 | 13,689 | 67,214 | 129,812 | ||||||
Plus: General and administrative costs | 4,874 | 5,156 | 4,745 | 18,917 | 19,452 | ||||||
Plus: Research and engineering | 1,199 | 1,002 | 1,121 | 4,031 | 3,847 | ||||||
GAAP Gross Margin | 19,088 | 33,512 | 19,555 | 90,162 | 153,111 | ||||||
Plus: Depreciation and amortization | 54,123 | 57,019 | 52,120 | 211,548 | 233,555 | ||||||
Adjusted gross margin | 73,211 | 90,531 | 71,675 | 301,710 | 386,666 | ||||||
Other - U.S. Drilling | |||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 15,541 | 11,619 | 17,740 | 64,158 | 46,469 | ||||||
Plus: General and administrative costs | 416 | 305 | 568 | 2,285 | 1,250 | ||||||
Plus: Research and engineering | 90 | 72 | 85 | 301 | 206 | ||||||
GAAP Gross Margin | 16,047 | 11,996 | 18,393 | 66,744 | 47,925 | ||||||
Plus: Depreciation and amortization | 10,534 | 9,765 | 10,612 | 38,986 | 39,004 | ||||||
Adjusted gross margin | 26,581 | 21,761 | 29,005 | 105,730 | 86,929 | ||||||
U.S. Drilling | |||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 28,556 | 38,973 | 31,429 | 131,372 | 176,281 | ||||||
Plus: General and administrative costs | 5,290 | 5,461 | 5,313 | 21,202 | 20,702 | ||||||
Plus: Research and engineering | 1,289 | 1,074 | 1,206 | 4,332 | 4,053 | ||||||
GAAP Gross Margin | 35,135 | 45,508 | 37,948 | 156,906 | 201,036 | ||||||
Plus: Depreciation and amortization | 64,657 | 66,784 | 62,732 | 250,534 | 272,559 | ||||||
Adjusted gross margin | 99,792 | 112,292 | 100,680 | 407,440 | 473,595 | ||||||
International Drilling | |||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | 49,638 | 29,528 | 45,476 | 164,123 | 107,858 | ||||||
Plus: General and administrative costs | 18,207 | 16,758 | 18,015 | 70,468 | 62,306 | ||||||
Plus: Research and engineering | 1,821 | 1,431 | 1,665 | 6,398 | 5,886 | ||||||
GAAP Gross Margin | 69,666 | 47,717 | 65,156 | 240,989 | 176,050 | ||||||
Plus: Depreciation and amortization | 81,624 | 82,434 | 82,075 | 327,834 | 328,924 | ||||||
Adjusted gross margin | 151,290 | 130,151 | 147,231 | 568,823 | 504,974 | ||||||
Adjusted gross margin by segment represents adjusted operating income (loss) plus general and administrative | |||||||||||
costs, research and engineering costs and depreciation and amortization. |
NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO NET INCOME (LOSS) | ||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||
(In thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||
Net income (loss) | 16,993 | (32,869) | 302,466 | 374,433 | (87,987) | |||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 7,440 | 15,231 | 117,571 | 163,095 | 56,947 | |||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 24,433 | (17,638) | 420,037 | 537,528 | (31,040) | |||||
Investment (income) loss | (7,600) | (8,828) | (7,323) | (27,648) | (38,713) | |||||
Interest expense | 50,625 | 53,642 | 54,334 | 215,366 | 210,864 | |||||
Gain on disposition of Quail Tools | 1,595 | - | (415,557) | (413,962) | - | |||||
Gain on bargain purchase | 2,846 | - | - | (113,653) | - | |||||
Other, net | (9,532) | 37,021 | 24,470 | 65,802 | 106,816 | |||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1) | 62,367 | 64,197 | 75,961 | 263,433 | 247,927 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 159,188 | 156,348 | 160,347 | 649,234 | 633,408 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA (2) | 221,555 | 220,545 | 236,308 | 912,667 | 881,335 |
(1) Adjusted operating income (loss) represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase and other, net. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance. Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. | ||||||||||
(2) Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, other, net and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance. Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. |
NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||
RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT TO TOTAL DEBT | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | ||||
(In thousands) | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | |||
Current debt, net | 377,492 | - | - | |||
Long-term debt, net | 2,117,187 | 2,347,984 | 2,505,217 | |||
Total Debt | 2,494,679 | 2,347,984 | 2,505,217 | |||
Less: Cash and short-term investments | 940,738 | 428,079 | 397,299 | |||
Net Debt | 1,553,941 | 1,919,905 | 2,107,918 |
NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW TO | ||||||
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||
December 31, | September 30, | December 31, | ||||
(In thousands) | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 245,841 | 207,880 | 693,266 | |||
Add: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from | (114,043) | (202,267) | (617,320) | |||
Free cash flow | 131,798 | 5,613 | 75,946 | |||
Cash paid for acquisition related costs (1) | - | - | 40,816 | |||
Adjusted free cash flow | 131,798 | 5,613 | 116,762 |
(1) Cash paid related to the Parker Drilling acquisition | ||||||
Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets, and before cash paid for acquisition related costs. Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of the company's ability to generate cash flow, after reinvesting in the company for future growth, that could be available for paying down debt or other financing cash flows, such as dividends to shareholders. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations reported in accordance with GAAP. |
SOURCE Nabors Industries Ltd.
FAQ**
Given the recent debt reduction of approximately $554 million since the end of 2024, what strategies does Nabors Industries Ltd. NBR plan to implement to maintain or further enhance its leverage metrics in the coming quarters?
How does the introduction of the Canrig® automated floor wrench, which reportedly reduces cycle time by 30%, impact Nabors Industries Ltd. NBR's competitive positioning and operational efficiency within the drilling market?
With the projected decline in adjusted free cash flow to $80-90 million for the first quarter of 2026, what measures will Nabors Industries Ltd. NBR take to manage capital expenditures and improve cash generation during this period?
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