- First quarter revenue of
$1,152 million decreased 3% year-over-year - First quarter operating income of
$123 million decreased 13% year-over-year - First quarter net income of
$108 million increased 42% year-over-year; net income margin of 9.4% - First quarter adjusted EBITDA* of
$233 million , decreased 8% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA margin* of 20.2% decreased 98 basis points year-over-year - First quarter cash provided by operating activities of
$136 million and adjusted free cash flow* of$85 million - Shareholder return of
$30 million for the quarter, which included dividend payments of$20 million and share repurchases of$10 million - Awarded a multi-year Integrated Completions contract to support offshore operations in
Denmark by TotalEnergies - Awarded a five-year contract to provide TRS for offshore operations in
Vietnam by Phu Quoc POC - Announced proposal to reorganize its corporate structure by redomesticating from
Ireland tothe United States , withTexas as the company’s new legal home
*Non-GAAP - refer to the section titled Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined and GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled
Revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were
First quarter 2026 cash flows provided by operating activities were
In parallel, we remain committed to advancing our strategic priorities to create value for all our stakeholders by simplifying processes and reducing structural costs. Our proposal to redomesticate from
Looking ahead, we expect the operational disruptions in the
As a result, we are maintaining our second half guidance and the total year guidance on adjusted free cash flow generation remains intact. We have a strong balance sheet and are bullish about the medium-to-long term outlook, which is supported by energy security priorities and sustained upstream investment.”
*Non-GAAP - refer to the section titled Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined and GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled
Operational & Commercial Highlights
- Phu Quoc POC awarded Weatherford a five-year contract to provide Tubular Running Services (“TRS”) for offshore operations in
Vietnam . - TotalEnergies awarded Weatherford a multi-year Integrated Completions contract to support offshore operations in
Denmark . PTTEP awarded Weatherford an 18-month contract extension to provide Drilling Services on Rig 15 inThailand .- A major operator awarded Weatherford a two-year contract to provide Wireline services in
Turkey . Almex Plus Firm LLP awarded Weatherford a one-year contract to provide Managed Pressure Drilling (“MPD”) inKazakhstan .- A major operator awarded Weatherford two contracts to provide MPD and Subsea Intervention in
Brazil . HOCOL S.A. awarded Weatherford a three-year contract to provide Wireline services inColombia .- A major operator awarded Weatherford a three-year contract to provide Wireline in
Canada . - A major operator awarded Weatherford a four-year contract to provide Cementation Products and Liner Hangers services in
Denmark . - Stogit awarded Weatherford a six-year contract to provide Completions tools and services in
Italy . - A
National Oil Company awarded Weatherford a two-year contract to provide Well Services in theUnited Arab Emirates (“UAE”). - A major operator awarded Weatherford an 18-month contract to provide TRS in
Cyprus . - Shell awarded Weatherford a multi-year contract to provide Artificial Lift products and services for its operations in Vaca Muerta,
Argentina . - A major operator awarded Weatherford two contracts to provide Completions and Digital Solutions in
Canada . Agiba Petroleum Company (Eni JV) awarded Weatherford two year contract for Artificial Lift downhole pumps inEgypt .
Technology Highlights
- Drilling & Evaluation (“DRE”)
- In
Saudi Arabia , Weatherford set a new global record for extended-reach Wireline work, logging 29,121 ft measured depth with the Compact Well Shuttle system. The run surpassed Weatherford’s 2024 mark and shows stronger capability to evaluate long, highly deviated wells without relying on traditional conveyance. - In
Asia , Weatherford executed multiple complex high-pressure and depleted wells for a major operator using Managed Pressure Wellbore techniques, delivering fast cycle times while avoiding stuck pipe, lost-in-hole events, and well-control incidents.
- In
Well Construction and Completions (“WCC”)- In
Saudi Arabia , Weatherford successfully executed the first rigless thru-tubing sand-control gravel-pack operation, restoring a gas well that has been shut-in due to sand production to be fully sand-free without the need for a workover rig. The successful deployment validated the simplicity and effectiveness of our technology, and it is expected to become a recurring implementation. - In
Indonesia , Weatherford deployed its Vero® One-Touch system for a major operator to improve how well pipes are handled and installed. The system reduced the need for manual intervention, lowering safety risks, while making rig-floor operations more efficient. The integrated spin-in automation delivered faster, more consistent make-up with precise torque control, increasing running efficiency compared to conventional methods.
- In
- Production and Intervention (“PRI”)
- In the
United Kingdom (“UK”), Weatherford completed the first deployment of the AlphaVTM casing system in the Irish Sea’sLiverpool Bay , eliminating a dedicated wellbore-preparation run and increasing trip speeds. The operation delivered meaningful time savings and lowered overall operational costs while marking the first AlphaV whipstock installation in theUK sector. - In
Oman , Weatherford advanced its digital portfolio by deploying Electric Submersible Pump (“ESP”) Predictive Analytics in collaboration withPetroleum Development Oman within the ForeSite Well Management System, moving the technology from pilot to operational use. The integration of ForeSite® with PetroVisor’s machine-learning framework delivered on-premise to meet stringent cybersecurity requirements, enabled predictive ESP through failure forecasting, run-life estimation, and real-time performance insights. This deployment strengthens Weatherford’s position in AI-driven production optimization and establishes a scalable foundation for broader digital expansion across the region.
- In the
Shareholder Return
During the first quarter of 2026, Weatherford paid dividends of
On
Other Events
Weatherford announced its proposal to reorganize its corporate structure by redomesticating from
Results by Reportable Segment
Drilling and Evaluation (“DRE”)
| Three Months Ended | Variance | |||||||||||||||||
| ($ in Millions) | Seq. | YoY | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 321 | $ | 340 | $ | 350 | (6) | % | (8) | % | ||||||||
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 72 | $ | 83 | $ | 74 | (13) | % | (3) | % | ||||||||
| Segment Adj EBITDA Margin | 22.4 | % | 24.4 | % | 21.1 | % | (198) | bps | 129 | bps | ||||||||
First quarter 2026 DRE revenue of
First quarter 2026 DRE segment adjusted EBITDA of
| Three Months Ended | Variance | |||||||||||||||||
| ($ in Millions) | Seq. | YoY | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 443 | $ | 510 | $ | 441 | (13) | % | — | % | ||||||||
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 110 | $ | 144 | $ | 128 | (24) | % | (14) | % | ||||||||
| Segment Adj EBITDA Margin | 24.8 | % | 28.2 | % | 29.0 | % | (340) | bps | (419) | bps | ||||||||
First quarter 2026 WCC revenue of
First quarter 2026 WCC segment adjusted EBITDA of
Production and Intervention (“PRI”)
| Three Months Ended | Variance | |||||||||||||||||
| ($ in Millions) | Seq. | YoY | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 296 | $ | 353 | $ | 334 | (16) | % | (11) | % | ||||||||
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 54 | $ | 73 | $ | 62 | (26) | % | (13) | % | ||||||||
| Segment Adj EBITDA Margin | 18.2 | % | 20.7 | % | 18.6 | % | (244) | bps | (32) | bps | ||||||||
First quarter 2026 PRI revenue of
First quarter 2026 PRI segment adjusted EBITDA of
Revenue by Geography
| Three Months Ended | Variance | |||||||||||||
| ($ in Millions) | Seq. | YoY | ||||||||||||
| $ | 220 | $ | 249 | $ | 250 | (12)% | (12)% | |||||||
| International | $ | 932 | $ | 1,040 | $ | 943 | (10)% | (1)% | ||||||
| 223 | 248 | 241 | (10)% | (7)% | ||||||||||
| 476 | 556 | 503 | (14)% | (5)% | ||||||||||
| 233 | 236 | 199 | (1)% | 17 % | ||||||||||
| Total Revenue | $ | 1,152 | $ | 1,289 | $ | 1,193 | (11)% | (3)% | ||||||
First quarter 2026 North America revenue of
International
First quarter 2026 international revenue of
First quarter 2026 Latin America revenue of
First quarter 2026 Middle East/
First quarter 2026 Europe/Sub-
About Weatherford
Weatherford is a global energy services company that empowers customers to drill smarter, complete stronger, and produce larger across the full lifecycle of the well. With a differentiated portfolio of market-leading solutions, integrated technologies, and a broad global customer footprint across six continents, we blend advanced engineering, digital intelligence, and world-class field expertise to reduce risk, improve performance, and maximize the value of customer assets. Together, we elevate every operation, delivering stronger wells, sharper decisions, and better energy for the world.
Conference Call Details
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A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available until
Contacts
For Investors:
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
+1 713-836-7777
investor.relations@weatherford.com
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Senior Director, Communications, Marketing & Sustainability
media@weatherford.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains projections and forward-looking statements concerning, among other things, the Company’s adjusted EBITDA*, adjusted EBITDA margin*, adjusted free cash flow*, shareholder return program, forecasts or expectations regarding business outlook, prospects for its operations, capital expenditures, expectations regarding future financial results, and are also generally identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “outlook,” “budget,” “intend,” “strategy,” “plan,” “guidance,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs of Weatherford’s management and are subject to significant risks, assumptions, and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated in our forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are only estimates and may differ materially from actual future events or results, based on factors including but not limited to: global political, economic and market conditions, political disturbances, war or other global conflicts, terrorist attacks, public health issues such as pandemics, changes in global trade policies, tariffs and sanctions, weak local economic conditions and international currency fluctuations; general global economic repercussions related to
These risks and uncertainties are more fully described in Weatherford’s reports and registration statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the risk factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on any of the Company’s forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law, and we caution you not to rely on them unduly.
*Non-GAAP - refer to the section titled Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined and GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed Redomestication, Weatherford filed a definitive proxy statement with the
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF Weatherford ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE
Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement and other documents containing important information about Weatherford and the proposed Redomestication through the website maintained by the
Participants in the Solicitation
Weatherford and its directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may, under the rules of the
| Selected Statements of Operations (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| ($ in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) | ||||||||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||||||
| DRE Revenues | $ | 321 | $ | 340 | $ | 350 | ||||||
| WCC Revenues | 443 | 510 | 441 | |||||||||
| PRI Revenues | 296 | 353 | 334 | |||||||||
| All Other | 92 | 86 | 68 | |||||||||
| Total Revenues | 1,152 | 1,289 | 1,193 | |||||||||
| Operating Income: | ||||||||||||
| DRE Segment Adjusted EBITDA[1] | $ | 72 | $ | 83 | $ | 74 | ||||||
| WCC Segment Adjusted EBITDA[1] | 110 | 144 | 128 | |||||||||
| PRI Segment Adjusted EBITDA[1] | 54 | 73 | 62 | |||||||||
| All Other[2] | 13 | 5 | 4 | |||||||||
| Corporate[2] | (16 | ) | (14 | ) | (15 | ) | ||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | (70 | ) | (74 | ) | (62 | ) | ||||||
| Share-based Compensation | (12 | ) | (12 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||||
| Restructuring Charges | (13 | ) | (7 | ) | (29 | ) | ||||||
| Other (Charges) Credits, Net | (15 | ) | 1 | (13 | ) | |||||||
| Operating Income | 123 | 199 | 142 | |||||||||
| Other Expense: | ||||||||||||
| Interest Expense, Net of Interest Income of | (17 | ) | (21 | ) | (26 | ) | ||||||
| Loss on Extinguishment of Debt and Bond Redemption Premium | — | (38 | ) | (1 | ) | |||||||
| Other Expense, Net | (1 | ) | (12 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||||
| Income Before Income Taxes | 105 | 128 | 96 | |||||||||
| Income Tax (Provision) Benefit | 4 | 11 | (10 | ) | ||||||||
| Net Income | 109 | 139 | 86 | |||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | 1 | 1 | 10 | |||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Weatherford | $ | 108 | $ | 138 | $ | 76 | ||||||
| Basic Income Per Share | $ | 1.50 | $ | 1.92 | $ | 1.04 | ||||||
| Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 71.9 | 71.8 | 73.1 | |||||||||
| Diluted Income Per Share | $ | 1.49 | $ | 1.91 | $ | 1.03 | ||||||
| Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding | 72.2 | 72.5 | 73.4 | |||||||||
| [1] | Segment adjusted EBITDA is our primary measure of segment profitability under |
| [2] | All Other includes results from non-core business activities (including integrated services and projects), and Corporate includes overhead support and centrally managed or shared facilities costs. All Other and Corporate do not individually meet the criteria for segment reporting. |
| Selected Balance Sheet Data (Unaudited) | |||||
| ($ in Millions) | |||||
| Assets: | |||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 1,012 | $ | 987 | |
| Restricted Cash | 38 | 55 | |||
| Accounts Receivable, Net | 1,166 | 1,234 | |||
| Inventories, Net | 824 | 836 | |||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | 1,130 | 1,124 | |||
| Intangibles, Net | 275 | 285 | |||
| Liabilities: | |||||
| Accounts Payable | 630 | 650 | |||
| Accrued Salaries and Benefits | 224 | 285 | |||
| Current Portion of Long-term Debt | 31 | 30 | |||
| Long-term Debt | 1,453 | 1,455 | |||
| Shareholders’ Equity: | |||||
| Total Shareholders’ Equity | 1,759 | 1,696 | |||
| Selected Cash Flows Information (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| ($ in Millions) | ||||||||||||
| Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 109 | $ | 139 | $ | 86 | ||||||
| Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities: | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 70 | 74 | 62 | |||||||||
| Foreign Exchange Losses (Gain) | (4 | ) | 5 | 13 | ||||||||
| Gain on Disposition of Assets | (6 | ) | (3 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||
| Deferred Income Tax Provision (Benefit) | 9 | (27 | ) | 7 | ||||||||
| Share-Based Compensation | 12 | 12 | 7 | |||||||||
| Changes in Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Accounts Payable and Accrued Salaries and Benefits | (13 | ) | 57 | (17 | ) | |||||||
| Other Changes, Net | (41 | ) | 11 | (15 | ) | |||||||
| Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities | 136 | 268 | 142 | |||||||||
| Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||||||||||||
| Capital Expenditures for Property, Plant and Equipment | (54 | ) | (51 | ) | (77 | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from Disposition of Assets | 3 | 5 | 1 | |||||||||
| Purchases of | (3 | ) | (14 | ) | — | |||||||
| Proceeds from Sales of | 3 | 13 | — | |||||||||
| Other Investing Activities | (17 | ) | (16 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||||
| (68 | ) | (63 | ) | (79 | ) | |||||||
| Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||||||||||||
| Borrowings of Long-term Debt | — | 1,200 | — | |||||||||
| Debt Issuance Costs | (1 | ) | (18 | ) | — | |||||||
| Repayments of Long-term Debt | (8 | ) | (1,308 | ) | (39 | ) | ||||||
| Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests | — | (13 | ) | — | ||||||||
| Tax Remittance on Equity Awards | (17 | ) | (1 | ) | (20 | ) | ||||||
| Share Repurchases | (10 | ) | (7 | ) | (53 | ) | ||||||
| Dividends Paid | (20 | ) | (18 | ) | (18 | ) | ||||||
| Other Financing Activities | — | (32 | ) | (3 | ) | |||||||
| $ | (56 | ) | $ | (197 | ) | $ | (133 | ) | ||||
Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined (Unaudited)
We report our financial results in accordance with
Adjusted EBITDA* - Adjusted EBITDA* is a non-GAAP measure and represents consolidated income before interest expense, net, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, and excludes, among other items, restructuring charges, share-based compensation expense, as well as other charges and credits. Management believes adjusted EBITDA* is useful to assess and understand normalized operating performance and trends. Adjusted EBITDA* should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for consolidated net income and should be viewed in addition to the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted EBITDA margin* - Adjusted EBITDA margin* is a non-GAAP measure which is calculated by dividing consolidated adjusted EBITDA* by consolidated revenues. Management believes adjusted EBITDA margin* is useful to assess and understand normalized operating performance and trends. Adjusted EBITDA margin* should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for consolidated net income margin and should be viewed in addition to the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow* - Adjusted Free Cash Flow* is a non-GAAP measure and represents cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, less capital expenditures plus proceeds from the disposition of assets. Management believes adjusted free cash flow* is useful to understand our performance at generating cash and demonstrates our discipline around the use of cash. Adjusted free cash flow* should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for cash flows provided by operating activities and should be viewed in addition to the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Net Debt* - Net Debt* is a non-GAAP measure that is calculated taking short and long-term debt less cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. Management believes the net debt* is useful to assess the level of debt in excess of cash and cash and equivalents as we monitor our ability to repay and service our debt. Net debt* should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for overall debt and total cash and should be viewed in addition to the Company’s results prepared in accordance with GAAP.?
Net Leverage* - Net Leverage* is a non-GAAP measure which is calculated by taking net debt* divided by adjusted EBITDA* for the trailing 12 months. Management believes the net leverage* is useful to understand our ability to repay and service our debt. Net leverage* should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for the individual components of above defined net debt* divided by consolidated net income attributable to Weatherford and should be viewed in addition to the Company’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
*Non-GAAP - as defined above and reconciled to the GAAP measures in the section titled GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled
| GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| ($ in Millions, Except Margin in Percentages) | ||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 1,152 | $ | 1,289 | $ | 1,193 | ||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Weatherford | $ | 108 | $ | 138 | $ | 76 | ||||||
| Net Income Margin | 9.4 | % | 10.7 | % | 6.4 | % | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA* | $ | 233 | $ | 291 | $ | 253 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin* | 20.2 | % | 22.6 | % | 21.2 | % | ||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Weatherford | $ | 108 | $ | 138 | $ | 76 | ||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | 1 | 1 | 10 | |||||||||
| Income Tax Provision (Benefit) | (4 | ) | (11 | ) | 10 | |||||||
| Interest Expense, Net of Interest Income of | 17 | 21 | 26 | |||||||||
| Loss on Extinguishment of Debt and Bond Redemption Premium | — | 38 | 1 | |||||||||
| Other Expense, Net | 1 | 12 | 19 | |||||||||
| Operating Income | 123 | 199 | 142 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and Amortization | 70 | 74 | 62 | |||||||||
| Other Charges (Credits), Net[1] | 15 | (1 | ) | 13 | ||||||||
| Restructuring Charges | 13 | 7 | 29 | |||||||||
| Share-Based Compensation | 12 | 12 | 7 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA* | $ | 233 | $ | 291 | $ | 253 | ||||||
| Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities | $ | 136 | $ | 268 | $ | 142 | ||||||
| Capital Expenditures for Property, Plant and Equipment | (54 | ) | (51 | ) | (77 | ) | ||||||
| Proceeds from Disposition of Assets | 3 | 5 | 1 | |||||||||
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow* | $ | 85 | $ | 222 | $ | 66 | ||||||
| [1] | Other Charges, Net in the three months ended |
*Non-GAAP - as reconciled to the GAAP measures above and defined in the section titled Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined
| GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciled Continued (Unaudited) | ||||||||||
| ($ in Millions) | ||||||||||
| Current Portion of Long-term Debt | $ | 31 | $ | 30 | $ | 22 | ||||
| Long-term Debt | 1,453 | 1,455 | 1,583 | |||||||
| Total Debt | $ | 1,484 | $ | 1,485 | $ | 1,605 | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 1,012 | $ | 987 | $ | 873 | ||||
| Restricted Cash | 38 | 55 | 57 | |||||||
| Total Cash | $ | 1,050 | $ | 1,042 | $ | 930 | ||||
| Components of Net Debt | ||||||||||
| Current Portion of Long-term Debt | $ | 31 | $ | 30 | $ | 22 | ||||
| Long-term Debt | 1,453 | 1,455 | 1,583 | |||||||
| Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents | 1,012 | 987 | 873 | |||||||
| Less: Restricted Cash | 38 | 55 | 57 | |||||||
| Net Debt* | $ | 434 | $ | 443 | $ | 675 | ||||
| Net Income for trailing 12 months | $ | 463 | $ | 431 | $ | 470 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA* for trailing 12 months | $ | 1,047 | $ | 1,067 | $ | 1,299 | ||||
| Net Leverage* (Net Debt*/Adjusted EBITDA*) | 0.41 | x | 0.42 | x | 0.52 | x | ||||
*Non-GAAP - as reconciled to the GAAP measures above and defined in the section titled Non-GAAP Financial Measures Defined
Source: 