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NOV Q2 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2026 earnings summary29 Jul, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q2 2026 revenue was $2.13 billion, up 4% sequentially and down 2–2.5% year-over-year, with net income of $112 million and adjusted EBITDA of $283 million, including a $40 million tariff refund benefit.

  • Record EBITDA margins in Energy Equipment and Subsea flexible pipe, driven by operational improvements and favorable sales mix.

  • Over $1 billion returned to shareholders since 2024, with $127 million returned in Q2 2026.

  • Major offshore production and digital services contracts secured, including AI-enabled diagnostics and robotics.

  • Safety performance reached record levels, with improved incident rates for the second consecutive quarter.

Financial highlights

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $283 million (13.3% of sales), or $243 million excluding the $40 million tariff benefit.

  • Operating profit was $193 million (9% of sales), up 35% year-over-year; adjusted operating profit was $190 million.

  • Free cash flow was negative $64 million for Q2 2026, with working capital expected to benefit cash generation in H2 2026.

  • Capital expenditures were $81 million for Q2 and $146 million for 1H26; full-year guidance is $340–$370 million.

  • Cash and equivalents at quarter-end were $1.16 billion; total debt was $1.71 billion.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q3 2026 revenue is expected to be flat to up 2% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA guidance of $240–$270 million.

  • Energy Equipment revenue expected to be down 1–3% year-over-year in Q3, with EBITDA of $160–$190 million.

  • Energy Products and Services revenue expected to increase 5–7% year-over-year in Q3, with EBITDA of $130–$150 million.

  • Free cash flow conversion of 40–50% of 2026 EBITDA is anticipated.

  • Guidance assumes stable Middle East conditions; escalation could materially impact results.

Tariff refunds impact on segment EBITDA
Drivers of the 74% book-to-bill ratio
Middle East risks to Q3 EBITDA guidance
Middle East "new normal" impact on Q3 growth
High-water mark analysis of earnings capacity
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