Seadrill (SDRL) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
22 Jan, 2026Financial highlights
Market capitalization stands at $2.2 billion with a marketed fleet of 14 rigs and a total backlog of $2.5 billion as of November 2025.
Leverage ratio is 0.76x, calculated as net debt to last twelve months adjusted EBITDA.
Backlog and contract profile
Backlog extends into 2029, providing revenue visibility at favorable rates.
Average drillship dayrates have risen, with legacy contracts for West Jupiter and West Tellus repricing from ~$250k/d to ~$450k/d in 2026.
Recent contract awards fill utilization gaps for 2026 and beyond, supporting elevated earnings potential.
Recent contract awards
Secured multi-year contracts in Angola for Sonangol Libongos (525 days), Sonangol Quenguela (520 days), and West Gemini (284 days).
Additional contracts in the U.S. Gulf for West Vela, West Neptune, and Sevan Louisiana, ranging from 60 to 120 days.
Latest events from Seadrill
- Q2 2026 saw strong revenue, higher EBITDA, raised guidance, and a $2.9B contract backlog.SDRL
Q2 2026 - Q1 2026 saw higher EBITDA, new contracts, raised guidance, and strong backlog growth.SDRL
Q1 2026 - Key votes include board elections, auditor approval, and executive compensation at the 2026 AGM.SDRL
Proxy filing - Shareholders will vote on board, auditor, compensation, and incentive plan changes amid strong 2025 results.SDRL
Proxy filing - Strong backlog, rising dayrates, and robust FY26 guidance drive sector-leading positioning.SDRL
Investor presentation - 2025 EBITDA hit $353M, $0.5B in new contracts, $2.5B backlog, and strong 2026 outlook.SDRL
Q4 2025 - Backlog hits $2.5B as Q3 2025 loss narrows; outlook brightens amid industry recovery.SDRL
Q3 2025 - Q2 EBITDA hit $133M; asset sales, buybacks, and 67% fleet coverage support outlook.SDRL
Q2 2024 - $1 billion in new contracts, $3 billion backlog, and 75% of 2025 rig days contracted.SDRL
Q4 2024