Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Q3 FY26 Results

H&P delivered strong financial and operational results during the quarter. We generated direct margins that exceeded the midpoint of guidance ranges in all segments as well as strong adjusted EBITDA and free cash flows. Our performance reflects the disciplined execution of our teams and the strength of our diversified global portfolio. While near-term market conditions remain fluid, particularly in the Middle East, underlying trends across our portfolio continue to improve. Recent geopolitical events continue to highlight the importance of energy security and reliable supply, reinforcing the need for continued investment in oil and gas development to help meet global energy demand. Against this backdrop, customer activity remains constructive, supporting demand for high-performance drilling solutions as the industry looks toward 2027. In North America Solutions, activity growth was primarily driven by increased drilling demand from private and smaller independent operators. While industry supply and demand dynamics continue to evolve for the super-spec rig market, current conditions continue to support strong utilization levels and solid margin performance. H&P is well equipped to quickly meet rising customer demand, benefiting from our industry leading scale, uniform fleet and reactivation costs. Our International Solutions segment is building momentum across key markets as we leverage the advantages of our large homogeneous fleet and diversified footprint. In Argentina, we are putting additional rigs back to work, supported by development of the Vaca Muerta shale basin. Technology adoption remains strong, and we continue to see attractive growth opportunities driven by resource scale, improving infrastructure, and rising demand for super-spec drilling solutions, which are contributing to organic margin expansion across the segment. In the Middle East, we continued rig reactivations in Saudi Arabia while focusing on the safety of our people and maintaining continuity of operations across our core operating countries. Our Offshore Solutions segment delivered another quarter of strong operational and financial results. This was driven by the achievement of several performance-related bonuses during the quarter. Offshore continues to provide stability and strategic value through its long‑term contract portfolio and strong free cash flow generation. We are encouraged by the momentum across our business. With our leading super‑spec fleet, strong international presence, differentiated technology portfolio, and resilient offshore business, we believe H&P is positioned to create long-term value for shareholders. None of that would be possible without the commitment and expertise of our employees, whose focus on safety and operational excellence continues to drive our success.

In conjunction with our strong financial performance and improving market outlook, we are embarking on company-wide initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, reducing cost, simplifying our portfolio, and streamlining support functions. These actions are designed to enhance margins, strengthen free cash flow generation, and accelerate deleveraging. As we look ahead, we remain committed to balancing debt reduction, maintaining our base dividend, and investing with discipline to support growth opportunities, ensuring we are well positioned regardless of how market conditions evolve.