HOUSTON - Dril-Quip, Inc. (NYSE: DRQ), (the 'Company' or 'Dril-Quip'), a developer, manufacturer and provider of highly engineered equipment, service, and innovative technologies for use in the energy industry, today reported operational and financial results for the third quarter of 2023.
Third Quarter Highlights
Revenue of $117.2 million increased 31% sequentially and 33% year-over-year
Net Loss of $7.0 million decreased $10.5 million sequentially and $20.3 million year-over-year
Adjusted EBITDA of $12.4 million increased $3.6 million sequentially and increased $5.3 million year-over-year
Gross Margin of 27.0% increased 32 basis points sequentially and increased 154 basis points year-over-year
Cash provided by operations of $26.8 million, an increase of $25.8 million year-over-year
Free cash flow of $21.4 million increased $20.3 million sequentially and $30.6 million year-over-year
Net Bookings of $46.5 million decreased 36% sequentially and 25% year-over-year
Remain on track to complete footprint optimization initiatives by year end 2023
Awarded wellhead tender with Petrobras supporting their pre-salt well development project worth up to $28 million
First delivery of XPak DeTM liner hangers for exploration projects in Africa
Participation in a geothermal project in New Zealand through our connector product line
Successfully completed the acquisition of Great North which contributed $15.5 million to third quarter revenue
'Our third quarter delivered strong revenue, both from the addition of Great North, as well as growth driven by key deliveries to customers in markets such as Brazil, the Middle East, and West Africa. After closing on the Great North acquisition in early August, results for that business this quarter were in line with expectations, and we are excited about its continued growth trajectory,' said Jeff Bird, Dril-Quip's President and Chief Executive Officer. 'Free cash flow was very strong this quarter, the highest since 2017, as we improved overall working capital and received a long-awaited U.S. tax refund.'
'More recently, capacity constraints in the offshore rig market are introducing headwinds. Multiple customers have delayed product orders and service deliveries due to rig availability delaying drilling schedules, with latest estimates pushing some activity to spring of 2024. This directly impacted the bookings figure in the third quarter, as well as, our mix of Subsea Product and Subsea Service revenue, in comparison to our expectations. The lower Subsea Service revenue ultimately drove lower profitability in the third quarter. Our view that we are in the early innings of a multi-year offshore upcycle and that Dril-Quip's portfolio is well-positioned for growth remains unchanged. We look forward to updating investors on our 2024 outlook and updates to our strategic initiatives on our year-end earnings conference call in February 2024.'
In conjunction with today's release, the Company posted a new investor presentation entitled 'Q3 2023 Investor Presentation' to its website, www.dril-quip.com, on the 'Events & Presentations' page under the Investors tab. Investors should note that Dril-Quip announces material financial information in Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC') filings, press releases and public conference calls. Dril-Quip may use the Investors section of its website (www.dril-quip.com) to communicate with investors. It is possible that the financial and other information posted there could be deemed to be material information. Information on Dril-Quip's website is not part of this release.
Operational and Financial Results
Revenue, Cost of Sales and Gross Operating Margin
Consolidated revenue for the third quarter of 2023 was $117.2 million, up $27.6 million from the second quarter of 2023 and up $29.1 million compared to the third quarter of 2022. The increase in revenue was primarily driven by the acquisition of Great North in the third quarter which contributed $15.5 million in the quarter and an increase of $11.3 million in our Subsea Products segment as key customer deliveries were made in growing international offshore markets. Well Construction revenues increased $16.2 million sequentially, from $21.4 million to $37.6 million, primarily driven by the acquisition of Great North as well as large bore liner hanger growth in offshore Brazil and West Africa. Subsea Services segment revenue increased 6% year-over-year to $23.7 million, and Subsea Products segment revenue increased 15% compared to the prior year to $55.9 million.
Cost of sales for the third quarter of 2023 was $85.6 million, an increase of $19.9 million sequentially and year-over year. Gross operating margin for the third quarter of 2023 was 27.0%, up from 26.7% for the second quarter of 2023 and up from 25.4% year-over-year. Gross margins increased year-over-year, driven by incremental leverage on higher sales in Well Construction and Subsea Products.
Selling, General, Administrative, and Engineering Expenses
Selling, general and administrative ('SG&A') expenses for the third quarter of 2023 were $27.0 million, an increase of $4.9 million compared to the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of $4.6 million year-over-year. SG&A increased sequentially and year-over-year primarily due the addition of Great North expenses and an increase to the bad debt reserve due to higher activity. Engineering and product development expenses were $3.1 million for the third quarter of 2023, a decrease of $0.1 million from the second quarter of 2023 and an increase of $0.4 million year-over-year. The year-over-year increase is attributed to increased testing and qualification activities related to specific international customer requirements.
Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow
For the third quarter of 2023, the Company reported net loss of $7.0 million, or a loss of $0.21 per share. This compares to net income of $3.5 million, or $0.10 per share, for the second quarter of 2023 and a net income of $13.3 million, or $0.39 per share, in the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA totaled $12.4 million for the third quarter of 2023 compared to $8.8 million for the second quarter 2023 and $7.0 million in the prior year period. The increase in adjusted EBITDA sequentially and from the year ago period can be attributed to increased revenues and the acquisition of Great North in the third quarter of 2023.
Cash provided by operations was $26.8 million for the third quarter of 2023, an improvement of $15.5 million sequentially and $25.8 million year-over-year. Free cash flow was $21.4 million for the third quarter of 2023, an improvement of $20.3million sequentially and $30.6 million year-over-year. The improvement was primarily driven by the receipt of an U.S. tax refund of $16.8 million and improvements to Days Sales Outstanding in the third quarter, partially offset by an increase in finished goods inventory in anticipation of future growth. Capital expenditures in the third quarter of 2023 were $5.4 million, the majority of which was related to rental tools bound for work already secured. The company utilized $92.3M to complete the acquisition of Great North in the third quarter, including transaction and integration-related costs and customary working capital adjustments. Ending cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments as of September 30, 2023, were $190.0 million. The Company expects free cash flow to be positive in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Share Repurchases
During the third quarter of 2023, the Company did not make any share repurchases. The Company has approximately $103 million remaining of the current authorization by the Board of Directors. The Company continues to evaluate the amount and timing of its share repurchases as part of its overall capital allocation strategy.
About Dril-Quip
Dril-Quip is a developer, manufacturer and provider of highly engineered equipment, service and innovative technologies for use in the energy industry.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained herein relating to future operations and financial results that are forward-looking statements, including those related to market conditions, benefits of the recently completed acquisition, anticipated project bookings, expected timing of completing strategic restructuring, anticipated timing of delivery of new orders, anticipated revenues, costs, cost synergies and savings, possible acquisitions, new product offerings and related revenues, share repurchases and expectations regarding operating results, are based upon certain assumptions and analyses made by the management of the Company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors. These statements are subject to risks beyond the Company's control, including, but not limited to, the impact of actions taken by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC nations to adjust their production levels, the impact of actions taken by the OPEC and non-OPEC nations to adjust their production levels, risks related to the recently completed acquisition, including the risk that the benefits of the acquisition may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected, that we will fail to successfully integrate the properties and assets into our business and that management attention will be diverted to integration-related issues, the impact of general economic conditions, including inflation, on economic activity and on our operations, the general volatility of oil and natural gas prices and cyclicality of the oil and gas industry, declines in investor and lender sentiment with respect to, and new capital investments in, the oil and gas industry, project terminations, suspensions or scope adjustments to contracts, uncertainties regarding the effects of new governmental regulations, the Company's international operations, operating risks, the impact of our customers and the global energy sector shifting some of their asset allocation from fossil-fuel production to renewable energy resources, and other factors detailed in the Company's public filings with the SEC. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated.
Contact:
Erin Fazio
Email: ErinFazio@dril-quip.com
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