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National Energy Services Reunited Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 10 August 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 59% year over year: Revenue was $520.8 million, up 59.1% from a year earlier and 28.7% from the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Net income rose $28.8 million: Net income was $44.0 million, up $28.8 million year over year and $20.2 million sequentially. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $106.2 million: Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $106.2 million, up 50.5% year over year and 38.5% sequentially. Source
  • Hydraulic fracturing and testing drove growth: Management attributed the higher net income mainly to incremental revenue from higher activity in hydraulic fracturing, well testing and wireline logging. Source
  • Margin expansion from higher activity: CFO Stefan Angeli said higher activity and disciplined execution produced margin expansion, profitability and cash generation. Source
  • Operating cash flow of $174.0 million: Operating cash flow was $174.0 million, up 466.6% from a year earlier and 76.7% from the prior quarter. Source
  • Free cash flow of $99.9 million: Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, was $99.9 million, compared with $68.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • Net debt fell to $99.6 million: Net debt was $99.6 million, down from $185.3 million at December 31, 2025. Management attributed the decrease to higher cash and receivable collections. Source

“The second quarter was another exceptional quarter for NESR, delivering record revenue, record Adjusted EBITDA and our strongest quarterly earnings to date.”

Stefan Angeli, Chief Financial Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Capital return: quarterly dividendQuarterly, anticipated to commence in fourth quarter 2026$0.10 per Ordinary Share
Capital return: share repurchaseAuthorization approved May 2026up to $50.0 million

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 59% year over year: Revenue was $520.8 million, up 59.1% from a year earlier and 28.7% from the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • Net income rose $28.8 million: Net income was $44.0 million, up $28.8 million year over year and $20.2 million sequentially. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached $106.2 million: Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $106.2 million, up 50.5% year over year and 38.5% sequentially. Source
  • Diluted EPS rose to $0.43: Diluted EPS was $0.43, up $0.20 sequentially and $0.27 year over year. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.44. Source

Activity, contracts and technology

  • Hydraulic fracturing and testing drove growth: Management attributed the higher net income mainly to incremental revenue from higher activity in hydraulic fracturing, well testing and wireline logging. Source
  • Activity high on recent awards: CEO Sherif Foda said the company is working at high activity levels on contracts awarded recently across the region. Source
  • Contract wins and technology cited: CEO cited recent contract wins and expanding technology offerings as the basis for confidence in the company's path. Source

“Our stellar second quarter performance reflects the strength of NESR’s differentiated platform, the dedication of our people and the continued confidence our customers place in us.”

Sherif Foda, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Costs, margins and charges

  • Gross profit rose to $81.3 million: Gross profit was $81.3 million, against $43.9 million a year earlier. Cost of services was $439.5 million. Source
  • Margin expansion from higher activity: CFO Stefan Angeli said higher activity and disciplined execution produced margin expansion, profitability and cash generation. Source
  • Charges of $1.5 million adjusted out: Adjusted net income of $45.5 million excluded $1.5 million of charges and credits, mainly credit loss provisions. Source

Cash flow and liquidity

  • Operating cash flow of $174.0 million: Operating cash flow was $174.0 million, up 466.6% from a year earlier and 76.7% from the prior quarter. Source
  • Free cash flow of $99.9 million: Free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, was $99.9 million, compared with $68.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • Payables timing and net income: Management attributed the year-over-year change to higher net income and improved working capital, including tighter control of payables timing. Source
  • Capital spending rose in first half: Capital expenditures were higher in the six months to June 30, 2026, partly offsetting the cash flow gain. Source

Debt and cash balance

  • Net debt fell to $99.6 million: Net debt was $99.6 million, down from $185.3 million at December 31, 2025. Management attributed the decrease to higher cash and receivable collections. Source
  • Total debt declined to $274.6 million: Total debt was $274.6 million, of which $114.9 million was short-term, down from $310.1 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Cash balance rose to $175.0 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $175.0 million, compared with $124.8 million at December 31, 2025 and $131.8 million a year earlier. Source

Service range and workforce

  • Workforce across 16 countries: The company reports over 7,000 employees from more than 60 nationalities across 16 countries. Source
  • Production services listed: Production services named in the company description include hydraulic fracturing, cementing, coiled tubing, completions and nitrogen services. Source
  • Drilling and evaluation services listed: Drilling and evaluation services named in the company description include downhole tools, directional drilling, wireline, slickline and rig services. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Capital expenditure, six months Source$110.1 million (2025: $59.9 million)
Capital expenditure, second quarter Source$74.1 million

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management said the regional conflict continued during the quarter, and that operations were kept intact in all operating units. Source
  • Regulatory: Costs for the restatement of 2018-2020 financial statements, including the SEC inquiry, were $0.1 million in the quarter. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.