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Nine Energy Service, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 9 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net loss of $5.1 million: Revenue was $142.0 million, close to the second quarter's $141.8 million. Net loss was $(5.1) million, or $(0.36) per share, against $(4.9) million, or $(0.35), in the second quarter. Source
  • Cementing revenue up 11%: Cementing revenue rose 11% quarter over quarter, which the company headlined as a highlight of the quarter. Source
  • Coiled Tubing held back by one unit: A large-diameter coiled tubing unit stayed out of service through the quarter, constraining Coiled Tubing operations. Source
  • U.S. activity expected to keep improving: Based on current market conditions, management expects improvement in U.S. activity levels to continue into the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • Higher-margin mix supports fourth-quarter profit: Management tied the expected fourth-quarter profit increase to a revenue shift toward higher-margin cementing and international tools work. Source
  • Operating cash flow positive at $4.7 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.7 million, compared with net cash used of $2.3 million in the second quarter. Source

“Cementing delivered meaningful sequential improvement, supported by sustained customer demand, increased activity and continued market share gains.”

Ann Fox, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nine Energy Service

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Capital expenditures Sourcefull year 2026$20 to $30 millionKept
Revenue Sourcefourth quarter 2026, compared with third quarter 2026flatNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Fourth quarter 2026 expectations were given: revenue flat and profitability modestly higher than the third quarter. Source
  • Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 capex guidance of $20 to $30 million is unchanged. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net loss of $5.1 million: Revenue was $142.0 million, close to the second quarter's $141.8 million. Net loss was $(5.1) million, or $(0.36) per share, against $(4.9) million, or $(0.35), in the second quarter. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA eased to $8.3 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $8.3 million, compared with $8.6 million in the second quarter. The company reconciles net loss to adjusted EBITDA by adding back restructuring, stock-based compensation and cash award expense. Source
  • Improving U.S. activity lifted results: Management attributed results to improving U.S. activity and stronger Cementing performance, partly offset by Coiled Tubing constraints. Source

Segments and business lines

  • Cementing revenue up 11%: Cementing revenue rose 11% quarter over quarter, which the company headlined as a highlight of the quarter. Source
  • Coiled Tubing held back by one unit: A large-diameter coiled tubing unit stayed out of service through the quarter, constraining Coiled Tubing operations. Source
  • International Completion Tools activity lower: International Completion Tools activity was lower than in the second quarter, due primarily to order timing. Source

“Historically, Cementing has served as an early indicator of broader completion activity, and we remain encouraged by current trends and the potential for improvement across our other completion-oriented businesses.”

Ann Fox, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nine Energy Service

Demand and activity

  • U.S. activity expected to keep improving: Based on current market conditions, management expects improvement in U.S. activity levels to continue into the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • Cementing positioned for sustained demand: Management said its cementing business is positioned to benefit from sustained customer demand. Source
  • Customer pace and product mix matter: Management said customer activity pace, the coiled tubing unit's return timing and the product and service mix will influence near-term performance. Source

Margins and costs

  • Adjusted gross profit reached $20.6 million: Gross profit was $13.3 million and adjusted gross profit $20.6 million, compared with $12.8 million and $19.9 million in the second quarter. Source
  • G&A expense rose to $16.5 million: General and administrative expense was $16.5 million, up from $15.6 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Tax provision about $0.1 million: The tax provision was about $0.1 million, mainly state and non-U.S. taxes, compared with $0.4 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Higher-margin mix supports fourth-quarter profit: Management tied the expected fourth-quarter profit increase to a revenue shift toward higher-margin cementing and international tools work. Source

“We are encouraged by the stronger activity and customer demand experienced in several areas of the business.”

Ann Fox, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nine Energy Service

Cash, liquidity and capital

  • Operating cash flow positive at $4.7 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $4.7 million, compared with net cash used of $2.3 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Total liquidity at $46.0 million: Total liquidity was $46.0 million, made up of $16.1 million of cash and $29.9 million of revolver availability, down from $46.8 million at June 30. Source
  • Revolver borrowings rose to $98.7 million: Borrowings under the revolving credit facility were $98.7 million at September 30, 2026, up from $97.3 million at June 30. Source
  • Capex figure differs from cash flow statement: The press release gives third-quarter capex of $2.8 million, while the cash flow statement shows purchases of property and equipment of $3,958 thousand. Source

Bankruptcy exit and reporting basis

  • Emerged from bankruptcy March 5: The company emerged from bankruptcy on March 5, 2026 and applied fresh start accounting, becoming a new entity for financial reporting. Source
  • Predecessor and Successor not comparable: Management said Predecessor and Successor financial information are not comparable because of fresh start accounting. Source
  • Restructuring charges of $1.9 million: Restructuring charges and other expenses were $1.9 million, mainly professional fees after the plan date and other restructuring costs. Source
  • Focus on execution and cost discipline: Management said the company remains focused on operational execution, technology development and cost discipline across Nine. Source

Coming up, as management said on 9 November 2026

  • Coiled tubing unit may return in December: Management said the large-diameter coiled tubing unit that was out of service in the third quarter may return to service in December. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Capital expenditures, third quarter 2026 Source$2.8 million
Capital expenditures, full-year 2026 guidance Source$20 to $30 million

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: One large-diameter Coiled Tubing unit remained out of service during the quarter, constraining that business. Source
  • Demand: Management said customer activity pace, coiled tubing return timing and product and service mix will continue to influence near-term performance. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said the capex guidance remains unchanged, with the expectation of coming in near the midpoint of the range. 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.