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RPC Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 30 July 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Support Services revenues surge 11 percent: Support Services revenues $22.8 million, up 11% sequentially, with Patterson Rental Tools driving 21% increase compared to seasonally weak first quarter. Source
  • Technical Services operating income rises 73 percent: Technical Services operating income $27.6 million, up 73% sequentially from $16.0 million in Q1, with increases across most service lines. Source
  • Net income and EPS improve substantially: Net income $12.1 million with diluted EPS of $0.05, versus $0.9 million and $0.00 in Q1, with net income margin expanding 240 basis points to 2.6%. Source
  • Adjusted net income and EPS rise substantially: Adjusted net income $17.8 million, up 135% from Q1's $7.6 million, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.08 versus $0.03, margin at 3.9%. Source
  • CEO Palmer announces retirement after 30 years: Ben M. Palmer announced retirement as president and CEO after 30 years, committing to Board to ensure smooth transition to next generation leadership. Source

“Our Support Services segment revenues were up 11% sequentially led by Patterson Rental Tools, which generated a 21% increase compared to the seasonally weak first quarter”

Ben M. Palmer, RPC's President and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • New: CEO Ben M. Palmer announced retirement after 30 years, committing to work with Board on smooth transition to next generation leadership. Source

Segment Revenue and Operating Performance

  • Technical Services revenue growth mixed across service lines: Technical Services revenues $438.1 million, up 1% sequentially. Snubbing, Cementing and Downhole Tools showed double-digit growth, mostly offset by lower Wireline revenues from Pintail acquisition. Source
  • Support Services revenues surge 11 percent: Support Services revenues $22.8 million, up 11% sequentially, with Patterson Rental Tools driving 21% increase compared to seasonally weak first quarter. Source
  • Technical Services operating income rises 73 percent: Technical Services operating income $27.6 million, up 73% sequentially from $16.0 million in Q1, with increases across most service lines. Source

Profitability and Margin Expansion

  • Net income and EPS improve substantially: Net income $12.1 million with diluted EPS of $0.05, versus $0.9 million and $0.00 in Q1, with net income margin expanding 240 basis points to 2.6%. Source
  • Adjusted net income and EPS rise substantially: Adjusted net income $17.8 million, up 135% from Q1's $7.6 million, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.08 versus $0.03, margin at 3.9%. Source

“During the second quarter we saw reasons for optimism with some improved pricing and activity visibility. This allowed us an opportunity to support targeted growth”

Ben M. Palmer, RPC's President and Chief Executive Officer

Cost Management and Operating Expenses

  • Cost of revenues down on improved job mix: Cost of revenues $345.7 million, down from $355.6 million in Q1 despite higher revenues, driven by better materials and supplies costs in Pressure Pumping. Source
  • SG&A expenses increase 7 percent sequentially: Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to $51.5 million from $48.2 million in Q1, primarily from higher professional and advisory fees. Source

Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation

  • Cash decreased from acquisition debt paydown: Cash and equivalents $179.5 million at quarter-end, down from $209.9 million at year-end 2025, due to $20 million principal payment on Pintail note payable. Source
  • Operating cash flow strong, working capital drags FCF: Net cash from operations $74.6 million YTD, while free cash flow only $3.8 million YTD, as working capital build and capital expenditures offset operational cash. Source
  • Capital expenditures modestly increased YTD: Year-to-date capital expenditures $70.8 million compared to $75.3 million in same 2025 period, reflecting selective capex to support targeted growth. Source
  • Quarterly dividend maintained, credit facility extended: Board declared $0.04 per share quarterly dividend payable September 10, 2026. Company amended credit facility, extending maturity from June 2027 to June 2031. Source

“after 30 years with RPC, I believe now is the right time to retire and transition to the Company's next generation of leadership”

Ben M. Palmer, RPC's President and Chief Executive Officer

Leadership Transition and Governance

  • CEO Palmer announces retirement after 30 years: Ben M. Palmer announced retirement as president and CEO after 30 years, committing to Board to ensure smooth transition to next generation leadership. Source
  • Palmer committed to ensuring continuity and positioning: Palmer stated commitment to working with Board on smooth transition, positioning RPC with strong brands, solid balance sheet, and disciplined focus on returns. Source

Coming up, as management said on 30 July 2026

  • CEO transition to next generation leadership: Ben M. Palmer will transition CEO role with commitment to Board to ensure smooth continuity and positioning company for future success. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Oil and natural gas price volatility could impact customer capital spending and service demand, constraining opportunities for growth expansion. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Ben M. Palmer committed to working closely with Board to ensure continuity in CEO transition and position RPC well for future. 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.