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Helmerich & Payne (HP) Stock Up 10.2% on Improved Q2 Loss
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Shares of Helmerich & Payne Inc. (HP - Free Report) have gained 10.2% since second-quarter fiscal 2021 earnings announcement on Apr 30. The bright spot in this industry player's earnings performance, which saw a higher-than-estimated top line and a narrower loss, is its cost-saving efforts and a strict expense management that boosted investor confidence.
Delving Deeper
Helmerich & Payne reported an adjusted loss of 60 cents per share for the fiscal second quarter, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 62 cents, attributable to a strong operating profit from the offshore Gulf of Mexico segment.
However, in the year-ago period, the oil and gas contract drilling services provider incurred a loss of a cent per share. This underperformance reflects weak revenue contribution from all the three segments.
Nevertheless, operating revenues of $296 million topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $292 million but the top line decreased 53.3% from the year-ago level.
Segmental Performance
North America Solutions: During the quarter, operating revenues of $250 million were down 54.2% year over year. However, the segment reported a narrower operating loss of $109.8 million than the loss of $342.7 million reported in second-quarter fiscal 2020, attributable to higher rig activity levels.
Offshore Gulf of Mexico: Revenues of $29.3 million decreased 11.5% from the year-ago quarter due to unexpected downtime on a rig. The segment recorded an operating profit of $2.98 million against the year-ago loss of $3.32 million.
International Solutions: The segment’s operations generated revenues of $14.8 million, down from $51.3 million in the prior-year quarter. The unit reported a loss of $3.5 million, narrower than the year-ago loss of $152.5 million as it gained from extra revenue days and $1.9 million worth of revenue reimbursements.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
In the reported quarter, Helmerich & Payne spent $16.8 million on capital programs. As of Mar 31, 2021, the company had $427.2 million in cash and cash equivalents while long-term debt was $481.6 million (debt-to-capitalization of 13.5%).
Guidance
This Tulsa, OK-based company anticipates operating gross margins between $65 million and $75 million in the North America Solutions segment for the fiscal third quarter. The company predicts around 120-125 contracted rigs by Mar 31, 2021.
Coming to the Offshore Gulf of Mexico segment, Helmerich & Payne envisions operating gross margins within $6-$9 million for the fiscal third quarter.
Additionally, International Solutions operating gross margins are forecast at a loss of $1-$3 million for the current quarter.
For the current fiscal year, Helmerich & Payne estimates capital outlay within $85-$105 million.
Research and development expenses for fiscal 2021 are now expected to be roughly $25 million while general and administrative expenses are projected to be approximately $160 million. Depreciation is estimated to be around $425 million.
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Helmerich & Payne (HP) Stock Up 10.2% on Improved Q2 Loss
Shares of Helmerich & Payne Inc. (HP - Free Report) have gained 10.2% since second-quarter fiscal 2021 earnings announcement on Apr 30. The bright spot in this industry player's earnings performance, which saw a higher-than-estimated top line and a narrower loss, is its cost-saving efforts and a strict expense management that boosted investor confidence.
Delving Deeper
Helmerich & Payne reported an adjusted loss of 60 cents per share for the fiscal second quarter, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 62 cents, attributable to a strong operating profit from the offshore Gulf of Mexico segment.
However, in the year-ago period, the oil and gas contract drilling services provider incurred a loss of a cent per share. This underperformance reflects weak revenue contribution from all the three segments.
Nevertheless, operating revenues of $296 million topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $292 million but the top line decreased 53.3% from the year-ago level.
Segmental Performance
North America Solutions: During the quarter, operating revenues of $250 million were down 54.2% year over year. However, the segment reported a narrower operating loss of $109.8 million than the loss of $342.7 million reported in second-quarter fiscal 2020, attributable to higher rig activity levels.
Offshore Gulf of Mexico: Revenues of $29.3 million decreased 11.5% from the year-ago quarter due to unexpected downtime on a rig. The segment recorded an operating profit of $2.98 million against the year-ago loss of $3.32 million.
International Solutions: The segment’s operations generated revenues of $14.8 million, down from $51.3 million in the prior-year quarter. The unit reported a loss of $3.5 million, narrower than the year-ago loss of $152.5 million as it gained from extra revenue days and $1.9 million worth of revenue reimbursements.
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Capital Expenditure & Balance Sheet
In the reported quarter, Helmerich & Payne spent $16.8 million on capital programs. As of Mar 31, 2021, the company had $427.2 million in cash and cash equivalents while long-term debt was $481.6 million (debt-to-capitalization of 13.5%).
Guidance
This Tulsa, OK-based company anticipates operating gross margins between $65 million and $75 million in the North America Solutions segment for the fiscal third quarter. The company predicts around 120-125 contracted rigs by Mar 31, 2021.
Coming to the Offshore Gulf of Mexico segment, Helmerich & Payne envisions operating gross margins within $6-$9 million for the fiscal third quarter.
Additionally, International Solutions operating gross margins are forecast at a loss of $1-$3 million for the current quarter.
For the current fiscal year, Helmerich & Payne estimates capital outlay within $85-$105 million.
Research and development expenses for fiscal 2021 are now expected to be roughly $25 million while general and administrative expenses are projected to be approximately $160 million. Depreciation is estimated to be around $425 million.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Helmerich & Payne currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Some better-ranked players in the energy space are Silver Bow Resources Inc. (SBOW - Free Report) , Matador Resources Company (MTDR - Free Report) and Continental Resources, Inc. , each presently flaunting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
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