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RPC Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
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Key Takeaways
RES posted Q2 earnings of $0.08 per share, missing estimates and falling from $0.15 a year ago.
Revenues rose 15.6% year over year to $420.8M, topping expectations despite lower oil prices and rig count.
Total operating profit dropped to $15.5M, with weaker Technical Services offset partly by Pintail acquisition.
RPC Inc. (RES - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 8 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 9 cents. The bottom line declined from the year-ago figure of 15 cents.
Total quarterly revenues were $420.8 million, up from the year-ago quarter’s $364.2 million. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $407 million.
The weak quarterly earnings were primarily due to pressure-pumping weakness, partially offset by the Pintail acquisition.
Operating profit in the Technical Services segment totaled $21 million, lower than the year-ago quarter’s $30.2 million.
Operating profit in the Support Services segment amounted to $4.6 million, higher than the year-ago level of $4.4 million.
Total operating profit in the quarter was $15.5 million, down from $35.5 million in the year-ago quarter. The average domestic rig count was 571, down 5.3% year over year.
The average oil price was $64.74 per barrel, down 20.8% year over year. The average price of natural gas was $3.20 per thousand cubic feet, up 54.6% from the figure recorded in the corresponding period of 2024.
Costs & Expenses
In the second quarter, the cost of revenues increased to $317.7 million from $262.3 million in the prior-year period. Selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to $40.8 million, higher than the year-ago quarter’s $37.4 million.
Financials
RPC’s total capital expenditure was $75.3 million.
As of June 30, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $162.1 million and maintained a debt-free balance sheet.
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RPC Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
Key Takeaways
RPC Inc. (RES - Free Report) reported second-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 8 cents per share, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 9 cents. The bottom line declined from the year-ago figure of 15 cents.
Total quarterly revenues were $420.8 million, up from the year-ago quarter’s $364.2 million. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $407 million.
The weak quarterly earnings were primarily due to pressure-pumping weakness, partially offset by the Pintail acquisition.
RPC, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Segmental Performance
Operating profit in the Technical Services segment totaled $21 million, lower than the year-ago quarter’s $30.2 million.
Operating profit in the Support Services segment amounted to $4.6 million, higher than the year-ago level of $4.4 million.
Total operating profit in the quarter was $15.5 million, down from $35.5 million in the year-ago quarter. The average domestic rig count was 571, down 5.3% year over year.
The average oil price was $64.74 per barrel, down 20.8% year over year. The average price of natural gas was $3.20 per thousand cubic feet, up 54.6% from the figure recorded in the corresponding period of 2024.
Costs & Expenses
In the second quarter, the cost of revenues increased to $317.7 million from $262.3 million in the prior-year period. Selling, general and administrative expenses amounted to $40.8 million, higher than the year-ago quarter’s $37.4 million.
Financials
RPC’s total capital expenditure was $75.3 million.
As of June 30, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $162.1 million and maintained a debt-free balance sheet.
RES’ Zacks Rank and Key Picks
RES currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Investors interested in the energy sector may look at some better-ranked stocks like Antero Midstream Corporation (AM - Free Report) , Eni S.p.A. (E - Free Report) and Enbridge Inc. (ENB - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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AM’s earnings beat estimates in one of the trailing four quarters, met once and missed in the other two, delivering an average negative surprise of 5.50%.
Eni’s strategic growth in upstream production, focused portfolio optimization and expansion into renewables highlight its resilience amid changing macroeconomic conditions. Successful ramp-up of exploration projects and efficient asset management reinforce its long-term potential and enhance its position in the global energy market.
E’s earnings missed estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and beat once, delivering an average negative surprise of 11.43%.
Enbridge is a major energy company that owns the longest and most complex oil and gas pipeline system in North America, transporting about 20% of the natural gas used in the United States. The business earns steady fees through long-term contracts, protecting it against big oil price swings or changes in shipment.
ENB’s earnings beat estimates in two of the trailing four quarters, met once and missed in the other, delivering an average surprise of 0.28%.