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Baker Hughes Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on IET Segment Performance
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Key Takeaways
BKR posted Q4 adjusted EPS of 78 cents and revenue of $7.39B, topping the consensus estimate.
Baker Hughes' IET segment revenue rose 9% to $3.81B, with EBITDA up 19% on productivity and pricing gains.
BKR's orders climb 5% to $7.9B and free cash flow jumps to $1.34B despite higher costs and lower OFSE revenue.
Baker Hughes Company (BKR - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 78 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents. The bottom line also increased from the year-ago level of 70 cents.
Total quarterly revenues of $7,386 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7,056 million. The top line also increased from the year-ago quarter’s $7,364 million.
The strong quarterly results were primarily driven by solid performance from BKR’s Industrial & Energy Technology business segment.
Baker Hughes Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Baker Hughes was reorganized from four to two operating segments — Oilfield Services and Equipment, and Industrial and Energy Technology. The segments became operational on Oct. 1, 2022.
Revenues from the Oilfield Services and Equipment (“OFSE”) unit amounted to $3,572 million, down 8% from the year-ago figure of $3,871 million. The reported figure lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,608 million.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization (EBITDA) from the segment totaled $647 million, down 14% from $755 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was due to overall lower volume, partially mitigated by structural cost-out initiatives.
Revenues from the Industrial & Energy Technology (“IET”) unit amounted to $3,814 million, up 9% from the year-ago quarter’s $3,492 million. The reported figure topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,468 million.
EBITDA from the segment totaled $761 million, up 19% from the year-ago quarter’s $639 million, driven by productivity, volume, favorable price and foreign exchange rate (FX) movements.
Costs and Expenses
Baker Hughes recorded total costs and expenses of $6,858 million in the fourth quarter, higher than the year-ago figure of $6,572 million.
Orders
Orders from all business segments amounted to $7.9 billion, up 5% from $7.5 billion recorded a year ago. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same was $6.9 billion. The increase was driven by increased order intake across both OFSE and IET business segments.
Free Cash Flow
Baker Hughes generated a free cash flow of $1.34 billion compared with $894 million a year ago.
Capex & Balance Sheet
BKR’s net capital expenditure in the fourth quarter was $321 million.
As of Dec. 31, 2025, it had cash and cash equivalents of $3.7 billion. BKR had a long-term debt of $5.4 billion at the end of the reported quarter, with a debt-to-capitalization of 24.3%.
Outlook
Baker Hughes, carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), expects IET orders to be roughly in line with 2025 levels, supported by sustained growth in LNG, increased FPSO and gas infrastructure project awards, along with strong power systems demand.
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Baker Hughes Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on IET Segment Performance
Key Takeaways
Baker Hughes Company (BKR - Free Report) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 78 cents per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents. The bottom line also increased from the year-ago level of 70 cents.
Total quarterly revenues of $7,386 million beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7,056 million. The top line also increased from the year-ago quarter’s $7,364 million.
The strong quarterly results were primarily driven by solid performance from BKR’s Industrial & Energy Technology business segment.
Baker Hughes Company Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
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Segmental Performance
Baker Hughes was reorganized from four to two operating segments — Oilfield Services and Equipment, and Industrial and Energy Technology. The segments became operational on Oct. 1, 2022.
Revenues from the Oilfield Services and Equipment (“OFSE”) unit amounted to $3,572 million, down 8% from the year-ago figure of $3,871 million. The reported figure lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,608 million.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization (EBITDA) from the segment totaled $647 million, down 14% from $755 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was due to overall lower volume, partially mitigated by structural cost-out initiatives.
Revenues from the Industrial & Energy Technology (“IET”) unit amounted to $3,814 million, up 9% from the year-ago quarter’s $3,492 million. The reported figure topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3,468 million.
EBITDA from the segment totaled $761 million, up 19% from the year-ago quarter’s $639 million, driven by productivity, volume, favorable price and foreign exchange rate (FX) movements.
Costs and Expenses
Baker Hughes recorded total costs and expenses of $6,858 million in the fourth quarter, higher than the year-ago figure of $6,572 million.
Orders
Orders from all business segments amounted to $7.9 billion, up 5% from $7.5 billion recorded a year ago. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the same was $6.9 billion. The increase was driven by increased order intake across both OFSE and IET business segments.
Free Cash Flow
Baker Hughes generated a free cash flow of $1.34 billion compared with $894 million a year ago.
Capex & Balance Sheet
BKR’s net capital expenditure in the fourth quarter was $321 million.
As of Dec. 31, 2025, it had cash and cash equivalents of $3.7 billion. BKR had a long-term debt of $5.4 billion at the end of the reported quarter, with a debt-to-capitalization of 24.3%.
Outlook
Baker Hughes, carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), expects IET orders to be roughly in line with 2025 levels, supported by sustained growth in LNG, increased FPSO and gas infrastructure project awards, along with strong power systems demand.
Stocks to Consider
Oceaneering International (OII - Free Report) delivers integrated technology solutions across all stages of the offshore oilfield lifecycle. The company is a leading provider of offshore equipment and technology solutions to the energy industry. OII’s proven ability to deliver innovative, integrated solutions supports ongoing client retention and new business opportunities, ensuring steady revenue growth. OII currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
W&T Offshore (WTI - Free Report) benefits from its prolific Gulf of America assets, which offer low decline rates, strong permeability and significant untapped reserves. The company’s recent acquisition of six shallow-water fields in the Gulf of America boosts its production prospects in the future, which is expected to enhance its revenues. WTI currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Cenovus Energy Inc.(CVE - Free Report) is a Canadian integrated energy company with operations spanning the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors. The company is involved in exploration and production from its low-cost oil sands and heavy oil assets in Canada. The strategic MEG Energy acquisition is expected to provide a boost to Cenovus Energy's production levels in 2026. CVE currently has a Zacks Rank #3.