NOV Reports Second Quarter 2026 Earnings

• Revenues of $2.13 billion, up 4% sequentially and down 2% year-over-year
• Net income of $112 million, or $0.31 per share, an increase of $93 million sequentially and $4 million year-over-year
• Adjusted EBITDA^1,2 of $283 million, an increase of $106 million sequentially and $31 million year-over-year
• Returned $127 million of capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends
• Bookings of $474 million, representing a book-to-bill of 74%
  
  

¹ Free Cash Flow, Excess Free Cash Flow, Adjusted operating profit, and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures” below.
² Second quarter 2026 Adjusted EBITDA includes a benefit of approximately $40 million related to tariff refunds

HOUSTON, July 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) today reported second quarter 2026 revenues of $2.13 billion, an increase of four percent sequentially and a decrease of two percent compared to the second quarter of 2025. Net income increased $4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, year-over-year to $112 million. Operating profit was $193 million, or 9.0 percent of sales, an increase of 35 percent versus the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted operating profit was $190 million, an increase of 15 percent versus the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA increased $31 million year-over-year to $283 million, or 13.3 percent of sales. Second quarter 2026 Adjusted operating profit and Adjusted EBITDA include a benefit of approximately $40 million related to tariff refunds.

“NOV’s second quarter results reflect outstanding execution by our team in a market that is demonstrating significantly improved underlying industry fundamentals,” said Jose Bayardo, Chairman, President, and CEO. “During the second quarter, we were better able to navigate the continued logistical challenges in the Middle East, while our businesses benefited from improving demand in most major regions.

“While recent price volatility and geopolitical uncertainty continue to cause temporary disruptions and project deferrals, we are encouraged by a growing pipeline of capital equipment opportunities and improving short cycle activity across most markets. Additionally, it is becoming increasingly apparent that depleting inventories and significantly heightened focus on energy security, combined with a decade of constrained investments in the industry’s asset base, is starting a synchronized global recovery that should drive meaningful demand for NOV’s technology and equipment over the next several years.

“We believe the actions our organization is taking, including continued investment in the development of superior solutions for our customers and initiatives to drive efficiencies across our operations, position NOV to demonstrate meaningfully higher earnings over the coming years.”

Energy Equipment
Energy Equipment generated revenues of $1.22 billion in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of one percent from the second quarter of 2025. Operating profit increased $55 million from the prior year to $177 million, or 14.5 percent of sales, and included $2 million in pre-tax Other Items and a $7 million gain on sales of fixed assets. Adjusted EBITDA increased $42 million from the prior year to $200 million, or 16.4 percent of sales, and includes a benefit of approximately $14 million related to tariff refunds. Strong execution on offshore production projects nearing completion and a more favorable sales mix drove the improvement in revenue and profitability.

New orders booked during the quarter totaled $474 million, an increase of $54 million when compared to the $420 million of new orders booked during the second quarter of 2025. Orders shipped from backlog were $638 million, representing a book-to-bill of 74 percent and an increase of $6 million when compared to the $632 million orders shipped and a 66 percent book-to-bill during the second quarter of 2025. As of June 30, 2026, backlog for capital equipment orders for Energy Equipment totaled $4.08 billion, a decrease of $220 million from June 30, 2025.

Energy Products and Services
Energy Products and Services generated revenues of $974 million in the second quarter of 2026, a decrease of five percent from the second quarter of 2025. Operating profit increased $2 million from the prior year to $85 million, or 8.7 percent of sales, and included $9 million in pre-tax Other Items and a $13 million gain on sales of fixed assets. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $2 million from the prior year to $144 million, or 14.8 percent of sales, and includes a benefit of approximately $26 million related to tariff refunds. Market share gains by the segment’s drill bit and artificial lift operations and continued growth in digital services were more than offset by lower capital equipment sales, despite orders booked in the first half of 2026 that are expected to support higher shipments in the second half of the year.

Third Quarter 2026 Outlook
The Company is providing financial guidance for the third quarter of 2026, which constitutes “forward-looking statements” as described further below under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” This guidance is subject to, and may be affected by, the current uncertainty and conflict in the Middle East, and assumes that the operating environment in the region remains consistent with the conditions experienced during the second quarter. A worsening of such conditions may cause actual results to differ materially from this guidance.

For the third quarter of 2026, management expects year-over-year consolidated revenues to be flat to up 2 percent, with Adjusted EBITDA expected to be between $240 million and $270 million.

Corporate Information
NOV repurchased approximately 3.2 million shares of common stock for $63 million and paid $64 million in dividends during the second quarter, resulting in a total of $127 million in capital returned to shareholders.

During the second quarter of 2026, NOV recorded $17 million in pre-tax Other Items, primarily related to severance and facility closures, and costs associated with streamlining our business operations (see Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures).

As of June 30, 2026, the Company had total debt of $1,706 million, with $1.50 billion available on its revolving credit facility, and $1,164 million in cash and cash equivalents.

Significant Achievements
NOV won orders for production processing equipment and seawater treatment systems for offshore developments across multiple regions. NOV will provide gas dehydration and seawater treatment systems for a newbuild FPSO that will be used in West Africa. Additionally, NOV won orders for multiple FPSO topside modules and subsea structures for an offshore gas field development in Indonesia. As offshore investment increases, customers continue to rely on NOV’s leading production processing technologies for complex offshore developments.

NOV developed and implemented an AI-enabled solution that integrates real-time equipment diagnostics into the operation of a Norwegian operator’s sulphate removal unit to help optimize performance. Supplementing NOV’s operational support services, the solution allows NOV’s AI-agent to interface directly with the operator’s AI-agent to recommend maintenance actions using the Max Platform. The solution demonstrates NOV’s ability to collaborate closely with leading operators and leverage its engineering and equipment expertise to create differentiated digital solutions that reduce operating costs and maximize productivity.

NOV was selected to supply its Bondstrand™ fiberglass piping systems for an FPSO destined for a deepwater development in Suriname. The scope includes over 3,000 meters of pipe, with diameters ranging from 2 in. to 40 in., for handling critical water services across the vessel. The project further strengthens NOV’s leadership in offshore production infrastructure and demonstrates sustained demand for fiberglass piping systems in corrosive, weight-sensitive offshore applications.

NOV secured drill pipe awards for offshore drilling projects in Brazil and Suriname. The awards include new drill pipe string configurations with NOV’s proprietary Delta™ connection technology. Reflecting increased offshore demand, these orders contributed to strong drill pipe order intake during the first half of the year.

NOV was awarded orders to supply Tuboscope™ Zap-Lok™ mechanical interference connection technology for subsea gas pipeline projects in West Africa and Southeast Asia. The projects include the first deployment of Zap-Lok technology in Nigeria and a repeat award in Malaysia, demonstrating customer confidence in the technology. Zap-Lok provides a safer, faster, and more cost-effective alternative to conventional welded pipeline installation, helping operators accelerate pipeline construction while reducing installation risk.

NOV’s robotics and automation technologies continued to gain traction with new orders for ATOM™ RTX robotics packages and NOVOS™ automation systems across offshore and land drilling operations. Following successful deployment in the Permian Basin, NOV received additional orders for its ATOM RTX robotics packages to expand hands-free pipe handling and rig floor automation on onshore rigs. NOV also secured NOVOS automation orders for several offshore and land rigs. Adoption of NOV’s robotics and automation technologies continues to increase as customers realize the benefits of improved safety, efficiency, and drilling performance.

NOV signed an agreement with a major oil and gas operator to deploy its Downhole Broadband Solutions for an upcoming North Sea drilling campaign, with operations expected to begin in 2027. Enabled by NOV’s proprietary wired drill pipe, the solution will provide real-time, high-density downhole data from the bottomhole assembly and along the drill string. This enhanced visibility is designed to improve drilling performance and optimize well placement to maximize well productivity.

NOV deployed a remote service rig monitoring solution through its Max Completions offering for a supermajor, enabling centralized oversight of its workover operations through real-time operational visibility and improved reporting accuracy. Additionally, NOV expanded its digital portfolio through the acquisition of Rigsmart and Cranesmart, further complementing NOV’s existing wireless monitoring, safety, and data acquisition technologies. Together, these developments strengthen NOV’s ability to provide digital technologies across a broad range of end-markets.

NOV secured a new contract for its XLC-S connector with a regional operator in Egypt. The XLC-S offshore conductor casing connector wedge thread design provides enhanced strength and high torque resistance, enabling reliable field performance. The award expands adoption of XLC-S connector technology in a strategic offshore market and illustrates customer demand for reliable, high-performance connector solutions.

NOV secured a large order to supply underground composite fuel storage tanks to support a customer’s retail fueling expansion across the Upper Midwest and Northeast U.S. This award builds on the strong momentum in fuel storage tank demand, with bookings nearly doubling over the prior 18-month period. As investment in retail fueling infrastructure expands, NOV is well positioned to support customers with advanced fiberglass storage solutions.

NOV secured a multiyear contract to provide real-time data acquisition, delivery, and visualization services for a leading Latin American operator’s drilling and completion operations. NOV’s Max Platform will provide improved operational visibility across the customer’s operations, improving workflows and supporting better and faster data-driven decision making.

NOV’s PosiTrack™ torsional vibration mitigation technology gained traction in offshore markets with successful deployments in Norway, Brazil and West Africa during the quarter. In offshore West Africa, the tool was deployed in an 8½-in. production section as part of a rotary steerable system and logging-while-drilling bottomhole assembly to mitigate vibration risks while drilling through hard stringers. PosiTrack helped the operator drill the section more than 2.5 days ahead of plan, improving drilling performance and reducing schedule risk in a challenging offshore application.

Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
NOV will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 results on July 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time (11:00 AM Eastern Time). The call will be broadcast simultaneously at www.nov.com/investors. A replay will be available on the website for 30 days.

About NOV
NOV (NYSE: NOV) delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 160 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely and efficiently produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures that management believes are useful tools for internal use and the investment community in evaluating NOV’s overall financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are broadly used to value and compare companies in the oilfield services and equipment industry. Not all companies define these measures in the same way. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should therefore be considered only as supplemental to such GAAP financial measures. Additionally, Free Cash Flow and Excess Free Cash Flow do not represent the Company’s residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures, as the calculation of these measures does not account for certain debt service requirements or other non-discretionary expenditures. Please see the attached schedules for reconciliations of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release and the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

This press release contains certain forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA. The Company has not provided a reconciliation of projected net income to projected Adjusted EBITDA because management cannot predict with a reasonable degree of accuracy certain of the necessary components of net income, such as other income (expense), which includes fluctuations in foreign currencies. As such, a reconciliation of projected net income to projected Adjusted EBITDA is not available without unreasonable effort. The actual amount of other income (expense), provision (benefit) for income taxes, equity income (loss) in unconsolidated affiliates, depreciation and amortization, and other amounts excluded from Adjusted EBITDA could have a significant impact on net income.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains, or has incorporated by reference, statements that are not historical facts, including estimates, projections, and statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements often contain words such as “may,” “can,” “likely,” “believe,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “will,” “intend,” “think,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “expectation,” “goal,” “outlook,” “projected,” “projections,” “target,” and other similar words, although some such statements are expressed differently. Other oral or written statements we release to the public may also contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties and reflect our best judgment based on current information. You should be aware that our actual results could differ materially from results anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to changes in oil and gas prices, customer demand for our products, challenges related to NOV’s operations in the Middle East, potential catastrophic events related to our operations, protection of intellectual property rights, compliance with laws, and worldwide economic activity, including matters related to recent Russian sanctions and changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs and their related impacts on the economy. Given these uncertainties, current or prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update any such factors or forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments. You should also consider carefully the statements under “Risk Factors,” as disclosed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated in Part II, Item 1A of our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which address additional factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those set forth in such forward-looking statements, as well as additional disclosures we make in our press releases and other securities filings. We also suggest that you listen to our quarterly earnings release conference calls with financial analysts.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified in this press release to be consistent with current period presentation.

CONTACT:
Amie D'Ambrosio
Director, Investor Relations
(713) 375-3826
Amie.DAmbrosio@nov.com

Presented below is a reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities to “Free Cash Flow”. The Company defines Free Cash Flow as cash flow from operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment, or “capital expenditures” and Excess Free Cash Flow as cash flows from operations less capital expenditures and other investments, including acquisitions and divestitures. Management believes this is important information to provide because it is used by management to evaluate the Company’s operational performance and trends between periods and manage the business. Management also believes this information may be useful to investors and analysts to gain a better understanding of the Company’s results of ongoing operations. Free Cash Flow and Excess Free Cash Flow are not intended to replace GAAP financial measures.

Presented below is a reconciliation of operating profit to Adjusted operating profit and Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA. The Company defines Adjusted operating profit as operating profit excluding gains and losses on sales of fixed assets, and, when applicable, pre-tax Other Items. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as operating profit excluding depreciation, amortization, gains and losses on sales of fixed assets, and, when applicable, pre-tax Other Items. Adjusted EBITDA % is a ratio showing Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of sales. Management believes this is important information to provide because it is used by management to evaluate the Company’s operational performance and trends between periods and manage the business. Management also believes this information may be useful to investors and analysts to gain a better understanding of the Company’s results of ongoing operations. Adjusted operating profit, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA % are not intended to replace GAAP financial measures, such as Net Income and operating profit %. Pre-tax Other Items include gain on business divestiture, impairment, restructure, severance, facility closure costs and inventory charges and credits.