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ATLANTA - RPC, Inc. (NYSE: RES), a prominent oilfield services company trading at $4.93 per share, disclosed a modest 1% sequential revenue drop for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, with revenues totaling $332.9 million. The company’s net income fell 6% to $12 million, attributed to a less favorable tax rate compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Despite the revenue dip, RPC’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) improved by 6% sequentially to $48.9 million, and EBITDA margin rose to 14.7%. According to InvestingPro analysis, RPC appears undervalued based on its Fair Value assessment, with analysts setting price targets ranging from $4.75 to $8.00.
The results reflect stable revenue across most key service lines and a solid sequential EBITDA margin performance, with the company maintaining strong financial health as evidenced by its "GREAT" rating from InvestingPro’s comprehensive analysis. RPC also completed the acquisition of Pintail Completions, a leading wireline perforation service provider in the Permian, on April 1, 2025. Pintail’s addition is expected to enhance RPC’s service offerings, given Pintail’s strong profitability and over $400 million in 2024 revenues. The company’s attractive valuation metrics, including an EV/EBITDA of 3.5x and P/E ratio of 13.14x, suggest potential upside opportunity.
RPC’s President and CEO Ben M. Palmer expressed optimism about the acquisition and RPC’s ability to offer world-class completion services. He acknowledged the competitive pressures within the oilfield services market, particularly in pressure pumping, and emphasized the company’s disciplined approach to investment and cost management.
Cost of revenues decreased by 3%, contributing to improved operating income, while selling, general, and administrative expenses rose slightly due to increased IT system implementation expenses. Interest income remained stable, and the income tax provision reflected a more normalized tax rate.
The company reported cash and cash equivalents of $326.7 million at the end of the quarter, with no outstanding borrowings under its $100 million revolving credit facility. The financial results do not yet account for the Pintail acquisition, which involved a $170 million cash payment and additional financial instruments. InvestingPro data reveals RPC maintains a strong balance sheet with more cash than debt and a healthy current ratio of 4.03x, indicating excellent liquidity. The company’s robust financial position is further supported by its ability to generate substantial free cash flow, with a yield of 12% over the last twelve months.
RPC declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share, payable on June 10, 2025, with a record date of May 9, 2025. Share repurchases in the first quarter amounted to $2.9 million related to restricted share vesting.
In segment operations, Technical Services saw a 1% revenue decrease to $311.8 million, while Support Services experienced a 1% revenue increase to $21 million. Both segments reported improved operating income.
The company will hold a conference call to discuss the quarterly results and has made provisions for a replay available on RPC’s website. This article is based on a press release statement from RPC, Inc.
In other recent news, RPC Inc. reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, revealing a mixed performance. The company missed earnings per share (EPS) expectations, posting $0.06 against the anticipated $0.08, but exceeded revenue forecasts with $335 million compared to the expected $329.29 million. Citi analyst Scott Gruber upgraded RPC Inc.’s stock from a Sell to a Neutral rating, although the price target was lowered to $4.75. The analyst noted the company’s solid balance sheet, highlighting its lack of long-term debt and adequate cash reserves. Additionally, RPC Inc. announced significant changes in its corporate governance, including the declassification of its Board of Directors and the adoption of new bylaws, which will impact how directors are elected starting in 2025. The company also disclosed the upcoming retirement of two long-standing board members, Gary W. Rollins and Pamela R. Rollins, who will retire at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This transition is part of RPC Inc.’s ongoing commitment to corporate governance and strategic oversight.
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