NOV shares surge over 5% as Q4 results top estimates

Published 05/02/2025, 12:54
NOV shares surge over 5% as Q4 results top estimates

HOUSTON - NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) reported better-than-expected fourth quarter results, sending shares up 4.66% in pre-market trading on Wednesday.

The oilfield equipment maker posted adjusted earnings of $0.41 per share, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.36 per share. Revenue came in at $2.31 billion, topping the consensus forecast of $2.26 billion.

NOV’s fourth quarter revenue decreased 1% YoY to $2.31 billion. The company reported net income of $160 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, down from $598 million, or $1.51 per share, in the year-ago quarter. However, the prior year period included a $485 million benefit from the release of valuation allowances on deferred tax assets.

Operating profit rose 29% YoY to $207 million, or 9.0% of sales. Adjusted EBITDA increased 3% to $302 million, representing 13.1% of sales.

"NOV’s fourth quarter rounded out a solid year during which we grew backlog and revenue, improved profitability, and generated substantial amounts of cash flow," said Clay Williams, Chairman, President and CEO.

For the full year 2024, NOV reported revenue of $8.87 billion, up 3% from 2023. Net income was $635 million, or $1.60 per diluted share.

Looking ahead to Q1 2025, NOV expects consolidated revenues to be down 1-3% YoY, with adjusted EBITDA between $235 million and $265 million.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.

Latest comments

Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers
© 2007-2025 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.