Nabors Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results

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Nabors Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb.11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. ("Nabors" or the "Company") (NYSE: NBR) today reported fourth quarter 2025 operating revenues of $798 million, compared to operating revenues of $818 million in the third quarter. Net income attributable to Nabors' shareholders for the quarter was $10 million, compared to $274 million in the third quarter. This equates to earnings per diluted share of $0.17, compared to $16.85 in the third quarter. The third quarter included a one-time, after-tax gain on the disposition of Quail Tools, LLC ("Quail") of $314 million, or $20.52 per diluted share. Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $222 million, compared to $236 million in the previous quarter.

4Q 2025 Highlights

  • Nabors completed several transactions that materially reduced total debt and significantly strengthened its leverage metrics:
    • Related to the sale of Quail, Nabors collected the $250 million seller financing note in full.
    • The Company issued $700 million of notes due in 2032.
    • In turn, the Company redeemed the $546 million remaining balance of its notes due in 2027.
    • In January, the Company redeemed in full the remaining outstanding notes due in 2028.

  • These actions contributed to a reduction in Nabors' outstanding net debt by approximately $554 million since the end of 2024. The Company's next debt maturity is $250 million due in 2029.

  • The performance of the retained Parker Wellbore businesses improved. Adjusted EBITDA contribution from these operations increased by 11% sequentially, with stronger drilling activity in Canada and Indonesia. This growth also includes additional realization of cost synergies, reaching the $40 million synergy target for 2025.

  • The SANAD joint venture deployed one newbuild rig in the Kingdom. The number of newbuild deployments now totals 14. Five more are scheduled for 2026, followed by one more in early 2027.

  • In the fourth quarter, Nabors installed the first unit of its new Canrig® automated floor wrench on a Nabors rig working in the Haynesville Shale. This wrench represents a technological step-change for this critical rig floor component. Its field performance demonstrates a 30% reduction in cycle time and improved positioning. Available as a retrofit to Canrig wrenches deployed in the field, it is already generating significant customer interest.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, "2025 proved to be a transformational year for our capital structure. Including the redemption in January, we reduced our total debt by $388 million since the end of 2024. This represents significant progress on our path to delevering. As a result of this significant reduction in debt, our annual interest expense should decline by approximately $45 million, translating into a dollar-for-dollar improvement in adjusted free cash flow.

"Nabors' fourth quarter results improved compared to the third quarter, excluding the contribution from Quail. This sequential improvement was broad-based across all segments of our operations.

"In the Lower 48 business and International Drilling segment, our average rig counts in the fourth quarter exceeded both our expectations and those of the prior quarter. Our Lower 48 count increased in the latter portion of the quarter, highlighting our success executing on opportunities to add rigs. In our International Drilling segment, SANAD added a newbuild in Saudi Arabia, two rigs were redeployed in Argentina, and three platform rigs in Mexico continued to work throughout the quarter.

"The sequential increase in Drilling Solutions' ("NDS") adjusted EBITDA was particularly encouraging. The largest contributors to this increase include casing running, managed pressure drilling, and performance software in our international markets. In the Lower 48 market, NDS's revenue on third-party drilling contractors' rigs increased sequentially by more than 10%, even as that market's rig count grew by just 1%. This performance demonstrates the value of the NDS portfolio and our success targeting the third-party rig market."

Segment Results

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $131.3 million, compared to $127.6 million in the third quarter. Average rig count increased by more than four rigs, reflecting the recent startup of rigs in Argentina, Saudi Arabia and Colombia. Daily adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter was $17,630, partially reflecting rig startup inefficiencies and activity interruptions in certain markets.

The U.S. Drilling segment reported fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA of $93.2 million, compared to $94.2 million in the previous quarter. Results in the Lower 48 operation improved on increases in average rig count and daily gross margin. These were mainly offset by a margin decline in Alaska and Offshore which was smaller than expected.

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA was $41.3 million, compared to $60.7 million in the third quarter. The segment's third quarter results included the contribution from Quail through its disposition in August. Excluding the impact of Quail from the third quarter results, Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA grew 2.3%.

Rig Technologies adjusted EBITDA was $4.9 million, a 31% increase from $3.8 million in the prior quarter. Sales of capital equipment improved in the quarter.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

Consolidated adjusted free cash flow was $132 million in the fourth quarter, a significant increase from $6 million in the third quarter. Several factors contributed to this performance. In addition to stronger EBITDA, collections in Mexico improved substantially. Capital spending in the fourth quarter was below expectations, both for the SANAD newbuild rig program and in the balance of the operation. The Company also received settlements from several outstanding claims.

Miguel Rodriguez, Nabors CFO, stated, "Our achievements over the past year demonstrate that we are delivering on our commitments. Our top priority is the reduction of debt. We intend to follow the recent progress with an additional decrease this year.

"In the fourth quarter, our adjusted EBITDA exceeded our expectations. The U.S. Drilling and Drilling Solutions segments contributed to this outperformance. All three of the U.S. Drilling operations were stronger than expected. In the Lower 48, the increase in rig count late in the quarter sets us up for a positive start to 2026. Drilling Solutions' strength was evident across multiple service lines, especially in its international markets.

"Adjusted free cash flow in the fourth quarter also exceeded our expectations. Going forward, our focus will remain strengthening our capital structure, while delivering durable growth and long-term value."

Outlook

Nabors expects the following metrics for the first quarter of 2026:

U.S. Drilling             

  • Lower 48 average rig count of 64 - 65 rigs
  • Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $13,200
  • Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA of $16 - $17 million

International

  • Average rig count of 91 - 92 rigs
  • Daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $17,500 - $17,600

Drilling Solutions

  • Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $39 million

Rig Technologies

  • Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $2 million

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures of $170 - $180 million, including approximately $85 million for newbuilds in Saudi Arabia

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

  • First quarter adjusted free cash consumption of $80 - $90 million, including free cash consumption at SANAD of $50 - $60 million

Nabors expects the following metrics for full-year 2026:

U.S. Drilling             

  • Lower 48 average rig count of 61 - 64 rigs
  • Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of $13,000 - $13,400
  • Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA of $55 - $60 million

International

  • Average rig count of 96 - 98 rigs
  • Daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $18,500

Drilling Solutions

  • Adjusted EBITDA of $160 - $170 million

Rig Technologies

  • Adjusted EBITDA of $22 - $25 million

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures of approximately $730 - $760 million, with $360 - $380 million for SANAD newbuilds

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

  • Adjusted free cash flow excluding SANAD of $80 - $90 million, with SANAD consuming $100 - $120 million

Mr. Petrello concluded, "The steps we have taken over the past year have significantly reduced our debt, improved our leverage metrics, and lowered our interest payments. In addition, we retain a business portfolio from Parker that contributes materially to EBITDA and free cash flow.  

"Looking forward, the Lower 48 market appears to be stabilizing. At the same time, the opportunity set in our international markets looks attractive. Our diversified business portfolio is designed to capitalize on this environment."

About Nabors Industries

Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With presence in more than 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world. Learn more about Nabors and its energy technology leadership: www.nabors.com.

Forward-looking Statements

The information included in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by Nabors from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, Nabors' actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management's estimates and beliefs as of the date of this press release. Nabors does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements. 

Non-GAAP Disclaimer

This press release presents certain "non-GAAP" financial measures. The components of these non-GAAP measures are computed by using amounts that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Adjusted operating income (loss) represents income (loss) before income taxes, interest expense, investment income (loss), gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, and other, net. Adjusted EBITDA is computed similarly, but also excludes depreciation and amortization expenses. In addition, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) exclude certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. Net debt is calculated as total debt minus the sum of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.

Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets, and before cash paid for acquisition-related costs. Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of the company's ability to generate cash flow, after reinvesting in the company for future growth, that could be available for paying down debt or other financing cash flows, such as dividends to shareholders. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations reported in accordance with GAAP.

Each of these non-GAAP measures has limitations and therefore should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss), net debt, and adjusted free cash flow, because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability, performance and liquidity. Securities analysts and investors also use these measures as some of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. Reconciliations of consolidated adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, net debt to total debt, and adjusted free cash flow to net cash provided by operations, which are their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures, are included in the tables at the end of this press release. We do not provide a forward-looking reconciliation of our outlook for Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Segment Gross Margin or Adjusted Free Cash Flow, as the amount and significance of items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures cannot be estimated at this time without unreasonable efforts. These special items could be meaningful.

Investor Contacts:  William C. Conroy, CFA, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-2423 or via e-mail william.conroy@nabors.com  or Kara K. Peak, Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-4954 or via email kara.peak@nabors.com. To request investor materials, contact Nabors' corporate headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda at +441-292-1510 or via e-mail mark.andrews@nabors.com

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)














Three Months Ended


Year Ended



December 31,


September 30,


December 31,

(In thousands, except per share amounts)


2025


2024


2025


2025


2024












Revenues and other income:











Operating revenues 


$             797,529


$             729,819


$             818,190


$          3,184,693


$          2,930,126

Investment income (loss)


7,600


8,828


7,323


27,648


38,713

Total revenues and other income


805,129


738,647


825,513


3,212,341


2,968,839












Costs and other deductions:











Direct costs


486,367


433,404


491,828


1,914,376


1,742,411

General and administrative expenses


76,279


61,436


77,076


304,587


249,317

Research and engineering


13,328


14,434


12,978


53,063


57,063

Depreciation and amortization


159,188


156,348


160,347


649,234


633,408

Interest expense


50,625


53,642


54,334


215,366


210,864

Gain on disposition of Quail Tools


1,595


-


(415,557)


(413,962)


-

Gain on bargain purchase


2,846


-


-


(113,653)


-

Other, net


(9,532)


37,021


24,470


65,802


106,816

Total costs and other deductions


780,696


756,285


405,476


2,674,813


2,999,879












Income (loss) before income taxes


24,433


(17,638)


420,037


537,528


(31,040)

Income tax expense (benefit)


7,440


15,231


117,571


163,095


56,947












Net income (loss)


16,993


(32,869)


302,466


374,433


(87,987)

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest


(6,645)


(20,802)


(28,268)


(87,809)


(88,097)

Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors


$               10,348


$              (53,671)


$             274,198


$             286,624


$           (176,084)












Earnings (losses) per share:











   Basic 


$                    0.17


$                  (6.67)


$                 18.25


$                 18.75


$                (22.37)

   Diluted 


$                    0.17


$                  (6.67)


$                 16.85


$                 17.39


$                (22.37)












Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:











   Basic 


14,131


9,213


14,098


13,193


9,202

   Diluted 


14,210


9,213


15,321


14,416


9,202























Adjusted EBITDA


$             221,555


$             220,545


$             236,308


$             912,667


$             881,335












Adjusted operating income (loss)


$               62,367


$               64,197


$               75,961


$             263,433


$             247,927

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)










December 31,


September 30,


December 31,

(In thousands)


2025


2025


2024








ASSETS







Current assets:







Cash and short-term investments


$               940,738


$               428,079


$               397,299

Notes receivable


-


250,035


-

Accounts receivable, net


391,705


487,062


387,970

Other current assets


219,130


259,251


214,268

     Total current assets


1,551,573


1,424,427


999,537

Property, plant and equipment, net


2,920,019


2,931,290


2,830,957

Other long-term assets


318,065


477,787


673,807

     Total assets


$            4,789,657


$            4,833,504


$            4,504,301








LIABILITIES AND EQUITY







Current liabilities:







Current debt, net


$               377,492


$                            -


$                            -

Trade accounts payable


300,467


352,415


321,030

Other current liabilities


315,042


327,799


250,887

     Total current liabilities


993,001


680,214


571,917

Long-term debt, net


2,117,187


2,347,984


2,505,217

Other long-term liabilities


241,826


237,136


220,829

     Total liabilities


3,352,014


3,265,334


3,297,963








Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary


482,446


629,261


785,091








Equity:







Shareholders' equity


590,727


579,776


134,996

Noncontrolling interest


364,470


359,133


286,251

     Total equity


955,197


938,909


421,247

     Total liabilities and equity


$            4,789,657


$            4,833,504


$            4,504,301

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SEGMENT REPORTING

(Unaudited)













The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our reportable segments and rig activity:




















Three Months Ended


Year Ended




December 31,


September 30,


December 31,

(In thousands, except rig activity)


2025


2024


2025


2025


2024













Operating revenues:












U.S. Drilling


$             240,624


$             241,637


$             249,836


$             976,644


$          1,028,122


International Drilling


423,842


371,406


407,235


1,597,765


1,446,092


Drilling Solutions


107,879


75,992


141,942


513,283


314,071


Rig Technologies (1)


37,747


56,166


35,597


154,036


201,677


Other reconciling items (2)


(12,563)


(15,382)


(16,420)


(57,035)


(59,836)


Total operating revenues


$             797,529


$             729,819


$             818,190


$          3,184,693


$          2,930,126













Adjusted EBITDA: (3)












U.S. Drilling


$               93,213


$             105,757


$               94,161


$             381,906


$             448,840


International Drilling


131,262


111,962


127,551


491,957


436,782


Drilling Solutions


41,302


33,809


60,666


219,322


132,375


Rig Technologies (1)


4,946


9,208


3,770


19,453


29,443


Other reconciling items (4)


(49,168)


(40,191)


(49,840)


(199,971)


(166,105)


Total adjusted EBITDA


$             221,555


$             220,545


$             236,308


$             912,667


$             881,335













Adjusted operating income (loss): (5)












U.S. Drilling


$               28,556


$               38,973


$               31,429


$             131,372


$             176,281


International Drilling


49,638


29,528


45,476


164,123


107,858


Drilling Solutions


34,022


28,944


49,982


167,282


112,387


Rig Technologies (1)


1,341


8,413


877


8,274


20,243


Other reconciling items (4)


(51,190)


(41,661)


(51,803)


(207,618)


(168,842)


Total adjusted operating income (loss)


$               62,367


$               64,197


$               75,961


$             263,433


$             247,927













Rig activity:











Average Rigs Working: (7)












     Lower 48


59.8


65.9


59.2


60.5


68.6


     Other US


9.8


6.8


10.0


9.4


6.5


U.S. Drilling


69.6


72.7


69.2


69.9


75.1


International Drilling


93.3


84.8


89.2


88.4


83.7


Total average rigs working


162.9


157.5


158.4


158.3


158.8













Daily Rig Revenue: (6),(8)












     Lower 48


$               32,938


$               33,396


$               34,017


$               33,737


$               34,771


     Other US


66,003


62,624


70,035


67,698


65,264


U.S. Drilling (10)


37,582


36,137


39,219


38,290


37,419


International Drilling


49,391


47,620


49,596


49,532


47,189













Daily Adjusted Gross Margin: (6),(9)












     Lower 48


$               13,303


$               14,940


$               13,151


$               13,660


$               15,411


     Other US


29,557


34,707


31,527


30,921


36,440


U.S. Drilling (10)


15,586


16,793


15,805


15,974


17,237


International Drilling


17,630


16,687


17,931


17,634


16,478



(1)

Includes our oilfield equipment manufacturing activities.









(2)

Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions related to our Rig Technologies operating segment.









(3)

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, other, net and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income (loss), which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss)".









(4)

Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and unallocated corporate expenses.









(5)

Adjusted operating income (loss) represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase and other, net. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income (loss), which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss)".









(6)

Rig revenue days represents the number of days the Company's rigs are contracted and performing under a contract during the period.  These would typically include days in which operating, standby and move revenue is earned.









(7)

Average rigs working represents a measure of the average number of rigs operating during a given period.  For example, one rig operating 45 days during a quarter represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the quarter.  On an annual period, one rig operating 182.5 days represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the year.  Average rigs working can also be calculated as rig revenue days during the period divided by the number of calendar days in the period.









(8)

Daily rig revenue represents operating revenue, divided by the total number of revenue days during the quarter.   









(9)

Daily adjusted gross margin represents operating revenue less direct costs, divided by the total number of rig revenue days during the quarter.   









(10)

The U.S. Drilling segment includes the Lower 48, Alaska, and Gulf of Mexico operating areas.

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES


Reconciliation of Earnings per Share


(Unaudited)



















Three Months Ended 


Year Ended



December 31,


September 30,


December 31,


(in thousands, except per share amounts)

2025


2024


2025


2025


2024




BASIC EPS:
















Net income (loss) (numerator):
















Income (loss), net of tax

$

16,993


$

(32,869)


$

302,466


$

374,433


$

(87,987)


Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest


(6,645)



(20,802)



(28,268)



(87,809)



(88,097)


Less: deemed dividends to SPAC public shareholders


(250)





(750)



(1,000)




Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested shareholders


(301)





(8,828)



(9,149)




Less: accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary


(7,344)



(7,794)



(7,344)



(29,136)



(29,723)


Numerator for basic earnings per share:
















Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic

$

2,453


$

(61,465)


$

257,276


$

247,339


$

(205,807)


















Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic


14,131



9,213



14,098



13,193



9,202


Earnings (losses) per share:
















Total Basic

$

0.17


$

(6.67)


$

18.25


$

18.75


$

(22.37)


















DILUTED EPS:
















Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic

$

2,453


$

(61,465)


$

257,276


$

247,339


$

(205,807)


Add: after tax interest expense of convertible notes






848



3,392




Add: effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders


1





28



32




Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - diluted

$

2,454


$

(61,465)


$

258,152


$

250,763


$

(205,807)


















Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic


14,131



9,213



14,098



13,193



9,202


Add: if converted dilutive effect of convertible notes






1,176



1,176




Add: dilutive effect of potential common shares


79





47



47




Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - diluted 


14,210



9,213



15,321



14,416



9,202


Earnings (losses) per share:
















Total Diluted

$

0.17


$

(6.67)


$

16.85


$

17.39


$

(22.37)


 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA BY SEGMENT TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT

(Unaudited)














(In thousands)















Three Months Ended December 31, 2025



U.S.
Drilling


International
Drilling


Drilling
Solutions


Rig
Technologies


Other
reconciling
items


Total














Adjusted operating income (loss)


$     28,556


$          49,638


$    34,022


$              1,341


$     (51,190)


$      62,367

Depreciation and amortization 


64,657


81,624


7,280


3,605


2,022


159,188

Adjusted EBITDA


$     93,213


$        131,262


$    41,302


$              4,946


$     (49,168)


$    221,555





























Three Months Ended December 31, 2024



U.S.
Drilling


International
Drilling


Drilling
Solutions


Rig
Technologies


Other
reconciling
items


Total














Adjusted operating income (loss)


$     38,973


$          29,528


$    28,944


$              8,413


$     (41,661)


$      64,197

Depreciation and amortization 


66,784


82,434


4,865


795


1,470


156,348

Adjusted EBITDA


$  105,757


$        111,962


$    33,809


$              9,208


$     (40,191)


$    220,545





























Three Months Ended September 30, 2025



U.S.
Drilling


International
Drilling


Drilling
Solutions


Rig
Technologies


Other
reconciling
items


Total














Adjusted operating income (loss)


$     31,429


$          45,476


$    49,982


$                 877


$     (51,803)


$      75,961

Depreciation and amortization 


62,732


82,075


10,684


2,893


1,963


160,347

Adjusted EBITDA


$     94,161


$        127,551


$    60,666


$              3,770


$     (49,840)


$    236,308





























Year Ended December 31, 2025



U.S.
Drilling


International
Drilling


Drilling
Solutions


Rig
Technologies


Other
reconciling
items


Total














Adjusted operating income (loss)


$  131,372


$        164,123


$  167,282


$              8,274


$   (207,618)


$    263,433

Depreciation and amortization 


250,534


327,834


52,040


11,179


7,647


649,234

Adjusted EBITDA


$  381,906


$        491,957


$  219,322


$            19,453


$   (199,971)


$    912,667





























Year Ended December 31, 2024



U.S.
Drilling


International
Drilling


Drilling
Solutions


Rig
Technologies


Other
reconciling
items


Total














Adjusted operating income (loss)


$  176,281


$        107,858


$  112,387


$            20,243


$   (168,842)


$    247,927

Depreciation and amortization 


272,559


328,924


19,988


9,200


2,737


633,408

Adjusted EBITDA


$  448,840


$        436,782


$  132,375


$            29,443


$   (166,105)


$    881,335

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN BY SEGMENT TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT

(Unaudited)
















Three Months Ended


Year Ended




December 31,


September 30,


December 31,

(In thousands)


2025


2024


2025


2025


2024













Lower 48 - U.S. Drilling












Adjusted operating income (loss)


$               13,015


$               27,354


$               13,689


$               67,214


$             129,812


Plus: General and administrative costs


4,874


5,156


4,745


18,917


19,452


Plus: Research and engineering


1,199


1,002


1,121


4,031


3,847


GAAP Gross Margin


19,088


33,512


19,555


90,162


153,111


Plus: Depreciation and amortization


54,123


57,019


52,120


211,548


233,555


Adjusted gross margin


$               73,211


$               90,531


$               71,675


$             301,710


$             386,666













Other - U.S. Drilling












Adjusted operating income (loss)


$               15,541


$               11,619


$               17,740


$               64,158


$               46,469


Plus: General and administrative costs


416


305


568


2,285


1,250


Plus: Research and engineering


90


72


85


301


206


GAAP Gross Margin


16,047


11,996


18,393


66,744


47,925


Plus: Depreciation and amortization


10,534


9,765


10,612


38,986


39,004


Adjusted gross margin


$               26,581


$               21,761


$               29,005


$             105,730


$               86,929













U.S. Drilling












Adjusted operating income (loss)


$               28,556


$               38,973


$               31,429


$             131,372


$             176,281


Plus: General and administrative costs


5,290


5,461


5,313


21,202


20,702


Plus: Research and engineering


1,289


1,074


1,206


4,332


4,053


GAAP Gross Margin


35,135


45,508


37,948


156,906


201,036


Plus: Depreciation and amortization


64,657


66,784


62,732


250,534


272,559


Adjusted gross margin


$               99,792


$             112,292


$             100,680


$             407,440


$             473,595













International Drilling












Adjusted operating income (loss)


$               49,638


$               29,528


$               45,476


$             164,123


$             107,858


Plus: General and administrative costs


18,207


16,758


18,015


70,468


62,306


Plus: Research and engineering


1,821


1,431


1,665


6,398


5,886


GAAP Gross Margin


69,666


47,717


65,156


240,989


176,050


Plus: Depreciation and amortization


81,624


82,434


82,075


327,834


328,924


Adjusted gross margin


$             151,290


$             130,151


$             147,231


$             568,823


$             504,974














Adjusted gross margin by segment represents adjusted operating income (loss) plus general and administrative




costs, research and engineering costs and depreciation and amortization.






 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO NET INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)














Three Months Ended


Year Ended



December 31,


September 30,


December 31,

(In thousands)


2025


2024


2025


2025


2024












Net income (loss)


$               16,993


$              (32,869)


$             302,466


$             374,433


$              (87,987)

Income tax expense (benefit)


7,440


15,231


117,571


163,095


56,947

Income (loss) before income taxes


24,433


(17,638)


420,037


537,528


(31,040)

Investment (income) loss


(7,600)


(8,828)


(7,323)


(27,648)


(38,713)

Interest expense


50,625


53,642


54,334


215,366


210,864

Gain on disposition of Quail Tools


1,595


-


(415,557)


(413,962)


-

Gain on bargain purchase


2,846


-


-


(113,653)


-

Other, net


(9,532)


37,021


24,470


65,802


106,816

Adjusted operating income (loss) (1)


62,367


64,197


75,961


263,433


247,927

Depreciation and amortization 


159,188


156,348


160,347


649,234


633,408

Adjusted EBITDA (2)


$             221,555


$             220,545


$             236,308


$             912,667


$             881,335


(1) Adjusted operating income (loss) represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase and other, net. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  












(2) Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, other, net and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company's ongoing profitability and performance.  Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company's performance.  Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently.  

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT TO TOTAL DEBT

(Unaudited)










December 31,


September 30,


December 31,

(In thousands)


2025


2025


2024








Current debt, net


$               377,492


$                            -


$                            -

Long-term debt, net


2,117,187


2,347,984


2,505,217

     Total Debt


2,494,679


2,347,984


2,505,217

Less: Cash and short-term investments


940,738


428,079


397,299

     Net Debt


$            1,553,941


$            1,919,905


$            2,107,918

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW TO

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(Unaudited)





Three Months Ended


Year Ended



December 31,


September 30,


December 31,

(In thousands)


2025


2025


2025








Net cash provided by operating activities


$               245,841


$                 207,880


$                     693,266

Add: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from
sales of assets


(114,043)


(202,267)


(617,320)








Free cash flow


$               131,798


$                     5,613


$                        75,946








Cash paid for acquisition related costs (1)


-


-


40,816








Adjusted free cash flow


$               131,798


$                     5,613


$                     116,762






(1) Cash paid related to the Parker Drilling acquisition












Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets, and before cash paid for acquisition related costs.  Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of the company's ability to generate cash flow, after reinvesting in the company for future growth, that could be available for paying down debt or other financing cash flows, such as dividends to shareholders. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.  Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations reported in accordance with GAAP.

 

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