Baker Hughes Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

Baker Hughes announced a cash dividend of $0.19 per share of Class A common stock, to be paid on February 17, 2023. Shareholders on record as of February 6, 2023 are eligible for this payment. Baker Hughes is a leading energy technology company, operating for over a century across 120 countries, focusing on safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions.

Baker Hughes reported record orders of $8.0 billion for Q4 2022, a 32% increase sequentially and a 20% rise year-over-year. Revenue reached $5.9 billion, up 10% sequentially and 8% year-over-year. GAAP operating income was $663 million, a significant jump from $269 million in Q3 2022, while adjusted operating income rose 38% sequentially to $692 million. Adjusted EBITDA also increased 25% to $947 million. Despite challenges from inflation, Baker Hughes maintains a positive outlook for the energy sector, focusing on growth across business segments and returning a substantial portion of free cash flow to shareholders.

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) announced the appointment of Ganesh Ramaswamy as executive vice president of the Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) segment, effective January 16, 2023. This leadership change is part of a strategic transformation initiated in September 2022 aimed at enhancing profitability and driving growth in energy and industrial markets. Ramaswamy brings over 25 years of experience, previously serving as president of Global Services at Johnson Controls. The transition follows Rod Christie's move to a strategic adviser role, highlighting Baker Hughes' commitment to evolving its operational capabilities.

Baker Hughes has secured a contract to supply turbocompression equipment for PETRONAS’ Kasawari Carbon Capture and Sequestration project in Malaysia. This offshore project aims to be the largest of its kind globally, targeting a CO₂ emission reduction of 3.3 million tons per year. The state-of-the-art compressors will enable the transportation of captured CO₂ via a subsea pipeline, supporting PETRONAS' net-zero carbon emission goals by 2050. The project highlights the potential for commercial-scale carbon capture in offshore gas facilities.

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) has been added to the Nasdaq-100 Index, marking its recognition as the first energy technology company in this select group. The announcement was made on December 9, 2022, and will take effect on December 19, 2022. This inclusion underscores Baker Hughes' strategic advancements and commitment to innovation in the energy sector. The company has transitioned its stock exchange listing to Nasdaq in 2021 and aims to deliver sustainable energy solutions globally.

Baker Hughes and Technip Energies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) modular solution with a production range of 1 to 2 million tons per annum (MTPA) for the onshore market. This agreement aims to enhance LNG capacity and reduce time-to-market, addressing the growing demand for modular solutions. The new offering complements Baker Hughes' existing 1 MTPA range LNG solution and Technip's SnapLNG^TM. Both companies emphasize their commitment to low-emission liquefaction processes.

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) will hold a webcast on January 23, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2022. A press release detailing the results will be made available at 7 a.m. ET. Investors can access the webcast via the Baker Hughes website, with an archived version to follow.

As a leading energy technology company, Baker Hughes focuses on providing innovative solutions to energy and industrial clients globally, enhancing the safety and efficiency of energy production.

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share, a 5.5% increase from the previous quarter. The dividend is payable on November 18, 2022, to shareholders of record on November 7, 2022. Additionally, Baker Hughes authorized a $2 billion increase in its share repurchase program, raising the total to $4 billion. The company aims to return over $1.5 billion to shareholders in 2022, reflecting its commitment to returning value while investing in growth across energy and industrial sectors.