Borr Drilling Limited Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Borr Drilling (NYSE: BORR) reported Q4 2025 operating revenue of $259.4 million and a Q4 net loss of $1.0 million. Full-year 2025 net income was $45.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $470.1 million. The company closed a $360 million acquisition of five premium jack-ups (completed Jan 2026) and raised debt and equity financing to support fleet expansion. 2025 backlog included 24 contract commitments representing ~5,000 days and $649 million Dayrate Equivalent Backlog.

Conference call scheduled Feb 19, 2026 at 09:00 NY time.

Positive

• $360M acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs completed in Jan 2026
• $649M Dayrate Equivalent Backlog from 24 new 2025 contracts (~5,000 days)
• 2025 Adjusted EBITDA of $470.1M at top end of guidance range

Negative

• Full-year net income down 45% to $45.0M versus 2024
• Q4 Adjusted EBITDA declined 22% sequentially to $105.2M
• Completed $165M senior secured notes and 21M shares equity offering (potential dilution)

Key Figures

Q4 2025 revenue: $259.4 million Q4 2025 net loss: $1.0 million Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA: $105.2 million +5 more

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Q4 2025 revenue $259.4 million Total operating revenues, Q4 2025; down $17.7M or 6% vs Q3 2025

Q4 2025 net loss $1.0 million Net loss for Q4 2025; decreased by $28.8M vs Q3 2025 net income

Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $105.2 million Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025; down $30.4M or 22% vs Q3 2025

2025 net income $45.0 million Full-year 2025 net income; down $37.1M or 45% vs 2024

2025 Adjusted EBITDA $470.1 million Full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA; down $35.3M or 7% vs 2024

Rig acquisition price $360 million Total purchase price for five premium jack-up rigs from Noble

Equity offering proceeds $84 million Gross proceeds from 21M shares at $4.00 per share

Dayrate backlog 2025 $649 million Dayrate Equivalent Backlog from 24 new contract commitments in 2025

Market Reality Check

Price: $5.43 Vol: Volume 9,147,536 is 1.23x...

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Volume Volume 9,147,536 is 1.23x the 20-day average of 7,440,365 shares ahead of the release. normal

Technical Shares traded close to the 52-week high of 5.81 and well above the 200-day MA at 2.99 before this earnings report.

Peers on Argus

BORR moved more sharply than key drilling peers, which showed modest gains of 1....

BORR moved more sharply than key drilling peers, which showed modest gains of 1.09% (PDS), 2.53% (NBR), 1.6% (SDRL), 1.84% (HP) and 1.36% (PTEN). This suggests a more company-specific setup into the print.

Previous Earnings Reports

3 past events · Latest: Nov 05 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 3 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 05	Q3 2025 earnings	Positive	+0.7%	Q3 2025 revenue and EBITDA growth with updated 2026 coverage and guidance.
Aug 13	Q2 2025 earnings	Positive	-6.9%	Strong Q2 2025 revenue, EBITDA and liquidity improvements plus new CEO update.
Aug 14	Q2 2024 earnings	Positive	+2.9%	Q2 2024 revenue and EBITDA growth with dividend and newbuild progress.

Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have generally been received positively, though one strong quarter in 2025 triggered a notable selloff, indicating occasional divergence from fundamentals.

Recent Company History

Recent earnings history shows Borr reporting growing revenues and solid Adjusted EBITDA, with Q2 2024 revenues of $271.9M and Adjusted EBITDA of $136.4M, followed by Q2 2025 revenues of $267.7M and Adjusted EBITDA of $133.2M. Q3 2025 delivered revenues of $277.1M and net income of $27.8M, alongside 2026 coverage metrics and EBITDA guidance of $455M–$470M. Today’s Q4 and full-year 2025 results cap that trajectory, confirming full-year Adjusted EBITDA at the top end of guidance while highlighting recent headwinds.

Historical Comparison

-1.1% avg move · Past earnings headlines moved BORR by an average of -1.1%. Today’s pre-news gain of 6.45% represents...

earnings

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Average Historical Move earnings

Past earnings headlines moved BORR by an average of -1.1%. Today’s pre-news gain of 6.45% represents a stronger-than-usual setup versus prior earnings reactions.

Earnings releases show a progression of solid revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, guidance in the $455M–$470M range for 2025, and confirmation that full-year Adjusted EBITDA landed at the top end of that range, despite recent operational and market headwinds.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement combines softer Q4 2025 figures with confirmation that full-year Adjusted EBITDA o...

Analysis

This announcement combines softer Q4 2025 figures with confirmation that full-year Adjusted EBITDA of $470.1M landed at the top of guidance and that Borr expanded its fleet via a $360M jack-up acquisition. The company highlighted strong utilization, $649M of Dayrate Equivalent Backlog from 2025 awards, and improving coverage into 2026. Investors may focus on trends in net income, the impact of new debt and the $84M equity raise, and how quickly acquired rigs contribute to earnings.

Key Terms

adjusted ebitda, senior secured notes, jack-up rigs

3 terms

adjusted ebitda financial

"Fourth Quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $105.2 million, a decrease of $30.4 million"

Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.

senior secured notes financial

"additional $165 million principal amount of 10.375% senior secured notes due 2030"

Senior secured notes are loans a company sells to investors that are backed by specific assets and given first priority for repayment if the company defaults. Because they have a claim on collateral and are paid before other debts, they usually offer lower risk and correspondingly lower interest than unsecured debt; investors use them to judge how safe repayment and recovery of principal might be, like holding a mortgage instead of an unsecured credit card balance.

jack-up rigs technical

"acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs from Noble Corporation for a total purchase"

A jack-up rig is a mobile offshore platform used for drilling or servicing wells that lowers extendable legs to the seabed and then raises the working platform above the water like a table on stilts. Investors care because these rigs are revenue-generating assets whose value and income depend on oil and gas demand, contract rates and utilization; think of them as specialized rental equipment whose earnings rise and fall with energy prices and project activity.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Borr Drilling Limited (NYSE: BORR) ("Borr", "Borr Drilling" or the "Company") announces unaudited results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025.

Highlights 

• Fourth Quarter total operating revenues of $259.4 million, a decrease of $17.7 million or 6% compared to net income in the third quarter of 2025
• Fourth Quarter net loss of $1.0 million, a decrease of $28.8 million compared to the third quarter of 2025
• Fourth Quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $105.2 million, a decrease of $30.4 million or 22% compared to the third quarter of 2025
• 2025 annual net income of $45.0 million, a decrease of $37.1 million or 45% compared to 2024 
• 2025 annual Adjusted EBITDA of $470.1 million, a decrease of $35.3 million or 7% compared to 2024  
• Entered into an agreement for the acquisition of five premium jack-up rigs from Noble Corporation for a total purchase price of $360 million, which was subsequently completed in January 2026
• Completed offering of additional $165 million principal amount of 10.375% senior secured notes due 2030
• Completed equity offering of 21 million shares at a price of $4.00 per share for total gross proceeds of $84 million 
• For the full year 2025, the Company was awarded 24 new contract commitments, representing more than 5,000 days and $649 million of Dayrate Equivalent Backlog

Chief Executive Officer Bruno Morand commented:

"Our operational performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 was solid, with a technical utilization rate of 98.8% and an economic utilization rate of 97.8%. Fourth-quarter operational revenue totalled $259.4 million, declining sequentially due to the impact of sanctions-related contract terminations and rigs transitioning to new contracts at lower average day rates. However, Adjusted EBITDA of $105.2 million came in line with our expectations, bringing full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA to $470.1 million, at the top end of our guidance range. This performance underscores the resilience of our organization, which navigated several headwinds in 2025 while delivering strong operational and financial execution.

Our fleet contract visibility continues to improve as we reduce remaining open days. Recent awards and extensions increased 2026 coverage to 80% in the first half and 48% in the second half, such numbers adjusted for the recently acquired rigs. Since our last quarterly report, we secured new commitments for seven rigs and expect further coverage gains in the coming months as we progress negotiations on multiple active leads.

We believe the jack-up market bottom is now behind us. We see fundamentals recovering gradually as demand increases, most notably in the Middle East where multiple tenders are progressing for long-term contracts for an estimated 13 rigs. Recent industry data shows the global jack-up rig tendering pipeline is at multi-year highs, reflecting stronger customer activity and longer-dated contracting opportunities. In Mexico, payment visibility and the operating outlook are improving, supported by financial measures implemented by the Mexican Government, Pemex announced 34% year-over-year increase in upstream capex and continued mandate to increase production. Contracted marketed premium rig utilization remains steady at approximately 90.3%. As tenders are awarded and available supply is absorbed, we expect market conditions to firm, supporting improved pricing and earnings visibility.

Against this backdrop, we are pleased to have expanded our premium jackup fleet through the accretive acquisition of five premium rigs from Noble, funded by a mix of debt and equity offerings supported by strong investor demand. These rigs are highly complementary to our existing portfolio and add well-suited capacity to pursue near-term opportunities. Integration is progressing well and ahead of expectations.

Looking ahead, we expect market conditions to continue improving into the second half of 2026, and we anticipate that the ongoing dynamics set the stage for improved fundamentals and earnings visibility into 2027. Our Borr Drilling platform remains differentiated through operational excellence, a customer centric approach, and a premium fleet. We expect the expanded fleet to deepen customer relationships and support long-term shareholder value."

Conference Call

A conference call and webcast are scheduled for 09:00 New York time (15:00 CET) on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

In order to listen to the live presentation, participants may do one of the following:

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Participants will then receive dial-in details on screen and via email and may choose to dial in with their unique pin or select "Call me" and provide telephone details for the system to link them automatically.

Participants are encouraged to dial in 10 minutes before the start of the call. 

CONTACT:

Questions should be directed to: Magnus Vaaler, CFO, +44 1224 289208

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https://mb.cision.com/Public/16983/4309781/ab2f7a4265c96ed9.pdf	Borr Drilling Limited Q4 2025 Earnings Release
https://mb.cision.com/Public/16983/4309781/80490597a0bae6ea.pdf	Borr Drilling Limited Q4 2025 Fleet Status Report

 

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FAQ

What were Borr Drilling (BORR) Q4 2025 revenue and net income figures?

Q4 2025 operating revenue was $259.4 million and net loss was $1.0 million. According to the company, revenue fell sequentially due to sanctions-related contract terminations and rigs moving to lower-rate contracts.

How did BORR perform for full-year 2025 on earnings and EBITDA?

Full-year 2025 net income was $45.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $470.1 million. According to the company, Adjusted EBITDA landed at the top end of its 2025 guidance range.

What acquisition did Borr Drilling announce and when was it completed?

Borr acquired five premium jack-up rigs for $360 million, with the transaction completed in January 2026. According to the company, the rigs are complementary and integration is ahead of expectations.

How much backlog and new contract coverage did BORR secure in 2025?

In 2025 the company was awarded 24 new contract commitments totaling about 5,000 days and $649 million Dayrate Equivalent Backlog. According to the company, this improves near-term revenue visibility.

What financing did Borr Drilling complete to support fleet expansion?

The company completed a $165 million senior secured notes offering and an equity offering of 21 million shares raising $84 million gross. According to the company, proceeds funded the rig acquisition and strengthened liquidity.

What is BORR's fleet utilization and outlook for jack-up market recovery?

Q4 technical utilization was 98.8% and economic utilization 97.8%. According to the company, tender activity and regional demand, notably in the Middle East and Mexico, signal gradual market recovery through 2026.