HMH Holding Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

HMH Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: HMH) reported Q1 2026 results: revenue $171.3M (down 14% YoY), net income $3.4M (down 44% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA $30.1M (flat YoY).

Rhea-AI Summary

HMH Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: HMH) reported Q1 2026 results: revenue $171.3M (down 14% YoY), net income $3.4M (down 44% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA $30.1M (flat YoY). The company completed its IPO on April 2, 2026, raising net proceeds of $197.8M.

Orders were $218M with a book-to-bill of 1.3x; free cash flow was positive $4.6M. Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance is $157M–$177M based on current backlog and orders.

Positive

• IPO net proceeds of $197.8M
• Orders $218M in Q1, delivering a book-to-bill of 1.3x
• Adjusted EBITDA $30.1M (roughly flat YoY)
• Free cash flow positive $4.6M in Q1

Negative

• Revenue down 14% YoY to $171.3M
• Product revenue down 41% YoY
• Net income down 44% YoY to $3.4M
• Adjusted EBITDA down 44% QoQ

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Key Figures

Revenue: $171.3M Net income: $3.4M Adjusted EBITDA: $30.1M +5 more

Revenue

$171.3M

Q1 2026, down 14% vs Q1 2025

Net income

$3.4M

Q1 2026 attributable to HMH Holding B.V., down 44% YoY

Adjusted EBITDA

$30.1M

Q1 2026, relatively flat YoY, down 44% QoQ

Orders

$218M

Q1 2026, up 10% vs Q1 2025

Book-to-bill

1.3x

Q1 2026, orders exceeded revenue

IPO proceeds

$197.8M

Net proceeds from 10,520,000 shares at $20.00 per share

Free cash flow

$4.6M

Q1 2026, positive free cash flow

Cost of sales ratio

68.1%

Q1 2026 vs 71.5% in Q1 2025

Historical Context

2 past events · Latest: Apr 29

2 events

1. Apr 29

   Earnings call notice

   24h Move

   +0.4%

   Announcement of timing and access details for Q1 2026 earnings call.

2. Apr 02

   IPO closing

   24h Move

   -1.2%

   Closing of IPO with 10,520,000 shares sold and Nasdaq listing.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

adjusted EBITDA, initial public offering, free cash flow, PP&E, +2 more

6 terms

adjusted EBITDA financial

"Adjusted EBITDA of $30.1 million, relatively flat compared to the first quarter"

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.

initial public offering financial

"Completed initial public offering of 10,520,000 shares of Class A common"

An initial public offering (IPO) is when a private company first sells its shares to the public and becomes a stock-listed company. It matters because it allows the company to raise money from a wide range of investors, helping it grow, while giving early shareholders a way to sell some of their ownership.

free cash flow financial

"Free cash flow was positive at $4.6 million in the quarter."

Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.

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PP&E financial

"PP&E and development costs during the quarter were $2.7 million, consistent"

PP&E stands for property, plant and equipment — the long-lived physical things a company uses to run its business, like buildings, factories, machinery and vehicles. Think of it as the tools and locations a company needs to produce goods or services; investors watch PP&E to judge how much the business has invested in its operations, how capital-intensive it is, and how depreciation of those assets will affect future profits and cash flow.

working capital financial

"remaining net proceeds of $21.2 million received by HMH B.V. were used to fund HMH"

Working capital is the money a business has available to cover its daily expenses, like paying bills and buying supplies. It’s like the cash in your wallet that helps you handle everyday costs; having enough ensures the business can operate smoothly without running into money shortages.

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book-to-bill financial

"Orders exceeded revenue in the quarter, resulting in a book-to-bill of 1.3x."

The book-to-bill ratio compares new orders a company has received (bookings) to the products or services it has invoiced or shipped (billings) over the same period. It matters to investors because a ratio above 1 means demand is outpacing fulfillment and the company may grow revenue or build backlog, while a ratio below 1 suggests slowing demand and possible future revenue weakness — think of it as new customer orders versus what the company actually sold.

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HOUSTON, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HMH Holding Inc. (“HMH” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HMH) today announced financial and operational results for the first quarter of 2026.

This press release presents the results of HMH Holding B.V., the predecessor of HMH Holding Inc., for financial reporting purposes. HMH Holding Inc., a holding entity, was established with an intent to complete its IPO and related transactions to carry on HMH Holding B.V. business. As of March 31, 2026, HMH Holding Inc. was not engaged in any business or other activities. Therefore, results presented do not purport results of operations of HMH Holding Inc. as if the IPO and related transactions occurred prior to such periods. For example, these historical results do not reflect the attribution of net income to non-controlling interests or the provision for corporate income taxes on the income attributable to HMH Holding Inc. that HMH Holding Inc. expects to recognize in future periods.

First Quarter Highlights

• Revenue of $171.3 million, down 14% compared to the first quarter of 2025

• Net income attributable to HMH Holding B.V. of $3.4 million, down 44% compared to the first quarter of 2025

• Adjusted EBITDA of $30.1 million, relatively flat compared to the first quarter of 2025

• Completed initial public offering of 10,520,000 shares of Class A common stock on April 2, 2026 and exercise of underwriters’ option to purchase 685,844 shares of Class A common stock on April 30, 2026

Financial Summary

HMH Holding Inc. reported revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $171 million, down 14% as compared to first quarter of 2025, and down 15% as compared to fourth quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2025 was $30 million, relatively flat as compared to first quarter of 2025, and down 44% as compared to fourth quarter of 2025.

HMH Holding Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer, Eirik Bergsvik, stated: “We are encouraged by a strengthening market and growing demand for our products and services, despite the global market volatility and lower sales intake. We maintained resilient financial performance through disciplined cost management, a favorable product mix, and strong operational execution demonstrating the underlying strength of HMH’s business. Achieving these results while successfully completing our IPO in a challenging market environment makes the performance even more notable. I want to thank all HMH employees for their tireless efforts and unwavering commitment throughout this process. I also want to recognize our Board of Directors, and everyone involved in the IPO our advisors, underwriters, legal counsel, auditors, and other partners for their support and collaboration in reaching this important milestone.”

Eirik Bergsvik, CEO, concluded “We continue to see a positive outlook across offshore and onshore drilling, supported by higher oil prices and a stronger focus on energy security. As demand recovers, we expect new awards to drive further fleet reactivations. For 2026, based on current backlog, orders, and margin visibility, we expect full-year adjusted EBITDA of $157 million to $177 million, with bookings, revenue, and adjusted EBITDA as our key focus areas.”

Initial Public Offering

On April 2, 2026, we completed our IPO of 10,520,000 shares of our Class A common stock at a price to the public of $20.00 per share. These sales of our Class A common stock resulted in net proceeds of $197.8 million, after deducting the underwriters’ discounts and offering fees of $12.6 million.

We used $39.5 million of the net proceeds we received from the IPO as the cash consideration to purchase 2,100,000 HMH Holding B.V. Voting Class A Shares and 2,100,000 HMH Holding B.V. Voting Class B Shares from Baker Hughes and Akastor, the Principal Stockholders. We contributed all of the remaining net proceeds from the IPO to HMH Holding B.V. HMH Holding B.V. used an aggregate of $137.1 million of the net proceeds received, comprised of $110.0 million to be paid to Baker Hughes and $27.1 million to be paid to Akastor, to repay all of the outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest under the Shareholder Loan Agreement, and the remaining net proceeds of $21.2 million received by HMH B.V. were used to fund HMH B.V.’s working capital.

On April 30, 2026, the underwriters elected to exercise their option to purchase an additional 685,844 shares of Class A common stock. The transaction closed on May 5, 2026. Net proceeds from this exercise were $12.9 million after deducting discounts and offering fees of $0.8 million. These proceeds went to the principal shareholders.

Operational and Financial Results

Revenue, Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $171.3 million, down 14% as compared to first quarter of 2025, and down 15% as compared to fourth quarter of 2025, driven by declines in products and services volume offset by spares volume. This decrease was primarily due to a reduced product and service backlog entering the period.

Aftermarket services revenue was $72 million in the quarter, down 14% as compared to first quarter of 2025, and down 30% as compared to fourth quarter of 2025, impacted by softer order intake in 2025 and non-repeat of contractual service volume. Margins in the segment remained supported by service mix, execution focus, and selective cost actions implemented over the past several quarters.

Spares revenue was $66.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 11% as compared to first quarter of 2025, driven by land and topside spares slightly offset by pressure control spares, and up 23% as compared to fourth quarter of 2025 as customers prepare for increased activity in the second half of 2026.

Product revenue in the first quarter of 2026 was $32.8 million, down 41% as compared to first quarter of 2025, and down 30% as compared to fourth quarter of 2025, driven by lower starting backlog due to customers’ capex deferrals in 2025.

Total cost of sales decreased by $25.3 million, or 17.8%, to $116.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, down from $141.9 million in the first quarter of 2025. Cost of sales as a percentage of revenue decreased to 68.1% in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to 71.5% in the first quarter of 2025. The decrease in cost of sales and cost of sales as a percentage of revenue was due to lower volume, revenue mix, continued cost optimization efforts and increased utilization.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

In the first quarter of 2026, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $1.1 million, or 3.1%, to $35.1 million from $36.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to continued cost optimization and rationalization efforts.

Order Intake, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow

Orders for the quarter were $218 million, up 10% as compared to first quarter of 2025 driven by products and projects slightly offset by field services and contract services, and up 25% as compared to fourth quarter of 2025, driven by equipment and repairs as customers prepared for increased activity in the second half of 2026. Orders exceeded revenue in the quarter, resulting in a book-to-bill of 1.3x. Importantly, quarter-on-quarter order and backlog growth reflects improving customer visibility and positions us well for increased activity levels in the second half of the year.

Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter was $30.1 million, which was relatively flat year-on-year and down 44% quarter-on-quarter. The quarter-on-quarter EBITDA decline is driven by lower volumes and the non-repeat of Q4 2025 benefits from inventory optimization and contract services, partially offset by spares.

Net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2026 was $7.3 million, down 46% as compared to the first quarter of 2025. Free cash flow was positive at $4.6 million in the quarter. This result reflects expected seasonality, as we typically see a lighter first half of the year while preparing for a second half increase. PP&E and development costs during the quarter were $2.7 million, consistent with historical quarters primarily supporting aftermarket capabilities and service reliability.

Conference Call Details

The Company has scheduled a conference call on May 7, 2026, at 7:00 am Central Time to discuss its results for the first quarter of 2026. To access the conference call, participants may dial (800) 715-9871 for (U.S.) or (646) 307-1963 for (international) and use Conference ID: 6309447. Participants may listen to the call through a webcast link posted in the Investors section of HMH’s website. A replay of the conference call will be made available on the website approximately two hours following the conclusion of the live call for 30 days.

About HMH

HMH is a leading provider of highly engineered, mission-critical equipment solutions, providing customers with a comprehensive portfolio of drilling equipment, services and systems utilized in oil and gas drilling operations, both offshore and onshore. HMH’s global reach, technical expertise, and innovative product offerings, coupled with its integrated operations from manufacturing to aftermarket services, allow HMH to provide customers with first-class technology, engineering, and project management services through the entire asset lifecycle of the equipment it provides. In addition, HMH is growing its portfolio of products and services to adjacent industries, such as mining. The complexity and criticality of HMH’s installed equipment drive customers to choose HMH for their aftermarket support, particularly in the offshore environment, which is subject to extensive regulation. For more information, please visit HMH’s website at www.hmhw.com. 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. These measures are reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in the accompanying tables and should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP results.

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements generally relate to expectations, beliefs, future events, future expected business, or our future financial or operating performance and prospects, and include statements regarding business plans, objectives, and expected operating results. When used in this press release, words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “budget,” “predict,” “pursue,” “target,” “seek,” “objective,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions, and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, actual results could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in HMH’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the sections titled “Risk factors” and “Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements” in HMH’s final prospectus filed with the SEC on April 1, 2026 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. HMH undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release, except as required by law. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Investors and others should note that we may announce material information using SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls, webcasts and the Investors section of HMH’s website. We may use these channels to distribute material information about HMH; therefore, we encourage investors, the media, business partners and others interested in HMH to review the information posted on HMH’s website. The information on HMH’s website is not part of, and is not incorporated into, this press release.

Company Contact

Katina Hargett
Investor Relations
HMH Holding Inc.
+1 (281) 371-4985
investorrelations@hmhw.com 

HMH Holding B.V. Comparative Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2026				March 31, 2025
	(in thousands)
Revenue
Service revenue	$	72,009			$	83,508
Product revenue		32,466				54,658
Spare parts revenue		66,519				60,174
Related party revenue		327				90
Total revenue		171,321				198,430
Operating expenses
Cost of services sold		53,058				57,078
Cost of goods sold – products		25,367				46,697
Cost of goods sold – spare parts		38,208				38,108
Total cost of sales		116,633				141,883
Selling, general and administrative expenses		35,111				36,238
Research and development expenses		414				1,031
Restructuring and other expenses (income), net		—				3,271
Total operating expenses		152,158				182,423
Operating income (loss)		19,163				16,007
Foreign currency gain (loss), net		(2,228	)			3,993
Other non-operating income (loss), net		(255	)			313
Interest income (expense), net		(6,953	)			(9,179	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		9,727				11,134
Income tax (expense) benefit		(5,852	)			(5,256	)
Net income (loss)		3,875				5,878
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests		427				(234	)
Net income (loss) attributable to HMH Holding B.V.	$	3,448			$	6,112

HMH Holding B.V. Comparative Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
	March 31, 2026				December 31, 2025
	(in thousands)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	101,297			$	96,585
Other current assets		567,666				532,625
Property, plant and equipment, net		200,547				200,818
Other assets		523,412				527,676
Total assets	$	1,392,922			$	1,357,704
Liabilities and equity
Total current liabilities		245,899				223,639
Long-term debt, net		195,938				195,636
Long-term debt, net—related party		146,575				143,732
Other long-term liabilities		94,583				94,245
Total liabilities		682,995				657,252
Total equity		709,927				700,452
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,392,922			$	1,357,704

HMH Holding B.V. Comparative Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2026				March 31, 2025
	(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)	$	3,875			$	5,878
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		10,653				10,311
Amortization of borrowing costs		318				664
Restructuring and other expenses		—				1,100
Deferred tax expense (benefit)		1,918				923
Paid-in kind interest		2,843				2,612
Provision for bad debt expense		284				789
Provision for inventory write-down		380				1,891
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities		20,271				24,168
Changes in operating assets and liabilities		(12,984	)			(10,581	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		7,287				13,587
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment		(920	)			(2,303	)
Development costs		(1,814	)			(104	)
Acquisition of business, net of cash		(770	)			—
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(3,504	)			(2,407	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term loans—revolving credit facilities		719				40,000
Repayment of long-term loans—revolving credit facilities		—				(55,000	)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		719				(15,000	)
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash and cash equivalents		210				1,892
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash		4,712				(1,928	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		96,585				48,912
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	101,297			$	46,984

HMH Holding B.V. Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2026				March 31, 2025
	(in thousands)
Net income (loss)	$	3,875			$	5,878
Add: Interest expense, net		6,953				9,179
Income tax expense		5,852				5,256
Depreciation and amortization		10,653				10,311
Restructuring and other expenses		—				3,271
Foreign currency (gain) loss, net		2,228				(3,993	)
IPO listing related cost		520				—
Adjusted EBITDA	$	30,081			$	29,902

HMH Holding B.V. Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2026				March 31, 2025
	(in thousands)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	7,287			$	13,587
Add: Purchases of property and equipment		(920	)			(2,303	)
Development costs		(1,814	)			(104	)
Free Cash Flow	$	4,553			$	11,180

FAQ

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What were HMH (HMH) Q1 2026 revenue and net income results?

HMH reported $171.3M revenue and $3.4M net income for Q1 2026. According to the company, revenue declined 14% year-over-year and net income declined 44% year-over-year versus Q1 2025.

How did HMH perform on adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026 (HMH)?

HMH posted $30.1M adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026, roughly flat year-over-year. According to the company, the quarter saw lower volumes but cost actions and spares partially offset declines.

What did HMH's IPO on April 2, 2026 mean for the company (HMH)?

HMH completed an IPO of 10,520,000 Class A shares at $20.00 per share. According to the company, net proceeds were $197.8M and were used for shareholder loan repayments and working capital.

What was HMH's order intake and book-to-bill in Q1 2026 (HMH)?

HMH recorded $218M orders in Q1 2026 and a book-to-bill of 1.3x. According to the company, orders rose on equipment and repairs as customers prepared for increased activity later in 2026.

What guidance did HMH provide for full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA (HMH)?

HMH expects full-year adjusted EBITDA of $157M to $177M for 2026. According to the company, this outlook is based on current backlog, orders and margin visibility as demand recovers.