Nabors Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results

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Nabors (NYSE: NBR) reported 3Q 2025 operating revenues of $818.2M and net income attributable to shareholders of $274M (EPS $16.85) versus a 2Q25 net loss of $31M (loss per share $2.71).

The quarter included a $314M after-tax gain on the sale of Quail Tools (transaction consideration $625M). Adjusted EBITDA was $236M and adjusted free cash flow was $6M. Nabors used proceeds to pay down revolver borrowings and redeem $150M of 2027 notes, reducing net debt to approximately $1.67B after early 4Q25 seller-note repayment.

Positive

• Net income $274M in 3Q25
• EPS $16.85 in 3Q25
• Gain on Quail Tools sale $314M after-tax
• Collected $375M cash at closing
• Net debt reduced to ~$1.67B after repayment

Negative

• Adjusted free cash flow fell to $6M in 3Q25
• Adjusted EBITDA declined sequentially to $236M
• Drilling Solutions EBITDA dropped to $60.7M
• Collections in Mexico materially below expectations

Insights

Capital Markets Analyst

Nabors reported a transformative quarter driven by the $625 million Quail Tools sale that produced a large one-time gain and materially improved leverage.

The business mechanism is clear: Nabors recorded third-quarter net income of $274 million and earnings per diluted share of $16.85, driven largely by a one-time, after-tax gain on the disposition of Quail Tools of $314 million (or $20.52 per diluted share). The company collected $375 million at closing and received an additional $250 million seller note repayment early in Q4, actions that reduced gross debt, repaid the revolver, and redeemed $150 million of 2027 notes.

Dependencies and risks are explicit and narrow: adjusted EBITDA declined modestly to $236 million from $248 million sequentially, consolidated adjusted free cash flow fell to $6 million, and collections in Mexico were notably weak. Those operational weaknesses temper the headline improvement but do not negate the structural leverage benefit from the Quail sale. The company also reported stronger International drilling margins (daily adjusted gross margin ~$17,931) and expects international daily gross margin near $18,100-$18,200 in Q4 2025.

Concrete items to watch over the near term: completion of additional debt paydowns from remaining sale proceeds and confirmation of reduced annual interest of approximately $45 million; realized adjusted free cash flow in Q4 2025 (guidance ~$10 million); collection improvement from the Mexican customer; and the deployment cadence of SANAD newbuilds (one more in Q4 2025, four in 2026) which drive international margins. Time horizon for these items is immediate to twelve months, with balance-sheet effects evident now and operational recovery dependent on the next two quarters.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. ("Nabors" or the "Company") (NYSE: NBR) today reported third quarter 2025 operating revenues of $818 million, compared to operating revenues of $833 million in the second quarter. Net income attributable to Nabors' shareholders for the quarter was $274 million, compared to a net loss of $31 million in the second quarter. This equates to earnings per diluted share of $16.85, compared to a loss per diluted share of $2.71 in the second quarter. The third quarter included a one-time, after-tax gain on the disposition of Quail Tools of $314 million, or $20.52 per diluted share. Third-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $236 million, compared to $248 million in the previous quarter.

3Q 2025 Highlights

• Nabors completed the sale of Quail Tools to Superior Energy Services ("Superior") for consideration totaling $625 million, inclusive of a working capital adjustment. The Company collected $375 million in cash at closing during the third quarter. Early in the fourth quarter, Superior repaid a $250 million seller financing note in full. Inclusive of this receipt, Nabors' reported net debt of $1,920 million at September 30, 2025 would have been $1,670 million. Nabors has already utilized a portion of the sale proceeds to fully repay the outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility and to redeem $150 million of its notes due in 2027. These actions have materially reduced Nabors gross debt and significantly strengthened the Company's leverage metrics.
• The Company successfully deployed the first-of-its-kind PACE-X Ultra™ rig for Caturus Energy in South Texas. This upgraded version of an existing PACE-X rig significantly enhances performance and extends operational capabilities. The rig supports Caturus Energy's commitment to safely and efficiently ramp production, particularly with long-lateral, high-pressure wells in the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk formations. On its first two wells, the rig outperformed the well plans and its rate of penetration was faster than Nabors' average in South Texas.
• The SANAD drilling joint venture with Saudi Aramco deployed one newbuild rig in the Kingdom. The number of newbuild deployments now totals 13. One more rig is scheduled to commence operating in the fourth quarter. Four are scheduled for 2026.
• Nabors continued the integration of the remaining Parker Wellbore businesses acquired in March. The Adjusted EBITDA contribution from these businesses increased by more than 70% sequentially, with stronger drilling activity in the international and U.S. markets. This growth includes the realization of further cost synergies during the quarter, reinforcing progress toward the $40 million synergy target for 2025.

Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, "The sale of Quail Tools is a transformative event for Nabors. We have already used a portion of the proceeds to reduce our gross debt by approximately $330 million. The balance of the proceeds is targeted for additional debt reduction. Once that is completed, the expected decrease to our gross debt will exceed 20%, compared to the level as of June 30, 2025. With that, our annual interest expense should decline by approximately $45 million, translating into a dollar-for-dollar improvement in adjusted free cash flow.

"In addition to these financial benefits, the structure of the divestiture means we effectively sold equity to fund the Parker acquisition at approximately $130 per share, a very significant premium to the current stock price. And we are retaining businesses from the acquisition that we expect to generate adjusted EBITDA of $70 million in 2026. That's a material contribution to our consolidated total.

"Nabors' third quarter results, without the contribution from Quail Tools, improved over the second quarter. This performance demonstrated the strength of our International drilling segment. As planned, we deployed additional rigs in the Eastern Hemisphere markets, including SANAD's 13^th newbuild in Saudi Arabia. Daily drilling margins in the International business continued to improve, and are on the verge of exceeding the $18,000 mark.

"Results in our Drilling Solutions ("NDS") segment reflect the sale of Quail Tools in August. Excluding the contributions of Quail Tools in the second and third quarters, NDS's adjusted EBITDA increased sequentially. This is a significant achievement in the current Lower 48 market environment.

"In U.S. Drilling, our Offshore and Alaska operations continued to perform well. The adjusted EBITDA contribution from these two businesses exceeded our previous guidance."

Segment Results

International Drilling adjusted EBITDA totaled $127.6 million, compared to $117.7 million in the second quarter. Average rig count increased by more than three rigs, reflecting the recent startup of rigs in India, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Daily adjusted gross margin for the third quarter improved to $17,931, driven primarily by the high-margin additions and operational improvements in Saudi Arabia.

The U.S. Drilling segment reported third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $94.2 million, compared to $101.8 million in the previous quarter. Moderating industry demand drove lower rig count and daily margin in the Lower 48, leading to this sequential decline.

Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA was $60.7 million, compared to $76.5 million in the second quarter. The segment's third quarter results include the contribution from Quail Tools, through the sale to Superior on August 20. The second quarter results reflected a full quarter from Quail. EBITDA from Quail in the third quarter was $20.3 million compared to $37.0 million in the second quarter. Excluding Quail from both quarters' figures, Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA grew slightly.

Rig Technologies adjusted EBITDA was $3.8 million, compared to $5.2 million in the prior quarter. A slowdown in aftermarket revenue across markets contributed to the sequential decrease in adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

In the third quarter, consolidated adjusted free cash flow was $6 million. This compares to adjusted free cash flow of $41 million in the prior quarter. Several factors impacted the third quarter performance. Collections in Mexico were substantially below expectations. The sale of Quail Tools during the quarter resulted in adjusted free cash flow from that operation that was lower than estimated. Lower capital spending during the third quarter partially offset these results.

Miguel Rodriguez, Nabors CFO, stated, "Our overall results for the third quarter exceeded our expectations, after adjusting for the effect of selling Quail Tools during the quarter. The International drilling segment was primarily responsible for this outperformance, as recent rig deployments and operational improvements contributed to the sequential growth. The very robust top line and adjusted EBITDA progression in the segment translated to an impressive 44% fall through. In the Drilling Solutions segment, several business lines improved. After considering the Quail transaction, adjusted EBITDA in NDS increased slightly. Our U.S. Drilling business exceeded our forecast, mainly due to better performance in Alaska.

"Adjusted free cash flow in the third quarter reflected a contribution from Quail for just over half of the quarter. We are disappointed with the level of improvement in collections from our main client in Mexico. There is progress being made by our customer, although it is very slow paced. This delay represents a timing factor in our adjusted free cash flow estimates.

"The Quail transaction materially improves our financial strength. We have already taken decisive actions to reduce the Company's gross debt, paying down the balance on the revolver and redeeming $150 million of the 2027 notes. With the repayment of the seller note, our net debt is now at its lowest level in more than a decade. In addition to reducing our interest expense, we also expect our improved financial position to favorably impact the cost of future financing. With the remaining cash proceeds from the sale, we are steadfast on improving our capital structure and strengthening our balance sheet."

Outlook

Nabors expects the following metrics for the fourth quarter of 2025:

U.S. Drilling               

• Lower 48 average rig count of 57 - 59 rigs
• Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $13,000
• Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA of approximately $25 million

International

• Average rig count of approximately 91 rigs
• Daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $18,100 - $18,200

Drilling Solutions

• Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $39 million

Rig Technologies

• Adjusted EBITDA of $5 - $6 million

Capital Expenditures

• Capital expenditures of $180 - $190 million, including $90 - $95 million for the newbuilds in Saudi Arabia

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

• Adjusted free cash flow should be approximately $10 million

Mr. Petrello concluded, "The substantial value realized with the Quail transaction has produced a stronger, more durable capital structure for the Company. With this considerable improvement, we have already seen benefits, notably in our financing costs.  

"As we look to the future, with international growth opportunities and potential volatility in the Lower 48 market, our geographic diversification now augmented by our sturdier balance sheet will serve us well."

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						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				June 30,		September 30,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)		2025		2024		2025		2025		2024
Revenues and other income:
Operating revenues		$            818,190		$            731,805		$            832,788		$         2,387,164		$         2,200,307
Investment income (loss)		7,323		11,503		6,129		20,048		29,885
Total revenues and other income		825,513		743,308		838,917		2,407,212		2,230,192
Costs and other deductions:
Direct costs		491,828		431,705		488,881		1,428,009		1,309,007
General and administrative expenses		77,076		63,976		82,726		228,308		187,881
Research and engineering		12,978		14,404		12,722		39,735		42,629
Depreciation and amortization		160,347		159,234		175,061		490,046		477,060
Interest expense		54,334		55,350		56,081		164,741		157,222
Gain on disposition of Quail Tools		(415,557)		-		-		(415,557)		-
Gain on bargain purchase		-		-		(3,500)		(116,499)		-
Other, net		24,470		41,608		6,074		75,334		69,795
Total costs and other deductions		405,476		766,277		818,045		1,894,117		2,243,594
Income (loss) before income taxes		420,037		(22,969)		20,872		513,095		(13,402)
Income tax expense (benefit)		117,571		10,118		23,077		155,655		41,716
Net income (loss)		302,466		(33,087)		(2,205)		357,440		(55,118)
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(28,268)		(22,738)		(28,705)		(81,164)		(67,295)
Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors		$            274,198		$             (55,825)		$             (30,910)		$            276,276		$           (122,413)
Earnings (losses) per share:
Basic		$                18.25		$                 (6.86)		$                 (2.71)		$                18.99		$               (15.69)
Diluted		$                16.85		$                 (6.86)		$                 (2.71)		$                17.54		$               (15.69)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic		14,098		9,213		14,083		12,880		9,199
Diluted		15,321		9,213		14,083		14,092		9,199
Adjusted EBITDA		$            236,308		$            221,720		$            248,459		$            691,112		$            660,790
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              75,961		$              62,486		$              73,398		$            201,066		$            183,730

 

NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
		September 30,		June 30,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2025		2025		2024
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and short-term investments		$             428,079		$             387,355		$             397,299
Notes receivable		250,035		-		-
Accounts receivable, net		487,062		537,071		387,970
Other current assets		259,251		272,465		214,268
Total current assets		1,424,427		1,196,891		999,537
Property, plant and equipment, net		2,931,290		3,063,033		2,830,957
Other long-term assets		477,787		778,739		673,807
Total assets		$          4,833,504		$          5,038,663		$          4,504,301
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable		$             352,415		$             364,846		321,030
Other current liabilities		327,799		304,599		250,887
Total current liabilities		680,214		669,445		571,917
Long-term debt		2,347,984		2,672,820		2,505,217
Other long-term liabilities		237,136		249,728		220,829
Total liabilities		3,265,334		3,591,993		3,297,963
Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary		629,261		806,342		785,091
Equity:
Shareholders' equity		579,776		307,984		134,996
Noncontrolling interest		359,133		332,344		286,251
Total equity		938,909		640,328		421,247
Total liabilities and equity		$          4,833,504		$          5,038,663		$          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						Nine Months Ended
			September 30,				June 30,		September 30,
(In thousands, except rig activity)			2025		2024		2025		2025		2024
Operating revenues:
	U.S. Drilling		$            249,836		$            254,773		$            255,438		$            736,020		$            786,485
	International Drilling		407,235		368,594		384,970		1,173,923		1,074,686
	Drilling Solutions		141,942		79,544		170,283		405,404		238,079
	Rig Technologies (1)		35,597		45,809		36,527		116,289		145,511
	Other reconciling items (2)		(16,420)		(16,915)		(14,430)		(44,472)		(44,454)
	Total operating revenues		$            818,190		$            731,805		$            832,788		$         2,387,164		$         2,200,307
Adjusted EBITDA: (3)
	U.S. Drilling		$              94,161		$            108,660		$            101,821		$            288,693		$            343,083
	International Drilling		127,551		115,951		117,658		360,695		324,820
	Drilling Solutions		60,666		34,311		76,501		178,020		98,566
	Rig Technologies (1)		3,770		6,104		5,174		14,507		20,235
	Other reconciling items (4)		(49,840)		(43,306)		(52,695)		(150,803)		(125,914)
	Total adjusted EBITDA		$            236,308		$            221,720		$            248,459		$            691,112		$            660,790
Adjusted operating income (loss): (5)
	U.S. Drilling		$              31,429		$              41,694		$              39,788		$            102,816		$            137,308
	International Drilling		45,476		32,182		36,051		114,485		78,330
	Drilling Solutions		49,982		29,231		50,365		133,260		83,443
	Rig Technologies (1)		877		2,761		1,721		6,933		11,830
	Other reconciling items (4)		(51,803)		(43,382)		(54,527)		(156,428)		(127,181)
	Total adjusted operating income (loss)		$              75,961		$              62,486		$              73,398		$            201,066		$            183,730
Rig activity:
Average Rigs Working: (7)
	Lower 48		59.2		67.8		62.4		60.7		69.5
	Other US		10.0		6.2		10.0		9.2		6.4
	U.S. Drilling		69.2		74.0		72.4		69.9		75.9
	International Drilling		89.2		84.7		85.9		86.7		83.4
	Total average rigs working		158.4		158.7		158.3		156.6		159.3
Daily Rig Revenue: (6),(8)
	Lower 48		$              34,017		$              34,812		$              33,466		$              34,002		$              35,209
	Other US		70,035		66,352		71,814		68,302		66,205
	U.S. Drilling (10)		39,219		37,441		38,761		38,527		37,831
	International Drilling		49,596		47,281		49,263		49,583		47,041
Daily Adjusted Gross Margin: (6),(9)
	Lower 48		$              13,151		$              15,051		$              13,902		$              13,778		$              15,561
	Other US		31,527		37,363		32,073		31,408		37,058
	U.S. Drilling (10)		15,805		16,911		16,411		16,104		17,379
	International Drilling		17,931		17,085		17,534		17,635		16,407

(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									Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						June 30,			September 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	2025			2024			2025			2025			2024
BASIC EPS:
Net income (loss) (numerator):
Income (loss), net of tax	$	302,466		$	(33,087)		$	(2,205)		$	357,440		$	(55,118)
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest		(28,268)			(22,738)			(28,705)			(81,164)			(67,295)
Less: deemed dividends to SPAC public shareholders		(750)			—			—			(750)			—
Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested shareholders		(8,828)			—			—			(9,106)			—
Less: accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary		(7,344)			(7,363)			(7,264)			(21,792)			(21,929)
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic	$	257,276		$	(63,188)		$	(38,174)		$	244,628		$	(144,342)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic		14,098			9,213			14,083			12,880			9,199
Earnings (losses) per share:
Total Basic	$	18.25		$	(6.86)		$	(2.71)		$	18.99		$	(15.69)
DILUTED EPS:
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic	$	257,276		$	(63,188)		$	(38,174)		$	244,628		$	(144,342)
Add: after tax interest expense of convertible notes		848			—			—			2,544			—
Add: effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders		28			—			—			24			—
Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - diluted	$	258,152		$	(63,188)		$	(38,174)		$	247,196		$	(144,342)
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic		14,098			9,213			14,083			12,880			9,199
Add: if converted dilutive effect of convertible notes		1,176			—			—			1,176			—
Add: dilutive effect of potential common shares		47			—			—			36			—
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - diluted		15,321			9,213			14,083			14,092			9,199
Earnings (losses) per share:
Total Diluted	$	16.85		$	(6.86)		$	(2.71)		$	17.54		$	(15.69)

 

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 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
		Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
		U.S. Drilling		International Drilling		Drilling Solutions		Rig Technologies		Other reconciling items		Total
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$    41,694		$         32,182		$    29,231		$             2,761		$     (43,382)		$     62,486
Depreciation and amortization		66,966		83,769		5,080		3,343		76		159,234
Adjusted EBITDA		$  108,660		$       115,951		$    34,311		$             6,104		$     (43,306)		$   221,720
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2025
		U.S. Drilling		International Drilling		Drilling Solutions		Rig Technologies		Other reconciling items		Total
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$    39,788		$         36,051		$    50,365		$             1,721		$     (54,527)		$     73,398
Depreciation and amortization		62,033		81,607		26,136		3,453		1,832		175,061
Adjusted EBITDA		$  101,821		$       117,658		$    76,501		$             5,174		$     (52,695)		$   248,459
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
		U.S. Drilling		International Drilling		Drilling Solutions		Rig Technologies		Other reconciling items		Total
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$  102,816		$       114,485		$  133,260		$             6,933		$   (156,428)		$   201,066
Depreciation and amortization		185,877		246,210		44,760		7,574		5,625		490,046
Adjusted EBITDA		$  288,693		$       360,695		$  178,020		$           14,507		$   (150,803)		$   691,112
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
		U.S. Drilling		International Drilling		Drilling Solutions		Rig Technologies		Other reconciling items		Total
Adjusted operating income (loss)		$  137,308		$         78,330		$    83,443		$           11,830		$   (127,181)		$   183,730
Depreciation and amortization		205,775		246,490		15,123		8,405		1,267		477,060
Adjusted EBITDA		$  343,083		$       324,820		$    98,566		$           20,235		$   (125,914)		$   660,790

 

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						Nine Months Ended
			September 30,				June 30,		September 30,
(In thousands)			2025		2024		2025		2025		2024
Lower 48 - U.S. Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              13,689		$              30,353		$              21,515		$              54,199		$            102,458
	Plus: General and administrative costs		4,745		5,084		4,481		14,043		14,297
	Plus: Research and engineering		1,121		972		888		2,832		2,845
	GAAP Gross Margin		19,555		36,409		26,884		71,074		119,600
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		52,120		57,470		52,080		157,425		176,535
	Adjusted gross margin		$              71,675		$              93,879		$              78,964		$            228,499		$            296,135
Other - U.S. Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              17,740		$              11,341		$              18,273		$              48,617		$              34,850
	Plus: General and administrative costs		568		313		896		1,869		944
	Plus: Research and engineering		85		42		64		211		134
	GAAP Gross Margin		18,393		11,696		19,233		50,697		35,928
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		10,612		9,496		9,953		28,452		29,240
	Adjusted gross margin		$              29,005		$              21,192		$              29,186		$              79,149		$              65,168
U.S. Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              31,429		$              41,694		$              39,788		$            102,816		$            137,308
	Plus: General and administrative costs		5,313		5,397		5,377		15,912		15,241
	Plus: Research and engineering		1,206		1,014		952		3,043		2,979
	GAAP Gross Margin		37,948		48,105		46,117		121,771		155,528
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		62,732		66,966		62,033		185,877		205,775
	Adjusted gross margin		$            100,680		$            115,071		$            108,150		$            307,648		$            361,303
International Drilling
	Adjusted operating income (loss)		$              45,476		$              32,182		$              36,051		$            114,485		$              78,330
	Plus: General and administrative costs		18,015		15,699		17,867		52,260		45,548
	Plus: Research and engineering		1,665		1,543		1,499		4,578		4,454
	GAAP Gross Margin		65,156		49,424		55,417		171,323		128,332
	Plus: Depreciation and amortization		82,075		83,768		81,607		246,210		246,491
	Adjusted gross margin		$            147,231		$            133,192		$            137,024		$            417,533		$            374,823
	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						Nine Months Ended
		September 30,				June 30,		September 30,
(In thousands)		2025		2024		2025		2025		2024
Net income (loss)		$            302,466		$             (33,087)		$               (2,205)		$            357,440		$             (55,118)
Income tax expense (benefit)		117,571		10,118		23,077		155,655		41,716
Income (loss) before income taxes		420,037		(22,969)		20,872		513,095		(13,402)
Investment (income) loss		(7,323)		(11,503)		(6,129)		(20,048)		(29,885)
Interest expense		54,334		55,350		56,081		164,741		157,222
Gain on disposition of Quail Tools		(415,557)		-		-		(415,557)		-
Gain on bargain purchase		-		-		(3,500)		(116,499)		-
Other, net		24,470		41,608		6,074		75,334		69,795
Adjusted operating income (loss) (1)		75,961		62,486		73,398		201,066		183,730
Depreciation and amortization		160,347		159,234		175,061		490,046		477,060
Adjusted EBITDA (2)		$            236,308		$            221,720		$            248,459		$            691,112		$            660,790

(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)
		September 30,		June 30,		December 31,
(In thousands)		2025		2025		2024
Long-term debt		$          2,347,984		$          2,672,820		$          2,505,217
Less: Cash and short-term investments		428,079		387,355		397,299
Net Debt		$          1,919,905		$          2,285,465		$          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				Nine Months Ended
		September 30,		June 30,		September 30,
(In thousands)		2025		2025		2025
Net cash provided by operating activities		$             207,880		$               151,810		$                    447,425
Add: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets		(202,267)		(141,849)		(503,277)
Free cash flow		$                 5,613		$                   9,961		$                    (55,852)
Cash paid for acquisition related costs (1)		-		30,635		40,816
Adjusted free cash flow		$                 5,613		$                 40,596		$                    (15,036)

(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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SOURCE Nabors Industries Ltd.

FAQ

What were Nabors (NBR) reported revenues and EPS for 3Q 2025?

Nabors reported $818.2M in operating revenues and EPS $16.85 for 3Q 2025.

How much did Nabors (NBR) gain from the Quail Tools sale in 3Q 2025?

The company recorded a $314M after-tax gain from the Quail Tools disposition in 3Q 2025.

How did the Quail Tools transaction affect Nabors (NBR) debt levels in 3Q/4Q 2025?

Nabors collected $375M at closing, redeemed $150M of 2027 notes, and net debt would be about $1.67B after a $250M seller-note repayment.

What was Nabors' (NBR) adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow in 3Q 2025?

Adjusted EBITDA was $236M and adjusted free cash flow was $6M in 3Q 2025.

What guidance did Nabors (NBR) give for capital expenditures and adjusted free cash flow in 4Q 2025?

Nabors expects $180–$190M in capital expenditures and about $10M adjusted free cash flow for 4Q 2025.