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NOV Reports First Quarter 2026 Earnings

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NOV (NYSE: NOV) reported Q1 2026 revenues of $2.05 billion and net income of $19 million ($0.05/share). Adjusted EBITDA was $177 million and bookings totaled $520 million (book-to-bill 80%). The company returned $100 million to shareholders and provided Q2 guidance of a 4–6% revenue decline and $185–215 million Adjusted EBITDA.

Management cited Middle East disruptions that reduced revenue by an estimated $54 million and Adjusted EBITDA by $32 million, and announced multiple offshore, subsea, and CO2-treatment contracts and a Brazil plant expansion.

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Positive

  • Bookings of $520 million with an 80% book-to-bill
  • Returned $100 million to shareholders via buybacks and dividends
  • Backlog for Energy Equipment of $4.23 billion
  • Awarded multiple offshore and CO2-treatment contracts and Brazil plant expansion

Negative

  • Q1 adjusted EBITDA down to $177 million, a decrease of $75 million year-over-year
  • Middle East disruptions estimated to reduce revenue by $54 million and Adjusted EBITDA by $32 million
  • Energy Products and Services revenue down 10% year-over-year
  • Recorded $37 million pre-tax Other Items related to restructuring and stock-based charges

Market Reaction – NOV

-7.11% $19.34
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$19.14 $20.93 Day Range
-$575M Valuation Impact
$7.51B Market Cap
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Following this news, NOV has declined 7.11%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 4 alerts so far, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $19.34. This price movement has removed approximately $575M from the company's valuation.

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Key Figures

Q1 2026 revenue: $2.05 billion Q1 2026 net income: $19 million Q1 2026 EPS: $0.05 per share +5 more
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Q1 2026 revenue $2.05 billion Down 2% vs Q1 2025
Q1 2026 net income $19 million Decreased $54 million year-over-year
Q1 2026 EPS $0.05 per share Down $0.14 per diluted share year-over-year
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $177 million Decreased $75 million year-over-year; 8.6% of sales
Q1 2026 bookings $520 million Book-to-bill of 80% for capital equipment
Capital returned $100 million Q1 2026 share repurchases and dividends
Q2 2026 EBITDA guidance $185–$215 million Alongside 4–6% expected YoY revenue decline
Debt and cash $1,715M debt; $1,342M cash Balances as of March 31, 2026

Market Reality Check

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Technical Shares at $20.82 are trading above the 200-day MA of $15.86 and sit just 0.17% below the 52-week high of $20.855.

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Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Jul 28 (Negative)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Jul 28 Q2 2025 earnings Negative -8.0% Softer revenue and sharply lower net income versus prior-year comparison.
Apr 28 Q1 2025 earnings Negative -2.0% Mixed results with net income down despite modest growth in Adjusted EBITDA.
Feb 04 Q4/FY 2024 earnings Positive +12.7% Strong Q4 profit, robust full-year earnings, and healthy cash generation.
Oct 24 Q3 2024 earnings Positive +3.0% Revenue growth, higher net income, and an 111% book-to-bill ratio.
Jul 25 Q2 2024 earnings Positive +6.3% 6% revenue growth, higher margins, and strong international and offshore demand.
Pattern Detected

Across the last five earnings releases, share reactions have consistently aligned with the tone of results, with an average move of about 2.42% and no clear history of markets fading strong quarters or rewarding weak ones.

Recent Company History

Over the past two years, NOV’s earnings releases have shown a shift from broadly strong 2024 results to more mixed 2025 performance. Q2 and Q3 2024 delivered revenue growth, rising net income, and higher adjusted EBITDA, and the stock reacted positively. Q4 2024 also saw solid profitability and cash generation, again with a strong positive move. By Q1 and Q2 2025, revenue and net income declines drove negative reactions, framing today’s Q1 2026 report against a backdrop of recently pressured margins.

Historical Comparison

+2.4% avg move · In the last five earnings releases, NOV’s stock moved an average of 2.42%, with reactions consistent...
earnings
+2.4%
Average Historical Move earnings

In the last five earnings releases, NOV’s stock moved an average of 2.42%, with reactions consistently matching whether results were strong, mixed, or weak.

Earnings have evolved from robust growth and high margins in mid‑2024 to more mixed 2025 quarters, with markets responding directionally to that shift.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement reports Q1 2026 revenue of $2.05 billion, down 2% year-over-year, with net income ...
Analysis

This announcement reports Q1 2026 revenue of $2.05 billion, down 2% year-over-year, with net income of $19 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $177 million, both pressured by Middle East disruptions. Management also guided Q2 revenue down 4–6% year-over-year with Adjusted EBITDA of $185–$215 million. Investors may watch how backlog of $4.23 billion, capital returns of $100 million, and execution outside the region shape future earnings resilience.

Key Terms

adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP measures, book-to-bill, semisubmersible, +3 more
7 terms
adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA* of $177 millionBookings of $520 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.
non-GAAP measures financial
"are non-GAAP measures, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,”"
Financial results that companies present using formulas or adjustments different from standard accounting rules (GAAP) to highlight what management considers the business’s ongoing performance. Investors care because these figures can make trends or profitability look clearer—like showing a car’s fuel efficiency after removing unusual trips—but they can also hide one‑time costs or aggressive assumptions, so comparing them with GAAP numbers helps judge reliability.
book-to-bill financial
"Bookings of $520 million, representing a book-to-bill of 80%"
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.
semisubmersible technical
"reactivation of a high-specification harsh-environment semisubmersible rig in the North Sea"
A semisubmersible is a large offshore platform that floats on submerged pontoons and tall columns, which keeps its working deck above waves so it stays steadier in rough seas—think of a heavy raft on stilts that partially sinks to gain stability. Investors care because these are expensive, long-lived assets used for drilling, production or installation; their earnings depend on contract rates, utilization and operating costs, so market demand, commodity prices and downtime directly affect their value and cash flow.
FLNG technical
"ballast lines for two FLNG vessels in South Korea."
A FLNG is a floating facility — basically a factory on a ship — that extracts, processes and cools natural gas at sea so it can be loaded onto tankers and sold as liquefied natural gas. For investors it matters because FLNG projects can unlock remote offshore gas resources without building long pipelines, but they require large upfront spending, carry construction and safety risks, and can strongly influence a company’s future cash flow and profit when production begins.
coiled tubing technical
"NOV secured several coiled tubing equipment orders, including a modular reel trailer"
Coiled tubing is a long, flexible length of pipe wound on a large reel that can be unspooled and pushed into oil and gas wells to clean, repair, measure, or perform light drilling without removing the main wellhead. Think of it like a continuous garden hose or fishing line that lets technicians reach deep down quickly and repeatedly. Investors care because coiled tubing services affect production uptime, repair costs and service-company revenue; efficient use can lower operating expenses and speed returns on well investments.
carbon capture and sequestration technical
"for a carbon capture and sequestration project supporting a new blue ammonia facility"
Carbon capture and sequestration is a process that captures carbon dioxide emissions from sources like power plants or industrial facilities and stores them underground to prevent them from entering the atmosphere. This technology helps reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, which can influence the long-term stability of energy and environmental markets. For investors, it represents a way to support cleaner energy solutions and potentially benefit from emerging industries focused on sustainable practices.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.


  • Revenues of $2.05 billion
  • Net income of $19 million, or $0.05 per share
  • Adjusted EBITDA* of $177 million
  • Bookings of $520 million, representing a book-to-bill of 80%
  • Returned $100 million of capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends

*Free Cash Flow, Excess Free Cash Flow, Adjusted Operating Profit, and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures” below.

HOUSTON, April 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOV Inc. (NYSE: NOV) today reported first quarter 2026 revenues of $2.05 billion, a decrease of two percent compared to the first quarter of 2025. Net income decreased $54 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, year-over-year to $19 million. Operating profit was $47 million and adjusted operating profit was $85 million, compared to operating profit of $152 million and adjusted operating profit of $163 million in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $75 million year-over-year to $177 million, or 8.6 percent of sales.

“The conflict in the Middle East created significant operational disruptions during the first quarter, but also reinforced and accelerated market trends that we believe will drive a meaningfully more constructive environment for NOV,” said Jose Bayardo, Chairman, President and CEO.

“The war’s impact on logistics delayed quarter-end deliveries of equipment and spare parts, disrupted offshore service and repair activity, and increased operating costs in the region, resulting in an estimated impact of $54 million in revenue and $32 million in Adjusted EBITDA. Despite these challenges, our team did an outstanding job prioritizing safety and supporting our customers, and I want to thank them for their efforts under very difficult conditions.

“Outside of the Middle East, our business performed well, demonstrating the resilience of our diverse portfolio of equipment and technologies that enable the efficient development of energy resources around the world. While near-term disruptions are expected to persist in the second quarter, the market has shifted rapidly from what was expected to be an oversupplied environment to one that is now significantly undersupplied.

“We expect sustainably higher commodity prices, along with a renewed focus on energy security and diversification, to increase urgency across the industry. After a decade of limited investment, we believe the stage is set for a meaningful increase in activity and investment, driving a new capital equipment cycle. NOV is well positioned to support customers and benefit as that cycle develops.”

Energy Equipment
Energy Equipment generated revenues of $1.19 billion in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of four percent from the first quarter of 2025. Operating profit decreased $41 million from the prior year to $93 million, or 7.8 percent of sales, and included $9 million in pre-tax Other Items. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $34 million from the prior year to $131 million, or 11.0 percent of sales. Strong execution on the segment’s capital equipment backlog more than offset lower sales of aftermarket parts and services, which were impacted by war related disruptions in the Middle East. A less favorable sales mix and higher costs from the Middle East disruptions contributed to lower profitability.

New orders booked during the quarter totaled $520 million, an increase of $83 million when compared to the $437 million of new orders booked during the first quarter of 2025. Orders shipped from backlog were $650 million, representing a book-to-bill of 80 percent and an increase of $101 million when compared to the $549 million orders shipped and an 80 percent book-to-bill during the first quarter of 2025. As of March 31, 2026, backlog for capital equipment orders for Energy Equipment totaled $4.23 billion, a decrease of $184 million from the first quarter of 2025.

Energy Products and Services
Energy Products and Services generated revenues of $897 million in the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 10 percent from the first quarter of 2025. Operating profit decreased $57 million from the prior year to $26 million, or 2.9 percent of sales, and included $8 million in pre-tax Other Items. Adjusted EBITDA decreased $49 million from the prior year to $96 million, or 10.7 percent of sales. Disruptions in the Middle East and lower global drilling activity more than offset strong performance from the segment’s drill bit and digital services businesses.

Second Quarter 2026 Outlook
The Company is providing financial guidance for the second quarter of 2026, which constitutes “forward-looking statements” as described further below under “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” This guidance is subject to, and may be affected by, the current uncertainty and conflict in the Middle East, and assumes that conditions in the region will not deteriorate further. A worsening of such conditions may cause actual results to differ materially from the expected guidance presented.

For the second quarter of 2026 management expects year-over-year consolidated revenues to decline between four to six percent with Adjusted EBITDA expected to be between $185 million and $215 million.

Corporate Information
NOV repurchased approximately 3.5 million shares of common stock for $67 million and paid $33 million in dividends during the first quarter, resulting in a total of $100 million in capital returned to shareholders.

During the first quarter of 2026, NOV recorded $37 million in pre-tax Other Items, primarily related to a non-recurring stock-based compensation charge, severance and facility closures, and costs associated with streamlining our business operations (see Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures).

As of March 31, 2026, the Company had total debt of $1,715 million, with $1.50 billion available on its revolving credit facility, and $1,342 million in cash and cash equivalents.

Significant Achievements
NOV was awarded a contract to provide 96 km of flexible riser and flowline systems for deepwater offshore production in Brazil. Additionally, NOV announced an expansion of its subsea flexible pipe manufacturing facility in Açu, Brazil, which is expected to roughly double the plant’s capacity over the next three years to support growing offshore demand. The expansion reflects sustained high utilization and a strong backlog across existing facilities, positioning NOV to meet anticipated demand from deepwater developments and flexible pipe replacement activity, while also supporting the introduction of CO₂-resistant flexible pipe for high-CO₂ applications.

NOV was awarded contracts for the reactivation of a high-specification harsh-environment semisubmersible rig in the North Sea, including equipment recertifications and upgrades. The reactivation scope includes drill floor automation, upgrades to the mud control system, cranes, a BOP stack upgrade, and NOV’s Rapid Emergency Disconnect System to enhance rapid shearing capabilities. Once the rig resumes operations, it will use NOV’s Downhole Broadband Solutions™ technology enabled by the Company’s wired drill pipe to support drilling performance offshore. Additionally, NOV received an order for its latest RCX™BOP control technology to support another harsh-environment semisubmersible. This technology enables maintenance strategies based on equipment condition and usage, extending BOP system life while improving reliability for offshore operations.

NOV secured a contract to supply phenolic fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) grating for a new floating production unit destined for the Gulf of America. The scope includes approximately 1,700 grating panels covering about 10,200-m2 for the topside structure. Additionally, NOV secured an order for Bondstrand™ 7000M glass-reinforced epoxy ballast lines for two FLNG vessels in South Korea. These awards reflect NOV’s leadership position in composites for offshore applications that require corrosion resistant, lightweight, and durable solutions.

NOV’s Grant Prideco™ business unit secured two offshore drill pipe orders featuring Delta™ connections, including drill pipe for a supermajor operator in Guyana as well as a national oil company operating in the Black Sea. Balancing high performance with lower cost of ownership, Delta technology delivers faster connection makeup time and enhanced fatigue resistance for drilling operations.

NOV secured two strategic contracts for CO₂ treatment. The first included a dehydration package for a carbon capture and sequestration project supporting a new blue ammonia facility in Louisiana. The other award was for an order of gas separation membranes to provide efficient CO₂ separation while supporting higher throughput for an onshore conventional gas development expansion project in Indonesia. With more than 40 years of gas processing expertise, NOV’s CO₂ treatment solutions span a range of energy applications and geographies.

NOV secured two orders for produced water transport projects in the Permian, reinforcing demand for its STAR™ Super Seal Key Lock (SSKL) technology. One midstream customer ordered 29 miles of 24-in., 750-psi SSKL pipe, representing the largest diameter of this product ever produced, and a major operator ordered an additional 28 miles of 750-psi SSKL pipe, including both 16-in. and 20-in. pipe. NOV’s SSKL systems excel in applications requiring higher-pressure and higher-temperature performance.

NOV supported the drilling of an operator’s first 4 mile lateral in the Bakken, helping deliver a 20,719-ft section in 143 drilling hours. The operator combined NOV’s new INDY™ 80 high-speed ERT™-powered drilling motor, with a dual Agitator™ system incorporating AgitatorZP™ technology, and a ReedHycalog™ RH54A1 drill bit. NOV downhole performance technologies continue to drive drilling efficiency improvements in demanding shale applications.

NOV Fiber Glass Systems secured several orders for industrial infrastructure projects demonstrating its leadership in composite materials in diverse end markets. NOV was awarded a 48-ft diameter fiberglass tank to be field-assembled for a bromine production facility in southwest Arkansas; a project to supply storage tanks for two new medical centers in Northern California for fuel, sewer water, washdown, and potable water storage; and 14 tanks for the wastewater treatment system associated with a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Arizona.

NOV enrolled additional rigs in a multiyear BOP condition-based maintenance program designed in collaboration with an ultra-deepwater operator and aligned with the customer’s performance and cost-of-ownership objectives. The program uses operational data to optimize maintenance timing, reducing unnecessary servicing while helping minimize downtime.

NOV’s Downhole Broadband Solutions (DBS) technology enabled real-time transmission of high-resolution 4D caliper borehole imaging from a third-party tool integrated into its wired drill pipe network, providing immediate visibility into wellbore conditions and improved decision-making. NOV also introduced an industry-first smart-wired circulating sub that gives operators real-time control of circulation with instant activation and deactivation while also enabling independent operation of multiple subs within the drillstring. Together, these first-of-their-kind advancements expand the DBS ecosystem and demonstrate the growing value of the network as a platform for additional real-time imaging and control applications.

NOV secured several coiled tubing equipment orders, including a modular reel trailer, two HR-6140 injectors, and 15 AutoBoost XV™ kits to upgrade existing units. These awards reflect increasing operator demand for higher-capacity injector solutions to address more complex well requirements. NOV also secured an award from a leading Middle East contractor to provide data acquisition, sensor system hardware packages, and NOV’s software suite for their growing fleet, enabling advanced pre-job modeling and a critical safety system designed to prevent uncontrolled events.

NOV secured an order for Tuboscope™ TK™-Drakon H2S coating in Canada, marking a key market expansion for the latest advanced insulating coating into production environments. The premium coating’s additional benefits of exceptional abrasion resistance and low gas permeability coupled with its engineered barrier properties for high pressure H2S environments make it uniquely suited for extending asset life and reducing integrity risks in demanding production and flowline applications.

First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
NOV will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 results on April 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time (11:00 AM Eastern Time). The call will be broadcast simultaneously at www.nov.com/investors. A replay will be available on the website for 30 days.

About NOV
NOV (NYSE: NOV) delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 160 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely and efficiently produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
Visit www.nov.com for more information.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures that management believes are useful tools for internal use and the investment community in evaluating NOV’s overall financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are broadly used to value and compare companies in the oilfield services and equipment industry. Not all companies define these measures in the same way. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should therefore be considered only as supplemental to such GAAP financial measures. Additionally, Free Cash Flow and Excess Free Cash Flow do not represent the Company’s residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures, as the calculation of these measures does not account for certain debt service requirements or other non-discretionary expenditures. Please see the attached schedules for reconciliations of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release and the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

This press release contains certain forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA. The Company has not provided a reconciliation of projected Adjusted EBITDA. Management cannot predict with a reasonable degree of accuracy certain of the necessary components of net income, such as other income (expense), which includes fluctuations in foreign currencies. As such, a reconciliation of projected net income to projected Adjusted EBITDA is not available without unreasonable effort. The actual amount of other income (expense), provision (benefit) for income taxes, equity income (loss) in unconsolidated affiliates, depreciation and amortization, and other amounts excluded from Adjusted EBITDA could have a significant impact on net income.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains, or has incorporated by reference, statements that are not historical facts, including estimates, projections, and statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements often contain words such as “may,” “can,” “likely,” “believe,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “will,” “intend,” “think,” “should,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “expectation,” “goal,” “outlook,” “projected,” “projections,” “target,” and other similar words, although some such statements are expressed differently. Other oral or written statements we release to the public may also contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties and reflect our best judgment based on current information. You should be aware that our actual results could differ materially from results anticipated in such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to changes in oil and gas prices, customer demand for our products, challenges related to NOV’s operations in the Middle East, potential catastrophic events related to our operations, protection of intellectual property rights, compliance with laws, and worldwide economic activity, including matters related to recent Russian sanctions and changes in U.S. trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs and their related impacts on the economy. Given these uncertainties, current or prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update any such factors or forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments. You should also consider carefully the statements under “Risk Factors,” as disclosed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated in Part II, Item 1A of our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which address additional factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those set forth in such forward-looking statements, as well as additional disclosures we make in our press releases and other securities filings. We also suggest that you listen to our quarterly earnings release conference calls with financial analysts.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified in this press release to be consistent with current period presentation.

CONTACT:
Amie D'Ambrosio
Director, Investor Relations
(713) 375-3826
Amie.DAmbrosio@nov.com


 
NOV INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
 
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2026  2025  2025 
Revenue:         
Energy Equipment $1,190  $1,146  $1,334 
Energy Products and Services  897   992   989 
Eliminations  (35)  (35)  (46)
Total revenue  2,052   2,103   2,277 
Gross profit  379   447   462 
Gross profit %  18.5%  21.3%  20.3%
          
Selling, general, and administrative  332   295   300 
Goodwill and long-lived asset impairment        70 
Operating profit  47   152   92 
Interest expense, net  (11)  (11)  (3)
Equity loss in unconsolidated affiliates  (3)     (6)
Other income (expense), net  2   (20)  (17)
Income before income taxes  35   121   66 
Provision for income taxes  15   47   147 
Net income (loss)  20   74   (81)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests  1   1   (3)
Net income (loss) attributable to Company $19  $73  $(78)
Per share data:         
Basic $0.05  $0.19  $(0.21)
Diluted $0.05  $0.19  $(0.21)
Weighted average shares outstanding:         
Basic  361   381   364 
Diluted  364   383   367 


 
NOV INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2026  2025 
ASSETS (Unaudited)    
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $1,342  $1,552 
Receivables, net  1,664   1,701 
Inventories, net  1,874   1,799 
Contract assets  634   596 
Prepaid and other current assets  207   172 
Total current assets  5,721   5,820 
       
Property, plant and equipment, net  2,017   2,050 
Lease right-of-use assets  504   502 
Goodwill and intangibles, net  2,025   2,037 
Other assets  876   882 
Total assets $11,143  $11,291 
       
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $852  $831 
Accrued liabilities  728   822 
Contract liabilities  575   565 
Current portion of lease liabilities  100   101 
Current portion of long-term debt  27   30 
Accrued income taxes  34   57 
Total current liabilities  2,316   2,406 
       
Long-term debt  1,688   1,688 
Lease liabilities  524   521 
Other liabilities  347   354 
Total liabilities  4,875   4,969 
       
Total stockholders’ equity  6,268   6,322 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $11,143  $11,291 


 
NOV INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2026  2025 
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income $20  $74 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization  92   89 
Working capital, net  (221)  (94)
Other operating items, net  83   66 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  (26)  135 
       
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of property, plant and equipment  (65)  (84)
Other  1   3 
Net cash used in investing activities  (64)  (81)
       
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Payments against lines of credit and other debt  (4)  (4)
Cash dividends paid  (33)  (28)
Share repurchases  (67)  (81)
Other  (11)  (22)
Net cash used in financing activities  (115)  (135)
Effect of exchange rates on cash  (5)  8 
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (210)  (73)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  1,552   1,230 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $1,342  $1,157 


NOV INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES (Unaudited)
(In millions)

Presented below is a reconciliation of cash flow from operating activities to “Free Cash Flow”. The Company defines Free Cash Flow as cash flow from operating activities less purchases of property, plant and equipment, or “capital expenditures” and Excess Free Cash Flow as cash flows from operations less capital expenditures and other investments, including acquisitions and divestitures. Management believes this is important information to provide because it is used by management to evaluate the Company’s operational performance and trends between periods and manage the business. Management also believes this information may be useful to investors and analysts to gain a better understanding of the Company’s results of ongoing operations. Free Cash Flow and Excess Free Cash Flow are not intended to replace GAAP financial measures.

  Three Months Ended March 31, 
  2026  2025 
       
Total cash flows provided by operating activities $(26) $135 
Capital expenditures  (65)  (84)
Free Cash Flow $(91) $51 
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired      
Business divestitures, net of cash disposed      
Excess Free Cash Flow $(91) $51 


NOV INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES, CONT. (Unaudited)
(In millions)

Presented below is a reconciliation of Operating Profit to Adjusted Operating Profit and Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA. The Company defines Adjusted Operating Profit as Operating Profit excluding Gains and Losses on Sales of Fixed Assets, and, when applicable, pre-tax Other Items. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as Operating Profit excluding Depreciation, Amortization, Gains and Losses on Sales of Fixed Assets, and, when applicable, pre-tax Other Items. Adjusted EBITDA % is a ratio showing Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of sales. Management believes this is important information to provide because it is used by management to evaluate the Company’s operational performance and trends between periods and manage the business. Management also believes this information may be useful to investors and analysts to gain a better understanding of the Company’s results of ongoing operations. Adjusted Operating Profit, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA % are not intended to replace GAAP financial measures, such as Net Income and Operating Profit %. Pre-tax Other Items include gain on business divestiture, impairment, restructure, severance, facility closure costs and inventory charges and credits.

  Three Months Ended 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2026  2025  2025 
Operating profit:         
Energy Equipment $93  $134  $107 
Energy Products and Services  26   83   73 
Eliminations and corporate costs  (72)  (65)  (88)
Total operating profit $47  $152  $92 
          
Operating profit %:         
Energy Equipment  7.8%  11.7%  8.0%
Energy Products and Services  2.9%  8.4%  7.4%
Eliminations and corporate costs         
Total operating profit %  2.3%  7.2%  4.0%
          
Pre-tax Other Items, net:         
Energy Equipment $9  $3  $46 
Energy Products and Services  8   5   7 
Corporate  20   5   33 
Total pre-tax Other Items $37  $13  $86 
          
(Gain) loss on sales of fixed assets:         
Energy Equipment $  $  $(2)
Energy Products and Services  1   (2)  1 
Corporate         
Total (gain) loss on sales of fixed assets $1  $(2) $(1)
          
Adjusted operating profit:         
Energy Equipment $102  $137  $151 
Energy Products and Services  35   86   81 
Eliminations and corporate costs  (52)  (60)  (55)
Adjusted operating profit $85  $163  $177 
          
Depreciation & amortization:         
Energy Equipment $29  $28  $29 
Energy Products and Services  61   59   59 
Corporate  2   2   2 
Total depreciation & amortization $92  $89  $90 
          
Adjusted EBITDA:         
Energy Equipment $131  $165  $180 
Energy Products and Services  96   145   140 
Eliminations and corporate costs  (50)  (58)  (53)
Total Adjusted EBITDA $177  $252  $267 
          
Adjusted EBITDA %:         
Energy Equipment  11.0%  14.4%  13.5%
Energy Products and Services  10.7%  14.6%  14.2%
Eliminations and corporate costs         
Total Adjusted EBITDA %  8.6%  12.0%  11.7%


 
NOV INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES, CONT. (Unaudited)
(In millions)
 
  Three Months Ended 
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2026  2025  2025 
Reconciliation of Adjusted operating profit and Adjusted EBITDA:         
GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Company $19  $73  $(78)
Noncontrolling interests  1   1   (3)
Provision for income taxes  15   47   147 
Interest and financial costs  22   22   22 
Interest income  (11)  (11)  (19)
Equity loss in unconsolidated affiliates  3      6 
Other (income) expense, net  (2)  20   17 
(Gain) loss on sales of fixed assets  1   (2)  (1)
Pre-tax Other Items, net  37   13   86 
Adjusted operating profit  85   163   177 
Depreciation and amortization  92   89   90 
Total Adjusted EBITDA $177  $252  $267 

FAQ

What were NOV's Q1 2026 results and EPS (NOV)?

NOV reported Q1 2026 revenue of $2.05 billion and net income of $19 million ($0.05 per share). According to the company, adjusted EBITDA was $177 million and bookings were $520 million with an 80% book-to-bill.

How did the Middle East conflict affect NOV's Q1 2026 results (NOV)?

The company estimated an operational impact of $54 million in revenue and $32 million in Adjusted EBITDA during Q1. According to NOV, logistics delays and higher operating costs in the region caused these disruptions.

What guidance did NOV give for Q2 2026 (NOV)?

NOV expects Q2 2026 revenue to decline 4–6% year-over-year with Adjusted EBITDA of $185–215 million. According to the company, guidance assumes Middle East conditions do not worsen further.

How much capital did NOV return to shareholders in Q1 2026 (NOV)?

NOV returned $100 million to shareholders in Q1 2026 through repurchases (~3.5 million shares for $67 million) and dividends of $33 million, according to the company.

Which commercial awards and expansions did NOV announce in Q1 2026 (NOV)?

NOV won multiple offshore and subsea contracts, a Brazil flexible pipe order and a plant expansion to roughly double capacity over three years. According to NOV, awards include CO2-treatment and large SSKL pipe orders for the Permian.