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Transocean Ltd. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

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Transocean (NYSE: RIG) reported second quarter 2026 contract drilling revenues of $966 million, with revenue efficiency of 97.0%. Net income was $170 million, or $0.04 diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA was $312 million, a 32.2% margin. Operating cash flow reached $236 million, yielding free cash flow of $212 million after $24 million of capex, and total liquidity exceeded $1.3 billion, including an undrawn revolver.

The company added about $292 million of new contract backlog at a weighted average dayrate of roughly $461,000, bringing total backlog to approximately $6.7 billion, excluding a conditional $1.0 billion Equinor agreement. Total debt (principal) ended the quarter at $5.1 billion, down from $6.7 billion a year earlier. For 3Q26, Transocean guides contract drilling revenues of $920–960 million and full‑year 2026 revenues of $3.9–3.975 billion, with expected fleetwide revenue efficiency of 96.5%.

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Positive

  • Net income $170 million, up from a $938 million loss year-over-year
  • Free cash flow $212 million in 2Q26, up $76 million sequentially
  • Operating cash flow $400 million for first half 2026 vs. $154 million in 2025
  • Total debt reduced to $5.1 billion, down $1.5 billion year-over-year
  • Backlog approximately $6.7 billion plus a conditional $1.0 billion Equinor agreement
  • Contract backlog additions $292 million at about $461,000 weighted average dayrate

Negative

  • Contract drilling revenues $966 million, down $115 million sequentially
  • Contract drilling revenues down $22 million year-over-year
  • Adjusted EBITDA $312 million, down $128 million sequentially
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin 32.2%, down from 40.7% in the prior quarter

News Explained

Transocean reported 1,117 million shares outstanding at June 30, 2026, versus 1,102 million at December 31, 2025; the release does not explain the change.

Market Context

The earnings-tag history averaged -1.15%, providing a comparison point beyond the reported quarterly...
Analysis

The earnings-tag history averaged -1.15%, providing a comparison point beyond the reported quarterly metrics. Recent insider activity was classified as Net Selling; backlog conversion remains a relevant risk to monitor.

Key Figures

Contract drilling revenues: $966 million Revenue efficiency: 97.0% Net income: $170 million +5 more
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Contract drilling revenues $966 million Q2 2026
Revenue efficiency 97.0% Q2 2026
Net income $170 million Q2 2026
Adjusted EBITDA $312 million; 32.2% margin Q2 2026
Free cash flow $212 million Q2 2026
Total liquidity More than $1.3 billion End of Q2 2026
Contract backlog added $292 million at about $461,000 weighted average dayrate Since May 2026 fleet status report
Revenue guidance 3Q26E $920-$960 million; FY26E $3,900-$3,975 million 2026 outlook

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: May 04 (Positive)
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Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 04 1Q26 earnings Positive -9.2% Reported positive operating metrics and cash flow, but shares fell 9.16% over 24 hours.
Feb 19 FY25 earnings Positive +2.5% Reported revenue and EBITDA growth, debt reduction, free cash flow, and higher backlog.
Oct 29 3Q25 earnings Negative +2.1% Reported a net loss and impairment charges while shares gained 2.09% over 24 hours.
Aug 04 2Q25 earnings Negative +3.6% Reported a net loss driven by impairment despite improved operating metrics and cash flow.
Apr 28 1Q25 earnings Negative -4.8% Reported a net loss and higher operating expenses alongside improved revenue efficiency.

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

Pattern Detected

Earnings-tag reactions were mixed, with three of the five selected events diverging from the announcement sentiment and an average move of -1.15%.

Key Terms

revenue efficiency, adjusted ebitda, free cash flow, contract backlog, +1 more
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revenue efficiency financial
"Contract drilling revenues were $966 million with strong revenue efficiency"
A measure of how effectively a company turns its sales-related resources — such as marketing spending, sales staff, or operational capacity — into actual revenue. Investors use it to judge whether growth is coming from smart use of resources or simply from pouring more money into sales; like checking how many apples you get per dollar spent on seeds and labor, higher revenue efficiency means more output for the same input and typically signals healthier profit potential.
adjusted ebitda financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $312 million, reflecting a margin of 32.2%."
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.
free cash flow financial
"free cash flow was $212 million."
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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contract backlog financial
"Added $292 million in contract backlog"
A contract backlog is the total value of work or orders that a company has committed to complete but has not yet finished. It acts like a pending to-do list of projects or jobs, indicating future revenue potential. For investors, a large or growing backlog suggests steady future income, while a shrinking backlog might signal slowing business activity.
semisubmersibles technical
"$1.0 billion Equinor agreement for three harsh environment semisubmersibles"
Semisubmersibles are large, floating offshore platforms that ride on partially submerged pontoons and columns to provide a stable work surface for drilling, production, or heavy construction at sea—think of a very heavy, buoyant table that stays steady in rough water. Investors care because they are expensive, long-lived assets whose revenue depends on contract prices, utilization and energy demand, so their value moves with commodity prices, shipping costs and regulatory or environmental risks.

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STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 9 a.m. EDT, 3 p.m. CEST, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, with participation details included in this release. Supplemental schedules have been posted to the Investors section of the Company’s website at www.deepwater.com.

SECOND QUARTER 2026 KEY POINTS

  • Contract drilling revenues were $966 million with strong revenue efficiency(1) of 97.0%.
  • Net income was $170 million or $0.04 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $312 million, reflecting a margin of 32.2%.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $236 million; net of capital expenditures of $24 million, free cash flow was $212 million.
  • Ended the period with total liquidity of more than $1.3 billion, including the undrawn revolving credit facility.
  • Added $292 million in contract backlog(2) at a weighted average dayrate of about $461,000.

“Transocean delivered a strong second quarter, supported by 97% revenue efficiency and solid adjusted EBITDA margins, resulting in excellent cash flow and improved liquidity,” said Keelan Adamson, Transocean’s CEO. “Our performance reflects our ongoing commitment to create value through the cycle by optimizing the value of our differentiated fleet, generating industry-leading free cash flow, and enhancing our capital structure.

“We expect to see demand for our highest specification rigs increase in the coming years with industry utilization for deepwater and harsh environment assets projected to move well into the 90% range during 2027. Our recent contract awards across Norway, Australia, the U.S. Gulf, and the Ivory Coast, together with the $1.0 billion Equinor agreement for three harsh environment semisubmersibles, show that customers continue to secure rig capacity. With our differentiated fleet, strong execution capabilities, and improving financial flexibility, we believe Transocean is well positioned to deliver long-term value for our shareholders.”

2Q26 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

 Three months ended     Three months ended   
 June 30, March 31, sequential June 30, year-over-year
 2026 2026 change 2025 change
(In millions, except per share amounts and percentages)                  
Contract drilling revenues$966  $1,081   $(115)  $988   $(22)
Revenue efficiency 97.0%  97.3 %      96.6 %   
Operating and maintenance expense$608  $606   $(2)  $599   $(9)
Net income (loss)$170  $71   $99   $(938)  $1,108 
Basic earnings (loss) per share$0.15  $0.06   $0.09   $(1.06)  $1.21 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share$0.04  $0.06   $(0.02)  $(1.06)  $1.10 
                   
Adjusted EBITDA$312  $440   $(128)  $344   $(32)
Adjusted EBITDA margin 32.2%  40.7 %      34.9 %   
Adjusted net income (loss)$158  $(28)  $186   $19   $139 
Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share$0.03  $(0.03)  $0.06   $   $0.03 
                   
Net cash provided by operating activities$236  $164   $72   $128   $108 
Free cash flow$212  $136   $76   $104   $108 
Total debt, principal amount, end of period$5,107  $5,137   $(30)  $6,654   $(1,547)
 
  • Contract drilling revenues were lower sequentially, primarily due to the expected decrease in rig utilization for this quarter.
  • Interest expense, excluding the $134 million effect of the bifurcated exchange feature of the 4.625% Exchangeable Bonds due 2029, was $114 million compared to the $123 million in the prior quarter.
  • Cash taxes paid, net of tax refunds of $22 million, were $10 million.

FLEET STATUS REPORT AND CONTRACT BACKLOG

  • The Company today issued its Fleet Status Report. Since its May 2026 report, the Company added five new fixtures with an aggregate incremental backlog of approximately $292 million and a weighted average dayrate of about $461,000.
  • As of August 5, 2026, the total backlog is approximately $6.7 billion. This figure excludes $1.0 billion of backlog for work with Equinor, which will be added subject to receipt of approvals from license partners.

The Fleet Status Report can be accessed on the Company’s website: www.deepwater.com.

2026 THIRD QUARTER AND FULL YEAR OUTLOOK

The following table includes guidance on key items for the third quarter and full year of 2026:

  3Q26E   FY26E
(In millions, except percentages)      
Contract drilling revenues$920 – 960  $3,900 – 3,975
Revenue efficiency, fleet wide (1) 96.5%
   96.5%
       
Selected costs and expenses      
Operating and maintenance expense$595 – 625  $2,325 – 2,400
General and administrative$45  $170 – 180
Interest expense$113  $475
Interest income$5 – 10  $30 – 35
       
Capital expenditures$40 – 50  $150
Cash taxes$25 – 30  $55 – 60
Total liquidity   $1,250 – 1,350
 

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

Transocean will host a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT, 3 p.m. CEST, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. To participate, dial +1 785-424-1222 approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and refer to conference code 715943.

The call will be webcast in a listen-only mode at: www.deepwater.com, by selecting Investors, News, and Webcasts. Supplemental materials that may be referenced during the call will be available on the Company’s website at: www.deepwater.com, by selecting Investors, Financial Reports.

A replay of the call will be available after 12 p.m. EDT, 6 p.m. CEST, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The replay, which will be archived for approximately 30 days, can be accessed at +1 402-220-7239, passcode 715943. The replay will also be available on the Company’s website.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

We present our financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”). We believe certain financial measures, such as Adjusted Net Income, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and Net Debt, which are non-GAAP measures, provide users of our financial statements with supplemental information that may be useful in evaluating our operating performance. We believe that such non-GAAP measures, when read in conjunction with our financial statements presented under U.S. GAAP, can be used to better assess our performance from period to period and relative to performance of other companies in our industry, without regard to financing methods, historical cost basis or capital structure. Such non-GAAP measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

All non-GAAP measure reconciliations to the most comparative U.S. GAAP measures are displayed in quantitative schedules on the Company’s website at: www.deepwater.com.

ABOUT TRANSOCEAN

Transocean is a leading international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The Company specializes in technically demanding sectors of the global offshore drilling business with a particular focus on ultra-deepwater and harsh environment drilling services and operates the highest specification floating offshore drilling fleet in the world.

Transocean owns or has partial ownership interests in and operates a fleet of 27 mobile offshore drilling units, consisting of 20 ultra-deepwater drillships and seven harsh environment semisubmersibles.

For more information about Transocean, please visit: www.deepwater.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements described herein or in the Fleet Status Report that are not historical facts are 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 could contain words such as “believe,” “primarily,” “should,” “outlook,” “future,” “schedule,” “progress,” “possible,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “approximate,” “could,” “plan,” or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in the Fleet Status Report include, but are not limited to, statements involving estimated duration of customer contracts, contract dayrate amounts, future contract commencement dates and locations, planned shipyard projects and other out-of-service time, sales of drilling units, and the cost and timing of mobilizations and reactivations. 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. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the level of activity in offshore oil and gas exploration and development, exploration success by producers, operating hazards and delays, risks associated with international operations, actions by customers and other third parties, the fluctuation of current and future prices of oil and gas, the global and regional supply and demand for oil and gas, the intention to scrap certain drilling rigs, the effects of the spread of and mitigation efforts by governments, businesses and individuals related to contagious illnesses, and other factors, including our expectations regarding the timing, completion and anticipated benefits of the proposed business combination with Valaris Limited, an exempted company limited by shares incorporated under the laws of Bermuda, and those and other risks discussed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and in the Company's other filings with the SEC, which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at: www.sec.gov. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or the other consequences of such a development worsen, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, each of which speaks only as of the date of the particular statement. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in our expectations or beliefs with regard to the statement or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based, except as required by law.

This press release, or referenced documents, do not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and do not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”) or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of Transocean and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of Transocean.

NOTES

(1) Revenue efficiency is defined as actual operating revenues, excluding revenues for contract terminations and reimbursements, for the measurement period divided by the maximum revenue calculated for the measurement period, expressed as a percentage. Maximum revenue is defined as the greatest amount of contract drilling revenues the drilling unit could earn for the measurement period, excluding revenues for incentive provisions, reimbursements and contract terminations. See the accompanying schedule entitled “Revenue Efficiency.”

(2) Contract backlog is defined as the maximum contractual operating dayrate multiplied by the number of days remaining in the firm contract period, including certain performance-based provisions for which achievement is probable, and excluding provisions for mobilization, demobilization, contract preparation, other incentive provisions or reimbursement revenues, which are not expected to be material to our contract drilling revenues. The contract backlog represents the maximum contract drilling revenues that can be earned considering the reported operating dayrate in effect during the firm contract period.

ANALYST CONTACT:

Sarah Davidson
+1 713-232-7217

MEDIA CONTACT:

Kristina Mays
+1 713-232-7734

TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)


  Three months ended Six months ended
  June 30, June 30,
  2026
 2025
 2026
 2025
             
Contract drilling revenues $966  $988  $2,047  $1,894 
             
Costs and expenses            
Operating and maintenance  608   599   1,214   1,217 
Depreciation and amortization  148   175   291   351 
General and administrative  56   49   105   99 
   812   823   1,610   1,667 
             
Loss on impairment of assets     (1,136)     (1,136)
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net  (2)  7   2   9 
Operating income (loss)  152   (964)  439   (900)
             
Other income (expense), net            
Interest income  12   10   22   18 
Interest expense  20   (112)  (256)  (228)
Loss on retirement of debt        (11)   
Other, net     (27)  7   (23)
   32   (129)  (238)  (233)
             
Income (loss) before income taxes  184   (1,093)  201   (1,133)
Income tax expense (benefit)  14   (155)  (40)  (116)
Net income (loss) $170  $(938) $241  $(1,017)
             
Earnings (loss) per share            
Basic $0.15  $(1.06) $0.22  $(1.15)
Diluted $0.04  $(1.06) $0.21  $(1.15)
             
Weighted-average shares outstanding            
Basic  1,120   888   1,115   885 
Diluted  1,202   888   1,125   885 
 


TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except par value)
(Unaudited)


  June 30, December 31,
  2026
 2025
Assets      
Cash and cash equivalents $509  $620 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025  604   540 
Materials and supplies, net of allowance of $146 and $140 at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively  379   378 
Assets held for sale  1   24 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents  286   377 
Other current assets  133   142 
Total current assets  1,912   2,081 
       
Property and equipment  17,490   17,451 
Less accumulated depreciation  (5,147)  (4,874)
Property and equipment, net  12,343   12,577 
       
Deferred tax assets, net  70   61 
Other assets  842   923 
Total assets $15,167  $15,642 
       
Liabilities and equity      
Accounts payable $283  $242 
Accrued income taxes  9   22 
Debt due within one year  397   445 
Other current liabilities  514   627 
Total current liabilities  1,203   1,336 
       
Long-term debt  4,722   5,212 
Deferred tax liabilities, net  340   404 
Other long-term liabilities  532   582 
Total long-term liabilities  5,594   6,198 
       
Commitments and contingencies      
       
Shares, $0.10 par value,      
1,445 authorized, 141 conditionally authorized, 1,304 issued and 1,117 outstanding at June 30, 2026 and      
1,204 authorized, 141 conditionally authorized, 1,204 issued and 1,102 outstanding at December 31, 2025  112   110 
Additional paid-in capital  15,617   15,604 
Accumulated deficit  (7,219)  (7,460)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (140)  (146)
Total equity  8,370   8,108 
Total liabilities and equity $15,167  $15,642 


 
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
(Unaudited)


  Six months ended
  June 30,
  2026
 2025
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net income (loss) $241  $(1,017)
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization  291   351 
Share-based compensation expense  15   16 
Loss on impairment of assets     1,136 
Gain on disposal of assets, net  (2)  (9)
Amortization of debt-related balances, net  20   25 
(Gain) loss on adjustment to bifurcated compound exchange feature  19   (65)
Loss on retirement of debt  11    
Deferred income tax benefit  (73)  (157)
Other, net  (1)  31 
Changes in contract liabilities, net  (83)  (84)
Changes in deferred costs, net  46   16 
Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net  (84)  (89)
Net cash provided by operating activities  400   154 
       
Cash flows from investing activities      
Capital expenditures  (52)  (84)
Investment in equity of unconsolidated affiliates  (2)   
Proceeds from disposal of assets, net of costs to sell  26   10 
Proceeds from disposal of investment in note receivable from unconsolidated affiliate  13    
Proceeds from disposal of investment in equity of unconsolidated affiliate     4 
Net cash used in investing activities  (15)  (70)
       
Cash flows from financing activities      
Repayments of debt  (586)  (240)
Other, net  (1)  (13)
Net cash used in financing activities  (587)  (253)
       
Net decrease in unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents  (202)  (169)
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  997   941 
Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period $795  $772 


 
TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FLEET OPERATING STATISTICS
          
  Three months ended
  June 30, March 31, June 30,
Contract Drilling Revenues (in millions) 2026 2026 2025
Ultra-deepwater floaters $623 $748 $699
Harsh environment floaters  343  333  289
Total contract drilling revenues $966 $1,081 $988
 


  Three months ended
  June 30, March 31, June 30,
Average Daily Revenue (1) 2026 2026 2025
Ultra-deepwater floaters $455,500 $480,700 $457,200
Harsh environment floaters  510,000  463,800  462,400
Total fleet average daily revenue $472,500 $475,600 $458,600
 


   Three months ended
   June 30, March 31, June 30,
Revenue Efficiency (2)  2026 2026 2025
Ultra-deepwater floaters  95.7% 97.6% 96.7%
Harsh environment floaters  99.5% 96.7% 96.3%
Total fleet average revenue efficiency  97.0% 97.3% 96.6%
 


   Three months ended
   June 30, March 31, June 30,
Utilization (3)  2026 2026 2025
Ultra-deepwater floaters  72.6% 82.1% 64.7%
Harsh environment floaters  94.2% 100.0% 75.3%
Total fleet average rig utilization  78.2% 86.7% 67.3%
           
           
(1) Average daily revenue is defined as operating revenues, excluding revenues for contract terminations, reimbursements and contract intangible amortization, earned per operating day. An operating day is defined as a day for which a rig is contracted to earn a dayrate during the firm contract period after operations commence.
           
(2) Revenue efficiency is defined as actual operating revenues, excluding revenues for contract terminations and reimbursements, for the measurement period divided by the maximum revenue calculated for the measurement period, expressed as a percentage. Maximum revenue is defined as the greatest amount of contract drilling revenues the drilling unit could earn for the measurement period, excluding revenues for incentive provisions, reimbursements and contract terminations.
           
(3) Rig utilization is defined as the total number of operating days divided by the total number of rig calendar days in the measurement period, expressed as a percentage.
 


Transocean Ltd. and subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share
(in millions, except per share data)
                      
                      
          YTD QTD YTD
          06/30/26 06/30/26 03/31/26
                      
Net income             $241  $170  $71 
Acquisition and restructuring costs              19   12   7 
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net              (2)  3   (5)
Loss on retirement of debt              9      9 
Discrete tax items              (137)  (27)  (110)
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)             $130  $158  $(28)
                      
                      
Diluted earnings per share             $0.21  $0.04  $0.06 
Acquisition and restructuring costs              0.02   0.01    
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net                     
Loss on retirement of debt              0.01      0.01 
Discrete tax items              (0.12)  (0.02)  (0.10)
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share             $0.12  $0.03  $(0.03)
                      
                      
  YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD
  12/31/25 12/31/25 09/30/25 09/30/25 06/30/25 06/30/25 03/31/25
                      
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $(2,915) $25  $(2,940) $(1,923) $(1,017) $(938) $(79)
Restructuring costs  3      3   3          
Loss on impairment of assets, net of tax  3,036      3,036   1,908   1,128   1,128    
Gain on disposal of assets, net  (4)  (4)               
Loss on conversion of debt to equity  99      99   75   24   24    
Gain on retirement of debt  (3)  (3)               
Discrete tax items  (179)  3   (182)  (1)  (181)  (195)  14 
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) $37  $21  $16  $62  $(46) $19  $(65)
                      
                      
Diluted earnings (loss) per share $(3.04) $0.02  $(3.23) $(2.00) $(1.15) $(1.06) $(0.11)
Restructuring costs                     
Loss on impairment of assets, net of tax  3.16      3.34   1.98   1.27   1.27    
Gain on disposal of assets, net                     
Loss on conversion of debt to equity  0.10      0.11   0.08   0.03   0.03    
Gain on retirement of debt                     
Discrete tax items  (0.18)     (0.20)     (0.20)  (0.22)  0.01 
Dilutive effect, 4.625% exchangeable bonds due December 2029        (0.03)     (0.05)  (0.02)   
Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share $0.04  $0.02  $(0.01) $0.06  $(0.10) $  $(0.10)
 


Transocean Ltd. and subsidiaries 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations 
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization and Related Margins 
(in millions, except percentages) 
                      
          YTDQTD YTD 
          06/30/2606/30/26 03/31/26 
                      
Contract drilling revenues             $2,047 $966  $1,081  
                      
Net income             $241 $170  $71  
Interest expense, net of interest income              234  (32)  266  
Income tax expense (benefit)              (40) 14   (54) 
Depreciation and amortization              291  148   143  
EBITDA              726  300   426  
                      
Acquisition and restructuring costs              19  12   7  
Gain on disposal of assets, net              (4)    (4) 
Loss on retirement of debt              11     11  
Adjusted EBITDA             $752 $312  $440  
                      
                      
Profit margin              11.8  17.7 % 6.5 %
EBITDA margin              35.4  31.0 % 39.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin              36.7  32.2 % 40.7 %
                      
                      
  YTD QTD YTD QTD YTDQTD YTD 
  12/31/25 12/31/25 09/30/25 09/30/25 06/30/2506/30/25 03/31/25 
                      
Contract drilling revenues $3,965  $1,043  $2,922  $1,028  $1,894 $988  $906  
                      
Net income (loss) $(2,915) $25  $(2,940) $(1,923) $(1,017)$(938) $(79) 
Interest expense, net of interest income  515   163   352   142   210  102   108  
Income tax expense (benefit)  (33)  57   (90)  26   (116) (155)  39  
Depreciation and amortization  659   147   512   161   351  175   176  
EBITDA  (1,774)  392   (2,166)  (1,594)  (572) (816)  244  
                      
Restructuring costs  3      3   3          
Loss on impairment of assets  3,049      3,049   1,913   1,136  1,136     
Gain on disposal of assets, net  (4)  (4)               
Gain on retirement of debt  (3)  (3)               
Loss on conversion of debt to equity  99      99   75   24  24     
Adjusted EBITDA $1,370  $385  $985  $397  $588 $344  $244  
                      
                      
Profit (loss) margin  (73.5)% 2.4 % (100.6)% (187.0)% (53.7) (94.9)% (8.7)%
EBITDA margin  (44.8)% 37.5 % (74.1)% (154.9)% (30.2) (82.5)% 26.9 %
Adjusted EBITDA margin  34.6 % 36.8 % 33.8 % 38.7 % 31.1  34.9 % 26.9 %
 


Transocean Ltd. and subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations
Free Cash Flow and Levered Free Cash Flow
(in millions)
                      
          YTD QTD YTD
          06/30/26 06/30/26 03/31/26
                      
Net cash provided by operating activities             $400  $236  $164 
Capital expenditures              (52)  (24)  (28)
Free Cash Flow              348   212   136 
                      
Debt repayments              (586)  (30)  (556)
Debt repayments, paid from debt proceeds                     
Levered Free Cash Flow             $(238) $182  $(420)
                      
                      
                      
  YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD QTD YTD
  12/31/25 12/31/25 09/30/25 09/30/25 06/30/25 06/30/25 03/31/25
                      
Net cash provided by operating activities $749  $349  $400  $246  $154  $128  $26 
Capital expenditures  (123)  (28)  (95)  (11)  (84)  (24)  (60)
Free Cash Flow  626   321   305   235   70   104   (34)
                      
Debt repayments  (1,556)  (1,106)  (450)  (210)  (240)  (30)  (210)
Debt repayments, paid from debt proceeds  492   492                
Levered Free Cash Flow $(438) $(293) $(145) $25  $(170) $74  $(244)
 


Transocean Ltd. and subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations
Net Debt and Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio
(in millions, except ratios)
             
        06/30/26  03/31/26 
             
Debt, total principal amount       $5,107   $5,137  
Cash and cash equivalents        (509)   (330) 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents        (286)   (285) 
Net Debt       $4,312   $4,522  
             
Adjusted EBITDA, trailing four quarters       $1,534   $1,566  
             
Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio        2.8 x  2.9 x
             
             
             
             
  12/31/25  09/30/25  06/30/25  03/31/25 
             
Debt, total principal amount $5,686   $6,297   $6,654   $6,734  
Cash and cash equivalents  (620)   (833)   (377)   (263) 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents  (377)   (417)   (395)   (428) 
Net Debt $4,689   $5,047   $5,882   $6,043  
             
Adjusted EBITDA, trailing four quarters $1,370   $1,308   $1,253   $1,193  
             
Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio  3.4 x  3.9 x  4.7 x  5.1 x
 


Transocean Ltd. and subsidiaries 
Supplemental Effective Tax Rate Analysis 
(in millions, except tax rates) 
                 
  Three months ended Six months ended 
  June 30, March 31, June 30, June 30, June 30, 
  2026
 2026
 2025
 2026
 2025
 
                 
Income (loss) before income taxes $184  $17  $(1,093) $201  $(1,133) 
Acquisition and restructuring costs  12   7      19     
Loss on impairment of assets        1,136      1,136  
Gain on disposal of assets, net     (4)     (4)    
Loss on conversion of debt to equity        24      24  
Loss on retirement of debt     11      11     
Adjusted income before income taxes $196  $31  $67  $227  $27  
                 
                 
Income tax expense (benefit) $14  $(54) $(155) $(40) $(116) 
Acquisition and restructuring costs                
Loss on impairment of assets        8      8  
Gain on disposal of assets, net  (3)  1      (2)    
Loss on conversion of debt to equity                
Loss on retirement of debt     2      2     
Changes in estimates (1)  27   110   195   137   181  
Adjusted income tax expense $38  $59  $48  $97  $73  
                 
Effective Tax Rate (2)  7.8 % (335.3)% 14.2 % (19.8)% 10.3 %
                 
Effective Tax Rate, excluding discrete items (3)  19.4 % 192.0 % 70.0 % 42.8 % 268.9 %
                 
                 
(1) Our estimates change as we file tax returns, settle disputes with tax authorities, or become aware of changes in laws, operational changes and rig movements that have an effect on our (a) deferred taxes, (b) valuation allowances on deferred taxes and (c) other tax liabilities. 
                 
(2) Our effective tax rate is calculated as income tax expense or benefit divided by income or loss before income taxes. 
                 
(3) Our effective tax rate, excluding discrete items, is calculated as income tax expense or benefit, excluding various discrete items (such as changes in estimates and tax on items excluded from income or loss before income taxes), divided by income or loss before income taxes, excluding gains and losses on sales and similar items pursuant to the accounting standards for income taxes related to estimating the annual effective tax rate. 

FAQ

How did Transocean (NYSE: RIG) perform financially in Q2 2026?

Transocean reported $966 million in contract drilling revenues and $170 million in net income for Q2 2026. According to Transocean, adjusted EBITDA was $312 million with a 32.2% margin, and free cash flow reached $212 million after capital expenditures.

What were Transocean’s earnings per share for the second quarter of 2026?

Transocean reported $0.04 diluted earnings per share for Q2 2026. According to Transocean, this compares with a diluted loss of $1.06 per share in Q2 2025, reflecting a swing from a large prior‑year net loss to positive net income.

What is Transocean’s contract backlog as of August 5, 2026?

Transocean reported a total contract backlog of approximately $6.7 billion as of August 5, 2026. According to Transocean, this excludes an additional $1.0 billion Equinor agreement for three harsh environment semisubmersibles, which will be added after required partner approvals.

How much new backlog did Transocean add in Q2 2026 and at what dayrate?

Transocean added about $292 million of incremental contract backlog since its May 2026 report. According to Transocean, these five new fixtures carry a weighted average dayrate of approximately $461,000, underscoring demand for its high-specification offshore drilling units.

What guidance did Transocean give for Q3 2026 and full-year 2026 revenues?

Transocean guided Q3 2026 contract drilling revenues to $920–960 million and full‑year 2026 to $3.9–3.975 billion. According to Transocean, it also expects fleetwide revenue efficiency of about 96.5% for both the third quarter and the full year.

What is Transocean’s liquidity and debt position after Q2 2026?

Transocean ended Q2 2026 with total liquidity of more than $1.3 billion, including its undrawn revolving credit facility. According to Transocean, total debt (principal) was $5.1 billion, down from $6.7 billion at June 30, 2025, reflecting significant deleveraging.

How did Transocean’s cash flow evolve in the first half of 2026?

Transocean generated $400 million of net cash from operating activities in the first half of 2026. According to Transocean, this compares with $154 million in the prior-year period, while free cash flow in Q2 2026 alone was $212 million after capital expenditures.