Transocean Ltd. Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
New awards improved 2027 contract coverage to approximately 95%, while quarterly operating cash flow fell from the prior quarter.
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Transocean (NYSE: RIG) reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $26 million as contract drilling revenue declined sequentially and year over year. Diluted earnings were $0.02 per share, while revenue fell to $937 million from $966 million in the second quarter and $1,028 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA was $313 million, and operating cash flow was $174 million.
Nine new contracts added approximately $2.0 billion in backlog, bringing backlog to approximately $8.0 billion as of November 2. Total debt principal ended the quarter at $4,975 million, down from $5,107 million sequentially. Transocean expects the Valaris closing on December 1, with all regulatory approvals obtained, and is targeting $200 million in identified annual synergies. The company forecasts 2026 revenue of $3,900–3,950 million and preliminary 2027 revenue of $3,850–4,000 million.
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Positive
- Major pointNine new contracts added approximately $2.0 billion in backlog at a weighted average dayrate of about $423,000. 29% of market cap
- Moderate pointContract backlog reached approximately $8.0 billion as of November 2, 2026.
- Moderate point2027 contract coverage improved to approximately 95%.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Valaris transaction received all regulatory approvals; Transocean expects closing December 1.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Valaris integration plans target $200 million in identified annual synergies.
- Moderate pointQuarterly income tax benefit totaled $101 million, versus $26 million expense a year earlier.
- Moderate pointNine-month net income reached $267 million, versus a $2,940 million loss a year earlier.
- Moderate pointNine-month operating cash flow increased to $574 million from $400 million a year earlier.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Transocean forecasts 2026 revenue of $3,900–3,950 million; preliminary 2027 revenue is $3,850–4,000 million.
10 minor points
- Minor pointTotal debt principal fell to $4,975 million from $5,107 million sequentially and $6,297 million year over year.
- Minor pointRemaining $200 million of Deepwater Aquila notes retired ahead of schedule.
- Minor pointQuarter-end liquidity totaled $1.3 billion, including a $510 million undrawn revolving credit facility.
- Minor pointOperating and maintenance expense fell sequentially to $589 million from $608 million, but exceeded $584 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointQuarterly interest expense fell to $134 million from $154 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointQuarterly depreciation and amortization fell to $146 million from $161 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month revenue increased to $2,984 million from $2,922 million a year earlier.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Transocean forecasts year-end liquidity of $1,300 million for 2026 and $1,500–1,700 million for 2027, reflecting scheduled debt amortization.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Transocean forecasts interest expense of $500 million in 2026 and $415 million in 2027.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Transocean forecasts capital expenditures of $145 million in 2026 and $130–140 million in 2027.
Negative
- Moderate pointQuarterly drilling revenue fell to $937 million from $966 million sequentially and $1,028 million year over year.
- Moderate pointQuarterly net income fell to $26 million from $170 million sequentially, versus a $1,923 million year-earlier loss.
- Moderate pointAdjusted EBITDA was $313 million, versus $312 million sequentially and $397 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointAdjusted net income fell to $1 million from $158 million sequentially and $62 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointQuarterly operating cash flow fell to $174 million from $236 million sequentially and $246 million year over year.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Transocean forecasts operating and maintenance expense of $2,350–2,400 million in 2026 and $2,375–2,500 million in 2027.
13 minor points
- Minor pointDiluted earnings fell to $0.02 from $0.04 sequentially, versus a $2.00 loss a year earlier.
- Minor pointAdjusted EBITDA margin was 33.4%, versus 32.2% sequentially and 38.7% a year earlier.
- Minor pointAdjusted diluted earnings were zero, versus $0.03 sequentially and $0.06 a year earlier.
- Minor pointQuarterly free cash flow fell to $131 million from $212 million sequentially and $235 million year over year.
- Minor pointRevenue efficiency fell to 96.8% from 97.0% sequentially and 97.5% a year earlier.
- Minor pointQuarterly general and administrative expense rose to $62 million from $46 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointQuarterly interest income fell to $1 million from $12 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointQuarterly pretax loss was $75 million, versus a $1,897 million loss a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month interest expense rose to $390 million from $382 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointNine-month debt retirement loss totaled $11 million, versus none a year earlier.
- Minor pointDebt due within one year rose to $460 million from $445 million at December 31, 2025.
- Minor pointOutstanding shares increased to 1,117 million from 1,102 million at December 31, 2025.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Transocean forecasts cash taxes of $50–55 million in 2026 and $60–65 million in 2027.
News Explained
At quarter-end, Transocean reported total liquidity of
Key Figures
- Contract drilling revenues
- $937 million
- 3Q26
- Net income
- $26 million
- 3Q26; $0.02 per diluted share
- Adjusted EBITDA
- $313 million
- 3Q26; 33.4% margin
- Free cash flow
- $131 million
- 3Q26; net of $43 million in capital expenditures
- Debt retired
- $200 million
- Remaining debt associated with the Deepwater Aquila notes; ahead of schedule
- Backlog added
- $2.0 billion
- Nine new fixtures; weighted average dayrate of about $423,000
- Contract backlog
- Approximately $8.0 billion
- As of November 2, 2026
- 2027 contract coverage
- Approximately 95%
- Coverage cited by management
Previous Earnings Reports
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Reported $966 million revenue, $170 million net income and $312 million adjusted EBITDA.
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Reported a $1.923 billion net loss, including a $1.908 billion after-tax asset impairment.
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STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) today reported financial results for the third quarter of 2026. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 9 a.m. EST, 3 p.m. CET, on Tuesday, November 3, 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.
THIRD QUARTER 2026 KEY POINTS
- Contract drilling revenues were
$937 million with strong revenue efficiency(1) of96.8% . - Net income was
$26 million or$0.02 per diluted share. - Adjusted EBITDA was
$313 million , implying a33.4% margin. - Net cash provided by operating activities was
$174 million ; net of capital expenditures of$43 million , free cash flow was$131 million . - Ended the period with total liquidity of
$1.3 billion , including the existing$510 million undrawn revolving credit facility. - Added
$2.0 billion in contract backlog(2) at a weighted average dayrate of about$423,000 .
“Since our last report, we delivered solid operating results and significantly strengthened forward contract visibility,” said Keelan Adamson, Transocean’s CEO. “Strong cash flow enabled us to retire the remaining
“Our priorities remain safe and reliable customer service, maximizing conversion of backlog into cash flow, and reducing debt. With all regulatory approvals now in hand and the Valaris closing expected on December 1, we are focused on integration planning and capturing
3Q26 FINANCIAL SUMMARY
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| September 30, | June 30, | sequential | September 30, | year-over-year | ||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | change | 2025 | change | ||||||||||||||||
| (In millions, except per share amounts and percentages) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract drilling revenues | $ | 937 | $ | 966 | $ | (29 | ) | $ | 1,028 | $ | (91 | ) | ||||||||
| Revenue efficiency | 96.8 | % | 97.0 | % | 97.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Operating and maintenance expense | $ | 589 | $ | 608 | $ | 19 | $ | 584 | $ | (5 | ) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 26 | $ | 170 | $ | (144 | ) | $ | (1,923 | ) | $ | 1,949 | ||||||||
| Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.15 | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (2.00 | ) | $ | 2.02 | ||||||||
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.04 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (2.00 | ) | $ | 2.02 | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 313 | $ | 312 | $ | 1 | $ | 397 | $ | (84 | ) | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 33.4 | % | 32.2 | % | 38.7 | % | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted net income | $ | 1 | $ | 158 | $ | (157 | ) | $ | 62 | $ | (61 | ) | ||||||||
| Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | — | $ | 0.03 | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.06 | ) | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 174 | $ | 236 | $ | (62 | ) | $ | 246 | $ | (72 | ) | ||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 131 | $ | 212 | $ | (81 | ) | $ | 235 | $ | (104 | ) | ||||||||
| Total debt, principal amount, end of period | $ | 4,975 | $ | 5,107 | $ | (132 | ) | $ | 6,297 | $ | (1,322 | ) | ||||||||
- Contract drilling revenues were lower sequentially, primarily due to an expected decrease in rig utilization.
- Interest expense, excluding the
$22 million effect of the bifurcated exchange feature of the4.625% Exchangeable Bonds due 2029, was$112 million compared to the$114 million in the prior quarter. - Cash taxes paid, net of tax refunds of
$9 million , were$7 million .
FLEET STATUS REPORT AND CONTRACT BACKLOG
- The Company today issued its Fleet Status Report. Since its August 2026 report, the Company added nine new fixtures with an aggregate incremental backlog of approximately
$2.0 billion and a weighted average dayrate of about$423,000 . - As of November 2, 2026, the Company’s contract backlog is approximately
$8.0 billion .
The Fleet Status Report can be accessed on the Company’s website: www.deepwater.com.
OUTLOOK
The following table includes guidance on key items for the fourth quarter and full year of 2026 and preliminary guidance for the full year of 2027:
| 4Q26E | FY26E | Preliminary FY27 | |||||||
| (In millions, except percentages) | |||||||||
| Contract drilling revenues | $ | 915 –965 | $ | 3,900– 3,950 | $ | 3,850 – 4,000 | |||
| Revenue efficiency, fleet wide (1) | |||||||||
| Selected costs and expenses | |||||||||
| Operating and maintenance expense | $ | 550 – 600 | $ | 2,350 – 2,400 | $ | 2,375 – 2,500 | |||
| General and administrative | $ | 45 – 50 | $ | 185 – 190 | $ | 180 – 190 | |||
| Interest expense | $ | 107 | $ | 500 | $ | 415 | |||
| Interest income | $ | 5 – 10 | $ | 30 | $ | 20 – 30 | |||
| Capital expenditures | $ | 50 | $ | 145 | $ | 130 – 140 | |||
| Cash taxes | $ | 25 – 30 | $ | 50 – 55 | $ | 60 – 65 | |||
| Total liquidity (end of year) (a) | — | $ | 1,300 | 1,500 – 1,700 | |||||
| (a) Reflects scheduled debt amortization payments. |
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
Transocean will host a conference call at 9 a.m. EST, 3 p.m. CET, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. To participate, dial +1 785-424-1631 approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and refer to conference code 521052.
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. EST, 6 p.m. CET, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The replay, which will be archived for approximately 30 days, can be accessed at +1 402-220-0662, passcode 521052. 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:
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+1 713-232-7217
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| TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in millions, except per share data) (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
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| September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Contract drilling revenues | $ | 937 | $ | 1,028 | $ | 2,984 | $ | 2,922 | ||||||||
| Costs and expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating and maintenance | 589 | 584 | 1,803 | 1,801 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 146 | 161 | 437 | 512 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 62 | 46 | 167 | 145 | ||||||||||||
| 797 | 791 | 2,407 | 2,458 | |||||||||||||
| Loss on impairment of assets | — | (1,913 | ) | — | (3,049 | ) | ||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on disposal of assets, net | 3 | (1 | ) | 5 | 8 | |||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 143 | (1,677 | ) | 582 | (2,577 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 1 | 12 | 23 | 30 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (134 | ) | (154 | ) | (390 | ) | (382 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss on retirement of debt | — | — | (11 | ) | — | |||||||||||
| Other, net | (85 | ) | (78 | ) | (78 | ) | (101 | ) | ||||||||
| (218 | ) | (220 | ) | (456 | ) | (453 | ) | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | (75 | ) | (1,897 | ) | 126 | (3,030 | ) | |||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | (101 | ) | 26 | (141 | ) | (90 | ) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 26 | $ | (1,923 | ) | $ | 267 | $ | (2,940 | ) | ||||||
| Earnings (loss) per share | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.02 | $ | (2.00 | ) | $ | 0.24 | $ | (3.23 | ) | ||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | (2.00 | ) | $ | 0.24 | $ | (3.23 | ) | ||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 1,120 | 961 | 1,116 | 911 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 1,127 | 961 | 1,126 | 911 | ||||||||||||
| TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in millions, except par value) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 499 | $ | 620 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance of | 645 | 540 | ||||||
| Materials and supplies, net of allowance of | 371 | 378 | ||||||
| Assets held for sale | — | 24 | ||||||
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 285 | 377 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 189 | 142 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 1,989 | 2,081 | ||||||
| Property and equipment | 17,515 | 17,451 | ||||||
| Less accumulated depreciation | (5,277 | ) | (4,874 | ) | ||||
| Property and equipment, net | 12,238 | 12,577 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 62 | 61 | ||||||
| Other assets | 779 | 923 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 15,068 | $ | 15,642 | ||||
| Liabilities and equity | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 269 | $ | 242 | ||||
| Accrued income taxes | 6 | 22 | ||||||
| Debt due within one year | 460 | 445 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | 568 | 627 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,303 | 1,336 | ||||||
| Long-term debt | 4,558 | 5,212 | ||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | 254 | 404 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 499 | 582 | ||||||
| Total long-term liabilities | 5,311 | 6,198 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Shares, | ||||||||
| 1,445 authorized, 141 conditionally authorized, 1,304 issued and 1,117 outstanding at September 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 | 15,623 | 15,604 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (7,193 | ) | (7,460 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (88 | ) | (146 | ) | ||||
| Total equity | 8,454 | 8,108 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 15,068 | $ | 15,642 | ||||
| TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in millions) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Nine months ended | ||||||||
| September 30, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 267 | $ | (2,940 | ) | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 437 | 512 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 27 | 26 | ||||||
| Loss on impairment of assets | — | 3,049 | ||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets, net | (5 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||
| Amortization of debt-related balances, net | 29 | 36 | ||||||
| (Gain) loss on adjustment to bifurcated compound exchange feature | 41 | (51 | ) | |||||
| Loss on retirement of debt | 11 | — | ||||||
| Loss on conversion of debt to equity | — | 99 | ||||||
| Gain on disposal of investment in equity of unconsolidated affiliate | (19 | ) | — | |||||
| Deferred income tax benefit | (190 | ) | (146 | ) | ||||
| Other, net | 104 | 13 | ||||||
| Changes in contract liabilities, net | (88 | ) | (136 | ) | ||||
| Changes in deferred costs, net | 49 | 53 | ||||||
| Changes in other operating assets and liabilities, net | (89 | ) | (107 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 574 | 400 | ||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (95 | ) | (95 | ) | ||||
| Deposits to short-term investments | (50 | ) | — | |||||
| Investment in equity of unconsolidated affiliates | (2 | ) | — | |||||
| Proceeds from disposal of assets, net of costs to sell | 31 | 44 | ||||||
| Proceeds from disposal of investment in equity of unconsolidated affiliates | 39 | 4 | ||||||
| Proceeds from disposal of investment in debt of unconsolidated affiliate | 13 | — | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (64 | ) | (47 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
| Repayments of debt | (718 | ) | (450 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from issuance of shares, net of issue costs | — | 421 | ||||||
| Other, net | (5 | ) | (15 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (723 | ) | (44 | ) | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents | (213 | ) | 309 | |||||
| Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 997 | 941 | ||||||
| Unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 784 | $ | 1,250 | ||||
| TRANSOCEAN LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||
| FLEET OPERATING STATISTICS | ||||||||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||
| Contract Drilling Revenues (in millions) | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Ultra-deepwater floaters | $ | 590 | $ | 623 | $ | 696 | ||||||
| Harsh environment floaters | 347 | 343 | 332 | |||||||||
| Total contract drilling revenues | $ | 937 | $ | 966 | $ | 1,028 | ||||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | ||||||||||
| Average Daily Revenue (1) | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Ultra-deepwater floaters | $ | 442,100 | $ | 455,500 | $ | 460,200 | ||||||
| Harsh environment floaters | 504,300 | 510,000 | 467,100 | |||||||||
| Total fleet average daily revenue | $ | 462,600 | $ | 472,500 | $ | 462,300 | ||||||
| Three months ended | |||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | |||||||
| Revenue Efficiency (2) | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Ultra-deepwater floaters | 96.4 | % | 95.7 | % | 96.2 | % | |||
| Harsh environment floaters | 97.7 | % | 99.5 | % | 100.8 | % | |||
| Total fleet average revenue efficiency | 96.8 | % | 97.0 | % | 97.5 | % | |||
| Three months ended | |||||||||
| September 30, | June 30, | September 30, | |||||||
| Utilization (3) | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Ultra-deepwater floaters | 67.6 | % | 72.6 | % | 71.0 | % | |||
| Harsh environment floaters | 95.1 | % | 94.2 | % | 90.6 | % | |||
| Total fleet average rig utilization | 74.7 | % | 78.2 | % | 76.0 | % | |||
| (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. | |||||||||
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| Year ending December 31, 2026 | 09/30/26 | 09/30/26 | 06/30/26 | 06/30/26 | 03/31/26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 267 | $ | 26 | $ | 241 | $ | 170 | $ | 71 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and restructuring costs | 29 | 10 | 19 | 12 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net | (6 | ) | (4 | ) | (2 | ) | 3 | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on retirement of debt | 9 | — | 9 | — | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit plan termination settlement cost | 62 | 62 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discrete tax items | (230 | ) | (93 | ) | (137 | ) | (27 | ) | (110 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Income (Loss) | $ | 131 | $ | 1 | $ | 130 | $ | 158 | $ | (28 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and restructuring costs | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposal of assets, net | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on retirement of debt | 0.01 | — | 0.01 | — | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit plan termination settlement cost | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discrete tax items | (0.20 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.10 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share | $ | 0.12 | $ | — | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.03 | $ | (0.03 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Year ended December 31, 2025 | 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, | — | — | (0.03 | ) | — | (0.05 | ) | (0.02 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | — | $ | (0.10 | ) | |||||||||||
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| Year ending December 31, 2026 | 09/30/26 | 09/30/26 | 06/30/26 | 06/30/26 | 03/31/26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contract drilling revenues | $ | 2,984 | $ | 937 | $ | 2,047 | $ | 966 | $ | 1,081 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 267 | $ | 26 | $ | 241 | $ | 170 | $ | 71 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net of interest income | 367 | 133 | 234 | (32 | ) | 266 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | (141 | ) | (101 | ) | (40 | ) | 14 | (54 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 437 | 146 | 291 | 148 | 143 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 930 | 204 | 726 | 300 | 426 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition and restructuring costs | 29 | 10 | 19 | 12 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets, net | (6 | ) | (2 | ) | (4 | ) | — | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on retirement of debt | 11 | — | 11 | — | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit plan termination settlement cost | 101 | 101 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,065 | $ | 313 | $ | 752 | $ | 312 | $ | 440 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Profit margin | 8.9 | % | 2.7 | % | 11.8 | % | 17.7 | % | 6.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA margin | 31.1 | % | 21.7 | % | 35.4 | % | 31.0 | % | 39.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 35.7 | % | 33.4 | % | 36.7 | % | 32.2 | % | 40.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Year ended December 31, 2025 | 12/31/25 | 12/31/25 | 09/30/25 | 09/30/25 | 06/30/25 | 06/30/25 | 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 | % | ||||||||||||||
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| Year ending December 31, 2026 | 09/30/26 | 09/30/26 | 06/30/26 | 06/30/26 | 03/31/26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 574 | $ | 174 | $ | 400 | $ | 236 | $ | 164 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (95 | ) | (43 | ) | (52 | ) | (24 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 479 | 131 | 348 | 212 | 136 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt repayments | (718 | ) | (132 | ) | (586 | ) | (30 | ) | (556 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Debt repayments, paid from debt proceeds | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Levered Free Cash Flow | $ | (239 | ) | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (238 | ) | $ | 182 | $ | (420 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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| Year ended December 31, 2025 | 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 | ) | |||||||||
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| 2026 | 09/30/26 | 06/30/26 | 03/31/26 | |||||||||||||
| Debt, total principal amount | $ | 4,975 | $ | 5,107 | $ | 5,137 | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | (499 | ) | (509 | ) | (330 | ) | ||||||||||
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | (285 | ) | (286 | ) | (285 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net Debt | $ | 4,191 | $ | 4,312 | $ | 4,522 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA, trailing four quarters | $ | 1,450 | $ | 1,534 | $ | 1,566 | ||||||||||
| Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio | 2.9 | x | 2.8 | x | 2.9 | x | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||
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| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | (75 | ) | $ | 184 | $ | (1,897 | ) | $ | 126 | $ | (3,030 | ) | |||||||
| Acquisition and restructuring costs | 10 | 12 | 3 | 29 | 3 | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on impairment of assets | — | — | 1,913 | — | 3,049 | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets, net | (2 | ) | — | — | (6 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
| Loss on conversion of debt to equity | — | — | 75 | — | 99 | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on retirement of debt | — | — | — | 11 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Benefit plan termination settlement cost | 101 | — | — | 101 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted income before income taxes | $ | 34 | $ | 196 | $ | 94 | $ | 261 | $ | 121 | ||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $ | (101 | ) | $ | 14 | $ | 26 | $ | (141 | ) | $ | (90 | ) | |||||||
| Acquisition and restructuring costs | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on impairment of assets | — | — | 5 | — | 13 | |||||||||||||||
| Gain on disposal of assets, net | 2 | (3 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||
| Loss on conversion of debt to equity | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on retirement of debt | — | — | — | 2 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Benefit plan termination settlement cost | 39 | — | — | 39 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Changes in estimates (1) | 93 | 27 | 1 | 230 | 182 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted income tax expense | $ | 33 | $ | 38 | $ | 32 | $ | 130 | $ | 105 | ||||||||||
| Effective Tax Rate (2) | 133.5 | % | 7.8 | % | (1.4 | )% | (112.3 | )% | 3.0 | % | ||||||||||
| Effective Tax Rate, excluding discrete items (3) | 97.5 | % | 19.4 | % | 34.8 | % | 49.9 | % | 86.6 | % | ||||||||||
| (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
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What were Transocean RIG's third-quarter 2026 earnings and revenue?
Transocean earned $26 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, on $937 million in contract drilling revenue. Revenue was below $966 million in the second quarter and $1,028 million a year earlier.
When does Transocean expect the Valaris transaction to close?
Transocean expects the Valaris transaction to close on December 1, with all regulatory approvals obtained. The company is planning integration and targeting $200 million in identified annual synergies.
What is Transocean RIG's fourth-quarter 2026 guidance?
Transocean forecasts fourth-quarter contract drilling revenue of $915–965 million and fleet-wide revenue efficiency of 96.50%. It expects operating and maintenance expense of $550–600 million, general and administrative expense of $45–50 million, interest expense of $107 million, interest income of $5–10 million, capital expenditures of $50 million and cash taxes of $25–30 million.
How does Transocean define contract backlog?
Contract backlog measures the maximum contractual operating dayrate multiplied by days remaining in firm contracts. It includes certain performance-based provisions whose achievement is probable, but excludes mobilization, demobilization, contract preparation, other incentive provisions and reimbursement revenue.