SBM Offshore Third Quarter 2026 Trading Update
SBM Offshore cancelled 6,000,000 ordinary shares, representing 3.5% of issued share capital, on November 5.
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SBM Offshore (SBFFF) reported a 77% increase in year-to-date Directional revenue to US$6.3 billion and raised its full-year outlook. Directional reporting treats leases as operating leases and includes co-owned lease businesses proportionally. Revenue for the first three quarters reached US$6,337 million, with Turnkey up 132% and Lease and Operate up 10% year over year.
The company raised 2026 Directional revenue guidance from around US$7.6 billion to around US$7.9 billion, and Directional EBITDA guidance from around US$1.9 billion to above US$1.95 billion. EBITDA measures earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Net debt fell 36% from year-end 2025 to US$3.6 billion. SEAP and Longtail projects are not expected to qualify for margin recognition in 2026. The US$270 million buyback was c. 72% complete on November 11. An interim dividend of EUR0.5075 per ordinary share was paid September 3.
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Positive
- Major point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.2026 Directional revenue guidance increased from around US$7.6 billion to around US$7.9 billion.
- Moderate pointTurnkey revenue increased 132% year over year to US$4,565 million in the first three quarters of 2026.
- Moderate pointLease and Operate revenue rose 10% year over year to US$1,772 million in the first three quarters of 2026.
- Moderate pointDirectional net debt decreased 36% from year-end 2025 to US$3.6 billion at third-quarter end.
- Moderate pointFPSO ONE GUYANA sale completed in February 2026, supporting revenue and associated debt repayment.
- Moderate pointUS$270 million buyback was c. 72% complete on November 11, 2026, after market close. 3.9% of market cap
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.At least US$2.1 billion in shareholder returns through 2031 remains the company's stated plan.
13 minor points
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.2026 Directional EBITDA guidance increased from around US$1.9 billion to above US$1.95 billion.
- Minor point45% ownership interest in FSO Chalchi divested to NYK in June 2026.
- Minor point6,000,000 ordinary shares cancelled November 5, 2026, representing 3.5% of issued share capital.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.FPSO Jaguar completed topside module lifting; first oil is expected in 2027.
- Minor pointFSO Chalchi construction and drydock work remain on plan; turret lifting into the hull is complete.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.FPSO GranMorgu completed hull drydock work; first oil is expected in 2028.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.FPSO SEAP II hull construction started; contractual handover is expected in 2030.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.FPSO SEAP I engineering and procurement remain on plan; contractual handover is expected in 2031.
- Minor pointLongtail design activities are progressing as planned under front-end engineering and design contracts.
- Minor pointTwo hulls ordered to support active tendering, with options to order additional hulls.
- Minor pointFleet oil uptime reached 99.0% year to date.
- Minor pointFloating-rate debt hedge ratio exceeds 90%.
- Minor pointThird-quarter 2026 safety recorded no fatalities or permanent impairment injuries.
Negative
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.SEAP and Longtail projects remain below 25% completion and are not expected to contribute EBITDA in 2026.
Key Figures
- YTD Directional revenue
- US$6.337 billion; +77%
- Through 3Q 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
- FY 2026 Directional revenue guidance
- US$7.9 billion
- Guidance raised for FY 2026
- FY 2026 Directional EBITDA guidance
- Above US$1.95 billion
- Guidance raised for FY 2026
- YTD Directional Turnkey revenue
- US$4.6 billion; +132%
- First three quarters of 2026 versus the same period last year
- Directional Net Debt
- US$3.6 billion; -36%
- At 3Q 2026 end versus year-end 2025
- Share repurchase program
- US$270 million; 72% complete
- Program status as of November 11, 2026
Historical Context
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Earlier update reported 53.77% completion of the same EUR 227 million repurchase program.
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Key Terms
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Amsterdam, November 12, 2026
Highlights
77% increase in year-to-date Directional1 revenue to US$6.3 billion - Increase in full year 2026 Directional revenue guidance from around US
$7.6 billion to around US$7.9 billion - Increase in full year 2026 Directional EBITDA guidance from around US
$1.9 billion to above US$1.95 billion - Interim cash dividend of US
$100 million 2 or EUR0.5075 per ordinary share paid - US
$270 million share repurchase program on track, c.72% completed3
Øivind Tangen, CEO of SBM Offshore, commented:
“SBM Offshore delivered another strong quarter, with year-to-date Directional revenue reaching US
Safe and reliable operations remain the foundation of our performance. Our fleet continues to perform strongly, producing more than two million barrels of oil equivalent per day with uptime of around
We continue to progress the design of the Longtail project under the FEED contracts. The Longtail FPSO will have the largest gas-handling capacity ever deployed on an FPSO; following the awards of the SEAP I and SEAP II construction contracts, this demonstrates our ability to execute projects of increasing scale and complexity.
Our project portfolio now comprises five projects at different stages of execution. Scale only creates value when accompanied by discipline. Our standardized execution model, design replication and strategic partnerships give us the flexibility to add capacity while protecting efficiency, quality and schedule of the overall project portfolio.
The FPSO market outlook remains strong, with 16 opportunities in our sweet spot expected over the next three years. We are well positioned to capture our share of these opportunities, with two unallocated hulls under construction and additional capacity secured through partner yards. We will remain selective, focusing on projects with the right risk-return balance.
Our approach to growth is firmly focused on creating shareholder value and returns. We remain on track to return at least US
Financial Overview4
| YTD Directional | ||||
| in US$ million | 3Q 2026 | 3Q 2025 | % Change | |
| Directional Revenue | 6,337 | 3,571 | ||
| Directional Lease and Operate | 1,772 | 1,607 | ||
| Directional Turnkey | 4,565 | 1,964 | ||
| in US$ billion | 3Q 2026 | FY 2025 | % Change | |
| Directional Net Debt | 3.6 | 5.7 | - | |
Directional revenue increased by
Year-to-date Directional Turnkey revenue increased by
Directional Lease and Operate revenue increased by
Directional Net Debt was US
Project Review and Fleet Operational Update
The Turnkey project portfolio remains on track. Updates on individual projects are provided below.
Projects under FEED
FPSO Longtail – The FEED activities are progressing as per plan.
Projects under construction
| Project | Client | Contract | SBM Share | Capacity oil / gas | Percentage of Completion | Project delivery | |
| FPSO Jaguar | ExxonMobil Guyana | Sale & Operate | 250,000 bpd 540 MMscf | > | 2027 | ||
| FSO Chalchi | Woodside | 20-y Lease & Operate | n/a | > | n/a5 | ||
| FPSO GranMorgu | TotalEnergies | Sale & Operate | 220,000 bpd 500 MMscf | > | 2028 | ||
| FPSO SEAP II | Petrobras | Sale & Operate | 120,000 bpd 425 MMscf | < | 2030 | ||
| FPSO SEAP I | Petrobras | Sale & Operate | 120,000 bpd 355 MMscf | < | 2031 | ||
FPSO Jaguar – The topside modules lifting campaign has been successfully completed. Integration and commissioning activities continue to progress as per plan. First oil is expected in 2027.
FSO Chalchi – Construction and drydock activities continue to progress as per plan. The turret has been successfully lifted into the FSO hull at the yard in China.
FPSO GranMorgu – The work in drydock on the Fast4Ward® hull has been successfully completed and the topsides fabrication work continues to progress. First oil is expected in 2028.
FPSO SEAP II (P-87) – Engineering and procurement activities continue to progress as per plan. The construction of the Fast4Ward® hull has started at the yard in China. Contractual handover is expected in 2030.
FPSO SEAP I (P-81) – Engineering and procurement activities continue to progress as per plan. Contractual handover is expected in 2031.
Strategic positioning for new prospects
The strategic positioning of SBM Offshore in the deepwater market is supported by investments in the Company’s Fast4Ward® hull program. Two hulls have been ordered to support active tendering with clients, driven by the strong FPSO market outlook, with options to order additional hulls.
Fleet update
Fleet uptime – Year-to-date, the fleet oil uptime was
Responsible Recycling – SBM Offshore is recycling the FPSO Capixaba at Denmark’s M.A.R.S. facility in adherence with its Responsible Recycling Policy, aligned with the Hong Kong Convention and applicable EU regulations. Dismantling was completed at the end of April 2026, with ex-situ equipment cleaning remaining. The project is now
Safety
Safety – The Company remains committed to the safety and wellbeing of all personnel working on its projects and operations. During the third quarter of 2026, there were no fatalities or permanent impairment injuries.
Shareholder Returns
On September 3, 2026, the Company paid an interim dividend of EUR84.3 million6, or EUR0.5075 per ordinary share, for the first half of 2026. This followed the US
The US
SBM Offshore cancelled 6,000,000 ordinary shares on November 5, 2026, representing
Guidance
Based on updated progress forecasts on our project portfolio, the Company’s 2026 Directional revenue guidance is increased to around US
2026 Directional EBITDA guidance is increased to above US
Conference Call
SBM Offshore has scheduled a conference call, which will be followed by a Q&A session, to discuss the Third Quarter 2026 Trading Update.
The event is scheduled for Thursday November 12, 2026, at 10.00 AM CET (09.00 AM UTC) and will be hosted by Øivind Tangen (CEO) and Douglas Wood (CFO).
Interested parties are invited to register prior to the call using the link: Third Quarter 2026 Trading Update
Please note that the conference call can only be accessed with a personal identification code, which is sent to you by email after completion of the registration.
Corporate Profile
SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.
For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com.
| Financial Calendar | Date | Year | |
| Full Year 2026 Earnings | February 18 | 2027 | |
| Annual General Meeting | April 7 | 2027 | |
| First Quarter 2027 Trading Update | May 5 | 2027 | |
| Half Year 2027 Earnings | August 5 | 2027 | |
| Third Quarter 2027 Trading Update | November 4 | 2027 |
For further information, please contact:
Investor Relations
Wouter Holties
Corporate Finance & Investor Relations Manager
| Phone: | +31 (0)20 236 32 36 |
| E-mail: | wouter.holties@sbmoffshore.com |
| Website: | www.sbmoffshore.com |
Media Relations
Giampaolo Arghittu
Head of External Relations
| Phone: | +31 (0)6 212 62 333 / +39 33 494 79 584 |
| E-mail: | giampaolo.arghittu@sbmoffshore.com |
| Website: | www.sbmoffshore.com |
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Disclaimer
Some of the statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are statements of future expectations and other forward-looking statements based on management’s current views, expectations and various assumptions regarding the financial and non-financial position of SBM Offshore N.V., anticipated developments and other factors, and involve known and unknown risks, dependencies and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or events to differ materially from those in such statements. These statements may be identified by words such as ‘expect’, ‘should’, ‘could’, ‘shall’ and / or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. The principal risks which could affect the future operations of SBM Offshore N.V. are described in the ‘Impacts, Risks and Opportunities’ section of the 2025 Annual Report.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and performance of the Company’s business may vary materially and adversely from the forward-looking statements described in this release. SBM Offshore N.V. does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update any industry information or forward-looking statements set forth in this release to reflect new information, subsequent events or otherwise.
Data underpinning certain disclosures – particularly sustainability-related - may be subject to inherent limitations. These limitations include but are not limited to reliance on third party data providers whose data quality, completeness and integrity may differ; the use of estimates and assumptions where actual data is unavailable or incomplete; and dependencies on value chain partners for timely and accurate information provision. Methodologies, standards and regulatory requirements for measuring and reporting information—especially sustainability related information—continue to evolve. As a result, our measurement approaches and reported figures may be refined over time as more accurate, granular or standardized data becomes available. Accordingly, all data, and emissions data in particular, should be interpreted in light of these limitations and the ongoing maturation of sustainability reporting practices across our value chain.
This release contains certain alternative performance measures (APMs) as defined by the ESMA guidelines which are not defined under IFRS. Further information on these APMs is included in the Half Year Management Report accompanying the Half Year Earnings 2026 report, available on our website Half Year Earnings - SBM Offshore.
Nothing in this release shall be deemed an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V. directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. In this release “SBM Offshore” and “SBM” are sometimes used for convenience where references are made to SBM Offshore N.V. and its subsidiaries in general. These expressions are also used where no useful purpose is served by identifying the particular company or companies.
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1 Directional reporting, presented in the Financial Statements under section Operating Segments and Directional Reporting, represents a pro-forma accounting policy, which treats all lease contracts as operating leases and consolidates all co-owned investees related to lease contracts on a proportional basis based on percentage of ownership. This explanatory note relates to all Directional reporting in this document.
2 US
3 As of November 11, 2026.
4 Numbers may not add up due to rounding.
5 Project delivery not disclosed by the client.
6 Based on the EUR/US$ forward exchange rate on February 18, 2026.
7 Based on the EUR/US$ forward exchange rate on February 18, 2026.
8 Based on the EUR/US$ forward exchange rate on February 18, 2026.
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How much did SBM Offshore's revenue grow in the first three quarters of 2026?
Directional revenue increased 77% to US$6,337 million, compared with US$3,571 million in the first three quarters of 2025. Turnkey revenue rose 132% to US$4,565 million, while Lease and Operate revenue increased 10% to US$1,772 million.