Company Description
Nine Energy Service, Inc. (NYSE: NINE) is an oilfield services company focused on completion solutions for the oil and gas industry. The company serves onshore operators within North America and abroad and is classified in the "Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations" industry within the broader "Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction" sector. Nine Energy Service concentrates on helping customers complete and bring wells into production, with a stated emphasis on service quality, wellsite execution and technology.
According to company disclosures, Nine Energy Service operates through a completion-focused model that supports unconventional oil and gas resource development. The company describes itself as offering completion solutions to the global oil and gas industry, with activity in multiple basins and regions. Nine is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NINE.
Business focus and completion solutions
Nine Energy Service states that it offers completion solutions within North America and abroad. In its public materials, the company highlights completion-related service lines, including cementing and completion tools, and references other service offerings such as wireline and coiled tubing in the context of its operating performance. The company has discussed its cementing division as a key driver of revenue and profitability and has referenced a completion tools division and a wireline business in its earnings communications.
In the Polygon description, Nine Energy Service is described as a North American onshore completion and production services provider that targets unconventional oil and gas resource development. That description notes that Nine operates in one segment, Completion Solutions, and that this segment offers cementing services and completion tools. The same description indicates that Nine operates in the United States, Canada and other countries, with the majority of revenue generated from the United States.
Geographic footprint and operating basins
Nine Energy Service reports that it is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and that it has operating facilities in several major North American basins. These include the Permian, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, SCOOP/STACK, Niobrara, Barnett, Bakken, Marcellus and Utica, as well as operations in Canada. The company also notes that it serves customers "within North America and abroad," indicating activity outside North America in addition to its Canadian operations.
The company’s earnings releases frequently reference activity in natural gas–levered basins such as the Haynesville and the Northeast, and oil-levered basins such as the Permian. Management commentary has discussed how changes in rig counts and commodity prices in these basins affect demand for Nine’s services across its divisions, including cementing, completion tools, wireline and coiled tubing.
Industry role and operating environment
Nine Energy Service operates in the oilfield services segment of the energy industry, supporting onshore oil and natural gas producers. The company’s public statements indicate that its performance is closely tied to US land rig activity, natural gas prices and capital spending by the onshore oil and natural gas industry. In multiple earnings releases, Nine notes that its earnings have historically moved in tandem with the US rig count and that rig declines, pricing pressure and commodity price volatility can affect revenue and profitability across its service lines.
The company has also highlighted the importance of natural gas–levered basins to its business, noting that a significant portion of its revenue is associated with natural gas basins and that activity levels in those regions can have a meaningful impact on its financial results. Nine’s disclosures also reference the impact of tariffs, global uncertainty, and regional weather conditions on activity levels and completion schedules.
Service lines referenced in public disclosures
In its earnings communications, Nine Energy Service has discussed several completion-related service lines:
- Cementing – Frequently cited as a major contributor to revenue and profitability, with the company referencing market share gains in cementing and describing its cementing team as differentiated through advanced cementing slurries and wellsite execution.
- Completion tools – Referred to as the Completion Tools Division, which includes an international tools business. The company has discussed completion tools revenue trends and market share dynamics in this division.
- Wireline – Mentioned in connection with revenue performance, particularly in natural gas–levered basins in the Northeast, and in relation to remedial wireline activity.
- Coiled tubing – Referenced in earnings discussions as a division that has experienced revenue changes driven by operational efficiency and activity levels.
In addition, the Polygon description indicates that Nine’s Completion Solutions segment offers cementing services and completion tools and notes that the company targets unconventional oil and gas resource development.
Technology, safety and operations
Nine Energy Service’s public statements emphasize technology and service execution as differentiating factors. The company has described itself as providing "smarter, customized solutions" and has stated that it continues to differentiate through service quality, wellsite execution and technology. In its communications, Nine has referenced research and development (R&D) efforts, the design and commercialization of new technology to address changing completion designs, and the establishment of an R&D and completion tools testing facility.
The company has also highlighted safety metrics, including a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) measure, and has mentioned publishing a sustainability report that includes various operational measurements. These disclosures indicate that Nine tracks safety performance and other operational metrics as part of its broader approach to service delivery.
Capital structure, liquidity and listing status
Nine Energy Service’s common stock is registered under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NINE. The company has reported using a revolving credit facility and senior secured notes as part of its capital structure and has discussed an asset-based revolving credit facility with lender commitments and a borrowing base tied to eligible accounts and inventory.
In May 2025, Nine disclosed that it had closed on a new senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility, refinancing and replacing a previous revolving credit facility. The company has also described its total liquidity position at various quarter-ends, defined as a combination of cash and cash equivalents and availability under its revolving credit facility. In addition, Nine has used an at-the-market equity offering program to issue shares of common stock and raise proceeds.
On May 2, 2025, Nine announced that it had received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange regarding noncompliance with the NYSE’s minimum share price requirement because the average closing price of its common stock had fallen below $1.00 per share over a 30 consecutive trading day period. The company explained that, under NYSE rules, it has a six-month period to regain compliance and that its board of directors is reviewing alternatives to cure the deficiency, which may include a reverse stock split subject to stockholder approval. The company noted that during the cure period, its shares would continue to trade on the NYSE, with an added ".BC" designation to indicate noncompliance with continued listing standards, and that failure to regain compliance could lead to suspension and delisting procedures.
Corporate governance and recent board changes
Nine Energy Service has reported changes to its board of directors in recent SEC filings. In an August 2025 Form 8-K, the company disclosed that a director resigned from the board as planned and that another individual began serving as a member of the board. In a November 2025 Form 8-K, Nine reported that another director resigned from the board and that the size of the board was reduced, with the board’s chairman appointed as a member and chair of the audit committee. The company stated that the resignation described in November 2025 was not due to any disagreement with the company on matters relating to operations, policies or practices.
Regulatory reporting and risk disclosures
As an SEC registrant, Nine Energy Service files annual, quarterly and current reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. In its forward-looking statements and risk factor discussions, the company has identified a range of factors that can affect its business, including capital spending and well completions by the onshore oil and natural gas industry, geopolitical and economic developments, commodity prices, tariffs and trade measures, equipment and supply chain constraints, labor availability, competition, litigation, cybersecurity, and changes in laws and regulations related to health, safety and environmental protection.
The company’s earnings releases and SEC filings also reference non-GAAP measures such as adjusted EBITDA, adjusted gross profit and adjusted return on invested capital (ROIC), which are presented alongside GAAP measures with explanations of their intended use and limitations.
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Stock Performance
NINE ENERGY SVC (NINE) stock last traded at $8.11. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 599.1%. At a market capitalization of $111.6M, NINE is classified as a micro-cap stock with approximately 43.3M shares outstanding.
Latest News
NINE ENERGY SVC has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 6 articles coincided with positive price movement and 4 with negative movement. Key topics include earnings, conferences. View all NINE news →
SEC Filings
NINE ENERGY SVC has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 2 Form SCHEDULE 13G, 2 Form 8-K, 1 Form CERT. The most recent filing was submitted on March 31, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all NINE SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
NINE ENERGY SVC generated $561.9M in revenue over the trailing twelve months, operating income reached $2.3M (0.4% operating margin), and net income was -$51.3M, reflecting a -9.1% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $-1.25. The company generated -$7.3M in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 1.85, the balance sheet reflects a strong liquidity position.
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Short Interest History
Short interest in NINE ENERGY SVC (NINE) currently stands at 5.5 million shares, up 123.4% from the previous reporting period, representing 14.1% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 68.4%. This moderate level of short interest indicates notable bearish positioning.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for NINE ENERGY SVC (NINE) currently stands at 1.4 days, up 41% from the previous period. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The days to cover has decreased 60.7% over the past year, suggesting improved liquidity for short covering. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 8.2 days.
NINE Company Profile & Sector Positioning
NINE ENERGY SVC (NINE) operates in the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services industry within the broader Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec sector and is listed on the NYSE.
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