Nabors (NYSE: NBR) lifts rig count, trims debt despite Q1 loss
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nabors Industries reported first-quarter 2026 operating revenues of $783.5 million, up from $736.2 million a year earlier but slightly below $797.5 million in the prior quarter. Net loss attributable to shareholders was $15.2 million, or $(1.54) per diluted share, compared with net income of $10.3 million a year ago and $33.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.
First-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $204.8 million, roughly in line with both the prior-year and prior-quarter levels, while adjusted operating income was $48.6 million. Adjusted free cash flow was negative $48.2 million, an improvement versus negative $61.2 million in the first quarter of 2025 but weaker than strong fourth-quarter 2025 generation.
Operationally, the company’s average total rigs working increased to 167.9 from 153.2 a year earlier, driven by growth in both the Lower 48 and international markets. Nabors continued debt reduction, redeeming the remaining notes due 2028 and bringing total debt to $2.1 billion as of March 31, 2026. Management’s outlook for the second quarter calls for modestly higher rig counts, stable segment-level EBITDA, capital expenditures of $180–$190 million, and approximately $10 million of adjusted free cash flow.
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Insights
Revenue grew modestly, profitability softened, while rig activity and balance sheet actions support a steady but mixed picture.
Nabors generated Q1 2026 operating revenues of $783.5M, up year over year but slightly below Q4 2025. Net loss attributable to shareholders was $15.2M, or $(1.54) per share, versus prior profits, while adjusted EBITDA held near $205M, showing relatively stable core earnings power.
Average total rigs working rose to 167.9, reflecting stronger Lower 48 and international activity. International Drilling adjusted EBITDA was $121.3M and U.S. Drilling delivered $88.1M, though both were modestly below the prior quarter as margins eased, particularly in offshore/Alaska and Rig Technologies, where adjusted EBITDA fell below $1M.
Cash flow was seasonally weak: adjusted free cash flow was negative $48.2M, yet improved versus Q1 2025. Nabors redeemed its remaining 2028 notes, reducing total debt to $2.1B and leaving net debt at about $1.62B. For Q2 2026, management guides to Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin around $13,300, capital spending of $180–$190M, and adjusted free cash flow of roughly $10M, implying expectations for better cash generation as the year progresses.
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Earnings Snapshot
For Q2 2026, Nabors expects Lower 48 average rig count of 67–68, International rig count of 93–95, capital expenditures of $180–$190M, and adjusted free cash flow of about $10M.
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 28, 2026, Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026. A copy of that release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On April 29, 2026, Nabors will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, regarding the Company’s financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Information about the call - including dial-in information, recording and replay of the call, and supplemental information - is available on the Investor Relations page of www.nabors.com.
The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, of 1934 or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: April 28, 2026 | By: | /s/ Mark D. Andrews |
| Name: Mark D. Andrews | ||
| Title: Vice President & Corporate Secretary | ||
Exhibit 99.1
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Disciplined Execution, Durable Momentum: Nabors 1Q 2026
HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NBR) today reported first quarter 2026 operating revenues of $784 million. Net loss attributable to Nabors’ shareholders for the quarter was $15 million, compared to net income of $10 million in the fourth quarter. First-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $205 million.
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| Operating revenues | $ | 783.5 | $ | 797.5 | $ | 736.2 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 204.8 | $ | 221.6 | $ | 206.3 | ||||||
| Adjusted operating income | $ | 48.6 | $ | 62.4 | $ | 51.7 | ||||||
| Adjusted free cash flow | $ | (48.2 | ) | $ | 131.8 | $ | (61.2 | ) | ||||
| Average rigs working: | ||||||||||||
| Lower 48 | 65.3 | 59.8 | 60.6 | |||||||||
| International Drilling | 92.6 | 93.3 | 85.0 | |||||||||
| Average total rigs working | 167.9 | 162.9 | 153.2 | |||||||||
1Q 2026 Highlights
| o | The SANAD land drilling joint venture deployed one newbuild rig in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing total newbuild deployments to 15. Four more are scheduled for 2026. In addition, SANAD reactivated one previously suspended rig, with a second resumption scheduled for the second quarter. | |
| o | In the Lower 48 market, Nabors added four rigs during the first quarter. The Company’s working rig count in this market currently stands at 66, reflecting an increase of eight rigs since November 2025. | |
| o | Continuing its debt reduction initiatives, Nabors redeemed the remaining outstanding balance of its notes due in 2028, reducing total debt to $2.1 billion as of March 31, 2026. Since year-end 2024, the Company has reduced its total debt by $386 million. The Company’s next debt maturity is $250 million due in 2029. Its weighted average debt maturity has been extended to more than five years. |
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| o | Nabors received three awards at the Oil & Gas Middle East Awards 2026, including Service Partner of the Year, recognizing its reliability, innovation, digital drilling capabilities, and strong operator partnerships. |
Anthony G. Petrello, Nabors Chairman, CEO and President, commented, “The conflict in the Middle East and its broader implications across global energy markets continue to reinforce the value of Nabors’ portfolio and geographic diversification. While our business in that region was only modestly impacted in the first quarter, we are well positioned to respond to changes in activity levels across our markets, supported by our global fleet and operational flexibility.
“Nabors’ first quarter results reflect continued improvement in Lower 48 activity, with another increase in rig count and fleet utilization. We believe we are gaining share in this market as clients increasingly prioritize high-specification rigs, integrated technology, and consistent operational execution in complex drilling environments. Our average rig count in the Lower 48 exceeded our growth expectations for the quarter, reflecting strong customer demand and contract visibility.
“In our International Drilling segment, we expanded activity across key markets. In Saudi Arabia we added two rigs. Another two rigs commenced operations in Latin America, one of which was an idle U.S. rig mobilized to Argentina under a long-term contract, demonstrating the flexibility of our asset base. Late in the quarter, we reactivated an offshore platform rig in Mexico, further increasing international utilization.
“Drilling Solutions’ (“NDS”) international business delivered sequential growth in the first quarter, with contributions across multiple product lines, including Performance Software, Managed Pressure Drilling, and Surface & Tubulars, which includes drilling equipment rentals. Our focus on NDS’s international markets continues to gain traction. These markets account for approximately 65% of the segment’s EBITDA, up from 31% in the first quarter of 2023, underscoring the increasing scale and profitability of our international footprint.”
Segment Results
International Drilling adjusted EBITDA was $121 million in the first quarter, compared to $131 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Average rig count declined slightly, as contract expirations were largely offset by recent startups and new deployments. Daily adjusted gross margin for the first quarter was $16,880, reflecting increased costs in the Middle East related to staffing and logistics, as well as higher operating expenses and activity interruptions in certain markets.
The U.S. Drilling segment reported first quarter adjusted EBITDA of $88 million, compared to $93 million in the previous quarter. Results in the Lower 48 improved with average rig count increasing 9% sequentially, reflecting stronger activity and improving fleet utilization. As expected, results from the Offshore and Alaska operations declined sequentially.
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Drilling Solutions adjusted EBITDA was $39 million, compared to $41 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Growth in international markets was offset by lower third-party activity in the U.S., mainly attributable to the decline in the U.S. third-party rig count.
Rig Technologies adjusted EBITDA was less than $1 million, compared to $5 million in the previous quarter. Aftermarket revenue declined sequentially, reflecting lower customer activity. Sales were constrained by logistical challenges in the Middle East.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
Consolidated adjusted free cash flow was negative $48 million in the first quarter, compared to negative $61 million in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a $13 million improvement year-over-year. This was driven primarily by lower cash interest payments.
On a sequential basis, adjusted free cash flow declined from the fourth quarter primarily due to typical seasonal activity patterns and timing of receivables and payables, as well as higher cash interest payments in the first quarter. Fourth quarter of 2025 results also benefited from settlements of certain outstanding claims. Historically, the Company generates its strongest free cash flow in the fourth quarter.
Miguel Rodriguez, Nabors CFO, stated, “In the first quarter we delivered free cash flow above our expectations. On a consolidated basis, we exceeded our midpoint target by more than $35 million, reflecting consistent execution and stronger working capital performance than planned. This outperformance was primarily related to the Nabors businesses outside of the SANAD joint venture.
“Our full-year outlook for rig count in the Lower 48 has strengthened. We now expect to exit the second quarter with approximately 69 rigs running and to sustain that level through year-end 2026. Even with this higher activity, we expect to maintain our measured capital allocation approach, with full-year capital spending in the previously guided range of $730 to $760 million, including $360 to $380 million for the SANAD newbuilds.
“Our focus remains on further strengthening the balance sheet, while our consistent growth strategy supports long-term shareholder value creation.”
Outlook
Nabors expects the following metrics for the second quarter of 2026:
U.S. Drilling
o Lower 48 average rig count of 67 - 68 rigs
o Lower 48 daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $13,300
o Alaska and Gulf of America combined adjusted EBITDA of approximately $15 million
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International
o Average rig count of 93 - 95 rigs
o Daily adjusted gross margin of approximately $17,400 - $17,500
Drilling Solutions
o Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $39 million
Rig Technologies
o Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $3 million
Capital Expenditures
o Capital expenditures of $180 - $190 million, including $75 - $80 million for newbuilds in Saudi Arabia
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
o Adjusted free cash flow of approximately $10 million, including free cash consumption at SANAD of approximately $10 million
Mr. Petrello concluded, “Looking ahead to the remainder of the year, we see continued growth opportunities across both our U.S. and International Drilling businesses. This outlook is supported by contracted rig additions in each segment, which provide increased visibility into activity levels. Our disciplined approach to improving free cash flow is reflected in our first-quarter results, and we are positioned to deliver further improvements as we execute throughout the year.”
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About Nabors Industries
Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With presence in more than 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world. Learn more about Nabors and its energy technology leadership: www.nabors.com.
Forward-looking Statements
The information included in this press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, as disclosed by Nabors from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, Nabors’ actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release reflect management’s estimates and beliefs as of the date of this press release. Nabors does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP Disclaimer
This press release presents certain “non-GAAP” financial measures. The components of these non-GAAP measures are computed by using amounts that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Adjusted operating income (loss) represents income (loss) before income taxes, interest expense, investment income (loss), gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, and other, net. Adjusted EBITDA is computed similarly, but also excludes depreciation and amortization expenses. Adjusted gross margin represents adjusted operating income (loss) plus general and administrative costs, research and engineering costs and depreciation and amortization. In addition, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) exclude certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. Net debt is calculated as total debt minus the sum of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.
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Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets, and before cash paid for acquisition-related costs. Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of the company’s ability to generate cash flow, after reinvesting in the company for future growth, that could be available for paying down debt or other financing cash flows, such as dividends to shareholders. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations reported in accordance with GAAP.
Each of these non-GAAP measures has limitations and therefore should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted operating income (loss), net debt, and adjusted free cash flow, because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability, performance and liquidity. Securities analysts and investors also use these measures as some of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. Reconciliations of consolidated adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss) to income (loss) before income taxes, net debt to total debt, and adjusted free cash flow to net cash provided by operations, which are their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures, are included in the tables at the end of this press release. We do not provide a forward-looking reconciliation of our outlook for Segment Adjusted EBITDA, Segment Gross Margin or Adjusted Free Cash Flow, as the amount and significance of items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures cannot be estimated at this time without unreasonable efforts. These special items could be meaningful.
Investor Contacts: William C. Conroy, CFA, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-2423 or via e-mail william.conroy@nabors.com, or Kara Peak, Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, +1 281-775-4954 or via email kara.peak@nabors.com. To request investor materials, contact Nabors’ corporate headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda at +441-292-1510 or via e-mail mark.andrews@nabors.com
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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
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| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Revenues and other income: | ||||||||||||
| Operating revenues | $ | 783,548 | $ | 736,186 | $ | 797,529 | ||||||
| Investment income (loss) | 2,887 | 6,596 | 7,600 | |||||||||
| Total revenues and other income | 786,435 | 742,782 | 805,129 | |||||||||
| Costs and other deductions: | ||||||||||||
| Direct costs | 493,469 | 447,300 | 486,367 | |||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 71,760 | 68,506 | 76,279 | |||||||||
| Research and engineering | 13,506 | 14,035 | 13,328 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 156,186 | 154,638 | 159,188 | |||||||||
| Interest expense | 43,761 | 54,326 | 50,625 | |||||||||
| Gain on disposition of Quail Tools | - | - | 1,595 | |||||||||
| Gain on bargain purchase | - | (112,999 | ) | 2,846 | ||||||||
| Other, net | (13,393 | ) | 44,790 | (9,532 | ) | |||||||
| Total costs and other deductions | 765,289 | 670,596 | 780,696 | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 21,146 | 72,186 | 24,433 | |||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 16,884 | 15,007 | 7,440 | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 4,262 | 57,179 | 16,993 | |||||||||
| Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (19,428 | ) | (24,191 | ) | (6,645 | ) | ||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Nabors | $ | (15,166 | ) | $ | 32,988 | $ | 10,348 | |||||
| Earnings (losses) per share: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (1.54 | ) | $ | 2.35 | $ | 0.17 | |||||
| Diluted | $ | (1.54 | ) | $ | 2.18 | $ | 0.17 | |||||
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | 14,213 | 10,460 | 14,131 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 14,213 | 11,671 | 14,210 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 204,813 | $ | 206,345 | $ | 221,555 | ||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 48,627 | $ | 51,707 | $ | 62,367 | ||||||
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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| (In thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and short-term investments | $ | 500,853 | $ | 940,738 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 417,717 | 391,705 | ||||||
| Other current assets | 234,031 | 219,130 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 1,152,601 | 1,551,573 | ||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,914,886 | 2,920,019 | ||||||
| Other long-term assets | 318,149 | 318,065 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 4,385,636 | $ | 4,789,657 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Current debt | $ | - | $ | 377,492 | ||||
| Trade accounts payable | 322,837 | 300,467 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | 262,378 | 315,042 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 585,215 | 993,001 | ||||||
| Long-term debt | 2,118,729 | 2,117,187 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 240,163 | 241,826 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 2,944,107 | 3,352,014 | ||||||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | 489,129 | 482,446 | ||||||
| Equity: | ||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity | 568,942 | 590,727 | ||||||
| Noncontrolling interest | 383,458 | 364,470 | ||||||
| Total equity | 952,400 | 955,197 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 4,385,636 | $ | 4,789,657 | ||||
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SEGMENT REPORTING
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The following tables set forth certain information with respect to our reportable segments and rig activity:
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| (In thousands, except rig activity) | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Operating revenues: | ||||||||||||
| U.S. Drilling | $ | 241,144 | $ | 230,746 | $ | 240,624 | ||||||
| International Drilling | 419,496 | 381,718 | 423,842 | |||||||||
| Drilling Solutions | 106,222 | 93,179 | 107,879 | |||||||||
| Rig Technologies (1) | 27,222 | 44,165 | 37,747 | |||||||||
| Other reconciling items (2) | (10,536 | ) | (13,622 | ) | (12,563 | ) | ||||||
| Total operating revenues | $ | 783,548 | $ | 736,186 | $ | 797,529 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA: (3) | ||||||||||||
| U.S. Drilling | $ | 88,065 | $ | 92,711 | $ | 93,213 | ||||||
| International Drilling | 121,281 | 115,486 | 131,262 | |||||||||
| Drilling Solutions | 38,662 | 40,853 | 41,302 | |||||||||
| Rig Technologies (1) | 505 | 5,563 | 4,946 | |||||||||
| Other reconciling items (4) | (43,700 | ) | (48,268 | ) | (49,168 | ) | ||||||
| Total adjusted EBITDA | $ | 204,813 | $ | 206,345 | $ | 221,555 | ||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss): (5) | ||||||||||||
| U.S. Drilling | $ | 24,624 | $ | 31,599 | $ | 28,556 | ||||||
| International Drilling | 40,757 | 32,958 | 49,638 | |||||||||
| Drilling Solutions | 31,872 | 32,913 | 34,022 | |||||||||
| Rig Technologies (1) | (1,888 | ) | 4,335 | 1,341 | ||||||||
| Other reconciling items (4) | (46,738 | ) | (50,098 | ) | (51,190 | ) | ||||||
| Total adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 48,627 | $ | 51,707 | $ | 62,367 | ||||||
| Rig activity: | ||||||||||||
| Average Rigs Working: (7) | ||||||||||||
| Lower 48 | 65.3 | 60.6 | 59.8 | |||||||||
| Other US | 10.0 | 7.6 | 9.8 | |||||||||
| U.S. Drilling | 75.3 | 68.2 | 69.6 | |||||||||
| International Drilling | 92.6 | 85.0 | 93.3 | |||||||||
| Total average rigs working | 167.9 | 153.2 | 162.9 | |||||||||
| Daily Rig Revenue: (6),(8) | ||||||||||||
| Lower 48 | $ | 32,653 | $ | 34,546 | $ | 32,938 | ||||||
| Other US | 54,646 | 61,361 | 66,003 | |||||||||
| U.S. Drilling (10) | 35,573 | 37,557 | 37,582 | |||||||||
| International Drilling | 50,351 | 49,895 | 49,391 | |||||||||
| Daily Adjusted Gross Margin: (6),(9) | ||||||||||||
| Lower 48 | $ | 13,177 | $ | 14,276 | $ | 13,303 | ||||||
| Other US | 19,559 | 30,374 | 29,557 | |||||||||
| U.S. Drilling (10) | 14,024 | 16,084 | 15,586 | |||||||||
| International Drilling | 16,880 | 17,421 | 17,630 | |||||||||
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| (1) | Includes our oilfield equipment manufacturing activities. |
| (2) | Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions related to our Rig Technologies operating segment. |
| (3) | Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, other, net and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance. Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income (loss), which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss)”. |
| (4) | Represents the elimination of inter-segment transactions and unallocated corporate expenses. |
| (5) | Adjusted operating income (loss) represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase and other, net. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance. Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income (loss), which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table set forth immediately following the heading “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss)”. |
| (6) | Rig revenue days represents the number of days the Company’s rigs are contracted and performing under a contract during the period. These would typically include days in which operating, standby and move revenue is earned. |
| (7) | Average rigs working represents a measure of the average number of rigs operating during a given period. For example, one rig operating 45 days during a quarter represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the quarter. On an annual period, one rig operating 182.5 days represents approximately 0.5 average rigs working for the year. Average rigs working can also be calculated as rig revenue days during the period divided by the number of calendar days in the period. |
| (8) | Daily rig revenue represents operating revenue, divided by the total number of revenue days during the quarter. |
| (9) | Daily adjusted gross margin represents operating revenue less direct costs, divided by the total number of rig revenue days during the quarter. |
| (10) | The U.S. Drilling segment includes the Lower 48, Alaska, and Gulf of Mexico operating areas. |
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Reconciliation of Earnings per Share
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| BASIC EPS: | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) (numerator): | ||||||||||||
| Income (loss), net of tax | $ | 4,262 | $ | 57,179 | $ | 16,993 | ||||||
| Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (19,428 | ) | (24,191 | ) | (6,645 | ) | ||||||
| Less: deemed dividends to SPAC public shareholders | — | — | (250 | ) | ||||||||
| Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to unvested shareholders | — | (1,177 | ) | (301 | ) | |||||||
| Less: accrued distribution on redeemable noncontrolling interest in subsidiary | (6,683 | ) | (7,184 | ) | (7,344 | ) | ||||||
| Numerator for basic earnings per share: | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic | $ | (21,849 | ) | $ | 24,627 | $ | 2,453 | |||||
| Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic | 14,213 | 10,460 | 14,131 | |||||||||
| Earnings (losses) per share: | ||||||||||||
| Total Basic | $ | (1.54 | ) | $ | 2.35 | $ | 0.17 | |||||
| DILUTED EPS: | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - basic | $ | (21,849 | ) | $ | 24,627 | $ | 2,453 | |||||
| Add: after tax interest expense of convertible notes | — | 848 | — | |||||||||
| Add: effect of reallocating undistributed earnings of unvested shareholders | — | 4 | 1 | |||||||||
| Adjusted income (loss), net of tax - diluted | $ | (21,849 | ) | $ | 25,479 | $ | 2,454 | |||||
| Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - basic | 14,213 | 10,460 | 14,131 | |||||||||
| Add: if converted dilutive effect of convertible notes | — | 1,176 | — | |||||||||
| Add: dilutive effect of potential common shares | — | 35 | 79 | |||||||||
| Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - diluted | 14,213 | 11,671 | 14,210 | |||||||||
| Earnings (losses) per share: | ||||||||||||
| Total Diluted | $ | (1.54 | ) | $ | 2.18 | $ | 0.17 | |||||
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA BY SEGMENT TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S.
Drilling | International Drilling | Drilling Solutions | Rig
Technologies | Other reconciling items | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 24,624 | $ | 40,757 | $ | 31,872 | $ | (1,888 | ) | $ | (46,738 | ) | $ | 48,627 | ||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 63,441 | 80,524 | 6,790 | 2,393 | 3,038 | 156,186 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 88,065 | $ | 121,281 | $ | 38,662 | $ | 505 | $ | (43,700 | ) | $ | 204,813 | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S.
Drilling | International Drilling | Drilling Solutions | Rig
Technologies | Other reconciling items | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 31,599 | $ | 32,958 | $ | 32,913 | $ | 4,335 | $ | (50,098 | ) | $ | 51,707 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 61,112 | 82,528 | 7,940 | 1,228 | 1,830 | 154,638 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 92,711 | $ | 115,486 | $ | 40,853 | $ | 5,563 | $ | (48,268 | ) | $ | 206,345 | |||||||||||
| Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S.
Drilling | International Drilling | Drilling Solutions | Rig
Technologies | Other reconciling items | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 28,556 | $ | 49,638 | $ | 34,022 | $ | 1,341 | $ | (51,190 | ) | $ | 62,367 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 64,657 | 81,624 | 7,280 | 3,605 | 2,022 | 159,188 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 93,213 | $ | 131,262 | $ | 41,302 | $ | 4,946 | $ | (49,168 | ) | $ | 221,555 | |||||||||||
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED GROSS MARGIN BY SEGMENT TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) BY SEGMENT
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Lower 48 - U.S. Drilling | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 17,405 | $ | 18,995 | $ | 13,015 | ||||||
| Plus: General and administrative costs | 5,324 | 4,817 | 4,874 | |||||||||
| Plus: Research and engineering | 1,143 | 823 | 1,199 | |||||||||
| GAAP Gross Margin | 23,872 | 24,635 | 19,088 | |||||||||
| Plus: Depreciation and amortization | 53,595 | 53,225 | 54,123 | |||||||||
| Adjusted gross margin | $ | 77,467 | $ | 77,860 | $ | 73,211 | ||||||
| Other - U.S. Drilling | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 7,219 | $ | 12,604 | $ | 15,541 | ||||||
| Plus: General and administrative costs | 458 | 405 | 416 | |||||||||
| Plus: Research and engineering | 80 | 62 | 90 | |||||||||
| GAAP Gross Margin | 7,757 | 13,071 | 16,047 | |||||||||
| Plus: Depreciation and amortization | 9,846 | 7,887 | 10,534 | |||||||||
| Adjusted gross margin | $ | 17,603 | $ | 20,958 | $ | 26,581 | ||||||
| U.S. Drilling | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 24,624 | $ | 31,599 | $ | 28,556 | ||||||
| Plus: General and administrative costs | 5,782 | 5,222 | 5,290 | |||||||||
| Plus: Research and engineering | 1,223 | 885 | 1,289 | |||||||||
| GAAP Gross Margin | 31,629 | 37,706 | 35,135 | |||||||||
| Plus: Depreciation and amortization | 63,441 | 61,112 | 64,657 | |||||||||
| Adjusted gross margin | $ | 95,070 | $ | 98,818 | $ | 99,792 | ||||||
| International Drilling | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | 40,757 | $ | 32,958 | $ | 49,638 | ||||||
| Plus: General and administrative costs | 17,609 | 16,378 | 18,207 | |||||||||
| Plus: Research and engineering | 1,749 | 1,414 | 1,821 | |||||||||
| GAAP Gross Margin | 60,115 | 50,750 | 69,666 | |||||||||
| Plus: Depreciation and amortization | 80,524 | 82,528 | 81,624 | |||||||||
| Adjusted gross margin | $ | 140,639 | $ | 133,278 | $ | 151,290 | ||||||
Adjusted gross margin by segment represents adjusted operating income (loss) plus general and administrative costs, research and engineering costs and depreciation and amortization.
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RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO NET INCOME (LOSS)
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| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 4,262 | $ | 57,179 | $ | 16,993 | ||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 16,884 | 15,007 | 7,440 | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 21,146 | 72,186 | 24,433 | |||||||||
| Investment (income) loss | (2,887 | ) | (6,596 | ) | (7,600 | ) | ||||||
| Interest expense | 43,761 | 54,326 | 50,625 | |||||||||
| Gain on disposition of Quail Tools | - | - | 1,595 | |||||||||
| Gain on bargain purchase | - | (112,999 | ) | 2,846 | ||||||||
| Other, net | (13,393 | ) | 44,790 | (9,532 | ) | |||||||
| Adjusted operating income (loss) (1) | 48,627 | 51,707 | 62,367 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 156,186 | 154,638 | 159,188 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (2) | $ | 204,813 | $ | 206,345 | $ | 221,555 | ||||||
| (1) Adjusted operating income (loss) represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase and other, net. Adjusted operating income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted operating income (loss) excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance. Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. |
| (2) Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit), investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, other, net and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance. Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. |
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RECONCILIATION OF NET DEBT TO TOTAL DEBT
(Unaudited)
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| (In thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| Current debt | $ | - | $ | 377,492 | ||||
| Long-term debt | 2,118,729 | 2,117,187 | ||||||
| Total Debt | 2,118,729 | 2,494,679 | ||||||
| Less: Cash and short-term investments | 500,853 | 940,738 | ||||||
| Net Debt | $ | 1,617,876 | $ | 1,553,941 | ||||
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NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW TO
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 113,339 | $ | 87,735 | $ | 245,841 | ||||||
| Add: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets | (161,558 | ) | (159,161 | ) | (114,043 | ) | ||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | (48,219 | ) | $ | (71,426 | ) | $ | 131,798 | ||||
| Cash paid for acquisition related costs (1) | - | 10,181 | - | |||||||||
| Adjusted free cash flow | $ | (48,219 | ) | $ | (61,245 | ) | $ | 131,798 | ||||
(1) Cash paid related to the Parker Drilling acquisition
Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets, and before cash paid for acquisition related costs. Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of the company’s ability to generate cash flow, after reinvesting in the company for future growth, that could be available for paying down debt or other financing cash flows, such as dividends to shareholders. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations reported in accordance with GAAP.
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Exhibit 99.2
| NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD April 2026 1Q 2026 Earnings Presentation |
| N A B O R S . C O M We often discuss expectations regarding our future markets, demand for our products and services, and our performance in our annual, quarterly, and current reports, press releases, and other written and oral statements. Such statements, including statements in this document that relate to matters that are not historical facts, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These “forward-looking statements” are based on our analysis of currently available competitive, financial and economic data and our operating plans. They are inherently uncertain, and investors should recognize that events and actual results could turn out to be significantly different from our expectations. Factors to consider when evaluating these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: • geopolitical events, pandemics and other macro-events and their respective and collective impact on our operations as well as oil and gas markets and prices; • fluctuations and volatility in worldwide prices of and demand for oil and natural gas; • fluctuations in levels of oil and natural gas exploration and development activities; • fluctuations in the demand for our services; • competitive and technological changes and other developments in the oil and gas and oilfield services industries; • our ability to renew customer contracts in order to maintain competitiveness; • the existence of operating risks inherent in the oil and gas and oilfield services industries; • the possibility of the loss of one or a number of our large customers; • the amount and nature of our future capital expenditures and how we expect to fund our capital expenditures; • the occurrence of cybersecurity incidents, attacks and other breaches to our information technology systems; • the impact of long-term indebtedness and other financial commitments on our financial and operating flexibility; • our access to and the cost of capital, including the impact of a further downgrade in our credit rating, covenant restrictions, availability under our revolving credit facility, and future issuances of debt or equity securities and the global interest rate environment; • our dependence on our operating subsidiaries and investments to meet our financial obligations; Forward-Looking Statements NABORS INDUSTRIES 2 • our ability to retain skilled employees; • our ability to realize the expected benefits of strategic transactions we may undertake; • changes in tax laws and the possibility of changes in other laws and regulation; • global views on and the regulatory environment related to energy transition and our ability to implement our energy transition initiatives; • potential long-lived asset impairments • the possibility of changes to U.S. trade policies and regulations including the imposition of trade embargoes, sanctions or tariffs, by either the U.S. or any other country in which we operate or have supply lines; • general economic conditions, including the capital and credit markets; • our ability to utilize NOLs. Our businesses depend, to a large degree, on the level of spending by oil and gas companies for exploration, development and production activities. Therefore, sustained lower oil or natural gas prices that have a material impact on exploration, development or production activities could also materially affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. The above description of risks and uncertainties is by no means all-inclusive but is designed to highlight what we believe are important factors to consider. For a discussion of these factors and other risks and uncertainties, please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including those contained in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law. Non-GAAP Financial Measures This presentation refers to certain “non-GAAP” financial measures, such as adjusted EBITDA, net debt, adjusted gross margin and adjusted free cash flow. The components of these non-GAAP measures are computed by using amounts that are determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Other companies in our industry may compute these metrics differently. These measures have limitations and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. |
| N A B O R S . C O M 30% 53% 13% 4% 1Q 2026 Revenue by Segment U.S. Drilling International Drilling Drilling Solutions Rig Technologies 3 The Industry’s Most Innovative Technology NABORS INDUSTRIES Vertically Integrated Drilling and Technology Solutions Drilling Operations Rig Technologies Drilling Solutions Aligned to drive advanced drilling performance U.S. & INTERNATIONAL |
| Vertical Integration Drives Significant Value Rig Technologies Rig equipment & technology that enables automation, efficiency and consistency Drilling Solutions (NDS) Using the rig as an integrated platform to deliver differentiated services NABORS INDUSTRIES N A B O R S . C O M 4 U.S. Drilling Operating a fleet of high-spec rigs across key U.S. basins International Drilling Deploying fit-for-purpose rigs in major markets Integration across operations, solutions, and technology allows Nabors to optimize performance, reliability, and customer outcomes. |
| N A B O R S . C O M Recent Highlights NABORS INDUSTRIES 5 Growing activity in Latin America – reactivated 1 rig in Argentina and 1 offshore platform rig in Mexico Lower 48 average rig count increased by 5.5 rigs to 65.3, exceeding our guidance range, driven by strong commercial and operational execution. Total of 8 rigs deployed since November 2025 Maintaining operational cadence in the Middle East and grew operational footprint Nabors as SANAD JV added 2 rigs (1 newbuild and 1 reactivation) Drilling Solutions adjusted gross margin of ~46%; contributed 16% of total adjusted EBITDA from operations; NDS delivered 94% free cashflow conversion*, the highest on record Note: For the reconciliation of adjusted free cashflow, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted gross margin or other non-GAAP metrics to the most comparable GAAP measures see non-GAAP reconciliations in Appendix Redeemed the remaining $379M of 2028 notes; extended maturity runway to 2029; Outperformed 1Q free cash flow guidance by ~$35 million * Adjusted EBITDA less capex divided by adjusted EBITDA |
| N A B O R S . C O M 6 Key Value Drivers Selective international growth aligned with customer demand and returns 1 Operational excellence in the U.S. Lower 48 2 Technology-led innovation with demonstrated results 3 Disciplined focus on improving capital structure and reducing debt 4 These drivers support value creation through operational performance, disciplined capital allocation, and technology-enabled differentiation. |
| N A B O R S . C O M 1 Improving International Rig Economics Selective International Growth Aligned with Customer Demand and Returns 7 Note: Daily rig revenue and adjusted daily gross margin for drilling rigs only, excludes Nabors Drilling Solutions $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2023 2024 2025 '26 International Drilling Daily Metrics Daily Rig Revenue Adjusted Daily Gross Margin 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2023 2024 2025 '26 International Drilling Average Rig Count Disciplined capital deployment focused on returns and long-term contracts SANAD newbuilds, and redeployments in core markets, progressively at a pricing premium 16% growth since year-end 2023 The rig count in markets where we operate was essentially flat over the same period of time. NABORS INTERNATIONAL RIG COUNT |
| N A B O R S . C O M Disciplined capital deployment focused on returns and long-term contracts SANAD newbuilds, and redeployments in core markets, progressively at a pricing premium 1 Improving International Rig Economics Selective International Growth Aligned with Customer Demand and Returns 8 Note: Daily rig revenue and adjusted daily gross margin for drilling rigs only, excludes Nabors Drilling Solutions 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1Q'26 International Drilling Average Rig Count $- $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000 $60,000 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1Q'26 International Drilling Daily Rig Revenue Daily Rig Revenue Daily Gross Margin 16% growth since year-end 2023 The rig count in markets where we operate was essentially flat over the same period of time. NABORS INTERNATIONAL RIG COUNT |
| N A B O R S . C O M 8 1 1 1 1 -3 -1 -1 4 1 1 1 1 85 94 93 101 Rig Count 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 1 Strategic Growth in International Markets 9 Note: Estimates are based on current market conditions and information received from third parties, which are subject to change. Selective International Growth Aligned with Customer Demand and Returns Awarded/ Restart International Drilling Rig Count Operating End of contract Actively pursuing multiple incremental opportunities with attractive returns |
| N A B O R S . C O M 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2023 2024 2025 '26 L48 Drilling Average Rig Count $0 $10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2023 2024 2025 '26 L48 Drilling Daily Metrics Daily Rig Revenue Adjusted Daily Gross Margin 2 Efficiency and Performance Support Stabilizing Margins in a Challenging Market Operational Excellence in the U.S. Lower 48 10 Note: Daily rig revenue and adjusted daily gross margin for drilling rigs only, excludes Nabors Drilling Solutions Operational efficiency, performance, pricing and cost discipline enabled by high quality customer portfolio, support stabilizing margins in the Lower 48 |
| N A B O R S . C O M Operational efficiency, performance, pricing and cost discipline enabled by high quality customer portfolio, support stabilizing margins in the Lower 48 2 Efficiency and Performance Support Stabilizing Margins in a Challenging Market Operational Excellence in the U.S. Lower 48 11 Note: Daily rig revenue and adjusted daily gross margin for drilling rigs only, excludes Nabors Drilling Solutions $- $8,000 $16,000 $24,000 $32,000 $40,000 Lower 48 Drilling Daily Metrics Daily Rig Revenue Adjusted Daily Gross Margin 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1Q'26 Lower 48 Drilling Average Rig Count |
| N A B O R S . C O M -34% -13% -26% -23% -14% NBR Peer #1 Peer #2 Peer #3 Peer #4 ~20% Decline in Lower-48 Marketed Rigs Operational Excellence in the U.S. Lower 48 12 Year-end marketed rig counts for selected contractors, 2023-2025 Total L48 Marketed Rigs: 600 ڵ 760 (~20% decline) 2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025 2023 2024 2025 Higher utilization will support progressive pricing power 2 |
| N A B O R S . C O M 13 Nabors Drilling Solutions Leveraging ‘Rig as a Platform’ Managed Pressure Drilling Performance Software Wellbore Placement Automated Casing Running Data Integration / 3 Technology-Led Innovation with Demonstrated Results BOP Rentals |
| N A B O R S . C O M 14 NDS – Technology that Enhances Performance Our Portfolio: Solution Performance Software Rockit® and REVit® SmartSuiteTM* RigCLOUD® Integrated Services Casing Running Managed Pressure Drilling Surface Tools Wellbore Placement Function Performance Software Automated drilling optimization Rig-based automation software Real-time and analytics platform Integrated Services Automated sequencing; mechanized pipe handling Fine-tuning formation pressure Drill pipe and BOP rentals Real-time formation and directional data Benefit Performance Software Faster, more consistent ROP, reduced human error Precision control; improved consistency and efficiency Informed decision-making; lower invisible flat time Integrated Services Safer, consistent casing operations; reduced manual labor Commercializes complex wells; improves drilling efficiency A turnkey solution for drilling equipment Better well placement, higher reservoir contact *A suite of over 50 apps including SmartNAV® and SmartSLIDE® – directional guidance steering and automated slide drilling controls 3 Technology-Led Innovation with Demonstrated Results |
| N A B O R S . C O M 15 A Framework to Analyze NDS NDS Enables Smart Operations with Data-Driven Solutions 3 Technology-Led Innovation with Demonstrated Results Efficiency, consistency and safety Automation and remote operations Well complexity Lateral lengths Addressable Market Growth Drivers Content Penetration • Number of services per rig • Mix of performance solutions and integrated services per rig Value-based pricing $ / RIGS U.S. and international markets Nabors and third-party rigs INDUSTRY RIG COUNT ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ |
| N A B O R S . C O M 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 $- $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2023 2024 2025 2026 Select country BKR rig count $ millions NDS – International(1) NDS International Revenue BKR Rig Count 0 200 400 600 800 $- $20 $40 $60 $80 $100 $120 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2023 2024 2025 2026 U.S BKR Rig Count $ millions NDS - U.S. NDS U.S. Revenue BKR Rig Count U.S. 16 NDS – Global Market Reach International L48 – Offshore – Alaska (1) Select country rig count per Baker Hughes - countries in which NDS operated >15 Countries ($ millions) 4Q’24 1Q’25 2Q’25 3Q’25 4Q’25 1Q’26 NDS U.S. Rev. $41.6 $39.4 $40.6 $42.2 $41.1 $39.6 Avg. rig count 586 588 571 540 548 548 ($ millions) 4Q’24 1Q’25 2Q’25 3Q’25 4Q’25 1Q’26 NDS Int’l Rev. $34.4 $40.3 $67.1 $65.6 $66.7 $66.6 Avg. rig count 807 816 721 935 942 972 3 Technology-Led Innovation with Demonstrated Results Note: NDS-U.S. graphic and table exclude Quail Tools Note: On 8/3/25 Baker Hughes updated its worldwide rig count to reflect more than 230 rigs operating in Saudi Arabia |
| N A B O R S . C O M 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% $- $100 $200 $300 $400 $500 NDS Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA* and Free Cashflow Conversion** Revenue Adjusted EBITDA FCF Conversion NDS Expansion from Greater Adoption and Improving Service-line Mix Technology-Led Innovation with Demonstrated Results 17 3 NOTE: All values on this slide exclude Quail Tools * 1Q 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA are annualized ** FCF conversion is calculated as adjusted EBITDA less capex divided by adjusted EBITDA ** Software services driving strong free cash flow conversion** 94% 1Q 2026 * |
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N A B O R S . C O M 18 3 Technology-Led Innovation with Demonstrated Results — Eric Kolstad, EVP of Wells of Caturus Energy The integration of this leading-edge technology represents the highest standard of power and performance in the industry and, just as importantly, demonstrates our continued commitment to safe and sustainable operations while improving drilling cycle time. PACE-X Ultra : The Next-Generation, High-Spec Rig PACE PACE-X Ultra ®-X Mast Rating 800,000 lbs. 1,000,000 lbs. Racking Capacity 25,000 ft 35,000 ft of 5-7/8” drill pipe C500 High-Torque or Sigma 65,000+ ft/lbs. 500 Ton AC 51,400 ft/lbs. Canrig Top Drive 6 x CAT 3512C with Smart EMS and DGB2 Engines/Generators 4 x CAT 3512C 3 x 2,000 HP 10,000 PSI Mud Pressure 3 x 1,600 HP 7,500 PSI Mud Pressure Mud Pumps The Most Capable Drilling System in the Lower 48 Expanding Next-Gen Fleet Built for Longer, Deeper, More Complex Wells Premium Dayrates and Term Full-Service Model Driving Market Premium >$40k All-In Daily Revenue (Including ancillary and NDS services) |
| N A B O R S . C O M 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1Q'26 Net Leverage (x) 1.7x 2.3x 2.6x 2.3x 1.8x 2.1x 2.2x 3.0x 5.3x 6.7x 4.1x 3.6x 4.4x 4.7x 2.9x 2.3x 2.4x 1.7x 1.8x Net Debt ($ billion) $3.2 $2.8 $3.6 $4.1 $3.6 $3.4 $3.8 $3.4 $3.3 $3.7 $3.1 $2.9 $2.5 $2.3 $2.1 $2.1 $2.1 $1.6 $1.6 0.0x 1.0x 2.0x 3.0x 4.0x 5.0x 6.0x 7.0x 8.0x $- $0.5 $1.0 $1.5 $2.0 $2.5 $3.0 $3.5 $4.0 $4.5 Net Leverage Billion Net Debt and Net Leverage Net Leverage (x) Net Debt ($ billion) Gross Leverage Reduced to Lowest Level Since 2013 Disciplined Focus on Improving Capital Structure and Reducing Debt 19 4 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1Q'26 Gross Leverage (x) 2.0x 3.2x 3.2x 2.6x 2.2x 2.4x 2.5x 3.3x 5.8x 7.5x 4.8x 4.2x 5.3x 6.8x 3.6x 3.5x 2.9x 2.8x 2.3x Gross Debt ($ billion) $3.8 $3.9 $4.4 $4.6 $4.4 $3.9 $4.3 $3.7 $3.6 $4.0 $3.6 $3.3 $3.0 $3.3 $2.5 $3.1 $2.5 $2.5 $2.1 0.0x 1.0x 2.0x 3.0x 4.0x 5.0x 6.0x 7.0x 8.0x $- $0.5 $1.0 $1.5 $2.0 $2.5 $3.0 $3.5 $4.0 $4.5 $5.0 Gross Leverage Billion Gross Debt and Gross Leverage Gross Leverage (x) Gross Debt ($ billion) * Gross Leverage is year end gross debt divided by TTM Adjusted EBITDA * |
| N A B O R S . C O M 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1Q'26 Net Leverage (x) 1.7x 2.3x 2.6x 2.3x 1.8x 2.1x 2.2x 3.0x 5.3x 6.7x 4.1x 3.6x 4.4x 4.7x 2.9x 2.3x 2.4x 1.7x 1.8x Net Debt ($ billion) $3.2 $2.8 $3.6 $4.1 $3.6 $3.4 $3.8 $3.4 $3.3 $3.7 $3.1 $2.9 $2.5 $2.3 $2.1 $2.1 $2.1 $1.6 $1.6 0.0x 1.0x 2.0x 3.0x 4.0x 5.0x 6.0x 7.0x 8.0x $- $0.5 $1.0 $1.5 $2.0 $2.5 $3.0 $3.5 $4.0 $4.5 Net Leverage Billion Net Debt and Net Leverage Net Leverage (x) Net Debt ($ billion) Significant Headway toward ~1x Net Leverage Goal Disciplined Focus on Improving Capital Structure and Reducing Debt 20 4 * Net Leverage is year end net debt divided by TTM Adjusted EBITDA * |
| N A B O R S . C O M - - 250 650 550 700 700 390 $0 $200 $400 $600 $800 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 Million 21 Actively Managing Maturity Profile Notes Gross Debt Management After redemption of 2028 notes completed in 1Q 2026: 4 Disciplined Focus on Improving Capital Structure and Reducing Debt Extinguished the 2028 Notes As of 3/31/26 As of 12/31/25 As of 12/31/24 ($ millions) Gross Debt $2,505 $2,495 $2,119 Cash* $397 $941 $501 Net Debt $2,108 $1,554 $1,618 Extended maturity by 5 years * Cash includes short-term investments |
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N A B O R S . C O M • Nabors businesses outside SANAD generate FCF that supports debt reduction • SANAD capital needs funded by its operating cash flow, with no upstream cash from the shareholders 22 Nabors Free Cash Flow Accruing to the Benefit of Nabors Shareholders SANAD JV fully self-funding and does not constrain Nabors’ Free Cash Flow and deleveraging 4 Disciplined Focus on Improving Capital Structure and Reducing Debt • SANAD projected to reach FCF inflection with deployment of 29th newbuild rig (approximately late 2028) $(100) $(50) $- $50 $100 $150 $200 $250 1Q'25 2Q'25 3Q'25 4Q'25 1Q'26 2Q'26 E Million Nabors Adjusted Free Cash Flow excluding SANAD JV partner's portion NBR excluding SANAD SANAD Note: The blue and green bars combined represent consolidated adjusted free cash flow |
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| N A B O R S . C O M Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to Net Income (Loss) 24 Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before, income taxes, investment income (loss), interest expense, gain on disposition of Quail Tools, gain on bargain purchase, other, net and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain cash expenses that the Company is obligated to make. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted operating income (loss), because it believes that these financial measures accurately reflect the Company’s ongoing profitability and performance. Securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the Company’s performance. Other companies in this industry may compute these measures differently. A reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to net income (loss), which is the most closely comparable GAAP measure, is provided in the table below. (In thousands) March 31, December 31 March 31, 2025 2025 2026 Net income (loss) 57,179 $ 16,993 $ 4,262 $ Income tax expense (benefit) 15,007 7,440 16,884 Income (loss) before income taxes 72,186 24,433 21,146 Investment (income) loss (6,596) (7,600) (2,887) Interest Expense 54,326 50,625 43,761 Gain on disposition of Quail Tools - 1,595 - Gain on bargain purchase (112,999) 2,846 - Other, net 44,790 (9,532) (13,393) Adjusted Operating Income (loss) 51,707 62,367 48,627 Depreciation and Amortization 154,638 159,188 156,186 Adjusted EBITDA $ 206,345 221,555 $ 204,813 $ Three Months Ended |
| N A B O R S . C O M March 31, December 31, March 31 2025 2025 2026 Lower 48 - U.S. - Drilling Adjusted operating income 18,995 $ 13,015 $ 17,405 $ Plus: General and administrative costs 4,817 4,874 5,324 Plus: Research and engineering 823 1,199 1,143 GAAP Gross Margin 24,635 19,088 23,872 Plus: Depreciation and amortization 54,123 53,225 53,595 Adjusted gross margin $ 77,860 73,211 $ 77,467 $ Other - U.S. - Drilling Adjusted operating income 12,604 $ 15,541 $ 7,219 $ Plus: General and administrative costs 405 416 458 Plus: Research and engineering 62 90 80 GAAP Gross Margin 13,071 16,047 7,757 Plus: Depreciation and amortization 7,887 10,534 9,846 Adjusted gross margin $ 26,581 20,958 $ 17,603 $ U.S. - Drilling Adjusted operating income 31,599 $ 28,556 $ 24,624 $ Plus: General and administrative costs 5,222 5,290 5,782 Plus: Research and engineering 885 1,289 1,223 GAAP Gross Margin 37,706 35,135 31,629 Plus: Depreciation and amortization 61,112 64,657 63,441 Adjusted gross margin $ 98,818 99,792 $ 95,070 $ (In thousands) Three Months Ended Reconciliation of U.S. Drilling Segment Adjusted Gross Margin to U.S. Drilling Segment Adjusted Operating Income 25 Adjusted gross margin by segment represents adjusted operating income (loss) plus general and administrative costs, research and engineering costs and depreciation and amortization. |
| N A B O R S . C O M Reconciliation of Net Debt to Total Debt 26 Net debt is computed by subtracting the sum of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments from total debt. This non-GAAP measure has limitations and therefore should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for the amounts reported in accordance with GAAP. However, management evaluates the performance of its operating segments and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including net debt, because it believes that this financial measure accurately measures the Company’s liquidity. In addition, securities analysts and investors use this measure as one of the metrics on which they analyze the company’s performance. Other companies in this industry may compute this measure differently. A reconciliation of net debt to total debt, which is the nearest comparable GAAP financial measure, is provided in the table below. December 31, December 31, March 31, 2024 2025 2026 Current Debt - $ 377,492 $ - $ Long-Term Debt 2,505,217 2,117,187 2,118,729 Total Debt 2,505,217 2,494,679 2,118,729 Cash & Short-term Investments 397,299 940,738 500,853 Net Debt 2,107,918 1,553,941 1,617,876 (In thousands) |
| N A B O R S . C O M Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 U.S. Drilling International Drilling Drilling Solutions Rig Technologies Other reconciling items Total Adjusted operating income (loss) 24,624 $ 40,757 $ 31,872 $ (1,888) $ (46,738) $ 48,627 $ Depreciation and amortization 63,441 80,524 6,790 2,393 3,038 156,186 Adjusted EBITDA $ 88,065 121,281 $ 38,662 $ 505 $ (43,700) $ 204,813 $ Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 U.S. Drilling International Drilling Drilling Solutions Rig Technologies Other reconciling items Total Adjusted operating income (loss) 28,556 $ 49,638 $ 34,022 $ 1,341 $ (51,190) $ 62,367 $ Depreciation and amortization 81,624 64,657 7,280 3,605 2,022 159,188 Adjusted EBITDA $ 131,262 93,213 $ 41,302 $ 4,946 $ (49,168) $ 221,555 $ Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 U.S. Drilling International Drilling Drilling Solutions Rig Technologies Other reconciling items Total Adjusted operating income (loss) 31,599 $ 32,958 $ 32,913 $ 4,335 $ (50,098) $ 51,707 $ Depreciation and amortization 61,112 82,528 7,940 1,228 1,830 154,638 Adjusted EBITDA $ 115,486 92,711 $ 40,853 $ 5,563 $ (48,268) $ 206,345 $ Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA by Segment to Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) by Segment 27 (In thousands) |
| N A B O R S . C O M Dec. 31, 2024 Mar. 31, 2025 Jun. 30, 2025 Sep. 30, 2025 Dec. 31, 2025 Mar. 31, 2026 Drilling Solutions - U.S. 41,640 $ 52,832 $ 103,193 $ 76,361 $ 41,140 $ 39,647 $ Drilling Solutions - International 40,347 34,352 67,090 65,581 66,739 66,575 Total Drilling Solutions - operating revenues $ 93,179 75,992 $ 170,283 $ 141,942 $ 107,879 $ 106,222 $ Drilling Solutions - U.S. 41,640 $ 52,832 $ 103,193 $ 76,361 $ 41,140 $ 39,647 $ Quail Tools (13,429) - (62,582) (34,198) - - Total Drilling Solutions - operating revenues excluding Quail Tools $ 39,403 41,640 $ 40,611 $ 42,163 $ 41,140 $ 39,647 $ Reconciliation of Drilling Solutions Revenue by Geography 28 (In thousands) For the three months ended |
| N A B O R S . C O M Reconciliation of Adjusted Free Cash Flow to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 29 Adjusted free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets, and before cash paid for acquisition related costs. Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of the company’s ability to generate cash flow, after reinvesting in the company for future growth, that could be available for paying down debt or other financing cash flows, such as dividends to shareholders. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Adjusted free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations reported in accordance with GAAP. Three Months Ended (In thousands) March 31 December 31 March 31 2025 2025 2026 Net cash provided by operating activities 87,735 $ 245,841 $ 113,339 $ Add: Capital expenditures, net of proceeds from sales of assets (159,161) (114,043) (161,558) Free cash flow (71,426) $ 131,798 $ (48,219) $ Cash paid for acquisition related costs $ 10,181 - $ - $ Adjusted free cash flow $ 131,798 (61,245) $ (48,219) $ |
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