Baker Hughes Company (BKR) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Overview
The earnings call reflects strong financial performance with record revenues and EBITDA growth, particularly in IET. Positive guidance adjustments for IET and OFSE indicate confidence in future growth. The Q&A highlights strong demand in power generation and strategic growth in LNG and data centers. Despite some concerns about OFSE margins and a lack of clarity on capital allocation strategies, the overall outlook remains optimistic with significant order backlogs and improved margins, supporting a positive stock price reaction.
Key Financial Performance
Adjusted EBITDA $1.24 billion, a 2% year-over-year increase. This reflects benefits from structural cost improvements and deployment of the business system, driving productivity and stronger operating leverage.
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Margins 17.7%, a 20 basis points year-over-year increase. This improvement highlights the resilience of the portfolio and disciplined execution.
IET Orders $4.1 billion, driven by LNG equipment, record Cordant Solutions orders, and strength in gas infrastructure and power generation. This led to a 3% sequential growth in IET backlog, reaching $32.1 billion.
Free Cash Flow $699 million. The company expects full-year free cash flow conversion of 45% to 50%, with strong performance anticipated in Q4.
GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share $0.61. Excluding adjusting items, earnings per share were $0.68.
IET Revenue $3.4 billion, a 15% year-over-year increase. Growth was led by Gas Technology Services, Gas Technology Equipment, and Industrial Solutions.
IET Segment EBITDA $635 million, a 20% year-over-year increase. Margins expanded by 90 basis points to 18.8%, driven by record GTE margins and strong Cordant Solution margins.
OFSE Revenue $3.6 billion, a 1% sequential increase. Growth was led by Well Construction with a 4% increase driven by drilling services.
OFSE EBITDA $671 million. Margins declined by 30 basis points sequentially to 18.5%, impacted by cost inflation and business mix, offset by cost-out initiatives and productivity improvements.
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Operating Highlights
LNG equipment orders: Secured over $800 million in equipment orders this quarter, including Trains 3 and 4 of Sempra's Port Arthur Phase 2 and Train 4 of NextDecade's Rio Grande LNG.
Geothermal power: Secured a contract to design and deliver equipment for five organic rank and cycle power plants for Fervo's Cape Station project in Utah, generating 300 megawatts of clean power.
Data center power solutions: Booked more than $700 million in power generation equipment orders for data center applications, led by NovaLT technology.
Ammonia production: Booked a major order from Technip Energies for the Blue Point #1 project in Louisiana, set to become the world's largest low-carbon ammonia plant.
Subsea systems: Record orders driven by major contract wins in Turkiye and Brazil, including a frame agreement with Petrobras for up to 50 subsea trees.
Saudi Arabia operations: Won a major multiyear award from Aramco to expand coiled tubing drilling operations, including six new units and extensions for four existing ones.
North America downstream: Signed a 5-year extension to provide hydrocarbon and water treatment products and services across Valero's North America and U.K. refineries.
Adjusted EBITDA: Increased to $1.24 billion, reflecting strong operational performance and margin expansion to 17.7%.
Free cash flow: Generated $699 million in free cash flow, with full-year conversion expected at 45%-50%.
Cost synergies from Chart acquisition: Anticipated $325 million in cost synergies from the integration of Chart Industries.
Chart Industries acquisition: Expected to enhance Baker Hughes' technology portfolio and expand capabilities in LNG, data centers, gas infrastructure, hydrogen, and CCUS.
Horizon Two strategy: Targeting 20% adjusted EBITDA margins by 2028 and $40 billion in IET orders over the next three years.
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Risk or Challenges
Oilfield Services and Equipment Margins: Margins softened due to the broader macro environment, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability in this segment.
Trade Policy Changes: Ongoing trade policy changes, including tariffs, could impact EBITDA by $100 million to $200 million, posing a financial risk.
Oil Market Conditions: Concerns around softer demand, rising OPEC+ production, and potential oversupply are creating cautious operator sentiment and subdued upstream investment.
Natural Gas Divergence: Growing divergence between oil and natural gas fundamentals could create market volatility, impacting strategic planning.
Supply Chain Tightness: Aeroderivative supply chain tightness in gas technology could affect revenue conversion and operational efficiency.
Economic Uncertainty in Saudi Arabia: Declines in revenue from Saudi Arabia and potential measured rig additions in 2026 indicate economic and operational uncertainties in this key market.
Integration of Chart Acquisition: The integration of Chart Industries poses risks related to harmonizing systems, achieving cost synergies, and maintaining operational focus during the transition.
Upstream Spending Decline: Global upstream spending is expected to decline in 2026, which could impact revenue and growth in oil-related segments.
Geopolitical Risks: Persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East and Russia could disrupt operations and market stability.
Cost Inflation: Cost inflation and business mix challenges are affecting margins, particularly in the OFSE segment.
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Guidance & Outlook
Full Year Adjusted EBITDA: Expected to exceed $4.7 billion for the total company.
IET Orders: Targeting at least $40 billion over the next three years, supported by a robust technology portfolio and expanding end markets.
LNG Equipment Orders: Expected to remain consistent with solid performance over the past two years.
Natural Gas Demand: Projected to grow by over 20% by 2040, with global LNG increasing by at least 75%.
Global LNG Installed Capacity: Expected to increase to approximately 950 MTPA by 2035, requiring an additional 175 MTPA of projects to reach FID by 2031.
IET Margins: Firmly committed to achieving 20% margins by 2026.
Total Company Margins: Targeting 20% adjusted EBITDA margins by 2028.
Free Cash Flow Conversion: Aiming for at least 50% by 2028.
AI-Driven Power Demand: Significant growth expected, with $1.5 trillion in data center infrastructure investments projected over the next three years.
OFSE Outlook for 2026: Anticipates subdued operator activity and modest reduction in global upstream spending due to softening oil fundamentals.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Dividends: During the quarter, we returned $227 million to shareholders through dividends.
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Key Q&A
Q:What opportunities are there in power generation, including data centers, distributed power, geothermal, and offshore?
A:Baker Hughes sees strong demand growth across power generation solutions, including generators, synchronized condensers, electric motors, geothermal solutions, aeroderivatives, and heavy-duty gas turbines. They booked $800 million in power generation-related orders this quarter and have a strong pipeline. Data center power solutions have reached 1.2 gigawatts year-to-date, with a $1.5 billion target expected ahead of schedule. Geothermal power generation is also growing, with a recent 300-megawatt award enough to power 180,000 homes.
Q:What are the key financial targets for Horizon Two, including the 20% corporate adjusted EBITDA target by 2028 and $40 billion of IET orders?
A:Baker Hughes aims to achieve $40 billion in IET orders by 2028, supported by strong visibility in LNG, power generation, industrial, and new energy markets. They expect 25 MTPA of LNG FIDs in the next 15 months and continued growth in gas infrastructure, distributed power, and data centers. The 20% EBITDA margin target requires 250 basis points of improvement, driven by continuous improvement, AI-driven efficiency, portfolio optimization, and cost control. They also target $1 billion in proceeds from non-core asset sales.
Q:What is the comprehensive evaluation of capital allocation, business costs, and operations mentioned in the October press release?
A:Baker Hughes is conducting a comprehensive evaluation to enhance shareholder value and accelerate its transformation into a differentiated energy and industrial technology company. This includes exploring capital allocation, business costs, and operations to unlock additional value creation opportunities. The company has already achieved significant improvements in EBITDA margins and shareholder returns during Horizon One and aims to continue this momentum.
Q:What progress has been made in the integration planning for the Chart acquisition?
A:Baker Hughes has formed an integration management office with 14 work streams focused on systems integration, supply chain, commercial go-to-market, and operations. The integration is led by Jim Apostolides, who has extensive experience in complex projects. The company expects to realize $325 million in cost synergies and close the deal by mid-2026.
Q:What are the moving pieces on OFSE margins and expectations for 2026?
A:Baker Hughes has maintained resilient OFSE margins despite market challenges, driven by cost-out initiatives, pricing discipline, and productivity improvements. For 2026, they expect subdued operator activity and a modest reduction in global upstream spending. However, strong backlog levels in SSPS and continued cost efficiency efforts are expected to support margins.
Q:What is the outlook for NovaLT orders and manufacturing capacity?
A:Baker Hughes expects to book over $1 billion in NovaLT orders in 2025, with applications in oil and gas, data centers, and broader industrial markets. They are increasing manufacturing capacity and enhancing product performance. Delivery slots are in demand well into 2028, and the company sees significant potential for aftermarket services growth.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management avoided providing specific details on the comprehensive evaluation of capital allocation, business costs, and operations, stating only that they aim to enhance shareholder value and unlock additional value creation opportunities without elaborating on specific actions or timelines.
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