NOV Inc. reported its first quarter 2025 financial results, posting revenues of $2.10 billion, a 2% decrease compared to the same quarter last year.
Net income fell 39% to $73 million, or $0.19 per share. However, adjusted EBITDA rose 5% year-over-year to $252 million, representing 12.0% of sales.
Cash flow from operations was $135 million, with free cash flow at $51 million. The company returned $109 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Segment results:
- Energy Products and Services: Revenue of $992 million, down 2%; adjusted EBITDA of $145 million, with lower volumes and a less favorable sales mix impacting margins.
- Energy Equipment: Revenue of $1.15 billion, down 3%; adjusted EBITDA of $165 million, driven by improved pricing and execution despite lower aftermarket demand.
Key achievements included:
- Agreements with Petrobras and a Japanese firm for subsea production and cable-lay technologies
- Record-setting downhole drilling performances in the U.S.
- Expansion of operations in the Middle East and entry into Iceland’s geothermal sector
- Launch of new coatings, connectors, and digital monitoring solutions
NOV acknowledged macroeconomic pressures, including trade tensions and OPEC+ production effects, and expects these to impact shorter-cycle activity. Nonetheless, the company projects modest sequential revenue growth in Q2 2025 and remains focused on long-term technological development and operational efficiency.