Oilfield services firm RPC Q3 revenue beats analyst expectations

Reuters
2025.10.30 10:52
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RPC's Q3 revenue rose 6% to $447.1 million, surpassing analyst expectations. Adjusted EPS was $0.09, exceeding estimates. However, the company anticipates challenges in Q4 due to lower oil prices and holiday slowdowns. RPC plans cost reductions and prudent investments amid market headwinds. Revenue from pressure pumping and coiled tubing increased significantly, while demand for downhole tools remained strong. Analysts maintain a 'hold' rating on RPC shares, with a median 12-month price target of $5.50, reflecting a 9.1% upside from its recent closing price.

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Overview

  • RPC Q3 revenue rose 6% sequentially to $447.1 mln, beating analyst expectations
  • Adjusted EPS for Q3 was $0.09, exceeding analyst estimates
  • Company anticipates Q4 challenges due to lower oil prices and holiday slowdowns

Outlook

  • RPC expects oilfield services market to face headwinds due to oil prices below $60/barrel
  • Company plans incremental cost reductions amid challenging market conditions
  • RPC to invest prudently, focusing on full cycle returns

Result Drivers

  • PRESSURE PUMPING - Revenue increased 14% sequentially, driven by recovery from a soft second quarter
  • COILED TUBING - 19% increase supported by deployment of a new large diameter unit
  • DOWNHOLE TOOLS - Strong demand due to new product introductions

Key Details

Metric Beat/Mis Actual Consensu

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Estimate

Q3 Beat $447.10 $406.20

Revenue mln mln (4

Analysts

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Q3 Beat $0.09 $0.07 (6

Adjusted Analysts

EPS )

Q3 Beat $18.40 $15.90

Adjusted mln mln (5

Net Analysts

Income )

Q3 Net $12.96

Income mln

Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is “hold” and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 “strong buy” or “buy”, 3 “hold” and 1 “sell” or “strong sell”
  • The average consensus recommendation for the oil related services and equipment peer group is “buy.”
  • Wall Street’s median 12-month price target for RPC Inc is $5.50, about 9.1% above its October 29 closing price of $5.00
  • The stock recently traded at 21 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago

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