Helmerich & Payne, Inc. Announces Fiscal Third Quarter Results

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Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) reported fiscal Q3 2024 net income of $89 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, from operating revenues of $698 million. The North America Solutions (NAS) segment exited Q3 with 146 active rigs and recognized revenue per day of $39,800 with direct margins of $20,300/day. NAS operating income increased $16 million sequentially, while direct margins rose by $6 million to $277 million. H&P anticipates exiting Q4 FY2024 with 147-153 active rigs. The company declared a quarterly base cash dividend of $0.25 per share and a supplemental cash dividend of $0.17 per share, both payable on August 30, 2024. H&P's first super-spec FlexRig® arrived in Saudi Arabia, marking progress in expanding its international presence.

Positive

• Fiscal Q3 2024 net income increased to $89 million from $85 million in Q2
• NAS segment operating income increased by $16 million sequentially
• NAS direct margins rose by $6 million to $277 million
• Declared quarterly base cash dividend of $0.25 and supplemental dividend of $0.17 per share
• First super-spec FlexRig® arrived in Saudi Arabia, expanding international presence

Negative

• Macro headwinds causing a cautionary outlook for the industry
• Contractual churn remains prevalent in the U.S. market
• International Solutions segment reported an operating loss of $4.8 million compared to $3.6 million income in previous quarter
• Projected International Solutions direct margins include $6-$8 million of rig preparation and start-up expenses for Saudi Arabia operations

Insights

Financial Analyst

Helmerich & Payne's Q3 fiscal 2024 results demonstrate resilience in a challenging market. The company reported $89 million in net income, or $0.88 per diluted share, up from $85 million in Q2. This 4.7% increase in net income, despite only a 1.5% rise in operating revenues, suggests improved operational efficiency.

Key highlights include:

• North America Solutions (NAS) segment's operating income increased by $16.3 million sequentially, with direct margins rising by $6 million to $277.4 million.
• The company maintained a stable rig count of 146 active rigs, outperforming the broader industry trend of declining rig counts.
• Revenue per day in the NAS segment reached $39,800 with direct margins per day of $20,300.
• A quarterly base cash dividend of $0.25 per share and a supplemental cash dividend of $0.17 per share were declared.

The company's ability to maintain its rig count and improve margins in a challenging environment is commendable. However, the $4.8 million operating loss in the International Solutions segment, primarily due to recommissioning expenses for Saudi Arabia-bound rigs, warrants attention.

Looking ahead, H&P expects its NAS rig count to remain relatively stable in Q4, projecting 147-153 active rigs. This stability, coupled with consistent direct margin guidance, suggests the company's strategy of focusing on contract economics is paying off, reducing volatility typically associated with rig count fluctuations.

Investors should note the company's ongoing capital expenditure of approximately $500 million for fiscal 2024, partially offset by $45 million in asset sales. This investment in fleet modernization and technology could position H&P well for future growth, particularly as it expands its presence in Saudi Arabia.

Market Research Analyst

Helmerich & Payne's Q3 results offer valuable insights into the current state of the oil and gas drilling market. Despite industry-wide headwinds, H&P's performance suggests a level of resilience that sets it apart from competitors.

The company's ability to maintain a stable rig count in its North America Solutions segment, even as the overall industry rig count declined, is particularly noteworthy. This stability indicates that H&P's focus on providing value to customers is resonating in the market, potentially giving the company a competitive edge.

However, the broader market outlook remains cautious. CEO John Lindsay's comments about persistent macro headwinds suggest that the industry may continue to face challenges in the near term. This could lead to ongoing contractual churn and pressure on pricing, although H&P seems well-positioned to weather these conditions.

The company's expansion into Saudi Arabia represents a significant strategic move. The deployment of the first super-spec FlexRig® to the region could open up new growth opportunities, diversifying H&P's revenue streams and reducing its dependence on the North American market.

Investors should also note the company's commitment to shareholder returns, with $42 million returned to shareholders through dividends in Q3. This, combined with the declaration of both base and supplemental dividends for Q4, suggests confidence in the company's financial position despite market uncertainties.

Looking ahead, H&P's guidance for Q4 and fiscal 2025 indicates a cautious but stable outlook. The company's focus on contract economics over rig count growth could provide more predictable returns, which may be attractive to investors in a volatile market.

Overall, while the oil and gas drilling market remains challenging, H&P's performance and strategic positioning suggest it's well-equipped to navigate current conditions and potentially capitalize on future market improvements.

• The Company reported fiscal third quarter net income of $89 million, or $0.88 per diluted share; including select items⁽¹⁾ of $(0.04) per diluted share

• The North America Solutions ("NAS") segment exited the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 with 146 active rigs and recognized revenue per day of $39,800/day with associated direct margins⁽²⁾ per day of $20,300/day during the quarter

• Quarterly NAS operating income increased $16 million sequentially; while direct margins⁽²⁾ increased by $6 million to $277 million, as revenues increased by $6 million to $620 million and expenses remained relatively flat at $343 million

• H&P's NAS segment anticipates exiting the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 between 147-153 active rigs

• On June 5, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly base cash dividend of $0.25 per share and a supplemental cash dividend of $0.17 per share; both dividends are payable on August 30, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 16, 2024

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) reported net income of $89 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, from operating revenues of $698 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, compared to net income of $85 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, from operating revenues of $688 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. The net income per diluted share for the third and second quarters of fiscal year 2024 include net $(0.04) and net $0.00 of after-tax gains and losses, respectively, comprised of select items⁽¹⁾. For the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, select items were comprised of:

• $0.06 of after-tax gains related to the non-cash fair market value adjustments to our equity investments
• $(0.10) of after-tax losses related to a Blue Chip Swap transaction and non-recurring professional service fees

Net cash provided by operating activities was $197 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $144 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2024.

President and CEO John Lindsay commented, “Our financial results for the third fiscal quarter continue to demonstrate the resilience of our strategy in the North America Solutions segment. Once again, it was particularly notable, that despite a more sizeable decline in the overall industry rig count, our NAS active rig count remained relatively stable during the third fiscal quarter which is a reflection of H&P’s unyielding focus on providing value to our customers. On the international front, the Company's first super-spec FlexRig® arrived in Saudi Arabia, which is another step in our strategy to increase our operational presence in the region.

“Macro headwinds, both directly and indirectly related to the oil and gas industry, persist and are still causing a more cautionary outlook for the industry. With the cyclical nature of our industry, we are hopeful that these will subside and bring about a more positive outlook for the industry in the coming quarters. Contractual churn remains prevalent in the U.S. market, but our people are doing a good job managing through this. We expect the churn to continue and as we have seen in recent summers, we also anticipate our active rig count to be flat with perhaps a modest incline heading into our fiscal year-end.

“Activity levels in the International Solutions segment in the fourth fiscal quarter are expected to remain consistent with the third fiscal quarter with the exception that the first of the eight Saudi Arabia rigs is expected to commence work in the fiscal fourth quarter once contractual acceptance procedures are completed. The preparation work for the remaining seven super-spec rigs is progressing as planned with export dates expected through the balance of the calendar year. We are looking forward to working with Saudi Aramco and building a long-term, valuable relationship with our new customer.”

Senior Vice President and CFO Mark Smith also commented, “Currently, we expect our active NAS rig count in the fourth fiscal quarter to remain consistent with our third fiscal quarter average. Accordingly, our NAS direct margin guidance also remains relatively consistent with the level recognized during the third fiscal quarter. Contract economics remain the cornerstone of our NAS strategy and we do not anticipate the same level of volatility or correlation to overall rig counts that we have experienced in the past. Recent quarterly results continue to provide evidence of that.

“The Company returned another $42 million to shareholders in the form of base and supplemental dividends during the quarter and the Board of Directors declared the fourth and final installment of the supplemental dividend under the 2024 Supplemental Shareholder Return Plan. Looking ahead, we have just begun the process of establishing our fiscal 2025 capital budget and preliminarily we believe the projected maintenance and walking rig conversions capex will be similar to fiscal 2024 levels with the biggest swing factor related to any international tender awards that would result in additional capex. As part of its budgeting process for the fiscal year ahead, the Company continuously evaluates the uses of cash and capital allocation priorities.”

John Lindsay concluded, “The Company will continue to execute as it always has with a customer-centric approach and safety focus, which is ingrained in our Company culture. We look forward to commencing work in Saudi Arabia and taking advantage of additional opportunities as those arise in the coming quarters."

Operating Segment Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024

North America Solutions:

This segment had operating income of $163.4 million compared to operating income of $147.1 million during the previous quarter. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to a higher direct margin and the prior quarter experiencing higher depreciation and research and development expenses. Direct margin⁽²⁾ increased by $6.0 million to $277.4 million sequentially.

International Solutions:

This segment had an operating loss of $4.8 million compared to operating income of $3.6 million during the previous quarter. The decrease in operating income was mainly due to recommissioning expenses for rigs that will be exported to Saudi Arabia and related start-up costs. Direct margin⁽²⁾ during the third fiscal quarter was $0.4 million compared to $8.4 million during the previous quarter. Current quarter results included a $2.1 million foreign currency loss compared to a $0.5 million foreign currency loss in the previous quarter.

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:

This segment had operating income of $5.0 million compared to operating income of $0.1 million during the previous quarter. Direct margin⁽²⁾ for the quarter was $7.6 million compared to $2.9 million in the previous quarter. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to rigs moving to full operating rates earlier than planned.

Operational Outlook for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024

North America Solutions:

• We expect North America Solutions direct margins⁽²⁾ to be between $260-$280 million
• We expect to exit the quarter between approximately 147-153 contracted rigs

International Solutions:

• We expect International Solutions direct margins⁽²⁾ to be between $(2)-$2 million, exclusive of any foreign exchange gains or losses
• Projected International Solutions direct margins⁽²⁾ for the fourth fiscal quarter are inclusive of approximately $6-$8 million of rig preparation and start-up expense related to our Saudi Arabia operations, higher than previous guidance as some costs shifted from the third fiscal quarter into the fourth fiscal quarter

Offshore Gulf of Mexico:

• We expect Offshore Gulf of Mexico direct margins⁽²⁾ to be between $6-$8 million

Other Estimates for Fiscal Year 2024

• Gross capital expenditures are still expected to be approximately $500 million;
  • Ongoing asset sales that include reimbursements for lost and damaged tubulars and sales of other used drilling equipment offset a portion of the gross capital expenditures, and are now expected to total approximately $45 million in fiscal year 2024
• Depreciation for fiscal year 2024 is now expected to be approximately $400 million
• Research and development expenses for fiscal year 2024 are now expected to be roughly $40 million
• General and administrative expenses for fiscal year 2024 are now expected to be approximately $250 million
• Cash taxes to be paid in fiscal year 2024 are still expected to be approximately $150-$200 million

Select Items⁽¹⁾ Included in Net Income per Diluted Share

Third quarter of fiscal year 2024 net income of $0.88 per diluted share included a net impact $(0.04) per share in after-tax gains and losses comprised of the following:

• $0.06 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments
• $(0.05) of after-tax losses on a Blue Chip Swap transaction to repatriate cash to the U.S. from Argentina
• $(0.05) of after-tax losses related to non-recurring professional service fees

Second quarter of fiscal year 2024 net income of $0.84 per diluted share included $0.00 in after-tax losses comprised of the following:

• $0.03 of non-cash after-tax gains related to fair market value adjustments to equity investments
• $(0.03) of after-tax losses related to research and development expenses associated with an asset acquisition

Conference Call

A conference call will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (ET) with John Lindsay, President and CEO, Mark Smith, Senior Vice President and CFO, and Dave Wilson, Vice President of Investor Relations, to discuss the Company’s third quarter fiscal year 2024 results. Dial-in information for the conference call is (800) 225-9448 for domestic callers or (203) 518-9814 for international callers. The call access code is ‘Helmerich’. You may also listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live over the Internet by logging on to the Company’s website at http://www.helmerichpayne.com and accessing the corresponding link through the investor relations section by clicking on “Investors” and then clicking on “News and Events - Events & Presentations” to find the event and the link to the webcast.

About Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

Founded in 1920, Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) (NYSE: HP) is committed to delivering industry leading levels of drilling productivity and reliability. H&P operates with the highest level of integrity, safety and innovation to deliver superior results for its customers and returns for shareholders. Through its subsidiaries, the Company designs, fabricates and operates high-performance drilling rigs in conventional and unconventional plays around the world. H&P also develops and implements advanced automation, directional drilling and survey management technologies. At June 30, 2024, H&P's fleet included 232 land rigs in the United States, 23 international land rigs and seven offshore platform rigs. For more information, see H&P online at www.helmerichpayne.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and such statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the registrant’s business strategy, future financial position, operations outlook, future cash flow, future use of generated cash flow, dividend amounts and timing, supplemental shareholder return plans and amounts of any future dividends, future share repurchases, investments, active rig count projections, projected costs and plans, objectives of management for future operations, contract terms, financing and funding, capex spending and budgets, outlook for domestic and international markets, future commodity prices, and future customer activity and relationships are forward-looking statements. For information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections and other disclosures in the Company’s SEC filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form 10‑K and quarterly reports on Form 10‑Q. As a result of these factors, Helmerich & Payne, Inc.’s actual results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such statements. We undertake no duty to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changes in internal estimates, expectations or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

Helmerich & Payne uses its Investor Relations website as a channel of distribution for material company information. Such information is routinely posted and accessible on its Investor Relations website at www.helmerichpayne.com. Information on our website is not part of this release.

Note Regarding Trademarks. Helmerich & Payne, Inc. owns or has rights to the use of trademarks, service marks and trade names that it uses in conjunction with the operation of its business. Some of the trademarks that appear in this release or otherwise used by H&P include FlexRig, which may be registered or trademarked in the United States and other jurisdictions.

⁽¹⁾ Select items are considered non-GAAP metrics and are included as a supplemental disclosure as the Company believes identifying and excluding select items is useful in assessing and understanding current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time involving previous and subsequent periods and/or forecasting future periods results. Select items are excluded as they are deemed to be outside the Company's core business operations. See Non-GAAP Measurements.

⁽²⁾ Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues (less reimbursements) less direct operating expenses (less reimbursements) and is included as a supplemental disclosure. We believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See Non-GAAP Measurements for a reconciliation of segment operating income(loss) to direct margin. Expected direct margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 is provided on a non-GAAP basis only because certain information necessary to calculate the most comparable GAAP measure is unavailable due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence and the future financial statement impact of certain items. Therefore, as a result of the uncertainty and variability of the nature and amount of future items and adjustments, which could be significant, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of expected direct margin to the most comparable GAAP measure without unreasonable effort.

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	June 30,				March 31,				June 30,				June 30,				June 30,
	2024				2024				2023				2024				2023
OPERATING REVENUES
Drilling services	$	695,139			$	685,131			$	721,567			$	2,054,835			$	2,205,419
Other		2,585				2,812				2,389				7,979				7,396
		697,724				687,943				723,956				2,062,814				2,212,815
OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES
Drilling services operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization		417,028				401,851				429,182				1,222,182				1,306,543
Other operating expenses		1,144				1,026				1,003				3,307				3,317
Depreciation and amortization		97,816				104,545				94,811				296,352				287,721
Research and development		10,555				12,942				7,085				32,105				22,720
Selling, general and administrative		66,870				62,037				49,271				185,484				150,581
Asset impairment charges		—				—				—				—				12,097
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment		(9,732	)			(7,461	)			(10,642	)			(24,687	)			(37,940	)
Other (gain) loss on sale of assets		2,730				2,431				4,504				2,718				(394	)
		586,411				577,371				575,214				1,717,461				1,744,645
OPERATING INCOME		111,313				110,572				148,742				345,353				468,170
Other income (expense)
Interest and dividend income		11,888				6,567				10,748				29,189				20,508
Interest expense		(4,336	)			(4,261	)			(4,324	)			(12,969	)			(12,918	)
Gain (loss) on investment securities		389				3,747				(18,538	)			102				6,123
Other		3,134				400				(672	)			2,991				(1,218	)
		11,075				6,453				(12,786	)			19,313				12,495
Income before income taxes		122,388				117,025				135,956				364,666				480,665
Income tax expense		33,703				32,194				40,663				95,977				124,187
NET INCOME	$	88,685			$	84,831			$	95,293			$	268,689			$	356,478
Basic earnings per common share	$	0.89			$	0.85			$	0.93			$	2.68			$	3.40
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.88			$	0.84			$	0.93			$	2.67			$	3.39
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		98,752				98,774				101,163				98,891				103,464
Diluted		99,007				99,046				101,550				99,116				103,852

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
	June 30,				September 30,
(in thousands except share data and share amounts)	2024				2023
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	203,633			$	257,174
Restricted cash		78,369				59,064
Short-term investments		86,088				93,600
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $2,377 and $2,688, respectively		415,395				404,188
Inventories of materials and supplies, net		115,312				94,227
Prepaid expenses and other, net		71,522				97,727
Assets held-for-sale		—				645
Total current assets		970,319				1,006,625
Investments		292,229				264,947
Property, plant and equipment, net		3,014,345				2,921,695
Other Noncurrent Assets:
Goodwill		45,653				45,653
Intangible assets, net		55,752				60,575
Operating lease right-of-use asset		57,315				50,400
Other assets, net		49,369				32,061
Total other noncurrent assets		208,089				188,689
Total assets	$	4,484,982			$	4,381,956
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	158,896			$	130,852
Dividends payable		42,045				25,194
Accrued liabilities		255,851				262,885
Total current liabilities		456,792				418,931
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Long-term debt, net		545,589				545,144
Deferred income taxes		494,412				517,809
Other		131,344				128,129
Total noncurrent liabilities		1,171,345				1,191,082
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 160,000,000 shares authorized, 112,222,865 shares issued as of June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, and 98,755,412 and 99,426,526 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively		11,222				11,222
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued		—				—
Additional paid-in capital		510,379				525,369
Retained earnings		2,833,136				2,707,715
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(8,499	)			(7,981	)
Treasury stock, at cost, 13,467,453 shares and 12,796,339 shares as of June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively		(489,393	)			(464,382	)
Total shareholders’ equity		2,856,845				2,771,943
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	4,484,982			$	4,381,956

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
	Nine Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2024				2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	268,689			$	356,478
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		296,352				287,721
Asset impairment charges		—				12,097
Provision for credit loss		(213	)			2,165
Stock-based compensation		23,777				23,884
Gain on investment securities		(102	)			(6,123	)
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment		(24,687	)			(37,940	)
Other (gain) loss on sale of assets		2,718				(394	)
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)		(23,634	)			4,197
Other		3,011				3,960
Changes in assets and liabilities		(30,004	)			(27,045	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		515,907				619,000
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(389,095	)			(281,790	)
Purchase of short-term investments		(148,451	)			(102,140	)
Purchase of long-term investments		(9,167	)			(18,813	)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments		152,034				148,651
Insurance proceeds from involuntary conversion		5,533				—
Proceeds from asset sales		35,148				63,048
Net cash used in investing activities		(353,998	)			(191,044	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Dividends paid		(126,417	)			(152,579	)
Payments for employee taxes on net settlement of equity awards		(12,176	)			(14,410	)
Payment of contingent consideration from acquisition of business		(6,250	)			(250	)
Share repurchases		(51,302	)			(247,213	)
Other		—				(540	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(196,145	)			(414,992	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash		(34,236	)			12,964
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		316,238				269,009
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	282,002			$	281,973

HELMERICH & PAYNE, INC.
SEGMENT REPORTING
	Three Months Ended											Nine Months Ended
	June 30,				March 31,			June 30,				June 30,			June 30,
(in thousands, except operating statistics)	2024				2024			2023				2024			2023
NORTH AMERICA SOLUTIONS
Operating revenues	$	620,040			$	613,339		$	641,612			$	1,827,661		$	1,944,555
Direct operating expenses		342,617				341,938			364,688				1,022,763			1,111,154
Depreciation and amortization		89,207				97,573			87,209				273,799			266,093
Research and development		10,623				13,006			7,254				32,318			23,051
Selling, general and administrative expense		14,234				13,692			12,962				43,802			43,364
Asset impairment charges		—				—			—				—			3,948
Segment operating income	$	163,359			$	147,130		$	169,499			$	454,979		$	496,945
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2	$	277,423			$	271,401		$	276,924			$	804,898		$	833,401
Revenue days3		13,683				14,123			15,075				41,516			48,142
Average active rigs4		150				155			166				152			176
Number of active rigs at the end of period5		146				152			153				146			153
Number of available rigs at the end of period		232				233			233				232			233
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses	$	74,915			$	73,584		$	82,688			$	218,227		$	239,288
INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS
Operating revenues	$	47,882			$	45,878		$	48,692			$	148,512		$	159,383
Direct operating expenses		47,446				37,514			45,390				129,479			133,642
Depreciation		2,797				2,418			2,171				7,549			5,215
Selling, general and administrative expense		2,483				2,377			2,528				7,336			8,245
Asset impairment charges		—				—			—				—			8,149
Segment operating income (loss)	$	(4,844	)		$	3,569		$	(1,397	)		$	4,148		$	4,132
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2	$	436			$	8,364		$	3,302			$	19,033		$	25,741
Revenue days3		1,067				1,038			1,215				3,278			3,618
Average active rigs4		12				11			13				12			13
Number of active rigs at the end of period5		12				11			13				12			13
Number of available rigs at the end of period		23				22			22				23			22
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses	$	2,069			$	1,964		$	2,098			$	7,417		$	7,743
OFFSHORE GULF OF MEXICO
Operating revenues	$	27,218			$	25,913		$	31,221			$	78,662		$	101,364
Direct operating expenses		19,611				23,010			23,913				62,200			75,292
Depreciation		1,798				1,941			1,873				5,807			5,671
Selling, general and administrative expense		799				884			730				2,515			2,263
Segment operating income	$	5,010			$	78		$	4,705			$	8,140		$	18,138
Financial Data and Other Operating Statistics1:
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)2	$	7,607			$	2,903		$	7,308			$	16,462		$	26,072
Revenue days3		273				273			364				835			1,092
Average active rigs4		3				3			4				3			4
Number of active rigs at the end of period5		3				3			4				3			4
Number of available rigs at the end of period		7				7			7				7			7
Reimbursements of "out-of-pocket" expenses	$	7,746			$	8,857		$	7,823			$	24,430		$	23,006

(1)		These operating metrics and financial data, including average active rigs, are provided to allow investors to analyze the various components of segment financial results in terms of activity, utilization and other key results. Management uses these metrics to analyze historical segment financial results and as the key inputs for forecasting and budgeting segment financial results.
(2)		Direct margin, which is considered a non-GAAP metric, is defined as operating revenues (less reimbursements) less direct operating expenses (less reimbursements) and is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. See — Non-GAAP Measurements below for a reconciliation of segment operating income (loss) to direct margin.
(3)		Defined as the number of contractual days we recognized revenue for during the period.
(4)		Active rigs generate revenue for the Company; accordingly, 'average active rigs' represents the average number of rigs generating revenue during the applicable time period. This metric is calculated by dividing revenue days by total days in the applicable period (i.e. 91 days for the three months ended June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2023, 274 days for the nine months ended June 30, 2024 and 273 days for the nine months ended June 30, 2023).
(5)		Defined as the number of rigs generating revenue at the applicable end date of the time period.

Segment operating income (loss) for all segments is a non-GAAP financial measure of the Company’s performance, as it excludes gain on sale of assets, corporate selling, general and administrative expenses and corporate depreciation. The Company considers segment operating income (loss) to be an important supplemental measure of operating performance for presenting trends in the Company’s core businesses. This measure is used by the Company to facilitate period-to-period comparisons in operating performance of the Company’s reportable segments in the aggregate by eliminating items that affect comparability between periods. The Company believes that segment operating income (loss) is useful to investors because it provides a means to evaluate the operating performance of the segments and the Company on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our internal decision makers. Additionally, it highlights operating trends and aids analytical comparisons. However, segment operating income (loss) has limitations and should not be used as an alternative to operating income or loss, a performance measure determined in accordance with GAAP, as it excludes certain costs that may affect the Company’s operating performance in future periods.

Income from discontinued operations was presented as a separate line item on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2023. To conform with the current fiscal year presentation, we reclassified amounts previously presented in Income from discontinued operations, which were not material, to Other within Other income (expense) on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2023.

The following table reconciles operating income per the information above to income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes as reported on the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:

	Three Months Ended												Nine Months Ended
	June 30,				March 31,				June 30,				June 30,				June 30,
(in thousands)	2024				2024				2023				2024				2023
Operating income (loss)
North America Solutions	$	163,359			$	147,130			$	169,499			$	454,979			$	496,945
International Solutions		(4,844	)			3,569				(1,397	)			4,148				4,132
Offshore Gulf of Mexico		5,010				78				4,705				8,140				18,138
Other		(4,791	)			2,785				2,104				(2,073	)			13,604
Eliminations		(616	)			(772	)			4,470				(1,054	)			4,513
Segment operating income	$	158,118			$	152,790			$	179,381			$	464,140			$	537,332
Gain on reimbursement of drilling equipment		9,732				7,461				10,642				24,687				37,940
Other gain (loss) on sale of assets		(2,730	)			(2,431	)			(4,504	)			(2,718	)			394
Corporate selling, general and administrative costs and corporate depreciation		(53,807	)			(47,248	)			(36,777	)			(140,756	)			(107,496	)
Operating income	$	111,313			$	110,572			$	148,742			$	345,353			$	468,170
Other income (expense):
Interest and dividend income		11,888				6,567				10,748				29,189				20,508
Interest expense		(4,336	)			(4,261	)			(4,324	)			(12,969	)			(12,918	)
Gain (loss) on investment securities		389				3,747				(18,538	)			102				6,123
Other		3,134				400				(672	)			2,991				(1,218	)
Total unallocated amounts		11,075				6,453				(12,786	)			19,313				12,495
Income before income taxes	$	122,388			$	117,025			$	135,956			$	364,666			$	480,665

SUPPLEMENTARY STATISTICAL INFORMATION
Unaudited
U.S. LAND RIG COUNTS & MARKETABLE FLEET STATISTICS
	July 24,		June 30,		March 31,		Q3FY24
	2024		2024		2024		Average
U.S. Land Operations
Term Contract Rigs	88		83		96		86
Spot Contract Rigs	60		63		56		64
Total Contracted Rigs	148		146		152		150
Idle or Other Rigs	84		86		81		82
Total Marketable Fleet	232		232		233		232

H&P GLOBAL FLEET UNDER TERM CONTRACT STATISTICS
Number of Rigs Already Under Long-Term Contracts(*)
(Estimated Quarterly Average — as of 6/30/24)
	Q4		Q1		Q2		Q3		Q4		Q1		Q2
Segment	FY24		FY25		FY25		FY25		FY25		FY26		FY26
U.S. Land Operations	86.9		72.5		40.8		30.4		27.1		19.3		4.0
International Land Operations	9.0		10.9		13.1		11.7		11.0		10.9		10.0
Offshore Operations	—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Total	95.9		83.4		53.9		42.1		38.1		30.2		14.0
(*) All of the above rig contracts have original terms equal to or in excess of six months and include provisions for early termination fees.

NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS
NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF SELECT ITEMS AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME(**)
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
(in thousands, except per share data)	Pretax				Tax Impact				Net				EPS
Net income (GAAP basis)									$	88,685			$	0.88
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments	$	7,508			$	1,944			$	5,564			$	0.06
(-) Non-recurring professional service fees	$	(6,680	)		$	(1,730	)		$	(4,950	)		$	(0.05	)
(-) Losses on a Blue Chip Swap transaction	$	(7,112	)		$	(1,842	)		$	(5,270	)		$	(0.05	)
Adjusted net income									$	93,341			$	0.92

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
(in thousands, except per share data)	Pretax				Tax Impact				Net				EPS
Net income (GAAP basis)									$	84,831			$	0.84
(-) Fair market adjustment to equity investments	$	3,777			$	920			$	2,857			$	0.03
(-) Research and development expenses associated with an asset acquisition	$	(3,840	)		$	(995	)		$	(2,845	)		$	(0.03	)
Adjusted net income									$	84,819			$	0.84

^(**)The Company believes identifying and excluding select items is useful in assessing and understanding current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time involving previous and subsequent periods and/or forecasting future period results. Select items are excluded as they are deemed to be outside of the Company's core business operations.

NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF DIRECT MARGIN

Direct margin is considered a non-GAAP metric. We define "direct margin" as operating revenues (less reimbursements) less direct operating expenses (less reimbursements). Direct margin is included as a supplemental disclosure because we believe it is useful in assessing and understanding our current operational performance, especially in making comparisons over time. Direct margin is not a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should therefore be considered only as supplemental to such GAAP financial measures.

The following table reconciles direct margin to segment operating income (loss), which we believe is the financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP that is most directly comparable to direct margin.

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2024
(in thousands)	North America Solutions			International Solutions				Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income (loss)	$	163,359		$	(4,844	)		$	5,010
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization		89,207			2,797				1,798
Research and development		10,623			—				—
Selling, general and administrative expense		14,234			2,483				799
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)	$	277,423		$	436			$	7,607

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
(in thousands)	North America Solutions			International Solutions			Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income	$	147,130		$	3,569		$	78
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization		97,573			2,418			1,941
Research and development		13,006			—			—
Selling, general and administrative expense		13,692			2,377			884
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)	$	271,401		$	8,364		$	2,903

	Three Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in thousands)	North America Solutions			International Solutions				Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income (loss)	$	169,499		$	(1,397	)		$	4,705
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization		87,209			2,171				1,873
Research and development		7,254			—				—
Selling, general and administrative expense		12,962			2,528				730
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)	$	276,924		$	3,302			$	7,308

	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2024
(in thousands)	North America Solutions			International Solutions			Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income	$	454,979		$	4,148		$	8,140
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization		273,799			7,549			5,807
Research and development		32,318			—			—
Selling, general and administrative expense		43,802			7,336			2,515
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)	$	804,898		$	19,033		$	16,462

	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023
(in thousands)	North America Solutions			International Solutions			Offshore Gulf of Mexico
Segment operating income	$	496,945		$	4,132		$	18,138
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization		266,093			5,215			5,671
Research and development		23,051			—			—
Selling, general and administrative expense		43,364			8,245			2,263
Asset impairment charges		3,948			8,149			—
Direct margin (Non-GAAP)	$	833,401		$	25,741		$	26,072

 

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Source: Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

FAQ

What was Helmerich & Payne's (HP) net income for Q3 2024?

Helmerich & Payne (HP) reported a net income of $89 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, for the fiscal third quarter of 2024.

How many active rigs did HP's North America Solutions segment have at the end of Q3 2024?

HP's North America Solutions segment exited the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 with 146 active rigs.

What dividends did Helmerich & Payne (HP) declare for Q3 2024?

HP declared a quarterly base cash dividend of $0.25 per share and a supplemental cash dividend of $0.17 per share, both payable on August 30, 2024.

What is HP's projected active rig count for Q4 2024?

Helmerich & Payne anticipates exiting the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 with between 147-153 active rigs in its North America Solutions segment.

How did HP's International Solutions segment perform in Q3 2024?

HP's International Solutions segment reported an operating loss of $4.8 million in Q3 2024, compared to an operating income of $3.6 million in the previous quarter.