Texas-Based Baker Hughes Warns Of $100-$200 Million EBITDA Risk From Tariffs In 2025
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 23 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Financial Performance: Baker Hughes reported first-quarter FY25 revenue of $6.43 billion, missing expectations, while adjusted EPS rose 19% to $0.51. The company anticipates Q2 revenue between $6.3 billion and $7.0 billion amid trade policy uncertainties impacting future earnings.
Stock Movement and Outlook: Following the earnings report, Baker Hughes' stock fell by 4.37% to $36.69. The company declared a quarterly dividend and executed share buybacks, but faces potential tariff impacts of $100 million to $200 million on EBITDA for FY25.
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About BKR
Baker Hughes Company is an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. The Company's segments include Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) and Industrial & Energy Technology (IET). OFSE segment provides products and services for onshore and offshore oilfield operations across the lifecycle of a well, ranging from exploration, appraisal, and development, to production, rejuvenation, and decommissioning. OFSE segment is organized into four product lines: Well Construction; Completions, Intervention, and Measurements; Production Solutions, and Subsea. IET segment provides technology solutions and services for mechanical-drive, compression and power-generation applications across the energy industry including oil and gas, liquefied natural gas operations, downstream refining, and petrochemical markets, as well as lower carbon solutions to broader energy and industrial sectors. IET segment also provides equipment, software, and services.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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