Baker Hughes Company (BKR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Overview
The earnings call summary reveals strong financial performance, including record orders and improved margins. Management's optimistic guidance, particularly in IET and OFSE segments, and strategic growth plans in power systems and data centers are positive indicators. Shareholder returns via dividends and repurchases further support a positive outlook. The Q&A section reinforced confidence in growth strategies and market opportunities without any significant concerns. Despite some challenges in OFSE, overall sentiment is positive, suggesting a potential stock price increase of 2% to 8% over the next two weeks.
Key Financial Performance
Adjusted EBITDA $1.34 billion for Q4 2025, surpassing the midpoint of guidance range, and $4.83 billion for the full year 2025. This represents sustained momentum from the business system and positive performance in industrial and energy technology, offsetting softness in oilfield services and equipment.
Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) $0.78 for Q4 2025, resulting in a full year adjusted EPS of $2.60, a 10% increase from 2024. This reflects improved operational performance.
Adjusted EBITDA Margins 18.1% for Q4 2025, a 30 basis points increase year-over-year. Full year margins increased by 90 basis points to 17.4%, driven by improved pricing and productivity.
Orders (IET) $4 billion for Q4 2025, contributing to a record full year total of $14.9 billion. Growth was driven by power generation, new energy, and LNG infrastructure.
Free Cash Flow $1.3 billion for Q4 2025 and $2.7 billion for the full year 2025, representing a free cash flow conversion rate of 57%. This was driven by enhanced working capital efficiency and higher customer down payments.
IET Margins 20% for Q4 2025, a 160 basis points increase year-over-year. Full year margins increased by 170 basis points to 18.5%, driven by strong backlog pricing and productivity gains.
OFSE Margins 18.1% for Q4 2025, with full year margins at 18.3%, effectively flat year-over-year despite an 8% revenue decline. This reflects cost discipline and structural actions.
Subsea and Surface Pressure Systems (SSPS) Orders $1.1 billion for Q4 2025, contributing to a 13% year-over-year increase to $3.5 billion for 2025. This reflects strong subsea project bookings.
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Operating Highlights
NovaLT industrial gas turbines: Achieved a milestone year with approximately 2 gigawatts of orders across oil and gas, industrial, and data center markets. Secured a large slot reservation agreement for approximately 1 gigawatt of NovaLT capacity to support data center applications, expected to convert into a firm order in 2026.
BRUSH generators: Secured a major contract to supply over 40 generators for gas-fired utility-scale power plants, delivering approximately 7 gigawatts of reliable power and enhanced grid resilience.
Cordant solutions: Achieved double-digit order growth for the fifth consecutive year and a 20% increase in software orders, scaling digital software offerings and increasing penetration of non-OEM equipment.
LNG equipment orders: Booked $2.3 billion of LNG equipment orders in 2025, including critical liquefaction technology for Train 5 at Rio Grande LNG facility and Commonwealth LNG's export terminal. Expect similar levels of LNG awards in 2026.
Data center-related orders: Orders increased significantly to $2.5 billion in 2025, with $1 billion tied to data center applications. Targeting $3 billion of data center-related orders between 2025 and 2027.
New energy orders: Achieved a record $2 billion in new energy orders for 2025, exceeding the $1.4 billion to $1.6 billion target. Notable awards include turbo machinery equipment for a blue ammonia project in the U.S. and geothermal orders in the U.S. and Hungary.
Adjusted EBITDA: Achieved a record full-year adjusted EBITDA of $4.83 billion, with a 90 basis point increase in margins to 17.4%.
Free cash flow: Generated a record annual free cash flow of $2.7 billion, representing a conversion rate of 57%, driven by enhanced working capital efficiency and higher customer down payments.
Cost-out initiatives: Initiated further cost-out programs to drive margin expansion through 2026 and beyond.
Chart acquisition: Progressing on integration planning for the pending acquisition of Chart, with expected $325 million in cost synergies.
Portfolio management: Completed the sale of the Precision Sensors & Instrumentation business and formed a Surface Pressure Control joint venture with Cactus, generating approximately $1.5 billion in gross cash proceeds.
Power Systems portfolio: Positioned to capture growth in global power infrastructure spending, with capabilities spanning power generation, grid stability, and energy management.
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Risk or Challenges
Macro-driven softness in oilfield services and equipment: Continued macroeconomic challenges have led to softness in oilfield services and equipment, impacting revenue and margins in this segment.
Prevailing market conditions in OFS: OFS margins declined due to challenging market conditions, indicating potential risks to profitability in this segment.
Geopolitical and trade-related uncertainty: Ongoing geopolitical and trade-related uncertainties are expected to persist, posing risks to global operations and supply chains.
Volatility in oil prices: Dynamic geopolitical risks and supply-demand imbalances have led to oil price volatility, which could impact upstream spending and oilfield services activity.
Tariff-related trade friction: Higher tariff-related costs are impacting margins and could pose challenges to cost management and profitability.
Supply chain tightness: Potential supply chain constraints could affect backlog conversion and project execution timelines.
Softness in North America upstream spending: North American upstream spending is expected to decline at a mid-single-digit rate, driven by capital discipline and inventory preservation by operators.
Softness in international upstream spending: International upstream spending is expected to be slightly down, with resilience in some regions offset by softness in others.
Seasonal declines in certain regions: Seasonal declines in the North Sea and Asia Pacific have impacted revenue and activity levels.
Weaker year-end product sales: Cautious capital deployment by customers has led to weaker year-end product sales, impacting revenue.
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Guidance & Outlook
LNG Equipment Orders: In 2026, Baker Hughes expects similar levels of LNG awards as in 2025, including material orders outside of the U.S. The company anticipates exceeding its 2024-2026 LNG FID outlook of 100 MTPA, with a long-term view of 800 MTPA installed base by 2030 and 950 MTPA by 2035.
Power Systems Orders: Baker Hughes projects $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion of new energy orders in 2026, driven by strong demand for data center applications and industrial gas turbines. The company expects to book approximately $3 billion of data center-related orders between 2025 and 2027.
Natural Gas Demand: Global natural gas demand is expected to grow by approximately 20% by 2040, driven by its role in powering data centers and other applications. This underpins accelerating investment in gas and power infrastructure.
Global Power Demand: Global power demand is projected to double by 2040, with a CAGR of over 4%. Gas-fired power generation is expected to play a significant role in this expansion, driven by digitization, AI-driven compute, and electrification trends.
Oilfield Services and Equipment (OFSE): Global upstream spending is expected to decline slightly in 2026, with mid-single-digit declines in North America and slight declines internationally. However, Baker Hughes anticipates resilience in the Middle East and Africa, with growth in OpEx-driven upstream investment.
Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) Orders: Baker Hughes projects $13.5 billion to $15.5 billion in IET orders for 2026, supported by LNG, FPSO, gas infrastructure, and Power Systems momentum. The company remains confident in achieving its 3-year Horizon 2 target of more than $40 billion in IET orders.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin: Baker Hughes aims to achieve a 20% adjusted EBITDA margin for its IET segment in 2026, supported by productivity improvements, cost management, and higher-margin backlog conversion.
Data Center Power Demand: Data center power demand is expected to grow at a 12% CAGR through 2040, driven by AI workloads and electrification trends. Baker Hughes is positioned to capitalize on this growth with its Power Systems portfolio.
Electrification and Decarbonization: The adoption of electric vehicles and industrial decarbonization initiatives are expected to drive structural increases in electricity demand. Baker Hughes is advancing its Power Systems portfolio to address these trends.
Chart Acquisition: Baker Hughes expects to close the Chart acquisition in Q2 2026, with plans to achieve $325 million in cost synergies and incremental commercial synergies over time.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Dividends: In 2025, Baker Hughes returned $1.3 billion to shareholders in dividends and share repurchases.
Share Repurchase: In 2025, Baker Hughes returned $1.3 billion to shareholders in dividends and share repurchases.
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Key Q&A
Q:Can you elaborate on your strategy for further enhancing your current capabilities or sustaining growth from Power Systems on a go-forward basis?
A:Ahmed Moghal highlighted the multiyear growth cycle in global power demand, driven by factors like data centers, AI, EV adoption, and industrial electrification. He mentioned a $100 billion annual market opportunity for Power Systems by 2030, with $2.5 billion in orders in 2025, including $1 billion linked to data centers. He also discussed growth in geothermal, nuclear, and energy storage solutions, emphasizing Baker Hughes' versatile portfolio and long-term growth potential.
Q:Can you walk through some of the moving pieces within the $14.5 billion IET order intake guide for 2026?
A:Lorenzo Simonelli explained that the guide reflects strength across the IET portfolio, with non-LNG equipment orders growing at a 20% CAGR since 2023. He highlighted growth in Power Systems, data centers, gas infrastructure, and new energy solutions like CCUS and geothermal. He expressed confidence in achieving the $40+ billion 3-year target for 2026-2028.
Q:Can you step through the margin outlook for IET and OFSE segments and how cost-out initiatives are helping?
A:Ahmed Moghal detailed that IET margins are expected to reach 20% in 2026, driven by higher-margin Gas Tech Equipment backlog, growth in Gas Tech Services, and operational improvements. OFSE margins are projected to remain resilient despite headwinds, with a modest decline due to tariffs, revenue mix changes, and pricing variability. Overall, the company aims for 18% total margins in 2026, progressing towards a 20% target by 2028.
Q:Can you provide an update on the progress of your comprehensive strategic evaluation and what investors should expect?
A:Lorenzo Simonelli stated that the evaluation is an ongoing process focused on sustainable long-term value creation. It includes strategic, operational, and financial assessments, with priorities like integrating the Chart acquisition, operational improvements, portfolio optimization, and disciplined capital allocation. Updates will be provided as the evaluation progresses.
Q:Could you describe your opportunity in Venezuela?
A:Lorenzo Simonelli noted that Venezuela offers significant potential due to its aging infrastructure and production decline. Baker Hughes has a historical presence in the country and sees opportunities in well integrity, power generation, and equipment upgrades. The company is taking a cautious approach, prioritizing safety and regulatory clarity.
Q:Have you expanded NovaLT capacity to meet the increased data center order target?
A:Ahmed Moghal confirmed that NovaLT capacity is on track to double by the first half of 2027, with slots effectively full through 2028. He emphasized a disciplined approach to further capacity expansion based on market conditions and demand.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:No questions were identified where management avoided giving a direct answer or lacked clarity in their responses.
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Baker Hughes Company (BKR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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