The chart below shows how OII performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, OII sees a -1.60% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.11% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.82%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Adjusted EBITDA Performance: 1. Strong Adjusted EBITDA: Oceaneering reported an adjusted EBITDA of $98.1 million for Q3 2024, consistent with guidance and consensus estimates, showcasing operational resilience despite external challenges.
Strong Free Cash Flow: 2. Healthy Free Cash Flow: The company generated free cash flow of $67 million in Q3 2024, reflecting strong cash management and operational efficiency.
Operating Income Surge: 3. Increased Operating Income: Consolidated operating income increased by 23% year-over-year, driven by a 7% rise in revenue, highlighting improved performance across key segments.
Share Repurchase Commitment: 4. Robust Share Repurchase Program: Oceaneering repurchased 422,229 shares for approximately $10 million during the quarter, demonstrating commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Backlog Increase: 5. Growing Backlog: The backlog for manufactured products reached $671 million, an increase of $115 million compared to the same quarter last year, indicating strong future revenue potential.
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Offshore Projects Revenue Decline: For the third quarter of 2024, our Offshore Projects Group (OPG) revenue, operating income, and operating income margin declined compared to the third quarter of 2023 due to a shift towards lower-margin inspection, maintenance, and repair services, alongside vessel crane repair costs and associated downtime.
Operating Income Decline: Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) reported a decline in operating income and operating income margin compared to the same quarter last year, despite an 11% increase in revenue, primarily due to a one-time noncash charge related to the divestiture of the Maritime Intelligence division.
Revenue Stability Challenges: Aerospace and Defense Technologies (ADTech) experienced flat revenue year-over-year, with decreased operating income and margins attributed to increased project proposal costs and changes in project mix.
Revenue and Profitability Decline: For the fourth quarter of 2024, we anticipate a decline in revenue and operating profitability for the Subsea Robotics (SSR) segment, with a forecasted decrease in ROV days utilized and drill support activities, despite some offset from increased vessel support activities.
Unallocated Expense Increase: Unallocated expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 are expected to be in the $40 million range, reflecting a year-over-year increase due to planned implementation of a new ERP and other IT costs.
Oceaneering International, Inc. (OII) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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