DTI Q2 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Revenues Match Estimates

Drilling Tools International Corp. DTI reported an adjusted loss of 2 cents per share for the second quarter of 2026, flat year over year and narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a 4-cent loss by 50%.

Houston, TX-based oil and gas equipment and services company’s total revenues of $38.1 million declined 3.4% year over year and were in line with the consensus estimate.

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Results reflected softer North American land activity and Middle East disruption, partly offset by improving activity late in the quarter and international momentum. Tool rental gross margin remained above 70%, highlighting resilience in DTI's core rental model.

DTI Rental Revenues Felt Activity Pressure

Tool rental revenues were $29.6 million, down 9.7% from $32.8 million in the year-ago quarter. Management attributed the decline to softer North American land activity, an extended Canadian spring breakup and continued pricing pressure in certain rental markets.

The U.S. land rig count averaged about 541 rigs during the quarter, down roughly 3% year over year. However, activity improved late in the period, with more than 20 rigs added in June. Management also said commercial terms firmed toward quarter-end after several quarters of pricing compression.

Drilling Tools International Product Sales Advanced

Product sales increased 27.5% year over year to $8.5 million from $6.7 million. The stronger contribution helped partly offset weakness in the larger rental business.

The Eastern Hemisphere accounted for about 18% of second-quarter revenues, excluding intercompany eliminations, while the Western Hemisphere represented 82%. DTI said its specialized product lines maintained steady demand in the Middle East despite regional operating disruptions.

DTI Costs and EBITDA Reflect Softer Activity

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $19.9 million, down from $21 million a year earlier. Depreciation and amortization totaled $6.9 million, while net interest expense was $1.1 million.

Adjusted EBITDA declined 10.4% year over year to $8.4 million from $9.3 million. The company recorded a net loss attributable to its shareholders of $1.8 million, compared with a $2.4 million loss in the prior-year period.

Drilling Tools International Builds Offshore Momentum

DTI continued to gain traction with its ClearPath Stabilizer technology in high-specification offshore markets. Management expects new awards to drive a material increase in European contributions during the second half of 2026, particularly in Norway.

The company is also seeing momentum across Europe, North Africa and the Gulf of America. In the Middle East, demand remained steady despite intermittent operational disruptions, with Drill-N-Ream and Deep Casing Tools contributing to the company's expanding international presence.

DTI Cash Flow Improves Despite Growth Spending

Adjusted free cash flow rose to $4.1 million from $1.8 million a year earlier. Capital expenditures declined to $4.2 million from $7.6 million, although management expects spending to remain elevated relative to its typical second-half pattern.

DTI ended June with $2.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and net debt of $51.7 million, representing a debt-to-capitalization of 31.2%.  Management plans to direct improved cash generation primarily toward debt reduction after continued investment in ClearPath equipment supporting long-term Norwegian rental agreements.

Drilling Tools International Reaffirms 2026 View

Drilling Tools International reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $155 million to $170 million. Adjusted EBITDA remains projected between $35 million and $45 million, implying an adjusted EBITDA margin of 23% to 26%.

Adjusted free cash flow is still expected in the $17 million to $22 million range. Management noted that higher ClearPath-related capital spending could push free cash flow toward the lower end of that range, while revenues and adjusted EBITDA could trend closer to their respective midpoints as activity strengthens.

DTI Sees Stronger Second-Half Activity

Management expects second-half performance to improve as Canadian drilling activity recovers and early signs of a U.S. land rebound support higher tool utilization. July North American rig activity stood materially above the second-quarter average, providing a better activity backdrop entering the third quarter.

Internationally, DTI expects offshore technology awards and higher utilization to support growth through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. The company also continues to evaluate acquisition opportunities that can add differentiated technology or expand its operating platform. DTI currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Important Energy Earnings at a Glance

While we have discussed DTI’s second-quarter results in detail, let us take a look at three other key reports in the energy space.

Houston, TX-based oil and gas equipment and services provider Halliburton HAL posted second-quarter 2026 adjusted net income per share of 55 cents, marginally beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 54 cents. The outperformance was backed by year-over-year revenue growth. However, the bottom line was flat compared with the prior-year level.

As of June 30, 2026, Halliburton had approximately $2 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $7.1 billion in long-term debt, representing a debt-to-capitalization of 39%.

Fort Worth, TX-based oil and gas exploration and production company Range Resources Corporation RRC reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 79 cents per share, up 19.7% from 66 cents a year ago. Range Resources’ bottom line topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 cents by 41.1%. Strong quarterly results are driven by higher production and improved price realization.

Range Resources’ net debt was $880.8 million at June 30, 2026, down 28% from $1.22 billion at year-end 2025. It repurchased $78 million of shares and paid $24 million in dividends during the quarter.

Houston, TX-based oil and gas storage and transportation company Kinder Morgan, Inc. KMI reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of 37 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 31 cents by 19.35%. Earnings increased 32.1% from 28 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Strong quarterly results benefited from broad-based segment growth, led by higher natural gas transportation and gathering volumes. Natural gas transport volumes rose 7%, while gathering volumes increased 26%.

As of June 30, 2026, Kinder Morgan reported $89 million in cash and cash equivalents. Kinder Morgan’s net debt stood at $32.03 billion at quarter-end. The net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio improved to 3.6X from 3.8X at the end of 2025.

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