Summary
Baker Hughes Company reported its second quarter 2020 results, marked by significant impacts from the challenging macroeconomic environment, including the COVID-19 pandemic and a sharp decline in oil and gas prices. Total revenue for the quarter was $4.74 billion, down from $6.00 billion in the prior year's second quarter, reflecting lower activity across most segments, particularly Oilfield Services (OFS) and Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS). The company recognized a substantial goodwill impairment charge of $14.77 billion in the first quarter of 2020, which significantly impacted net income. For the second quarter of 2020, Baker Hughes reported a net loss attributable to the company of $201 million ($0.31 loss per share), compared to a net loss of $9 million ($0.02 loss per share) in the prior year. However, cash flow from operations remained positive, demonstrating the company's ability to generate cash even in a downturn. The company also completed the sale of its Rod Lift Systems (RLS) business for a pre-tax loss of $228 million.
Financial Highlights
41 data points| Revenue | $4.74B |
| SG&A Expenses | $590.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $4.79B |
| Operating Income | -$52.00M |
| Net Income | -$195.00M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.30 |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 655.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue for Q2 2020 was $4.74 billion, a decrease of 21% year-over-year, driven by lower volumes across most segments, especially Oilfield Services (OFS) and Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS).
- 2The company reported a net loss attributable to Baker Hughes of $201 million ($0.31 loss per share) for Q2 2020, compared to a net loss of $9 million ($0.02 loss per share) in Q2 2019.
- 3A significant goodwill impairment of $14.77 billion was recognized in Q1 2020 due to macroeconomic conditions, heavily impacting year-to-date net loss.
- 4Cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was $708 million, an increase from $409 million in the prior year period, indicating strong operational cash generation.
- 5The company completed the sale of its Rod Lift Systems (RLS) business for a pre-tax loss of $228 million, as part of strategic portfolio adjustments.
- 6Total segment operating income decreased by $245 million year-over-year, primarily due to declines in OFS and Digital Solutions (DS), though Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS) saw an increase in operating income driven by cost productivity.
- 7Baker Hughes maintained a solid liquidity position with $4.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2020, supported by a $3 billion revolving credit facility.