NCS Multistage
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NCS Multistage has been acquired by Weatherford International plc

NCS Multistage Q2 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2026 earnings summary30 Jul, 2026

Executive summary

  • Entered into a definitive merger agreement with Weatherford International, expected to close in H2 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions; transaction approved by majority shareholder.

  • Acquired ResMetrics in July 2025, expanding tracer diagnostics capabilities; $1.3M contingent consideration paid in January 2026.

  • Q2 2026 net loss was $4.6M, reversing from net income of $0.9M in Q2 2025; loss per share was $(1.71) compared to $0.34 EPS last year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $1.9M, down from $2.2M year-over-year, with margin declining to 5% from 6%.

  • Faced increased transaction-related costs due to merger and acquisition activities.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2026 revenues were $38.4M, up 5.2% year-over-year, driven by strong U.S. product and service performance, especially from Repeat Precision and tracer diagnostics.

  • Gross margin improved to 34.2% from 33.7% year-over-year; gross profit was $13.1M.

  • Adjusted gross profit was $13.9M (36% margin), up from $13.0M (36%) in the prior year.

  • For the six months ended June 30, 2026, revenues were $84.0M, down 2.8% year-over-year; net loss attributable to shareholders was $5.0M versus net income of $5.0M in the prior year.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2026: $31.3M; $7.5M in finance lease obligations; no outstanding borrowings under ABL facility.

Outlook and guidance

  • Modest increases in U.S. and Canadian drilling and completion activity expected for the remainder of 2026.

  • International market spending anticipated to remain stable; geopolitical risks and tariff uncertainties could impact activity.

  • Capital expenditures for 2026 projected at $1.8M–$2.1M, focused on manufacturing upgrades and R&D.

  • The merger with Weatherford is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

  • Forward-looking statements highlight risks from oil and gas market volatility, regulatory changes, and merger completion uncertainties.

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Frequently asked questions

NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. is a provider of engineered products and support services for the oil and gas industry, specializing in multistage completions. The company offers fracturing systems, liner hangers, and related technologies designed to optimize well construction, reservoir performance, and production efficiency. Its solutions are primarily used in unconventional oil and gas reservoirs, including shale plays, to enhance resource recovery. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.