Shearwater GeoServices (SHEARWATER) Pareto Securities' 33rd Annual Energy Conference presentation summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Pareto Securities' 33rd Annual Energy Conference presentation summary
16 Sep, 2026Market environment and demand trends
Exploration activity is increasing, with client dialogues indicating higher spending and an improving tender pipeline in both size and quality.
Energy security concerns are driving decisive actions, replacing previous uncertainty.
Clients are acquiring twice as much acreage through 2025 compared to the prior five-year annual average.
Positive margin impact is observed due to increased demand and disciplined capacity management.
Continued capital expenditure discipline is maintained.
Operational highlights and financials
Operates the world's largest high-end streamer fleet, with approximately 8 active vessels as of Q2 2026.
Backlog reached USD 455 million by mid-September 2026, with EBITDA for the last twelve months at USD 108 million.
Employs around 1,000 people and maintains a global presence.
Backlog growth and project pipeline
Backlog doubled post-Q2, with streamer backlog at historical highs.
Secured significant 3D contracts in India and launched a large equatorial margin multi-client survey with a 50/50 partner.
Debuted a multi-client project on the Norwegian Continental Shelf and continues to see strong demand for unique OBN equipment.
Latest events from Shearwater GeoServices
- EBITDA and liquidity improved, backlog hit $401M, supporting a stronger outlook into 2027.SHEARWATER
Q2 2026 - Strong 2024 growth, operational flexibility, and CCS leadership drive future opportunities.SHEARWATER
Pareto Securities Energy Conference presentation - Q3 2024 revenue reached $179M, with strong backlog and growth in seismic, multi-client, and CCS markets.SHEARWATER
DNB HY Conference presentation - Market leader with strong liquidity, innovation, and resilience amid seismic market softness.SHEARWATER
Pareto Securities Energy Conference 2025 presentation - Revenue down 36% year-over-year, with strengthened liquidity and cautious near-term outlook.SHEARWATER
Q1 2026 - Q4 2025 delivered a 63% revenue jump and improved EBITDA, but the outlook remains subdued.SHEARWATER
Q4 2025 - Record Q1 with 94% fleet utilization and 54% revenue growth; outlook softens for Q2.SHEARWATER
Q1 2025 - Revenue and earnings fell sharply, but liquidity actions and backlog offer some stability.SHEARWATER
Q2 2025 - Muted Q3 results with margin pressure; cost cuts and Q4 multi-client sales to aid recovery.SHEARWATER
Q3 2025