Oceaneering Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oceaneering International, Inc. ("Oceaneering") (NYSE:OII) today reported third quarter 2026 results.

Third Quarter 2026 Results

• As compared to the third quarter of 2025:
  • Revenue increased 6% to $785 million.
  • Operating income increased 7% to $92.2 million.
  • Net income attributable to Oceaneering decreased 26% to $52.6 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 7% to $119 million.

• Cash Generation
  • Cash flow provided by operating activities was $163 million.
  • Free cash flow was $142 million.

• Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation
  • Quarter-end cash and cash equivalents totaled $735 million, compared to $506 million at the end of the same period last year.
  • Shares repurchased were 101,038 for approximately $5.0 million.

Rod Larson, Oceaneering's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our third-quarter results were in line with our guidance and consensus estimates. Subsea Robotics (SSR) delivered improved year-over-year results, while Offshore Projects Group (OPG) continued to perform well. We generated significant free cash flow during the quarter as a result of improved operational cash and lower tax payments and capital spend. We expect free cash flow generation to moderate in the fourth quarter, but we remain on track to achieve the top end of our full-year guidance.

“As we look ahead, we expect to see typical seasonality and changes in geographic and project mix in the fourth quarter. Beyond the fourth quarter, we expect improved performance in 2027, with EBITDA increasing compared to 2026.

“Third-quarter bookings included meaningful awards across SSR, Manufactured Products, and Aerospace and Defense Technologies (ADTech). Together with our existing backlog and sales opportunities across our businesses, this provides a solid foundation as we enter 2027. Based on our current expectations, we are initiating full-year 2027 EBITDA guidance in the range of $430 million to $480 million.”

Third Quarter 2026 Segment Results

As compared to the third quarter of 2025:

• SSR revenue increased to $233 million, operating income rose 16% to $75.4 million, and EBITDA margin expanded to 39%. Higher ROV revenue per day utilized, increased Survey activity, and improved margins in ROV operations and in Survey contributed to the year-over-year improvements. ROV revenue per day utilized increased to $11,781, while ROV fleet utilization remained at 65%. Increased ROV activity in Europe, Guyana, and West Africa largely offset lower activity in the U.S. Gulf.
• Manufactured Products revenue increased 8%, while operating income was relatively flat at $25.1 million and margin decreased to 15%. Umbilical manufacturing activity was relatively stable compared with the prior year. Increased revenue was primarily attributable to the final resolution of a legacy mobility solutions contract, while lower activity and profitability in Grayloc Products affected operating results. As of September 30, 2026, backlog was $435 million. The book-to-bill ratio was 0.77 for the 12-month period ending on September 30, 2026.
• OPG revenue, operating income, and margin remained relatively flat. Results benefited from a favorable mix of installation projects, which more than offset lower activity in West Africa and a less favorable project mix in the U.S. Gulf.
• Integrity Management and Digital Solutions (IMDS) revenue increased 7% while operating income was relatively flat. Increased activity in the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S. Gulf was partially offset by lower activity in West Africa, a shift in project mix, and increased costs in the Middle East.
• ADTech revenue increased 7% to $135 million, operating income decreased to $14.7 million, and margin declined to 11%. The lower operating results reflect increases in pass-through activities and certain program costs.
• At the corporate level, Unallocated Expenses increased to $50.0 million, consistent with expectations.

Fourth Quarter 2026 Guidance

As compared to the fourth quarter of 2025:

Consolidated fourth quarter 2026 revenue is expected to increase and EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $85 million to $95 million.

At the segment level, for the fourth quarter of 2026:

• SSR revenue is expected to increase and operating income is expected to decrease, reflecting lower ROV utilization as certain rigs transit from the U.S. Gulf to other regions, a shift in ROV geographic mix, and increased mobilization costs.
• Manufactured Products revenue and operating income are expected to increase.
• OPG revenue is expected to remain relatively flat and operating income is expected to decrease on changes in project mix.
• IMDS revenue and operating income are expected to increase.
• ADTech revenue and operating income are expected to increase.
• Unallocated Expenses are expected to be in the $50 million range.

Initial Full-Year 2027 Guidance

• Consolidated EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $430 million to $480 million.
• Free cash flow generation is expected to exceed the level forecasted for 2026.
• Share repurchase activity is expected to continue.

Oceaneering will provide more specific guidance on its expectations for 2027 in its fourth quarter 2026 earnings release and conference call.

Liquidity

During the third quarter, Oceaneering completed a series of financing transactions that strengthened its capital structure, including the issuance of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.875% Senior Notes due 2034 and the amendment and extension of its revolving credit facility, which increased commitments to $345 million and extended maturity to July 2031. These actions significantly extended Oceaneering's debt maturity profile, reduced refinancing risk, and enhanced long-term financial flexibility. As of September 30, 2026, Oceaneering held approximately $735 million of cash and, together with available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility, had more than $1.0 billion of liquidity to support ongoing operations, strategic investments, and future growth initiatives.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share; EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated and on a segment basis (as well as EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margins); and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures that exclude the impacts of certain identified items. Reconciliations to the corresponding GAAP measures are shown in the tables Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share (EPS), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and Margins, Free Cash Flow, 2026 Consolidated EBITDA Estimate, 2026 Free Cash Flow Estimate, and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and Margins by Segment. These tables are included below under the caption Reconciliations of Non-GAAP to GAAP Financial Information.

Conference Call Details

Oceaneering has scheduled a conference call and webcast on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time), to discuss its results for the third quarter of 2026, guidance for the fourth quarter of 2026, and initial guidance for the full year of 2027. A link to the webcast is posted on Oceaneering's Investor Relations website. A replay of the conference call will be made available on the website approximately two hours following the conclusion of the live call.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking statements," as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements as to the expectations, beliefs, future expected business, and financial performance and prospects of Oceaneering. More specifically, the forward-looking statements in this press release include the statements concerning Oceaneering’s: expectation that full-year free cash flow generation will be in line with prior guidance; fourth quarter 2026 guidance for consolidated revenue, consolidated EBITDA, revenue and operating income by segment, and Unallocated Expenses; implied full-year 2026 guidance for consolidated adjusted EBITDA; initial full-year 2027 guidance for consolidated EBITDA and free cash flow; the expectation that share repurchase activity will continue in 2027; and the characterization, whether positive or otherwise, of market fundamentals, conditions, and dynamics, robotics markets, offshore energy activity levels (including by geographic location), pricing levels, day rates, ROV days utilized, average ROV revenue per day utilized, vessel utilization, growth, bidding activity, outlook, performance, opportunities, and future financials, including as increasing, favorable, positive, encouraging, improving, seasonal, strong, supportive, robust, meaningful, considerable, healthy, or significant (which is used herein to indicate a change of 20% or greater).

The forward-looking statements included in this release are based on Oceaneering's current expectations and are subject to certain risks, assumptions, trends, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: factors affecting the level of activity in the oil and gas industry, including worldwide demand for and prices of oil and natural gas, oil and natural gas production growth, and the supply and demand of offshore drilling rigs; the indirect consequences of climate change and climate-related business trends; actions by members of OPEC and other oil exporting countries; decisions about offshore developments to be made by oil and gas exploration, development, and production companies; the use of subsea completions and our ability to capture associated market share; future budgetary and fiscal constraints imposed by the United States government, including the risk of government shutdowns; general economic and business conditions and industry trends and uncertainty, including those related to tariffs and retaliatory tariffs; the strength of the industry segments in which we are involved; cancellations of contracts, customer contract disputes, change orders, and other contractual modifications, force majeure declarations, and the exercise of contractual suspension rights and the resulting adjustments to our backlog; collections from our customers; our future financial performance, including as a result of the availability, terms, and deployment of capital; the consequences of significant changes in currency exchange rates; the volatility and uncertainties of credit markets; changes in data privacy and security laws, regulations, and standards; changes in tax laws, regulations, and interpretation by taxing authorities; changes in, or our ability to comply with, other laws and governmental regulations, including those relating to the environment; the continued availability of qualified personnel; our ability to obtain raw materials and parts on a timely basis and, in some cases, from limited sources; operating risks normally incident to offshore exploration, development, and production operations; hurricanes and other adverse weather and sea conditions; cost and time associated with drydocking of our vessels; the highly competitive nature of our businesses; adverse outcomes from legal or regulatory proceedings; the risks associated with integrating businesses we acquire; rapid technological changes; and social, political, military, and economic situations in foreign countries where we do business and the possibilities of civil disturbances, war, other armed conflicts, or terrorist attacks. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, please see Oceaneering’s latest annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Oceaneering undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.

About Oceaneering

Oceaneering is a global technology company delivering engineered services and products and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, and manufacturing industries.

For more information, please visit www.oceaneering.com.

RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

In addition to financial results determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), this press release also includes non-GAAP financial measures (as defined under certain rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission). We have included adjusted net income (loss) and diluted earnings (loss) per share (EPS), each of which excludes the effects of certain specified items, as set forth in the tables that follow. As a result, these amounts are non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these are useful measures for investors to review because they provide consistent measures of the underlying results of our ongoing business. Furthermore, our management uses these measures as measures of the performance of our operations. We have also included disclosures of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), EBITDA margins, 2025 consolidated adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, third quarter of 2026 consolidated adjusted EBITDA, consolidated adjusted EBITDA margins, and free cash flow, fourth quarter of 2026 consolidated EBITDA estimate, full year 2026 free cash flow estimate, and full year 2027 consolidated EBITDA estimate, as well as the following by segment: EBITDA, EBITDA margins, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margins. We define EBITDA margin as EBITDA divided by revenue. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margins and related information by segment exclude the effects of certain specified items, as set forth in the tables that follow. Due to the forward-looking nature of EBITDA for the fourth quarter and full year of 2026 and for the full year of 2027, we cannot reliably predict certain of the necessary line items for the reconciliations to net income and, accordingly, have excluded such line items in the reconciliation. EBITDA and EBITDA margins, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margins, and related information by segment are each non-GAAP financial measures. We define free cash flow as cash flow provided by operating activities less organic capital expenditures (i.e., purchases of property and equipment other than those in business acquisitions). We have included these disclosures in this press release because EBITDA, EBITDA margins, and free cash flow are widely used by investors for valuation purposes and for comparing our financial performance with the performance of other companies in our industry, and the adjusted amounts thereof provide more consistent measures than the unadjusted amounts. Furthermore, our management uses these measures for purposes of evaluating our financial performance. Our presentation of EBITDA, EBITDA margins, and free cash flow (and the adjusted amounts thereof) may not be comparable to similarly titled measures that other companies report. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to and not as substitutes for our reported operating results, cash flows, or any other measure prepared and reported in accordance with GAAP. The tables that follow provide reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures used in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

Hilary Frisbie
Senior Director, Investor Relations
Oceaneering International, Inc.
713-329-4755
investorrelations@oceaneering.com