Q1 24 EPS

$0.43

BEAT +7.50%

Est. $0.40

Q1 24 Revenue

$6.42B

BEAT +0.78%

Est. $6.37B

vs S&P Since Q1 24

+55.8%

BEATING MARKET

BKR +105.2% vs S&P +49.4%

Market Reaction

Did BKR Beat Earnings? Q1 2024 Results

Baker Hughes kicked off 2024 with a convincing beat on both the top and bottom lines, reporting first-quarter earnings per share of $0.43 against a consensus estimate of $0.40, a 7.50% beat, while revenue of $6.42 billion edged past the $6.37 billion… Read more Baker Hughes kicked off 2024 with a convincing beat on both the top and bottom lines, reporting first-quarter earnings per share of $0.43 against a consensus estimate of $0.40, a 7.50% beat, while revenue of $6.42 billion edged past the $6.37 billion forecast and climbed 12.3% year over year. The standout driver was the Industrial & Energy Technology segment, where revenue surged 23% year over year to $2.63 billion, fueled by a 46% jump in Gas Technology Equipment revenue as global demand for turbomachinery and liquefaction systems accelerated; the segment's operating income rose 37% to $330 million. Adjusted EBITDA reached $943 million, up 21% from a year ago, and the company generated $502 million in free cash flow while returning $368 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, raising its quarterly dividend 11% to $0.21 per share. With a remaining performance obligation backlog of $32.70 billion, heavily weighted toward IET, and management affirming the company exceeded its EBITDA margin guidance midpoint, Baker Hughes signaled confidence it remains on track to meet full-year targets.

Key Takeaways

  • Higher volume and pricing in both IET and OFSE segments
  • Structural cost-out initiatives
  • Gas Technology Equipment revenue surged 46% year-over-year
  • Exceeded midpoint of EBITDA margin guidance
  • Strong IET operational performance
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BKR YoY Financials

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BKR Revenue by Segment

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BKR Revenue by Geography

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“2024 has gotten off to a good start for Baker Hughes. Our solid first quarter results put us on a path toward achieving our full-year guidance and continue to build on the momentum from last year as we execute our strategy.”

— Lorenzo Simonelli, Q1 2024 Earnings Press Release