International Biz Lifts Halliburton - Analyst Blog
23 Julho 2012 - 6:09AM
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Major oilfield services provider Halliburton
Company (HAL) reported better-than-anticipated second
quarter 2012 results on the back of higher activity in the
international markets, partially offset by weak North America
results.
Earnings per share from continuing operations came in at 80
cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 75 cents and flat
year over year.
Revenues of $7.2 billion were 21.9% greater than that achieved
during the second quarter of 2011 and also surpassed the Zacks
Consensus Estimate of $6.9 billion, as sales increased across the
company’s business units.
During the quarter, North America accounted for approximately
57% of Halliburton’s total revenues and 66% of its operating
income.
Segmental Performance
Completion & Production: Revenues for
Halliburton’s Completion and Production segment were up 4.0%
sequentially and 23.3% year over year to $4.5 billion, mainly
reflecting the buoyant demand for services in the domestic oil and
liquids-rich land market, together with strong growth in the
Eastern Hemisphere from. These more than made up for the annual
Canadian spring break-up.
Segment operating income was $914 million, an 11.8% sequential
decrease and was essentially flat from the year-earlier level.
In particular, operating income in North America decreased – by
16.4% year over year and 20.7% sequentially – hamstrung by a spike
in the costs for guar gums (a key constituent of the company’s
market leading hydraulic fracturing -- 'fracking' -- procedure) and
tight pricing environment in production enhancement services.
The dismal showing in North America – responsible for three
fourths of the segment profits – was somewhat offset by strong
international performance. Operating income in the region was up
35.2% from the first quarter of 2012 and a whopping 145.1% from the
year-ago quarter.
The positive comparisons were on account of improved cementing
services demand in Russia; improved cost controls in Angola; better
completion tools results in Norway, Qatar and Saudi Arabia;
enhanced activity levels in Australia and Angola; as well as
elevated demand for production enhancement services in Mexico,
Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Drilling & Evaluation: Revenues from
Halliburton’s Drilling and Evaluation business were 7.6% above
first quarter levels and improved by a healthy 19.7% year over year
to $2.8 billion, propelled by increased drilling activity
internationally, supported by a bullish demand for fluids in the
Gulf of Mexico.
The segment’s operating income rose 6.8% from the March quarter
and 21.3% from the year-ago period to $393 million.
Operating income in North America was $166 million during the
quarter, a decrease of $24 million from the previous quarter and
down $4 million from the second quarter of 2011 on the annual
Canadian spring break-up and shift of work away from natural gas to
oil and liquids-rich basins.
International operating income – at $227 million – increased $73
million year over year and $49 million sequentially. The rise over
the periods reflects higher activity in Venezuela and Kazakhstan;
enhanced demand for drilling services in Russia and Norway;
improved pricing in Venezuela; better demand for wireline and
testing and subsea services in Mexico; and improvements in wireline
direst sales in Poland.
Balance Sheet
Halliburton’s capital expenditure in the second quarter was $869
million. As of June 30, 2012, the company had approximately $2.2
billion in cash and $4.8 billion in long-term debt, representing a
debt-to-capitalization ratio of 24.9%.
Outlook
Halliburton management pointed out that second quarter
profitability was driven by strong demand for its services in the
international markets.
The world's second-largest oilfield services company after
Schlumberger Ltd. (SLB) believes that despite
certain issues in North America – characterized by depressed
natural gas fundamentals and cost inflation – the long-term
prospects for the business remain robust.
Going forward, Halliburton anticipates benefiting from its
leading position in the North American oilfield services market,
improving upon its international margins, and expand market
penetration in deepwater and underserved international regions.
We expect these trends to result in a strong operating
environment leading to continued delivery of positive earnings
surprises.
Short-Term Rating
Halliburton shares currently retain a Zacks #3 Rank, which
translates into a short-term Hold rating.
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