Seadrill Q2 net income $29 million; raises 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance
Seadrill reported second quarter 2026 total operating revenues of $449 million, up from $358 million in the first quarter, and net income of $29 million, compared with a net loss of $42 million a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 total operating revenues guidance to $1.50 to $1.55 billion and its Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $420 to $450 million, while its share repurchase program was extended through December 31, 2026.
Key points
- Q2 2026 net income of $29 million ($0.47 diluted EPS) versus a net loss of $42 million in Q2 2025; Adjusted EBITDA was $144 million versus $97 million in Q1 2026.
- Full-year 2026 total operating revenues guidance raised to $1.50 to $1.55 billion from $1.43 to $1.48 billion; Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $420 to $450 million from $370 to $420 million.
- Approximately $200 million added to Contract Backlog after the May fleet status report; backlog was approximately $2.9 billion as of August 10, 2026.
- Free Cash Flow was negative $43 million in Q2 2026, and net debt was $390 million at quarter-end.
The filing
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