Baker Hughes Exceeds Q2 Earnings Expectations with Strong Cash Flow
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) reported second-quarter results that exceeded expectations, leading to a rise in its stock price. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.64 against an estimated $0.49 and revenue of $6.74 billion versus the expected $6.52 billion. Despite a 2% year-over-year decline in revenue, strong cash flow generation and new orders signaled continued demand for its services. Baker Hughes secured $10.5 billion in new orders during the quarter with significant contributions from its Industrial & Energy Technology division. The company ended the period with remaining performance obligations of $40.1 billion, including a record amount within IET. CEO Lorenzo Simonelli highlighted strong execution and momentum across key markets despite ongoing Middle East challenges. The firm's adjusted EBITDA reached $1.23 billion in Q2, reflecting robust operational strength. Cash flow from operations totaled $1.34 billion with free cash flow at $1.11 billion. These results indicate Baker Hughes is maintaining strong financial discipline and capitalizing on resilient demand across energy infrastructure markets.
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