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SEC filingNabors Industries Ltd. reported strong financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with total revenues and other income reaching $3.21 billion. The company achieved a significant turnaround in profitability, reporting net income attributable to Nabors of $286.6 million, compared to losses in prior periods. This performance was heavily influenced by substantial one-time gains, including a $414.0 million gain on the disposition of Quail Tools and a $113.7 million gain on a bargain purchase. Operating revenues remained robust at $3.18 billion. Despite high interest expenses of $215.4 million, the company generated strong operating cash flows of $693.3 million. The balance sheet reflects total assets of $4.79 billion against total liabilities of $3.35 billion, resulting in total shareholders' equity of $590.7 million. The company also completed significant financing activities, including debt issuances and reductions, while maintaining a solid liquidity position with $940.7 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Nabors Industries Ltd. delivered a profitable fiscal year 2025, reporting net income attributable to Nabors of $286.6 million. Total revenues and other income totaled $3.21 billion, with operating revenues contributing $3.18 billion. The company's pre-tax income stood at $537.5 million. A significant portion of the profitability stemmed from strategic transactions, specifically a $414.0 million gain on the disposition of Quail Tools and a $113.7 million gain on a bargain purchase. Income tax expense was recorded at $163.1 million. The basic earnings per share were $19.00, while diluted earnings per share were $17.00, based on a weighted-average of 13.2 million and 14.4 million shares, respectively.
Total revenues and other income for the period amounted to $3.21 billion. The primary driver was operating revenues, which constituted $3.18 billion of the total. Investment income contributed a modest $27.6 million. The filing indicates significant portfolio restructuring activities, evidenced by the disposition of Quail Tools. However, the provided XBRL data does not contain a detailed breakdown of revenue by specific operating segments or geographic regions. Consequently, a granular analysis of segment performance or geographic mix cannot be presented based solely on the disclosed figures.
The company demonstrated improved profitability metrics for the fiscal year. The operating margin, calculated as income before income taxes divided by total revenues, stood at approximately 16.7%. Direct costs were reported at $1.91 billion, representing the largest expense category. Depreciation and amortization charges were substantial at $649.2 million. General and administrative expenses totaled $304.6 million. Interest expense remained a significant financial burden at $215.4 million, impacting net income. The gains on asset dispositions and bargain purchases were critical in elevating the net income figure to $374.4 million before noncontrolling interest allocations.
Nabors generated $693.3 million in net cash from operating activities. Capital expenditures were heavy at $715.9 million, resulting in a negative free cash flow of approximately $22.6 million. Investing activities provided $97.1 million in cash, largely due to $622.9 million in proceeds from the Quail Tools disposition. Financing activities used $566.8 million, primarily for debt reductions ($902.7 million) offset by new debt issuances ($700.0 million). The balance sheet shows total assets of $4.79 billion, including $940.7 million in cash. Total debt (current and long-term) stood at $2.50 billion, while total equity was $955.2 million.
The provided XBRL financial data and document content do not contain specific forward-looking statements, management guidance, or strategic priorities regarding future fiscal years. While the financial results indicate active portfolio management through asset dispositions and debt refinancing activities, no explicit outlook or guidance figures were disclosed in the source text. Investors should refer to the complete 10-K filing for detailed MD&A discussions on future expectations.