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Civeo Corp (CVEO)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2025 revenue was $162.7M and diluted EPS was -$0.25; Adjusted EBITDA was $25.0M. Australia grew mid‑single digits YoY on higher owned‑village occupancy and integrated services margins, while Canada was sharply lower on reduced turnaround activity and headcount cuts .
- Versus S&P Global consensus, revenue was essentially in line ($163.0M* est. vs $162.7M actual) while EBITDA missed ($22.6M* est. vs $20.7M EBITDA actual); note company emphasizes Adjusted EBITDA of $25.0M *.
- Full‑year 2025 guidance was maintained and raised versus April: revenue $640–$670M and Adjusted EBITDA $86–$96M; capex unchanged at $20–$25M. Management reiterated accelerated buybacks (883k shares repurchased in Q2, ~7% of shares outstanding as of 3/31) and a target net leverage of ~2x by year‑end .
- Key near‑term narrative drivers: continued Australian contract momentum (A$250M four‑year renewal; A$64M three‑year integrated services award), integration of Bowen Basin acquisition, and Canada turnaround cadence in Q3/Q4; management flagged met coal price volatility and Canada macro as watch‑items .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
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What Went Well
- Australia delivered YoY growth: segment revenue $112.7M (+4%) and Adjusted EBITDA $23.7M (+10%); billed rooms rose 10% to 690k, supported by Bowen Basin acquisition and integrated services margin improvement .
- Strategic wins and visibility: four‑year take‑or‑pay renewal (~A$250M) and three‑year integrated services contract (~A$64M) in Bowen Basin; management highlighted strong service levels, safety, and multi‑site coverage as competitive advantages .
- Capital allocation execution: repurchased 883k shares for ~$19.1M in Q2; since 2021, ~27% of shares repurchased; updated framework prioritizes buybacks using ≥100% of annual free cash flow until 20% authorization is completed .
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What Went Wrong
- Canada weakness: revenue $50.0M (-37% YoY), Adjusted EBITDA $7.5M vs $17.3M prior year; billed rooms fell to 450k from 752k on customer cost reductions and loss of Fort Hills occupancy .
- Cash flow pressure in Q2: operating cash flow -$2.3M, reflecting working capital build and Australian cash tax payments (~$15.8M in Q2, including ~$9.4M related to 2024) .
- Consensus EBITDA miss: S&P Global EBITDA consensus was $22.6M*, but company EBITDA (GAAP) printed $20.7M; management cited Canada billed‑room declines and currency headwinds (AUD/CAD weakening) * .
Financial Results
Narrative comparisons:
- Q2 2025 YoY: revenue $162.7M vs $188.7M (-13.8%); diluted EPS -$0.25 vs $0.56; Adjusted EBITDA $25.0M vs $31.9M; primary driver was Canada billed‑room declines and lower turnaround activity .
- Sequential: Q2 revenue up vs Q1 ($162.7M vs $144.0M), Adjusted EBITDA up ($25.0M vs $12.7M), as Australia strength offset Canada .
Segment Performance (Q2 YoY)
KPIs and Balance Sheet
Guidance Changes
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “We capitalized on equity market softness earlier in the second quarter to repurchase 883,000 common shares… approximately 7% of Civeo’s common shares outstanding.”
- “Revenue in [Australia] increased 4% year over year… adjusted EBITDA grew by 10%… driven by the recently completed acquisition… and margin improvement in the integrated services business.”
- “In Canada… turnaround occupancy remains subdued… customers remain steadfast in their singular focus on cost reductions.”
- “We are maintaining our full year 2025 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance… revenue $640–$670M and adjusted EBITDA $86–$96M.”
- On contracts and met coal volatility: “It speaks to the service level… safety record… [but] met coal price puts our antenna up.”
Q&A Highlights
- Guidance cadence and H2 improvement: Australia expected stronger in Q3 with full quarter from acquired villages and new integrated services; Canada stable in Q3 with typical Q4 seasonal downtime .
- Contract renewals despite met coal weakness: Multi‑year extensions reflect service quality and scale; uncertainty mainly on usage above contracted minimums if customers defer maintenance .
- Free cash flow trajectory: First‑half cash outflows due to seasonality and Australian cash taxes; management expects stronger second half and continued buyback activity .
- Canada turnaround visibility: Guidance assumes pickup in Q3; if turnarounds slip, that portion of guidance would be missed; tentative signs of stabilization .
- Australia oil & gas exposure: Historically minimal; growth focus remains owned village portfolio and integrated services; mobile camps not a major driver near term .
Estimates Context
Values retrieved from S&P Global. Company reports Adjusted EBITDA of $25.008M, which is not directly comparable to S&P EBITDA consensus *.
Implications:
- Slight revenue miss/in‑line and EBITDA miss vs S&P EBITDA consensus reflect Canada weakness and currency; estimate models should reflect reduced Canadian billed rooms and FX headwinds. H2 uplift tied to Australia acquisition full‑quarter, integrated services wins, and turnaround execution .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Australia remains the growth engine: owned‑village occupancy strong; new A$250M and A$64M contracts add visibility; Q3 expected stronger sequentially with full quarter of acquired villages .
- Canada is the swing factor: guidance sensitivity to turnaround realization; structural cost actions underway (two lodges cold‑closed, headcount reduction ~25%) to protect cash generation .
- Capital allocation is an active catalyst: accelerated buybacks (883k in Q2) and commitment to ≥100% annual FCF until 20% authorization completion; net leverage guided ~2x by year‑end .
- Cash flow seasonality and taxes matter: Q2 OCF negative due to working capital and Australian cash taxes; management expects stronger H2 free cash flow; model accordingly .
- Estimates likely adjust: modest downward bias to EBITDA vs S&P consensus in Q2 driven by Canada/FX; narrative improves in H2 on Australia momentum and cost actions *.
- Watch met coal prices and Canadian policy: commodity volatility could affect above‑minimum room usage; Canada macro/policy remains an overhang; LNG/Pathways projects are medium‑term optionality .
- Guidance maintained at higher ranges post‑acquisition update: revenue $640–$670M; Adjusted EBITDA $86–$96M; capex $20–$25M—provides stability to the outlook despite regional divergence .