Seadrill Q2 Revenues Jump 56% Q/Q, Plans $250M Stock Buyback
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Seadrill Ltd reported a Q2 2023 operating revenue of $414 million, up 56% Q/Q, with economic utilization of 93%. The company also announced contract additions of around $203 million of order backlog during the quarter, bringing the total to roughly $2.6 billion. Seadrill also disclosed the potential sale of three jackup rigs and related stake in its 50:50 joint venture with Gulf Drilling International and sold its three tender-assist units to certain affiliates of Energy Drilling Pte. Ltd. for proceeds of around $85 million. The company authorized a share repurchase program to buy back up to around $250 million.

August 15, 2023 | 9:53 am
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Seadrill's Q2 2023 revenue increased by 56% Q/Q, and the company plans a $250M stock buyback. This could potentially increase investor confidence and drive the stock price up.
Seadrill's strong Q2 2023 results and the announcement of a significant stock buyback program could increase investor confidence in the company, potentially driving the stock price up in the short term.
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