Shares declined modestly by 1.1% following the earnings release, reflecting investor caution despite the company beating guidance on revenue and margins; sequential revenue deceleration and softness in the Middle East appear to have tempered enthusiasm.

• Q1 revenue was $239 million, down 13% sequentially and down 1% year-over-year, though still above the high end of the guidance range.
• Adjusted EBITDA was $49 million with a 21% margin, improving from 19% in the prior quarter, aided by favorable product mix and facility consolidation benefits.
• The Subsea segment showed margin expansion and secured two significant $20+ million project awards in Asia but faced softer-than-expected activity in the Middle East due to project timing and geopolitical disruptions.
• The $16 million acquisition of Drilling Innovative Solutions aligns with Innovex’s strategy of adding complementary, high-margin, small-ticket technologies with organic growth potential.
• SG&A expenses increased sequentially due to discrete legal and transaction-related costs, partially offsetting operational improvements.