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Ensign Energy Services Q1 2026 earnings summary

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Q1 2026 earnings summary7 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Leadership transition with Trevor Russell appointed as CFO, succeeding Michael Gray, who remains as Executive Advisor until July.

  • Q1 2026 revenue was $418.0 million, down 4% year-over-year, with declines in Canada and international segments, while U.S. revenue remained flat.

  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased 7% to $94.8 million; net loss attributable to common shareholders was $11.1 million, compared to net income of $3.7 million in Q1 2025.

  • Funds flow from operations fell 9% to $88.0 million; cash provided by operating activities dropped 16% to $45.4 million.

  • Total operating days declined 2% year-over-year, with Canadian drilling days down 15%, U.S. drilling days up 15%, and international drilling days up 1%.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 2026 revenue was $418.0 million, down 4% year-over-year from $436.5 million.

  • Adjusted EBITDA fell 7% to $94.8 million from $102.4 million year-over-year.

  • Net loss was $11.1 million, or $(0.06) per share, versus net income of $3.7 million, or $0.02 per share, in Q1 2025.

  • Interest expense dropped 37% to $12.9 million, aided by lower debt, rates, and a one-time recovery.

  • Net capital expenditures were $64.8 million in Q1 2026, up 76% year-over-year.

Outlook and guidance

  • Maintenance capital budget for 2026 set at $162 million, with $79.5 million in selective upgrade capital.

  • Debt reduction target for 2026 is $125 million, with flexibility to adjust based on industry conditions.

  • Expectation to increase contract rates by 5%-10% in the back half of 2026 as rig supply tightens.

  • Operators signaling increased rig demand if high oil prices persist into Q3.

  • Canadian activity expected to remain steady, supported by infrastructure projects; U.S. activity stable to slightly improved; international activity steady with regional variations.

Impact of flow through revenue on US Q1 results
Customer funded portion of 2026 upgrade capital
2026 debt reduction target and capital flexibility
Impact of infrastructure on Venezuela rig growth
Strategy to regain 25% market share in Canada
Target leverage ratio and debt reduction goals
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