Noble (NE) Investor presentation summary

Key financial highlights

• Market capitalization stands at $7.2B with net debt of $1.5B and a $7.5B contract backlog as of early 2026.

• Adjusted EBITDA for year-end 2025 reached $1.1B with a 34% margin; dividend yield is 4.4%.

• 2026 revenue guidance is $2.8–$3.0B, with adjusted EBITDA projected at $940–1,020M and capex at $590–640M.

• Free cash flow for 2025 was $454M, with net leverage at 1.4x and liquidity of $1.0B.

Market and demand trends

• Ultra-deepwater (UDW) demand remains resilient, with current demand at 105 rigs, matching recent peak levels despite lower oil prices.

• Offshore project sanctioning is forecasted to rise significantly in 2027–28, with 95% of anticipated FIDs having breakevens below $40/bbl.

• Open floater demand increased 50% year-over-year to 115 rig years, with average program durations nearing two years.

Fleet and operational performance

• Marketed floater fleet is 93% contracted, with 141 contracted floaters between the 2024 peak and 2025 trough.

• Fleet includes 24 floaters and 5 jackups, with high-spec drillships and harsh environment capabilities across key global regions.

• 15 high-spec drillships and 5 ultra-harsh jackups feature advanced automation, dual BOPs, and leading-edge technical assets.