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Oceaneering projects $390M–$440M EBITDA for 2026 as ADTech drives multiyear growth

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Oceaneering projects $390M–$440M EBITDA for 2026 as ADTech drives multiyear growth Earnings Call Insights: Oceaneering International, Inc…
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  • Achieved 7% improvement in ROV pricing

    80% confidence
  • Interest in autonomous forklifts is high with adoption depending on customer readiness

    80% confidence
  • Not pursuing big industry consolidation M&A but sees potential for bolt-on technology acquisitions

    80% confidence
  • Oceaneering closed out 2025 with strong execution across the business, making continued progress against strategic priorities

    80% confidence
  • Government services lead times for ADTech projects vary quite a bit, with some ramping quickly and others requiring longer engineering and prototyping phases

    80% confidence
  • Organic capital expenditures for 2026 forecasted between $105 million and $115 million, with 40% allocated to growth and 60% to maintenance

    80% confidence
  • Cash balance increased to $689 million at year-end, further strengthening financial flexibility

    80% confidence
  • Achieved 140 basis points EBITDA margin expansion in 2025

    80% confidence
  • Net income of $178 million or $1.76 per share represents a 217% increase year-over-year, largely due to $156 million discrete tax benefit related to release of U.S. valuation allowances

    80% confidence
  • ROV uptime was 99% for the second consecutive year

    80% confidence
  • 2025 order intake was $3.7 billion with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.33

    80% confidence
  • Oceaneering's offshore, maritime, and space expertise translates across defense and energy with unique SUBSAFE certifications and capabilities in submarine sustainment and space systems

    80% confidence
  • Free cash flow for 2026 anticipated to be $100 million to $120 million, with year-over-year reduction primarily reflecting early receipt of $37 million in customer payments in Q4 2025

    80% confidence
  • IMDS integrates machine vision, machine learning, and AI for enhanced inspection capabilities that can be deployed subsea with ROVs

    80% confidence
  • 2026 EBITDA projected between $390 million and $440 million with year-over-year improvements in all segments except OPG

    80% confidence
  • Consolidated revenue in 2026 projected to grow in the low to mid-single-digit percentage range, with ADTech revenue improving significantly year-over-year

    80% confidence
  • Balance sheet strength and cash growth gives more flexibility and opportunity to do more when the time is right

    80% confidence

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