Baker Hughes Reports Strong Q2 Results Despite Lower YoY Revenue
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Baker Hughes reported revenue of $6.74 billion for the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, down 2% year-on-year (YoY) from $6.91 billion despite a 2% sequential increase. The energy technology company also posted net income of $681 million, down 3% compared to the same period last year and 27% lower than the previous quarter. The decline was mainly due to the sale of its Precision Sensors & Instrumentation (PSI) and Surface Pressure Control (SPC) businesses, which no longer contribute to the company’s revenue. Meanwhile, adjusted net income rose 3% YoY to $640 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased 2% to $1.23 billion. Baker Hughes said that the YoY increase was primarily driven by productivity, price, cost-out initiatives, and FX, partially offset by inflation, lower volume, change in business mix, and the PSI and SPC dispositions. Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Simonelli said, “Baker Hughes delivered another strong quarter, reflecting the breadth of our portfolio and continued momentum across data center, gas infrastructure, and upstream markets. Disciplined execution and our ability to effectively navigate ongoing Middle East challenges contributed to Adjusted EBITDA exceeding the high end of our guidance range.” Simonelli also expressed confidence in achieving the midpoint of the company’s full-year guidance, supported by favorable market fundamentals despite ongoing geopolitical...
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