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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    KLX Energy Services Holdings Q2 FY26 earnings call KLXE

    Aug 11, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    KLX Energy Services Q2 FY26 — Operational Improvement and Strategic Balance Sheet Restructuring

    KLX Energy Services delivered strong operational results in Q2 FY26, with significant sequential revenue growth and EBITDA expansion, driven by improved activity and the WolfPack acquisition. Concurrently, the company announced a backstopped equity rights offering to proactively reduce debt and enhance financial flexibility, aiming to strengthen its capital structure for future growth and market navigation. This strategic move is intended to address balance sheet concerns from a position of operational momentum, rather than distress.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue increased 15.6% sequentially to $167.3 million, meeting guidance midpoint.

    • Adjusted EBITDA grew 68% sequentially to $18.7 million, with margin improving to 11.2%.

    • WolfPack acquisition successfully completed, contributing $3.4 million in June revenue and increasing annual synergy target to $2.5 million.

    • Base business (excluding WolfPack) grew over 13% sequentially, outpacing the 5.8% increase in U.S. land rig count.

    • Southwest segment revenue increased 20% sequentially, with margin improving from 8.6% to 11.8%.

    Concerns

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    • Net loss for the quarter was $8 million, or $0.41 per share.

    • Liquidity is expected to pressure modestly in Q3 due to additional working capital build to support revenue growth.

    • The company elected to PIK 100% of interest in Q2 and expects to do the same in Q3, indicating continued debt build.

    • Pricing is not sufficient across most of the industry to justify reactivation of equipment or material growth CapEx.

    • Haynesville revenue rolled slightly due to losing one specific customer and plateauing rig count.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Q3 FY26 Revenue
    $176 million to $188 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year SG&A
    similar to fiscal 2025
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Net Leverage Ratio
    approximately 2.7x
    high materiality
    High
    Interest Payment Mix
    50-50 cash and PIK mix
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Interest Expense Reduction
    over $11 million a year
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

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    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Rockies
    Revenue rose nearly 31.6% sequentially, and adjusted EBITDA margin recovered from 5.4% in Q1. Profitability still below historical norms due to activity mix and softness in North Dakota completions.
    Adjusted EBITDA: $6.3 millionAdjusted EBITDA Margin: 12.4%
    		$50.8 million—31.6%$0.3 million operating income
    Southwest
    Revenue increased by nearly $11 million sequentially. Margin improved from 8.6% in Q1. Performed very well during the quarter, benefiting from expansion opportunities in the Eagle Ford and strong Permian business.
    Adjusted EBITDA: $7.6 millionAdjusted EBITDA Margin: 11.8%
    		$64.5 million—20%$0.1 million operating income
    Northeast/Mid-Con
    Revenue was essentially flat sequentially, reflecting a decrease in flowback partially offset by increases in directional drilling and accommodations. Adjusted EBITDA margins improved from 20.8% in Q1, and adjusted EBITDA was up 74% compared to Q2 FY25.
    Adjusted EBITDA: $12.5 millionAdjusted EBITDA Margin: 24%
    		$52 million—-1%$5.1 million operating income

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EBITDA
    $18.7 million68% sequential increase
    Q2 FY26

    Increased 68% sequentially, demonstrating operating leverage.

    Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    11.2%up from 7.7% in Q1
    Q2 FY26

    Improvement driven by normalization of Q1 seasonal impacts, higher activity, and better cost absorption.

    Incremental Adjusted EBITDA Margin
    34%
    Q2 FY26

    Reflects the margin on sequential revenue increase, absorbing about $600,000 of bad debt write-offs.

    Net Loss
    $8 millionvs. $24 million in Q1
    Q2 FY26

    Includes a $6.5 million bargain purchase gain from WolfPack acquisition, which was excluded from adjusted EBITDA and adjusted net loss.

    EPS
    $0.41vs. $1.23 in Q1
    Q2 FY26

    Diluted basis.

    Operating Loss (excluding bargain purchase gain)
    $4.4 millionvs. $12.1 million in Q1
    Q2 FY26

    Generated after excluding the non-recurring $6.5 million bargain purchase gain.

    Revenue per average operated rig
    $311,000up from $273,000 in Q1
    Q2 FY26

    Stronger than Q2 FY25 on the same basis, but EBITDA per rig was effectively flat due to PSL mix and competitive pricing.

    Capital Expenditures
    $8.6 million
    Q2 FY26

    Primarily maintenance related.

    Net Capital Expenditures
    $6.4 million
    Q2 FY26

    After $2.2 million in asset sale proceeds.

    Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
    $10.5 million
    Q2 FY26

    Cash flow from operations.

    Total Debt
    $288.9 million
    Q2 FY26 end

    Quarter end balance.

    Total Liquidity
    $53.3 million
    Q2 FY26 end

    Includes $7.9 million of cash and cash equivalents and $45.4 million of availability under the ABL, inclusive of undrawn FILO capacity.

    Net Working Capital
    $46.0 million
    Q2 FY26 end

    Balance at the end of the quarter.

    Interest Expense Recognized
    $12.4 million
    Q2 FY26

    Approximately $2.5 million paid in cash, $8.2 million added to principal, with the balance representing noncash amortization of debt issuance costs and issue discount.

    Coiled Tubing Lease Burden
    $8.2 million
    Annual

    This annual burden will roll off at the end of the current fiscal year, improving the free cash flow profile for 2027.

    U.S. Land Rig Count
    improved slightlyoff the bottom
    Q2 FY26

    Despite slight improvement, highly volatile commodity prices have muted customer response.

    Drilling-focused revenue as % of total revenue
    23%up from 20% in Q1
    Q2 FY26

    WolfPack and legacy accommodations PSL revenue are classified within drilling, contributing to this shift.

    Completion services revenue as % of total revenue
    52%
    Q2 FY26

    Expected to be similar in Q3 FY26.

    Natural Gas Revenue as % of Total Revenue
    15%rolled slightly
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by Haynesville revenue, expected to be fairly consistent going forward.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    FCF CAPEX leverage2.7xx
    M a integration progress$2.5 millionUSD
    Digital recurring revenue—
    Orders bookings by segment$3.4 millionUSD
    Segment adjusted EBITDA margin12.4%%
    Data center new energy revenue capacity—

    Orderbook & backlog

    1
    WolfPack Rentals Annual Revenue Run Rate$41 millionJune 2026

    vs. $38 million in FY25

    Implied annual run rate based on $3.4 million revenue contribution in June 2026.

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    WolfPack RentalsAcquisition of an accommodations and water filtration services provider.

    Closed on June 2, 2026. Expands capabilities and customer reach in key markets, adds scale, and brings new technologies like water filtration. Opened doors to industrial end users including data centers and lithium mining.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Liquidity pressure from working capital buildQ3 FY26

    Q3 expected to mark the low point for liquidity

    Mitigation: Focused on managing working capital and capital spending in line with activity levels; equity rights offering to improve liquidity.

    Debt build from PIK interestQ2 FY26, Q3 FY26

    100% PIK interest in Q2 and expected in Q3

    Mitigation: Backstopped equity rights offering designed to reduce debt and improve capital structure; anticipated 50-50 cash and PIK mix in Q4.

    Volatile commodity pricesOngoing

    Muted customer response despite slight improvement in U.S. land rig count

    Mitigation: Focus on disciplined execution, utilization, cost discipline, and integrating WolfPack to strengthen market position.

    Competitive pricing environmentOngoing

    Pricing not sufficient across most of the industry to justify reactivation of equipment or material growth CapEx

    Mitigation: Focused on moving price where possible, particularly in asset-intensive business lines; cost controls.

    Timing of individual large jobsQuarter-to-quarter

    Revenue can move meaningfully between quarters based on customer scheduling

    Mitigation: Emblematic of a business of this size, not a change in underlying demand.

    Loss of specific customer in HaynesvilleQ2 FY26

    Haynesville revenue was the driver of a slight roll in natural gas revenue percentage

    Mitigation: Team is working to backfill that work on a daily basis.

    Potential breach of financial covenantsFY27

    Material risk as you roll forward to next year

    Mitigation: Equity rights offering to delever balance sheet and create additional cash liquidity, materially enhancing financial resilience.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Q3 Revenue Growth

    Q3 FY26
    Current$167.3 million in Q2
    Target$176 million to $188 million

    Why it matters

    Verifies the company's ability to achieve its sequential growth guidance and outpace broader market expectations for flat activity.

    Looking ahead to the third quarter, we expect revenue in the range of $176 million to $188 million with a midpoint of $182 million, which is $15 million higher than the second quarter.

    Q&A highlights

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    Given a good Q2 and positive Q3 guidance, why was the equity rights offering announced now?

    Management stated that the offering is a proactive measure to address debt accumulation from PIK interest, improve financial resilience, and gain flexibility for market cycles and future M&A. Waiting until a covenant breach or event of default would lead to more severe consequences. The offering is equitable, allowing all shareholders to participate or sell their rights.

    “You can't PIK your way to prosperity, and you can't wait until the last minute when it's required to happen to make some of these decisions. The PIK is -- was implemented into the new notes. It's a very useful tool to manage seasonal volatility. We didn't intend on using the PIK at the level we have post the refi. And so we've continued to see debt build.”

    asked by Steve Ferazani · answered by Christopher Baker

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    Detailed Narrative

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    Q2 Performance Highlights

    KLX Energy Services delivered strong second-quarter results, with revenue reaching $167.3 million, a 15.6% sequential increase, aligning with guidance. Adjusted EBITDA surged 68% sequentially to $18.7 million, improving the adjusted EBITDA margin to 11.2%. This performance was driven by normalized Q1 seasonal impacts, higher activity levels leading to better utilization and cost absorption, and a one-month contribution from the WolfPack acquisition. The company's base business, excluding WolfPack, grew over 13% sequentially, outperforming the 5.8% increase in the U.S. land rig count.

    02

    WolfPack Acquisition & Integration

    A key milestone in Q2 was the successful acquisition of WolfPack Rentals on June 2, 2026. WolfPack contributed $3.4 million in revenue during June, implying an annual revenue run rate of approximately $41 million, which is favorable compared to its $38 million revenue in FY25. Integration has progressed smoothly, with systems integrated as of July 1. The expected annual synergy target has been increased to $2.5 million, and WolfPack has expanded KLX's capabilities, customer reach, and opened doors to new industrial end-users like data centers and lithium mining.

    03

    Balance Sheet Restructuring and Equity Rights Offering

    KLX announced a $125 million backstopped equity rights offering to support its balance sheet improvement strategy. This proactive measure aims to reduce debt, improve liquidity, and strengthen the capital structure, positioning the company for greater financial flexibility and long-term growth. Management emphasized that this is not a bankruptcy process but a deliberate effort to improve the capital structure from a strengthened operational position. The offering is structured to allow all shareholders to participate at the same price as backstop parties or sell their transferable rights.

    04

    Segment Performance Overview

    The Rockies segment saw revenue increase by 31.6% sequentially to $50.8 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin recovering to 12.4%. The Southwest segment's revenue grew by 20% sequentially to $64.5 million, with margin improving from 8.6% to 11.8%. The Northeast/Mid-Con segment's revenue was essentially flat at $52 million, but adjusted EBITDA margins improved to 24% from 20.8% due to mix shift and cost controls. Overall, the business mix in Q2 was tilted more towards drilling, which limited incremental margins despite increased activity.

    05

    Market Dynamics and Pricing Environment

    The broader market environment remains active but difficult to project due to volatile commodity prices. While the U.S. land rig count has slightly improved, customer response has been muted. Pricing power remains challenging across most of the industry, insufficient to justify equipment reactivation or material growth CapEx. However, KLX has been able to move prices in certain asset-intensive business lines, though personnel-dependent PSLs continue to face pressure. The timing of📎 large jobs can cause meaningful quarter-to-quarter revenue fluctuations for a business of KLX's size.

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    Capital Allocation and Liquidity

    Capital expenditures in Q2 were $8.6 million, with net CapEx of $6.4 million after asset sales. Net cash provided by operating activities was $10.5 million, and unlevered free cash flow was $6.6 million. Total debt at quarter-end was $288.9 million, with total liquidity at $53.3 million. The company expects Q3 to be the low point for liquidity due to working capital build supporting anticipated revenue growth. The equity rights offering is projected to reduce annual interest costs by over $11 million, improving the free cash flow profile by approximately $20 million when combined with coiled tubing lease rolloffs in 2027.

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