Revenue and Net Income Growth
Fourth quarter revenues grew 5% sequentially to $2.31 billion, and net income was $160 million resulting in fully diluted earnings of $0.41 per share. Full year 2024 revenues increased 3% to $8.87 billion, with a net income of $635 million.
Strong Free Cash Flow
NOV generated exceptionally strong free cash flow of $953 million for the full year 2024, representing 86% of EBITDA conversion.
Energy Equipment Segment Performance
The Energy Equipment segment led with a 5% revenue increase and a 250 basis points margin expansion due to recovering supply chains and higher-margin contracts.
Digital Services Expansion
NOV's digital services, including the Max Edge platform, gained traction with the user base more than doubling through 2024.
Shareholder Returns
Returned $337 million to shareholders through share buybacks and increased dividends, representing 41% of excess free cash flow.