Free Cash Flow RecoveryTransocean's $626M free cash flow in 2025 reflects a structural improvement in cash generation after multi-year negatives. Sustained FCF underpins deleveraging, funds maintenance capex in a capital‑intensive fleet business, and improves resilience to cyclic demand swings if maintained.
Backlog And Scale ExpansionA multi-billion-dollar backlog plus pro forma scale from the Valaris combination materially lengthens revenue visibility and smooths utilization across basins. Higher contract coverage and identified cost synergies can lift medium-term cash flows and support sustained margin and liquidity improvements.
Operational ReliabilityNear-98% fleet uptime and strong safety performance reduce downtime risk and raise dayrate capture and margin sustainability. Reliable operations foster client stickiness in harsh-environment and deepwater markets, supporting durable cash generation and competitive positioning.