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| These results were primarily due to increased stimulation activity internationally, higher cementing activity in the eastern hemisphere, and improved completion tool sales globally |
| We've got a leadership position |
| Our margin strength demonstrated the power of our strategy |
| I am pleased with the stability of our North America business and the profitability of our international growth |
| And as I've said, maximizing value in North America is our fundamental strategy, and that will translate into strong incrementals, which we've seen |
| International revenue grew 17% year-over-year with strong activity in all geographic markets |
| Our completion and production division grew revenue 11% year-over-year, while margins expanded 280 basis points, margins expanded 105 basis points sequentially driven by international operations, while North American C&P margins remained approximately flat the last quarter |
| Our drilling and evaluation division grew revenue 4% year-over-year, while margins expanded 168 basis points |
| Thank you for another outstanding quarter, you executed our strategy and delivered excellent financial results |
| Everything I see today strengthens my conviction and the long duration of this up cycle |
| So we have been able to put together much better capital efficiency around our drilling business, and it's gaining traction |
| And our margin strength demonstrated the power of our strategy |
| We are growing profitably internationally and driving capital efficiency |
| Everything I see today strengthens my conviction in the long duration of this upcycle |
| Against this backdrop, I believe the execution of our strategy will deliver strong free cash flow, growing margins and more cash return to shareholders |
| Before we close out, Halliburton delivered an impressive third quarter |
| rig count decreasing around 20% since Q4 of 2022, Halliburton delivered strong revenue and margin performance during this period |
| We've had really strong tailwinds into Q4 |
| So I mean, look, we've got a really good position in North America |
| As our business continues to grow and our margins continue to improve as well |
| Look, it's a very good technology |
| I mean, this is a fantastic technology |
| This resulted in a 68% improvement in hours pumped per crew in just the last four years |
| So yes, I am confident that Halliburton has the ability and will grow |
| And so also an initial really solid contract in Kuwait that has continued to expand in the Middle East with trials and opportunities and actually getting meaningful traction |
| I mean our customers in North America are very smart, very good, very competitive |
| I expect the combination of our value proposition and strategy will deliver a more profitable business that generates more free cash flow for years to come |
| And so look, very high expectations for where they go and expect that, that is, again, another unique international growth opportunity for Halliburton, very resilient in the North America sort of independence of activity rig count activity |
| And so pleased with where we are |
| Our results clearly demonstrate Halliburton strong global competitiveness in both divisions and the successful execution of our strategy for profitable international growth |
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| In North America, revenue in Q3 was $2.6 billion, a 3% decrease sequentially |
| In our Completion and Production division, we anticipate revenue to decrease by 3% to 5% sequentially, while operating margins are expected to decrease 25 to 75 basis points as a result of lower North America land activity due to holidays and lower winter month efficiencies, partially offset by higher year-end completion tool sales |
| This decline was primarily driven by decreased pressure pumping services in U.S |
| Other net expense for Q3 was $28 million, primarily related to unfavorable foreign exchange movements |
| North America revenue was roughly flat year-over-year and down 3% sequentially |
| But I also expect, as we've done for so many years, that we'll see the actual breakeven cost or the cost of producing oil and gas in North America continue to come down on the back of technology |
| Our ability to compete in all parts of the offshore business including exploration, development and intervention has never been better |
| Despite the U.S |
| International sale looks a little sluggish this quarter, MENA was flat |
| These were offset by decreased activity in multiple product service lines in Kuwait, and India and lower drilling, testing and well intervention services in Asia |
| land, and lower well intervention services in the Gulf of Mexico |
| These were offset by decreased drilling related services, lower project management activity and software sales in Mexico |
| This challenge is reflected in our customers' activity levels and future development plans |
| Partially offsetting these increases were lower software sales, decreased project management and lower well construction services in Mexico |
| And also, just the decline rates in North America |
| As you think about the outlook here for the fourth quarter and maybe in the first half of '24, I was just curious where you feel like you're being properly cautious, maybe slightly overly cautious and where you think things actually need to come through to sort of hit the numbers, right? I'm just sort of looking for some guidelines maybe of what to pay attention to as the quarter unfolds |
| And finally, our decision to retire old equipment when returns are not sufficient rather than to pursue market share |
| This performance matters even more in a market where offshore rig rates and spread costs are rising |
| And then, if we think about North America as this cash machine, as I think about it for you guys, with some seasonality here in the fourth quarter, do you anticipate pricing degradation? Or do you think that everything kind of holds up here and we're in just kind of this continued harvesting period |
| On the other hand, perhaps your pricing levers might be a bit compromised if you only have a handful of large customers |
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