TETRA Technologies Reports Strong FY25 Results, Advances Critical Mineral & Water Desalination Initiatives

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TETRA Technologies delivered strong full-year 2025 financial results, achieving its highest revenue and Adjusted EBITDA in over ten years, alongside robust cash flow generation. The company reported $631 million in revenue and $113.6 million in Adjusted EBITDA for the full year. While the fourth quarter saw a GAAP loss from continuing operations of $15.3 million, this was primarily due to $18.7 million in unusual charges; adjusted net income per share remained positive at $0.02, and base business adjusted free cash flow was exceptionally strong at $21.8 million. Critically, TETRA provided substantial updates on its strategic initiatives, including the completion of Phase 1 of its Arkansas bromine project, securing additional bromine supply for 2026-2027, and advancing its produced water desalination platform for data centers with new patent protection and large-scale project designs. The company also executed a term sheet for a joint venture to monetize magnesium, a critical mineral. These strategic advancements, coupled with a strong balance sheet (net leverage ratio of 1.1x), reinforce confidence in achieving the ambitious ONE TETRA 2030 objectives to more than double revenue and triple Adjusted EBITDA, positioning the company for significant long-term growth and diversification.

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• Strong Full-Year 2025 Financial Performance

  Reported full-year 2025 revenues of $631 million (up 5% year-over-year) and Adjusted EBITDA of $113.6 million (up 14% year-over-year), marking the highest levels in over ten years. Net cash provided by operating activities was $100 million, with base business adjusted free cash flow of $83 million.

• Strategic Progress on Arkansas Bromine Project

  Completed Phase 1 of the bromine processing plant project on time and under budget in Q4 2025, with Phase 2 commenced and mechanical completion targeted by end of 2026. The facility is expected to be operational by end of 2027, with first production in 2028.

• Advancing Produced Water Desalination for Data Centers

  Secured patent protection for TETRA Oasis TDS technology in January 2026 and is engaged in active commercial discussions for multiple large-scale (over 100,000 bbl/day) facilities to support growing power generation and data center water-cooling needs in West Texas.

• New Magnesium Joint Venture for Critical Minerals

  Executed a term sheet for a joint venture with Magrathea Metals, Inc. to monetize high concentrations of magnesium from its Arkansas brine, leveraging magnesium's classification as a critical mineral by the U.S. government.

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TETRA Technologies delivered strong full-year 2025 financial results, achieving its highest revenue and Adjusted EBITDA in over ten years, alongside robust cash flow generation. The company reported $631 million in revenue and $113.6 million in Adjusted EBITDA for the full year. While the fourth quarter saw a GAAP loss from continuing operations of $15.3 million, this was primarily due to $18.7 million in unusual charges; adjusted net income per share remained positive at $0.02, and base business adjusted free cash flow was exceptionally strong at $21.8 million. Critically, TETRA provided substantial updates on its strategic initiatives, including the completion of Phase 1 of its Arkansas bromine project, securing additional bromine supply for 2026-2027, and advancing its produced water desalination platform for data centers with new patent protection and large-scale project designs. The company also executed a term sheet for a joint venture to monetize magnesium, a critical mineral. These strategic advancements, coupled with a strong balance sheet (net leverage ratio of 1.1x), reinforce confidence in achieving the ambitious ONE TETRA 2030 objectives to more than double revenue and triple Adjusted EBITDA, positioning the company for significant long-term growth and diversification.