Forum Energy Crushes Q2 Estimates and Lifts Full-Year Guidance Across the Board

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Forum Energy Technologies posted Q2 2026 results that exceeded expectations, with revenue climbing 8% sequentially to $226 million and adjusted EBITDA up 39% to $32 million. Full-year 2026 guidance was raised across all key metrics.

check_boxKey Events · Earnings and Guidance · FET

• Q2 Revenue and Earnings Surge

  Strong demand in the Drilling and Completions and Artificial Lift and Downhole segments pushed revenue to $226 million, an 8% sequential increase. Adjusted net income soared 148% to $14 million, or $1.16 per diluted share.

• Adjusted EBITDA Margin Expansion

  Adjusted EBITDA jumped 39% sequentially to $32 million, with margins expanding 300 basis points to 14.0%, thanks to improved plant utilization and cost management.

• Full-Year 2026 Guidance Raised

  Management lifted its full-year outlook: revenue is now $870-910 million (up 6% from the prior midpoint), adjusted EBITDA $115-125 million (up 17%), adjusted net income $42-52 million (up 57%), and free cash flow $57-77 million (up 3%).

• Balance Sheet Strengthens

  The net leverage ratio improved to 1.1x from 1.4x last quarter, supported by free cash flow generation. During the first half of 2026, the company repurchased $8 million in shares.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · FET · Energy & Transportation

A standout quarter saw revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted net income all surge sequentially, handily beating the company's own aggressive targets. Confidence in sustained momentum is evident as full-year 2026 guidance was raised for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, and free cash flow. With net leverage falling to 1.1x and $8 million in share repurchases during the first half, management is clearly committed to returning capital. The magnitude of the beat and the upward revision make this a clear positive for investors, and the stock is likely to react favorably.