Nine Energy Service Reports Q1 Results Post-Bankruptcy, Guides Strong Q2 Revenue & EBITDA

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Nine Energy Service reported complex Q1 results due to its recent bankruptcy emergence and fresh start accounting, but provided strong Q2 guidance and highlighted improved liquidity.

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• Q1 2026 Financial Results Reported

  For the predecessor period (Jan 1 - Mar 5, 2026), revenue was $88.4 million with net income of $107.9 million. For the successor period (Mar 6 - Mar 31, 2026), revenue was $41.6 million with a net loss of $(1.3) million. The predecessor net income was significantly impacted by reorganization items related to the bankruptcy emergence.

• Strong Q2 2026 Guidance Issued

  The company expects Q2 2026 revenue between $136 million and $146 million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $10.0 million and $15.0 million, indicating significant sequential improvement post-bankruptcy.

• Improved Liquidity Post-Bankruptcy

  Total liquidity as of March 31, 2026, was $46.9 million, comprising $11.2 million in cash and $35.7 million in revolving credit facility availability. This follows the company's emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 5, 2026.

• Operational Milestone Achieved

  Nine Energy Service announced it has surpassed over 500,000 Scorpion™ Composite Plugs sold, highlighting product success.

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This 8-K provides Nine Energy Service's first quarterly results since emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 5, 2026. The financial reporting is split into 'predecessor' and 'successor' periods due to fresh start accounting, making direct comparisons complex. However, the company's Q2 2026 guidance for significantly higher revenue and Adjusted EBITDA indicates a strong operational recovery and improved financial stability post-bankruptcy. The increased liquidity also signals a healthier balance sheet, which is critical for a company that recently underwent restructuring.