Tidewater Reports Strong 2025 Results, Raises 2026 Guidance Post-Acquisition, and Maintains $500M Share Buyback

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Tidewater Inc. announced strong full-year 2025 financial results, including a substantial increase in net income and free cash flow, and updated its 2026 revenue and gross margin guidance to incorporate the recent Wilson Sons Ultratug acquisition, while also maintaining a $500 million share repurchase program.

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• Strong Full-Year 2025 Financial Performance

  Tidewater reported full-year 2025 revenue of $1,352.8 million (up 0.5% year-over-year) and net income of $333.5 million (up from $180.7 million in 2024). Adjusted EBITDA grew approximately 7% to $598.1 million, and free cash flow reached $426.0 million.

• Significant Non-Cash Deferred Tax Benefit

  Net income was favorably impacted by a non-cash deferred tax benefit of $201.5 million, primarily due to an internal vessel realignment strategy.

• Updated 2026 Guidance Post-Acquisition

  The company updated its 2026 revenue guidance to $1.43 to $1.48 billion and gross margin guidance to 49% to 51%, pro forma for the previously announced Wilson Sons Ultratug acquisition. This follows the definitive agreement announced on 2026-02-24.

• Substantial Share Repurchase Program

  Tidewater reduced its share count by 2.5 million shares for $98.2 million during 2025 and maintains an outstanding share repurchase program authorization of $500 million.

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Tidewater Inc. reported robust financial results for the full year 2025, with a significant increase in net income, largely driven by a non-cash deferred tax benefit from vessel realignment. The company also demonstrated strong Adjusted EBITDA growth and free cash flow generation. Crucially, this filing updates the 2026 financial guidance to reflect the recently announced acquisition of Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore, providing investors with a clearer outlook for the combined entity. The maintained $500 million share repurchase authorization signals continued commitment to shareholder returns, especially as the stock trades near its 52-week high. The CEO's optimistic commentary underscores the company's strong strategic positioning and operational resilience.