RIG Transocean Ltd.
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Executive Summary
Transocean reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.08B (beat consensus $1.03B) but GAAP EPS of $0.06 missed consensus of $0.08. Adjusted EBITDA margin exceeded 40% and the company added $1.6B in backlog, while Q2 revenue guidance of $930-970M implies a sequential decline. The mixed quarter reflects strong operational execution offset by a miss on earnings and softer near-term outlook.
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Actionable Insight
Monitor Q2 2026 revenue guidance trajectory and whether the sequential decline is seasonal or signals weakening demand; the $1.6B backlog addition supports long-term revenue visibility but near-term headwinds from lower Q2 guidance may pressure the stock. Watch for updates on the proposed Valaris merger.
Key Facts
- Q1 2026 revenue $1.081B vs consensus $1.03B (+4.9% beat)
- GAAP diluted EPS $0.06 vs consensus $0.08 (-25% miss)
- Adjusted EBITDA $440M with 40.7% margin
- Net cash from operations $164M; free cash flow $136M
- Retired $358M of 8.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2028
- Added $1.6B in contract backlog; total backlog $7.1B
- Q2 2026 revenue guidance $930-970M (midpoint ~12% below Q1)
- Total liquidity $1.125B at quarter-end
Financial Impact
Revenue beat by ~$51M, EPS miss by $0.02, Q2 guidance ~$100M below Q1 run-rate
Risk Factors
- Q2 revenue guidance implies material sequential decline
- EPS miss highlights higher interest expense and debt retirement costs
- Oil price volatility could impact offshore drilling demand
- Debt maturity profile: $329M due within one year
Market Snapshot
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
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| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-3287226 |
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May 26, 2026
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| $6.18 $6.25 | ▲ +1.13% | ▼ −0.07% | $6.04 (−2.27%) |
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May 19, 2026
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| $7.34 $6.22 | ▼ −15.26% | ▼ −17.06% | $6.04 (−17.71%) |
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May 4, 2026
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8-K
| $6.25 $6.55 | ▲ +4.80% | ▲ +2.82% | $6.04 (−3.36%) |
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May 4, 2026
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Press Release
| $6.25 $6.55 | ▲ +4.80% | ▲ +2.82% | $6.04 (−3.36%) |
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May 4, 2026
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Press Release
| $6.25 $6.55 | ▲ +4.80% | ▲ +2.82% | $6.04 (−3.36%) |
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Apr 16, 2026
8w ago
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8-K
| $6.35 $6.06 | ▼ −4.57% | ▼ −5.55% | $6.04 (−4.88%) |
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Apr 16, 2026
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Press Release
| $6.35 $6.06 | ▲ +4.57% | ▲ +5.55% | $6.04 (+4.88%) |
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Apr 14, 2026
8w ago
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8-K
| $6.17 $6.05 | ▼ −1.94% | ▼ −3.34% | $6.04 (−2.11%) |
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Apr 2, 2026
10w ago
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8-K
| $6.59 $6.52 | ▼ −1.06% | ▼ −4.68% | $6.04 (−8.35%) |
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