ProPetro Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2025

MIDLAND, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ProPetro Holding Corp. (“ProPetro” or “the Company”) (NYSE: PUMP) today announced financial and operational results for the third quarter of 2025.


Third Quarter 2025 Results and Highlights

  • Total revenue of $294 million decreased 10% compared to $326 million for the prior quarter.
  • Net loss was $2 million ($0.02 loss per diluted share) as compared to a net loss of $7 million in the prior quarter ($0.07 loss per diluted share).
  • Adjusted EBITDA(1) of $35 million was 12% of revenue and decreased 29% compared to the prior quarter.
  • Capital expenditures paid were $44 million and capital expenditures incurred were $98 million.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities and net cash used in investing activities were $42 million and $43 million, respectively.
  • Free Cash Flow for Completions Business(2) was $25 million, bringing the year-to-date total through the third quarter to $92 million.
  • Executed an additional contract for one frac fleet, bringing the total to seven contracted fleets, including two larger simul frac fleets. Approximately 70% of the Company’s active hydraulic horsepower is now secured under long-term contracts.

PROPWR℠ Achieves Major Milestones and Accelerates Growth

  • Deployed first assets in the field during the quarter, and have observed excellent operational efficiency and reliability.
  • Secured long-term contract to commit 60 megawatts of power capacity to a leading hyperscaler data center, marking PROPWR’s entry into the data center power market.
  • Expanded total contracted capacity to over 150 megawatts, with expectations to reach at least 220 megawatts by year-end.
  • Increased equipment orders to 360 megawatts, with all units expected to be delivered by early 2027; positioned to order additional capacity and anticipate approximately 750 megawatts delivered by year-end 2028.
  • Executed a letter of intent on a $350 million lease financing facility with an investment-grade partner, providing flexible, on-demand funding to help accelerate and scale PROPWR projects as the business grows.
  • Actively negotiating additional long-term contracts amid accelerating demand for reliable, low-emission power solutions.
  • Targeting installed capacity of one gigawatt or greater by 2030, driven by growth in oilfield and data center power projects.

(1)

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and is described and reconciled to net income (loss) in the table under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

(2)

Free Cash Flow for Completions Business is a non-GAAP financial measure and is described and reconciled to net cash from operating activities in the table under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

Management Comments

Sam Sledge, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “ProPetro delivered another resilient quarter, driven by our industrialized operating model and focus on capital-light assets. Notwithstanding market headwinds, our completions business continues to generate reliable free cash flow, supported by disciplined strategy execution, operational excellence, and effective cost management.

“The broader energy markets, including the completions market in the Permian Basin, continue to face challenges. That said, ProPetro is successfully navigating these dynamics by controlling what we can control — our everyday business decisions. Our strategic investments, particularly in expanding PROPWR and our FORCE® electric fleet transition, have strengthened the Company’s foundation and reinforced our ability to withstand market turbulence.

“Our strategic actions have put ProPetro in a position of strength in the Permian. Led and operated by an experienced team, with a strong balance sheet and first-class customers, our company is well positioned to capitalize on opportunities and drive free cash flow growth and value creation over time. We believe ProPetro’s strengths will enable us to continue to outperform.”

Caleb Weatherl, Chief Financial Officer, commented, “ProPetro delivered durable third quarter financial results despite a decrease in overall activity levels across the Permian Basin. ProPetro maintains a strong cash and liquidity position, currently supported by the sustainable free cash flow generated by our completions business. This financial strength enables us to remain flexible and responsive to evolving market dynamics and the growth needs of our PROPWR business. While our completions business has demonstrated resilience, market conditions still remain challenging and it has not generated the level of free cash flow we anticipated earlier this year, making access to external capital essential for the meaningful expansion of our power generation business. To support this growth, we have secured a letter of intent for a $350 million lease financing facility, with closing expected before the end of the year. This facility is designed to maximize our financial flexibility, enabling us to draw funds as needed to accelerate or scale PROPWR projects. We intend to exhibit discipline in how we utilize this facility, ensuring we preserve a healthy balance sheet while supporting our continued growth.”

Third Quarter 2025 Financial Summary

Revenue was $294 million, compared to $326 million for the second quarter of 2025. The 10% decrease in revenue was largely attributable to lower utilization in our hydraulic fracturing business.

Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization of approximately $39 million relating to cost of services, was $237 million during the third quarter of 2025.

General and administrative (“G&A”) expense of $22 million was down from $28 million in the second quarter of 2025. The decrease in G&A expense is primarily attributable to a $5 million increase in favorable adjustment to business acquisition contingent consideration payable. G&A expense excluding nonrecurring and noncash items (stock-based compensation, business acquisition contingent consideration adjustments, retention bonuses and severance expenses) was $22 million, or 8% of revenue, a decrease of 5% as compared to the prior quarter.

Net loss totaled $2 million, or $0.02 loss per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $7 million, or $0.07 loss per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $35 million from $50 million in the second quarter of 2025 primarily due to lower revenues, and expenses associated with transitioning to a reduced fleet count.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $42 million as compared to $54 million in the prior quarter.

Share Repurchase Program

In May 2025, the Company extended its $200 million share repurchase program to December 2026. Since the program’s inception in May 2023, the Company has repurchased 13 million shares, representing approximately 11% of outstanding common stock. In the third quarter of 2025, the Company did not repurchase any shares, as it continues to prioritize the launch and scaling of the PROPWR business.

PROPWR Update

Mr. Sledge commented, “PROPWR made significant progress over the past several months, including the deployment of our first assets in the field, where we have observed excellent operational efficiency and reliability. Furthermore, as announced earlier this week, we secured a long-term contract to commit approximately 60 megawatts to support a hyperscaler’s data center in the Midwest region of the United States, marking our entry into the data center power market. This builds on our previously announced inaugural contract last quarter, which committed 80 megawatts over a 10-year term to a distributed oilfield microgrid installation. Additionally, during the quarter, we signed another in-field power contract to support production operations for a Permian E&P customer. We are also in advanced negotiations and deployment planning for a long-term 70 megawatt agreement with a large Permian E&P operator that is expected to include asset deployments before year-end and will support a turnkey distributed microgrid installation. In total, we now have over 150 megawatts contracted, with expectations to reach at least 220 megawatts contracted by the end of the year. While we are pleased with both our current contracts and those nearing completion, we are even more optimistic about future growth. Given the accelerating demand for power, our active commercial pipeline, and the expansion and extension opportunities available with our existing customers, we believe we are poised to deepen existing relationships, expand our reach to new partners and drive substantial long-term growth.

“To support our expanding commercial pipeline, we’ve placed orders for an additional 140 megawatts of equipment, bringing our total delivered or on-order capacity to 360 megawatts. We expect all units to be delivered by early 2027, with contracts expected to be in place ahead of delivery. Thanks to our strong relationships with supply chain partners, we are well positioned to order additional capacity and anticipate 750 megawatts delivered by year-end 2028. Notably, we have also included additional 5-year growth guidance for PROPWR in our updated investor presentation deck. We currently estimate that the total cost of this equipment, including the balance of plant, will average approximately $1.1 million per megawatt.

“To help fund this growth, we have executed a letter of intent for a $350 million leasing facility with an investment-grade partner experienced in power generation financing. In today’s challenging completions market, access to external capital is critical for scaling our power business. We will utilize this facility judiciously, drawing funds only as necessary to accelerate or expand projects. With long-term take-or-pay contracts, durable assets, and robust expected returns, we believe PROPWR is well positioned to leverage debt effectively in a disciplined as needed manner to pursue its growth objectives.

“This is still just the beginning for PROPWR. Our momentum in securing customer commitments continues, and we are actively negotiating additional long-term contracts. The demand for reliable, low-emission power solutions is accelerating, and we believe we are well-positioned to capture this opportunity. Looking ahead, we intend to grow in our oilfield power projects, while also seeking to further expand in the data center arena given the significant build out underway in that sector. We see clear potential not just to grow, but to multiply our installed capacity, with expectations of one gigawatt or greater by 2030.”

Liquidity and Capital Spending

As of September 30, 2025, total cash was $67 million and borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility were $45 million. Total liquidity at the end of the third quarter of 2025 was $158 million including cash and $91 million of available capacity under the ABL Credit Facility.

During the third quarter of 2025, capital expenditures paid were $44 million and capital expenditures incurred were $98 million, including approximately $20 million primarily supporting maintenance in the Company’s completions business and approximately $79 million supporting its PROPWR orders. During the quarter, some of the PROPWR spending was accelerated, as our supply chain partners have consistently delivered equipment efficiently and on or ahead of schedule, allowing us to meet customer demand sooner than expected. Notably, the difference between incurred and paid capital expenditures is primarily comprised of PROPWR-related capital expenditures that have been financed and paid directly by the financing partner and unpaid capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Net cash used in investing activities as shown on the statement of cash flows during the third quarter of 2025 was $43 million.

Guidance

The Company now anticipates full-year 2025 capital expenditures incurred to be between $270 million and $290 million, down from the $270 million to $310 million range highlighted in the Company’s second quarter earnings report. Of this, the completions business is now expected to account for $80 million to $100 million, a reduction from last quarter’s guidance given the realized decline in completions activity and the ongoing cost optimization efforts. Additionally, the Company now expects to incur approximately $190 million in 2025 for its PROPWR business, due to accelerated delivery schedules and down payments to support additional orders. In 2026, capital expenditures for PROPWR are projected to be between $200 million and $250 million, depending on further accelerated delivery schedules and additional orders. This outlook is based on the current 360 megawatts of PROPWR equipment on order, with plans to reach a total of approximately 750 megawatts delivered by year-end 2028. While these PROPWR capital expenditure estimates reflect the total cost of the equipment, they do not account for the impact of financing arrangements, which are expected to reduce the near-term actual cash outflows or cash capex required from the Company.

Although near-term opportunities to add additional fleets remain limited, the Company expects to maintain 10 to 11 active fleets in the fourth quarter with normal holiday seasonality effects. However, the Company anticipates a sequential improvement in the PROPWR segment, which should help offset holiday impacts and bolster margins. Looking ahead, and under current market conditions, the Company expects to sustain at least this level of frac fleet activity into 2026.

Outlook

Mr. Sledge concluded, “We believe there is significant opportunity in market cycles like this as smaller and less disciplined competitors at the bottom end of the market, that have not invested in next-generation technology, are unable to sustain adequate returns. We intend to capitalize on this environment and emerge on the other side of the cycle healthier and stronger than before.

“As we look to the final quarter of the year and ahead to 2026, we will continue to execute on our strategy that has allowed us to proactively respond to changing market conditions in a nimble manner. Despite the headwinds facing the industry, we remain confident in our differentiated strategy and the future of ProPetro. We firmly believe our company is uniquely positioned to succeed because we have a business that sustains through cycles, backed by a strong balance sheet and durable customer relationships, and we have an emerging and exciting platform in PROPWR. With approximately 70% of our active frac horsepower on long-term contracts, and continued demand for our next-generation fleets and reliable power infrastructure, ProPetro will continue to capitalize on opportunities to deliver value for our customers and stakeholders.”

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call at 8:00 AM Central Time on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, to discuss financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2025. The call will also be webcast on ProPetro’s website at www.propetroservices.com. To access the conference call, U.S. callers may dial toll free 800-715-9871 and international callers may dial 1-646-307-1963. Please call ten minutes ahead of the scheduled start time to ensure a proper connection. A replay of the conference call will be available for one week following the call and may be accessed toll free by dialing 1-800-770-2030 for U.S. and Canada callers, as well as 1-609-800-9909 for international callers. The access code for the replay is 4592428. The Company has also posted the scripted remarks on its website.

About ProPetro

ProPetro Holding Corp. is a Midland, Texas-based provider of premium completion and power services to leading upstream oil and gas companies engaged in the exploration and production of North American unconventional oil and natural gas resources. We help bring reliable energy to the world. For more information visit www.propetroservices.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information contained herein, the statements and information in this news release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions or that include the words “may,” “could,” “confident,” “plan,” “project,” “budget,” “design,” “predict,” “pursue,” “target,” “seek,” “objective,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “continue,” and other expressions that are predictions of, or indicate, future events and trends or that do not relate to historical matters generally identify forward‑looking statements. Our forward‑looking statements include, among other matters, statements about the supply of and demand for hydrocarbons, industry trends and activity levels, our business strategy, projected financial results and future financial performance, the ability to obtain capital on attractive terms, expected fleet utilization, sustainability efforts, the future performance of newly improved technology, expected capital expenditures, the impact of such expenditures on our performance and capital programs, our fleet conversion strategy, our share repurchase program, and the anticipated commercial prospects of PROPWR, including the demand for its services and the ability to secure long-term contracts, the ability to obtain financing on attractive terms, the ability to procure additional equipment, timely receipt of such equipment and successful deployment and anticipated benefits of the new business line, including its expected financial contribution to our results of operations. A forward‑looking statement may include a statement of the assumptions or bases underlying the forward‑looking statement. We believe that we have chosen these assumptions or bases in good faith and that they are reasonable.

Although forward‑looking statements reflect our good faith beliefs at the time they are made, forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events and results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include the volatility of oil prices, changes in the supply of and demand for power generation, the risks associated with the establishment of a new service line, including delays, lack of customer acceptance and cost overruns, the global macroeconomic uncertainty related to the conflict in the Middle East region, and the Russia-Ukraine war, general economic conditions, including the impact of continued inflation, central bank policy actions, the risk of a global recession, U.S. and global trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs and retaliatory measures, and other factors described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, particularly the “Risk Factors” sections of such filings, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In addition, the Company may be subject to currently unforeseen risks that may have a materially adverse impact on it. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that the actual events and results will not be materially different than the anticipated results described in the forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements and are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings made with the SEC from time to time that disclose risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s business. The forward-looking statements in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. ProPetro does not undertake, and expressly disclaims, any duty to publicly update these statements, whether as a result of new information, new developments or otherwise, except to the extent that disclosure is required by law.

 

PROPETRO HOLDING CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

September 30, 2025

 

June 30, 2025

 

September 30, 2024

REVENUE – Service revenue

 

$

293,916

 

 

$

326,151

 

 

$

360,868

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

 

 

236,500

 

 

 

253,173

 

 

 

267,555

 

General and administrative expenses (inclusive of stock-based compensation)

 

 

22,496

 

 

 

28,490

 

 

 

26,556

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

41,660

 

 

 

43,309

 

 

 

56,635

 

Property and equipment impairment expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

188,601

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

 

 

(674

)

 

 

4,346

 

 

 

(187

)

Total costs and expenses

 

 

299,982

 

 

 

329,318

 

 

 

539,160

 

OPERATING LOSS

 

 

(6,066

)

 

 

(3,167

)

 

 

(178,292

)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(2,110

)

 

 

(1,811

)

 

 

(1,939

)

Other income, net

 

 

5,107

 

 

 

195

 

 

 

1,799

 

Total other income (expense), net

 

 

2,997

 

 

 

(1,616

)

 

 

(140

)

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

 

(3,069

)

 

 

(4,783

)

 

 

(178,432

)

INCOME TAX BENEFIT (EXPENSE)

 

 

704

 

 

 

(2,372

)

 

 

41,365

 

NET LOSS

 

$

(2,365

)

 

$

(7,155

)

 

$

(137,067

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

(0.02

)

 

$

(0.07

)

 

$

(1.32

)

Diluted

 

$

(0.02

)

 

$

(0.07

)

 

$

(1.32

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

103,974

 

 

 

103,900

 

 

 

104,121

 

Diluted

 

 

103,974

 

 

 

103,900

 

 

 

104,121

 

NOTE:

Certain reclassifications to depreciation and amortization, loss on disposal of assets, general and administrative expenses and other income have been made to the statements of operations and the statement of cash flows for the periods prior to 2025 to conform to the current period presentation.

PROPETRO HOLDING CORP.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

September 30, 2025

 

December 31, 2024

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

66,541

 

 

$

50,443

 

Accounts receivable – net of allowance for credit losses of $0 and $0, respectively

 

 

209,225

 

 

 

195,994

 

Inventories

 

 

15,917

 

 

 

16,162

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

10,844

 

 

 

17,719

 

Short-term investment

 

 

10,126

 

 

 

7,849

 

Other current assets

 

 

6,712

 

 

 

4,054

 

Total current assets

 

 

319,365

 

 

 

292,221

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT – net of accumulated depreciation

 

 

762,238

 

 

 

688,225

 

OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

 

 

112,209

 

 

 

132,294

 

FINANCE LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS

 

 

15,196

 

 

 

30,713

 

OTHER NONCURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

920

 

 

 

920

 

Intangible assets – net of amortization

 

 

57,838

 

 

 

64,905

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

11,847

 

 

 

14,367

 

Total other noncurrent assets

 

 

70,605

 

 

 

80,192

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

1,279,613

 

 

$

1,223,645

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

137,788

 

 

$

92,963

 

Accrued and other current liabilities

 

 

47,718

 

 

 

70,923

 

Current maturities of long-term debt – net of debt issuance costs

 

 

8,242

 

 

 

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

43,207

 

 

 

39,063

 

Finance lease liabilities

 

 

17,125

 

 

 

19,317

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

254,080

 

 

 

222,266

 

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

 

 

62,600

 

 

 

59,770

 

LONG-TERM DEBT – net of debt issuance costs and current maturities

 

 

86,904

 

 

 

45,000

 

NONCURRENT OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES

 

 

46,519

 

 

 

58,849

 

NONCURRENT FINANCE LEASE LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

13,187

 

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

3,300

 

 

 

8,300

 

Total liabilities

 

 

453,403

 

 

 

407,372

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized, none issued, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 103,982,181 and 102,994,958 shares issued, respectively

 

 

104

 

 

 

103

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

894,849

 

 

 

884,995

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(68,743

)

 

 

(68,825

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

826,210

 

 

 

816,273

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

1,279,613

 

 

$

1,223,645

 

 

Contacts

Investor Contacts:
Matt Augustine

Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations

matt.augustine@propetroservices.com
432-219-7620

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