Precision Drilling Announces 2026 Second Quarter Unaudited Financial Statements

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For a full disclosure of the forward-looking information and statements and the risks to which they are subject, see the “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements” later in this news release. This news release contains references to certain Financial Measures and Ratios, including Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before income taxes, (gain) loss on investments and other assets, finance charges, foreign exchange, gain on asset disposals and depreciation and amortization), Net Capital Spending, Working Capital and Total Long-Term Financial Liabilities. These terms do not have standardized meanings prescribed under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Accounting Standards and may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies.

See “Financial Measures and Ratios” later in this news release. Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentArticle contentPrecision Drilling Corporation (“Precision” or the “Company”) (TSX:PD; NYSE:PDS) announces its 2026 second quarter results, highlighted by robust heavy oil drilling and well service activity in Canada and improving rig utilization in the U.S.

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Article contentFinancial HighlightsArticle contentRevenue increased 11% to $453 million, compared with $407 million in the second quarter of 2025, supported by stronger activity in Canada and the U.S., which more than offset lower international results and reduced Canadian upfront capital payments.

Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $97 million, down 10% from $108 million in 2025, primarily due to higher U.S. rig reactivation costs and lower international margins related to geopolitical tensions and a change in rig mix.

Results in 2026 also included $3 million of one-time restructuring charges, plus a $2 million share-based compensation recovery. In comparison, share-based compensation was a $4 million expense in 2025.Net loss attributable to shareholders in the second quarter was $1 million compared with net earnings of $16 million in 2025.

Our net loss in 2026 was primarily due to increased depreciation expense of $11 million from a previously communicated change in useful life estimates.Cash provided by operations during the quarter was $146 million, allowing the Company to reduce debt by $50 million and repurchase $12 million of common shares.Capital expenditures were $76 million compared to $53 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Year-to-date, we have invested $141 million in our equipment and continue to expect capital expenditures of $265 million in 2026.Article contentArticle contentOperational HighlightsArticle contentCanada averaged 61 active rigs, up 22% compared to 50 active rigs in the second quarter of 2025, outpacing Canadian industry activity, which increased 16%(2).Canadian revenue per utilization day decreased to $35,448 from $37,725 in 2025, primarily due to lower upfront capital payments of $3 million in 2026 compared to $7 million in same period last year and a higher Super Single rig mix, as robust heavy oil activity increased utilization of these rigs 31% year over year.

U.S. averaged 35 active rigs in the second quarter of 2026 versus 33 in 2025, outperforming U.

S. industry activity, which declined 3%(2).U.

S. revenue per utilization day increased to US$32,802 from US$31,113 in the same period last year, driven by higher day rates on new contracts and increased technology revenue.Internationally, we had seven active rigs during the quarter, with three in Saudi Arabia and four in Kuwait, compared with two and five rigs, respectively, in the second quarter of 2025.

The resulting change in rig mix lowered revenue per utilization day to US$50,524 from US$53,129 in the same period last year.Internationally, we secured an additional five-year drilling rig contract in Kuwait for an existing rig, increasing our active rig count to eight by mid-2027 following planned recertifications and upgrades.Canadian well