Oil States International, Inc. (OIS)
NYSEEnergyOil & Gas Equipment & ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
$8.76-1.13%
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NYSEEnergyOil & Gas Equipment & ServicesSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · OIS
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Focus on growing backlog, expanding margins, and improving cash generation aligned with customer critical projects.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Backlog increased from $430M in 2026-Q1 to $451M in 2026-Q2, the highest since 2015. Revenues grew 8% sequentially from $145.4M to $156.7M, and operating income rose 174% from $4.3M to $11.7M. Management is delivering on backlog growth and margin expansion with improving financial results.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Energy names rated weak grew net income 60% of the time over the next year (vs 55% for the rest of the cohort, n=1735).
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“We remain focused on growing our backlog, expanding margins and improving cash generation for our stockholders.”
“We strengthened our balance sheet by reducing debt... we believe Oil States is well positioned to navigate ongoing near-term volatility and longer-term structural changes.”
Continue investing in technology and innovation to advance product offerings and win industry awards.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. The company won two technology awards in 2026-Q1 for new products GeoLok Geothermal Wellhead and MPD Drill Ahead Tool, demonstrating ongoing innovation investment. Management continues to emphasize product portfolio differentiation, indicating delivery on this priority.
“We continue to build upon our differentiated portfolio of products and services aligned with critical projects.”
“Received two 2026 Spotlight on New Technology awards for GeoLok Geothermal Wellhead and MPD Drill Ahead Tool.”
Focus on cost control, debt reduction, and maintaining liquidity to enhance financial flexibility.
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management retired $52.7M of convertible notes on April 1, 2026, and reported cash on hand exceeding debt by $4M at 2026-Q1 quarter-end. These actions demonstrate delivery on financial discipline and balance sheet strengthening priorities.
“Retired remaining $53 million principal amount of convertible senior notes on April 1.”
“Strengthened balance sheet by reducing debt in early April, enhancing financial flexibility.”
Continue investing in technology and innovation to enhance operational capabilities and market competitiveness.
Emphasize financial discipline to improve cash flow and profitability.
Over the trailing year it converted -0.08x of net income into operating cash flow.
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
5 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Energy names rated stable grew net income 59% of the time over the next year (vs 56% for the rest of the cohort, n=627).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.