TechnipFMC reported a solid start to 2026 with strong operational performance and execution, driven by robust Subsea segment activity. The company demonstrated healthy free cash flow generation and significant shareholder distributions, positioning it well to achieve its full-year financial targets.
Revenue increased 11.6% year-over-year to $2,492.7 million, driven by strong performance in the Subsea segment.
positiveNet income attributable to TechnipFMC plc increased 83.5% year-over-year to $260.5 million, or $0.64 per diluted share.
positiveAdjusted EBITDA increased 35.5% year-over-year to $466.0 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 18.7%.
positiveFree cash flow was $276.9 million, demonstrating strong cash generation capabilities.
positiveTotal shareholder distributions of $284.7 million, including share repurchases of $264.8 million, highlighting commitment to returning capital.
positiveInbound orders decreased 30.3% year-over-year to $2,152.4 million, with a significant decline in the Subsea segment (-31.7%).
negativeSurface Technologies revenue decreased 11.9% sequentially and 4.4% year-over-year to $284.3 million, impacted by project timing in the Middle East.
negativeSurface Technologies operating profit margin decreased 130 basis points sequentially to 13.0%.
attentionBacklog decreased 0.6% sequentially to $16,468.0 million, with a 0.4% decrease in Subsea backlog.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Subsea | N/A | — | — | — |
Surface Technologies | N/A | — | — | — |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.
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Our quarterly results reflect strong operational performance throughout the Company, driven by solid execution. This early momentum positions us well to achieve our full-year financial targets.
Subsea orders in the quarter were $1.9 billion, driven by robust services and unannounced project activity. Importantly, we see a strengthening trend in order activity as we move through the year, supporting our confidence in achieving $10 billion of Subsea orders in 2026.
The significant impacts to both security and energy supply resulting from the conflict are likely to have lasting impacts on the perceived risk assigned to the region. We believe this builds further momentum in the ongoing shift in capital flows toward offshore developments.
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