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May 11, 2026

Arabian Drilling Co. 1Q26 Conference Call Takeaways

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Arabian Drilling reported improved 1Q26 EBITDA margins and a record backlog of SAR 12.5bn, but warned of a 12% revenue decline in 2Q26 due to offshore rig suspensions.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Arabian Drilling reached a record-high backlog of SAR 12.5bn at the end of 1Q26, supported by significant contract extensions.
  • 2.Management expects 2Q26 revenue to decline by up to 12% due to temporary offshore rig suspensions and delayed project starts.
  • 3.The company successfully entered the international market with its first GCC contract in April 2026.

Table of Contents

  • Key discussion points
  • Overview on operational performance
  • Financials
  • Outlook/guidance
  • Valuation and risks
  • GS Forecast
  • Disclosure Appendix

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Authors

Faisal AlAzmehSwarnilee PatraRoman Reshetnev

Securities

2381.SE

Themes

Operational Recovery vs. Geopolitical UncertaintyCost OptimizationRegional Expansion

Regions

Middle EastSaudi Arabia