France's Viridien Q3 segment adjusted EBITDAs fell 40% on absence of exceptional transfer fees

Overview

• France advanced technology firm's Q3 revenue beat analyst expectations despite 24% yr/yr decline

• Segment adjusted EBITDAs fell 40% yr/yr, reflecting tough comparison to prior year

• Company reduced net debt by 18% yr/yr

Outlook

• Viridien confirms FY 2026 Net Cash Flow objective of $100m

• Company sees improving commercial momentum in frontier basins and signs of offshore recovery

• Company expects more favorable market environment in Q4 and momentum into 2027

Result Drivers

• GEOSCIENCE GROWTH - Co said Geoscience revenue grew 3% yr/yr and 17% sequentially, driven by backlog conversion and strong execution

• EARTH DATA DECLINE - Co attributed 49% yr/yr drop in Earth Data revenue to exceptionally high transfer fees in prior year and lower prefunding revenue

• TOUGH COMPARISON - Co said lower segment adjusted EBITDAs reflected prior year's exceptional transfer fees

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Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the oil related services and equipment peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Viridien SA is €142.00, about 50.8% above its November 2 closing price of €94.15

• The stock recently traded at 8 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago

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