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Borr Drilling Limited (DE:B2W)
FRANKFURT:B2W
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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report

Borr Drilling (B2W) Q2 2026 Earnings Report

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DE:B2W Q2 2026 EPS Results

Actual EPS-€0.70
Consensus EPS-€0.19
Beat/MissMissed by -€0.52
One Year Ago EPS€0.12

DE:B2W Q2 2026 Revenue Results

Actual Revenue€207.05M
Expected Revenue€219.22M
Beat/MissMissed by -€12.17M
YoY Revenue Growth-13.22%

Earnings Announcement Details

QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/11/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallTuesday, August 11, 2026
DE:B2W Upcoming Earnings
Borr Drilling's next earnings date is estimated for November 18, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio

DE:B2W Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck

Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:Aug 11, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Balanced: the quarter showed strong operational metrics (very high technical/economic utilization, extensive safety milestones), meaningful backlog growth and a strengthened liquidity and maturity profile through refinancing and the Fontis acquisition. However, near-term financials were negatively impacted by Odin start-up delays and related preparation costs, higher operating expenses (fuel, insurance), a $10.8M credit loss, and large one-time financing losses that produced a substantial net loss and a ~50% decline in adjusted EBITDA. Management expects Q3 operational improvement (average ~23 rigs) and the refinancing to reduce future financing costs, but uncertainty persists from the Middle East conflict and short-term mobilization timing.
Company Guidance
The company guided that Q3 should average approximately 23 active rigs and drive a “significant” sequential improvement in adjusted EBITDA from Q2’s $43.8 million (which fell $44.7 million QoQ), with the Odin now mobilizing to start a two‑well firm U.S. Gulf contract (firm into mid‑2027 with options to 2029) after regulatory approvals in mid‑July; normalized rig OpEx is expected around the mid‑$70,000/day range (with $6–9 million of incremental prep OpEx still expected in Q3). They reiterated 2026 contract coverage of 73% at an average dayrate of ~$134,000/day (70% coverage in H2), 24 of 29 rigs contracted/committed, YTD 21 commitments adding ~4,350 days and $541 million of dayrate backlog (since the last report 8 commitments adding >2,100 days), and noted the Fontis JV (5 jack‑ups) closed for $287 million with ~$15 million of JV working capital to be funded in Q3. On liquidity and capital structure the company closed refinancings (a $300 million 3.5% convertible due 2033 and $2.035 billion of senior secured notes — $1.1 billion at 8.75% due 2032 and $935 million at 9% due 2034 amortizing 5% p.a. or ~$101.75 million/year), upsized the RCF to $250 million at a 3% base margin (maturity 2031), and ended Q2 with $223.6 million cash, $250 million undrawn RCF (total liquidity $473.6 million); they cautioned that insurance/fuel costs (Q2 fuel +$5.1m, insurance +$2.2m) and credit losses (Q2 provision $10.8m) related to the Middle East conflict and transition activity remain near‑term headwinds.
Strong Safety and Operational Utilization
Multiple rigs achieved multiyear LTI- and recordable-free milestones (Groa and Gersemi 7 years LTI-free; Ran 6 years; Skald 5 years; plus Hild, Galar, Natt, Arabia III and Grid). Technical utilization was 98.4% and economic utilization 96.4% in Q2.
Backlog Growth and Contract Coverage
Since the prior report Borr secured 8 contract commitments representing over 2,100 days; year-to-date 21 commitments adding ~4,350 days and $541 million of dayrate equipment backlog. 2026 contract coverage is 73% at an average dayrate of approximately $134,000/day (H2 coverage ~70%).
High Proportion of Fleet Contracted
24 of 29 rigs are either contracted or committed, and management expects Q3 to average approximately 23 active rigs as several rigs that transitioned in Q2 are now fully operational.
Strategic Fontis Acquisition (Mexico JV)
50/50 JV completed purchase of 5 premium jack-ups for $287 million (financed via $237M non‑recourse seller credit + $25M equity each partner). Three rigs are contracted/operating (2 operating, 1 to commence soon); management expects the JV to be largely self-funded with an expected ~$15M working-capital funding in Q3.
Refinancing Strengthened Liquidity and Extended Maturities
Completed significant refinancing: issued $2.035B senior secured notes (two series) and $300M 3.5% convertible notes due 2033; amended RCF increased to $250M, margin reduced to 3% and maturity extended to 2031. These steps extend maturities, reduce ongoing financing cost and resulted in total liquidity of $473.6M (cash $223.6M + $250M undrawn RCF).
Dayrate Mix and Revenue Components
Total operating revenue for Q2 was $232.3M composed of $187.7M dayrate, $32.9M bareboat charter and $11.7M management contract revenue. Bareboat charter revenue increased by $6.3M quarter-on-quarter.
Market Positioning and Regional Demand
Management cites resilient global demand for modern jack-ups (~90% market utilization) and improving regional activity: Southeast Asia and West Africa showing accelerated contracting, Americas activity resuming (including Mexico) and selective North Sea wins despite permitting headwinds.
Near-Term Operational Outlook
Management expects Q3 adjusted EBITDA to improve significantly as rig transition activity from Q2 is now largely behind the company, Odin readied for mobilization, and average active rigs increases to ~23.

DE:B2W Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Nov 18, 2026
2026 (Q3)
-0.06 / -
0.089―
2026 (Q2)
-0.19 / -0.70
0.125-664.29% (-0.83)
2026 (Q1)
-0.02 / -0.08
-0.062-28.57% (-0.02)
2025 (Q4)
-0.01 / 0.00
0.089―
2025 (Q3)
0.07 / 0.09
0.036150.00% (+0.05)
2025 (Q2)
0.09 / 0.12
0.10716.67% (+0.02)
2025 (Q1)
-0.06 / -0.06
0.053-216.67% (-0.12)
2024 (Q4)
0.09 / 0.09
0.098-9.09% (>-0.01)
2024 (Q3)
0.08 / 0.04
0―
2024 (Q2)
0.15 / 0.11
0―
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