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Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.5%, FCF Yield is 7.5%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -103%
 
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
  
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 47%
  
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence. Themes include US Oilfield Technologies.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.5%, FCF Yield is 7.5%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 47%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include US Energy Independence. Themes include US Oilfield Technologies.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -67%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -103%

Valuation, Metrics & Events

RES Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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RPC's stock experienced a 21.4% movement during the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025, driven by several key factors.

1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Exceeded Expectations: RPC, Inc. announced robust financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company reported a 6% sequential increase in revenues, reaching $447.1 million, and net income rose 28% sequentially to $13.0 million, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.06. Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.09 significantly beat the consensus estimate of $0.05, and revenue also surpassed analyst expectations.

2. Significant Growth in Core Service Lines: The company's Q3 2025 performance was bolstered by substantial revenue increases in its primary service offerings. Pressure pumping services saw a 14% rise in revenue, while coiled tubing business grew by 19%, partly due to the deployment of a new large diameter unit. Strong demand for new product introductions also contributed to growth in downhole tools.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
RES Return-40%44%97%-16%-16%-6%12%
Peers Return-21%-22%48%13%36%16%62%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%16%112%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
RES Win Rate33%58%42%42%50%40% 
Peers Win Rate30%25%38%33%28%38% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
RES Max Drawdown-63%0%0%-24%-21%-27% 
Peers Max Drawdown-46%-29%-12%-15%-10%-19% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: FTI, HLX, FTK, HMH, WBI.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventRESS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-53.5%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven114.9%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-62.9%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven169.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven313 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-87.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven674.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-71.7%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven252.9%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven564 days1480 days

Compare to FTI, HLX, FTK, HMH, WBI


In The Past

RPC's stock fell -53.5% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 4/20/2022. A -53.5% loss requires a 114.9% gain to breakeven.

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About RPC (RES)

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WHD_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025WHDCactusDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
8.3%8.3%0.0%
OVV_10172025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10172025OVVOvintivDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
13.3%13.3%0.0%
COP_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025COPConocoPhillipsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.8%2.8%-2.3%
HAL_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025HALHalliburtonDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
22.5%22.5%-0.7%
OXY_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025OXYOccidental PetroleumDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-0.4%-0.4%-5.7%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WHD_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025WHDCactusDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
8.3%8.3%0.0%
OVV_10172025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10172025OVVOvintivDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
13.3%13.3%0.0%
COP_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025COPConocoPhillipsDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
2.8%2.8%-2.3%
HAL_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025HALHalliburtonDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
22.5%22.5%-0.7%
OXY_10102025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10102025OXYOccidental PetroleumDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-0.4%-0.4%-5.7%

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Financials

RESFTIHLXFTKHMHWBIMedian
NameRPC TechnipF.Helix En.Flotek I.HMH WaterBri. 
Mkt Price5.7546.677.3015.17-22.4415.17
Mkt Cap1.219.11.10.5--1.1
Rev LTM1,5369,7831,312214844-1,312
Op Inc LTM631,2928420108-84
FCF LTM751,54178218-75
FCF 3Y Avg159913110-10--134
CFO LTM2341,890102535-102
CFO 3Y Avg3481,177137-9--243

Growth & Margins

RESFTIHLXFTKHMHWBIMedian
NameRPC TechnipF.Helix En.Flotek I.HMH WaterBri. 
Rev Chg LTM4.2%11.2%-2.0%21.7%3.9%-4.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg4.5%14.5%23.5%70.4%--19.0%
Rev Chg Q32.4%12.7%10.1%26.4%-1.9%-12.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM7.7%3.2%2.7%6.0%-0.5%-3.2%
Op Mgn LTM4.1%13.2%6.4%9.4%12.8%-9.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg10.5%9.7%7.6%-0.9%--8.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%0.8%0.1%1.7%-0.8%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM15.2%19.3%7.7%2.5%4.1%-7.7%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg22.0%13.0%10.5%-4.7%--11.8%
FCF/Rev LTM4.9%15.8%6.0%1.1%2.1%-4.9%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg9.9%10.0%8.4%-5.5%--9.1%

Valuation

RESFTIHLXFTKHMHWBIMedian
NameRPC TechnipF.Helix En.Flotek I.HMH WaterBri. 
Mkt Cap1.219.11.10.5--1.1
P/S0.71.70.72.3--1.2
P/EBIT13.912.510.330.7--13.2
P/E21.117.122.635.5--21.8
P/CFO4.38.59.593.6--9.0
Total Yield6.5%6.4%4.4%2.8%--5.4%
Dividend Yield1.7%0.5%0.0%0.0%--0.3%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg10.5%7.0%7.7%-9.5%--7.3%
D/E0.10.10.60.1--0.1
Net D/E-0.10.00.30.1--0.1

Returns

RESFTIHLXFTKHMHWBIMedian
NameRPC TechnipF.Helix En.Flotek I.HMH WaterBri. 
1M Rtn7.3%11.0%5.5%-12.6%--8.9%5.5%
3M Rtn25.4%22.2%12.7%31.9%--23.8%
6M Rtn27.3%48.1%11.6%3.5%--19.5%
12M Rtn-7.7%49.0%-31.9%72.6%--20.6%
3Y Rtn-32.8%268.9%11.6%94.5%--53.1%
1M Excs Rtn7.3%11.0%5.5%-12.5%--8.8%5.5%
3M Excs Rtn15.3%12.5%5.3%21.3%--13.9%
6M Excs Rtn12.6%33.4%-3.1%-11.2%--4.7%
12M Excs Rtn-21.4%36.1%-45.3%64.9%--7.4%
3Y Excs Rtn-103.1%220.8%-53.5%49.0%---2.3%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Technical Services854823580500848
Corporate286225215226133
Support Services8880696472
(Gain) on sale of assets 0   
Pension Settlement charges 0   
Total1,2281,1298647911,053


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11142025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity16,147,858
Short Interest: % Change Since 103120250.6%
Average Daily Volume1,756,772
Days-to-Cover Short Interest9.19
Basic Shares Quantity212,244,000
Short % of Basic Shares7.6%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251030202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025724202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025424202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024228202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241024202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024725202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024425202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023228202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231026202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023728202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023428202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022227202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221028202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022729202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022429202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021228202210-K 12/31/2021