Noble Corporation plc Q3 2025 Earnings Release and Financial Results

Noble Corporation plc (NYSE: NE) reported its third quarter 2025 financial results, announcing a net loss of $21 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to a net income of $43 million in the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $254 million, down from $282 million in Q2 2025. The company also declared a $0.50 per share cash dividend for Q4 2025, bringing total shareholder capital returns for 2025 to $340 million. Noble secured approximately $740 million in new contract value, increasing its backlog to $7.0 billion. The company narrowed its 2025 guidance, with total revenue expected to be between $3,225 million and $3,275 million, and adjusted EBITDA projected to be between $1,100 million and $1,125 million. Noble's operational performance remained solid, with free cash flow of $139 million for the quarter. The company also highlighted key contract awards, including extensions for the Noble BlackLion and Noble BlackHornet rigs, and new contracts for the Noble Venturer and Noble Resolute.