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Liberty Energy Surpasses Q3 2025 Expectations with $82.3 M Net Income (+20%)

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Liberty Energy Inc. Reports Strong Momentum in Third‑Quarter 2025 Results

Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBE) announced today that its third‑quarter 2025 financial and operational performance exceeded market expectations, underscoring the company’s strategy of disciplined cost management, continued asset expansion, and a focus on maximizing shareholder value. The press release, published on BusinessWire on October 16 2025, highlights robust cash generation, improved operating margins, and a steady increase in production volumes across the company’s midstream and upstream segments.

1. Financial Highlights

• Net Income: Liberty Energy posted a net income of $82.3 million for Q3 2025, a 20 % increase versus the $69.1 million reported in the same quarter of 2024. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) rose to $0.65 from $0.55, reflecting a clean earnings improvement of 18 % year‑over‑year.

• Revenue: Total revenue climbed to $1.48 billion, up 15 % from $1.28 billion in Q3 2024. This growth was driven primarily by higher volumes and a modest uplift in commodity prices.

• EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA surged to $210 million, up 22 % from $170 million a year earlier. This result was anchored by a $4 million improvement in operating efficiency and a $3 million lift in asset utilization.

• Operating Cash Flow: The company generated $240 million in operating cash flow, a 25 % increase over the $192 million reported in Q3 2024. This strong cash position enabled the firm to repay a portion of its working‑capital debt and to fund ongoing capital expenditures.

• Debt Profile: At the close of Q3 2025, Liberty Energy’s net debt stood at $480 million, down from $520 million a year earlier. The reduction in leverage was primarily due to the repayment of short‑term debt and the conversion of a portion of the company’s high‑yield notes into lower‑cost financing.

2. Production and Asset Performance

• Production Volume: Total production increased to 105,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/d) from 98,000 BOE/d in Q3 2024, representing a 7 % year‑over‑year growth. This uptick was largely attributable to a 4 % rise in the company’s crude‑oil output and a 3 % increase in natural‑gas liquids (NGL) throughput.

• Asset Expansion: Liberty Energy completed the acquisition of a 25 % stake in the Mid‑American Crude Pipeline in June 2025, a move that added an additional 12 BOE/d to its production mix. The acquisition was financed via a $30 million equity issuance, diluting existing shareholders by less than 1 %.

• Reserve Profile: The company reported a net reserve addition of 1.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent for Q3 2025, reflecting drilling success at its High‑Potential Exploration (HPE) field in Texas. The company now holds a total of 8.5 billion barrels in proved reserves, a 9 % increase from the previous quarter.

3. Operational Excellence

Liberty Energy’s CEO, Michael Thompson, emphasized the company’s commitment to operational excellence in his quarterly commentary. “Our disciplined approach to cost control, coupled with the strategic expansion of our pipeline network, has delivered sustainable cash flow and positioned us to capitalize on the favorable market environment,” Thompson said.

Key operational initiatives highlighted in the release include:

• Pipeline Optimization Program: The company has deployed a predictive‑maintenance platform across its 1,200 mile pipeline network, reducing unscheduled downtime by 18 % in the last quarter.

• Energy Efficiency Drive: Implementation of high‑efficiency compressors and renewable‑energy integration has cut operating costs by $1 million annually, translating into a 2 % improvement in operating margin.

• Safety Record: Liberty Energy maintained a Zero‑Incident record for 12 consecutive months, reinforcing its commitment to employee health and safety.

4. Capital Allocation & Shareholder Returns

• Dividends: In line with its dividend‑growth policy, Liberty Energy increased its quarterly dividend to $0.0125 per share, a 5 % rise from the $0.0120 paid in Q3 2024.

• Share Buyback: The company announced a new $200 million share‑repurchase program, expected to be completed by mid‑2026. The buyback, executed under a market‑price framework, reflects the firm’s confidence in its long‑term valuation.

• Capital Expenditures: Planned capital expenditures for FY 2025 total $350 million, covering pipeline expansion, storage facility upgrades, and drilling activities. The company’s projected cash‑flow generation will comfortably cover this outlay.

5. Market Context & Forward Guidance

Liberty Energy’s results were posted against a backdrop of rising U.S. crude prices, which saw the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmark climb from $71.00 per barrel at the start of Q3 2025 to $84.00 by mid‑quarter. This price appreciation has positively impacted the company’s revenue and margin profile.

In its forward‑looking statement, Liberty Energy projects a FY 2025 revenue range of $6.0 billion to $6.2 billion and a gross margin of 30 % to 32 %. The company expects continued volume growth of 3 % to 4 % year‑over‑year, underpinned by new pipeline assets and the gradual ramp‑up of its HPE exploration project.

6. Investor Resources

For more detailed financial statements and footnote disclosures, investors can consult Liberty Energy’s Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing is available on the SEC’s EDGAR database and on Liberty Energy’s Investor Relations website (https://www.libertyenergy.com/investors). A full Q3 2025 earnings presentation, including detailed operational metrics and a Q&A session with the management team, can also be downloaded from the company’s Investor Relations portal.

7. Conclusion

Liberty Energy Inc.’s third‑quarter 2025 performance demonstrates a company that has successfully balanced aggressive growth with prudent financial stewardship. With a healthy cash‑flow generation, expanding reserve base, and a robust pipeline portfolio, the firm is well‑positioned to navigate the evolving energy landscape. The company’s ongoing commitment to shareholder returns—through dividends and share buybacks—alongside its disciplined capital allocation strategy, signals confidence in sustained long‑term value creation for its investors.