Calfrac Well Services (CFW.TO) reported a 142% jump in net income year over year in the first quarter despite lower revenue, the company said on Tuesday.
Net income was C$18.9 million, or $0.19 per share, up from $7.8 million, or $0.09 per share.
Revenue was $305.4 million, down from $370.1 million. The results reflected the normalization of spot pricing in Argentina combined with lower North American activity.
Adjusted EBITDA was $50.1 million, down from $55.3 million.
In North America, the company achieved its highest first-quarter margins in the past three years, despite the North American onshore rig count declining by about 30% over that same period.
Calfrac said it has made progress strengthening its balance sheet, reducing net debt to its lowest level in recent years.