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Trican Well Service's Q1 Profit Falls YoY Despite Higher Revenue

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Trican Well Service (TCW.TO) reported a year-over-year decrease in profit and profit per share in the first quarter, partly due to increased technology initiative expenses and higher depreciation expense related to the Iron Horse acquisition, the company said late on Monday.

Profit was C$30.3 million, or $0.14 per share, down from $31.9 million, or $0.17 per share. The result missed the earnings per share consensus estimate of $0.15 as compiled by FactSet.

Revenue was $330.3 million, up from $259.1 million. The result beat the sales consensus estimate of $328.7 million as compiled by FactSet. The company cited an increase in operating activity, including the contribution from the Iron Horse acquisition.

Adjusted EBITDA was $70.1 million, up from $61.3 million.

The company has approved a 2026 capital budget of $122 million, with a continued focus on maintenance capital.

Trican's board has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.055 per share, reflecting a 10% increase from the $0.050 per share dividend declared in the same quarter a year ago. The dividend will be paid on June 30 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 15.

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