National Oilwell Varco (NYSE: NOV) reported Q4 EPS of ($0.15), $0.14 better than the analyst estimate of ($0.29). Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.69 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.62 billion.

“We are very encouraged by our results, as our fourth quarter consolidated revenues increased for the first time since the downturn began in late 2014,” commented Clay Williams, Chairman, President and CEO. “Three of our four reporting segments generated higher sequential revenues in the fourth quarter, and overall Adjusted EBITDA margins increased 190 basis points on strong incremental leverage. Our efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiencies through the past two years of this difficult downturn are driving improving performance, and I am grateful for the continued hard work and dedication of our employees.”

“For the first time in many years, the Company’s total revenues from land markets exceeded its total revenue from offshore, driven by sharply rising demand in North America. The Company has continued to enhance its portfolio of technologies that drive better economics for our customers, such as drilling automation and optimization, horizontal drilling tools, completion technologies and big-data analytics. The investments we have made and our continuous focus on optimizing the efficiency of the organization leave us well positioned to capitalize on improving industry fundamentals, and we look forward to a brighter year ahead.”

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