Nine Energy Service Free cash flow decreased by 23.0% to -$5.90M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 36.3%, from -$9.26M to -$5.90M. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
An increase suggests improved operational efficiency or reduced capital intensity, providing more flexibility for capital allocation. A decrease may indicate higher investment in R&D or infrastructure, or potential challenges in converting earnings into cash.
Free cash flow represents the cash generated by a company after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and m...
Large-cap medical device and pharmaceutical peers typically maintain strong, positive free cash flow, though levels vary based on the intensity of R&D spending and the lifecycle stage of major product lines.
free_cash_flow| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$13.96M | -$13.96M | -$13.96M | -$7.34M | -$3.50M | -$2.38M | $21.16M | $15.81M | -$14.33M | -$9.25M | -$9.26M | -$13.42M | -$4.80M | -$5.90M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +0.0% | +47.4% | +52.3% | +32.0% | +989.9% | -25.3% | -190.6% | +35.4% | -0.1% | -44.9% | +64.2% | -23.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +74.9% | +67.6% | +705.0% | — | -502.4% | — | +35.4% | -45.0% | — | +36.3% |