Archer Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Archer's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -42.7%, while the Energy Services industry saw earnings growing at 38.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 10.9% per year.
Key information
-42.67%
Earnings growth rate
-10.53%
EPS growth rate
| Energy Services Industry Growth | 25.64% |
| Revenue growth rate | 10.93% |
| Return on equity | -10.95% |
| Net Margin | -2.22% |
| Next Earnings Update | 13 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 02
ARCH: Long-Term Contract Extensions And Acquisitions Will Support Future Returns
Archer's analyst price target has been adjusted slightly, with fair value now set around NOK 38.94. Analysts have factored in updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • May 12
ARCH: Long-Term Contract Extensions Will Support Future Returns
Analysts now keep their Archer fair value estimate unchanged at NOK 40.0, but with slightly adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E. Together, these changes explain the refined price target and the updated risk profile.Narrative Update • Apr 27
ARCH: Long Term Contracts And Capital Framework Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Archer from NOK36 to NOK40, citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the main reasons for the change. What's in the News Archer secured a 3 year contract extension with a major operator for wireline services in Norway, with 2025 activity levels indicating annual revenue from this agreement is expected to represent 7% to 9% of total Well Services revenue (company announcement).Analysis Article • Apr 11
One Archer Limited (OB:ARCH) Broker Just Cut Their Revenue Forecasts By 25%
One thing we could say about the covering analyst on Archer Limited ( OB:ARCH ) - they aren't optimistic, having just...Narrative Update • Apr 08
ARCH: Long Term Contracts And P&A Work Will Underpin Future Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Archer to NOK 36.0, based on updated assumptions that reflect revised views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Archer announced a three-year contract extension with a long-standing wireline client in Norway, with annual revenue from the deal estimated at 7% to 9% of total Well Services revenue based on 2025 activity levels.
Narrative Update • Mar 24
ARCH: Long Term Service Contracts Will Support Future Cash Flow
Analysts have maintained Archer's fair value estimate at NOK 30.00. They have made a slight adjustment to key inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, which guides the updated price target rationale.Narrative Update • Mar 10
ARCH: Long Term Contracts And P&A Work Will Support Future Earnings
Analysts have maintained Archer's fair value estimate at NOK 36.0. They have made small adjustments to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This indicates a fine tuning of their price target rationale rather than a major shift in view.Narrative Update • Feb 24
ARCH: Long Term Contracts And P&A Projects Will Support Future Earnings
Analysts have adjusted their Archer price target to NOK 36.0, with updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E guiding the refreshed view. What's in the News The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reportedly plans to loosen regulations on coal burning power plants, potentially affecting emissions standards for operators in that market (New York Times).Narrative Update • Feb 09
ARCH: Long-Term Contracts And P&A Awards Will Support Future Earnings
Analysts have maintained Archer's fair value estimate at US$36.00 while updating their assumptions around growth, profitability and P/E. This reflects a more measured outlook on revenue expansion and margins in their latest price target work.Narrative Update • Jan 25
ARCH: Long-Term Contracts In Vaca Muerta And North Sea Will Support Earnings
Analysts have lifted their price target on Archer to US$36.00, citing updated assumptions around a slightly lower discount rate, modestly higher projected revenue growth and margins, and a somewhat lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Archer agreed with Patterson-UTI to rent 2 high spec drilling rigs for deployment in non conventional fields such as Vaca Muerta.Narrative Update • Jan 11
ARCH: Multi-Year Offshore Contracts Will Support Future Earnings Momentum
Analysts have lifted their price target on Archer to $30.00, reflecting updated views on its discount rate, revenue growth outlook, profit margin assumptions, and expected future P/E level. What's in the News Archer announced an integrated Plug and Abandonment contract with Equinor covering 30 subsea wells, with a firm 3 year term, two 2 year extension options, and an estimated contract value up to US$140 million, about half of which relates to services from alliance partners (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 26
ARCH: Long-Term North Sea Contracts Will Support Future Earnings Momentum
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Archer from 35 to 30 dollars. This reflects slightly more conservative margin expectations, even as they modestly improve assumptions for long term revenue growth and discount rates.Narrative Update • Dec 12
ARCH: Long-Term Contracts Will Drive Stronger Future Earnings Power
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Archer from 45.00 dollars to 36.00 dollars. This reflects a more cautious view on profitability, despite slightly stronger expectations for long term revenue growth and a lower discount rate.Analysis Article • Nov 07
Archer Limited (OB:ARCH) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Energy Services industry in Norway have price-to-sales ratios (or...
Narrative Update • Sep 26
Recurring Operations And Energy Transition Will Secure Future Resilience
The consensus analyst price target for Archer has been revised downward to NOK35.00, primarily reflecting a sharp increase in future P/E and a moderation in expected revenue growth. What's in the News Archer completed a NOK 684.7 million follow-on equity offering, issuing 21,583,826 and 8,848,000 ordinary shares at NOK 22.5 per share under Regulation S with a subsequent direct listing.Narrative Update • Aug 21
Acquisitions Of Wellbore Fishing & Rental Tools And Iceland Drilling Will Strengthen Earnings
Archer’s consensus price target has risen to NOK40.00 despite a sharp increase in its future P/E and reduced revenue growth forecasts, indicating that valuation multiples are expanding even as growth expectations moderate. What's in the News Archer Limited announced a cash distribution of NOK 0.62 per share, approved by the Board of Directors.Analysis Article • Apr 04
We Think Archer (OB:ARCH) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
New Narrative • Feb 24
Acquisitions Of Wellbore Fishing & Rental Tools And Iceland Drilling Will Strengthen Earnings
Strategic acquisitions and increased ownership are set to enhance revenue, net margins, and financial consolidation, supported by strong investor confidence.Analysis Article • Nov 05
Potential Upside For Archer Limited (OB:ARCH) Not Without Risk
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Energy Services industry in Norway have price-to-sales ratios (or...Analysis Article • Aug 06
Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On Archer Limited (OB:ARCH)
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Energy Services industry in Norway have price-to-sales ratios (or...Analysis Article • Mar 31
Archer Limited's (OB:ARCH) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 25%
The Archer Limited ( OB:ARCH ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of 25...Analysis Article • Oct 07
Does Archer (OB:ARCH) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Jun 24
We Think Archer (OB:ARCH) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 14
Archer (OB:ARCH) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Archer makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,176 | -26 | 599 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,197 | -59 | 604 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,191 | -39 | 707 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,181 | -40 | 704 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,151 | -39 | 699 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,113 | -22 | 573 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,061 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,026 | -4 | 60 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,011 | -21 | 60 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 977 | -28 | 58 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 943 | -20 | 54 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 905 | -19 | 52 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 854 | -22 | 49 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 823 | 10 | 47 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 816 | -19 | 45 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 812 | -28 | 43 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 815 | -7 | 45 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 813 | -15 | 46 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 788 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 742 | -2 | 45 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 702 | 42 | 44 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 715 | -7 | 44 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 737 | -6 | 47 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 780 | -50 | 49 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 831 | -93 | 51 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 834 | -48 | 52 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 839 | -108 | 52 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 829 | -45 | 47 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 820 | -56 | 42 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 811 | -53 | 36 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 803 | -19 | 34 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 810 | -30 | 35 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 801 | 90 | 38 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 790 | 63 | 39 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 796 | 38 | 37 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 794 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 800 | -158 | 36 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 818 | -162 | 39 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 865 | -200 | 40 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 972 | -185 | 45 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,067 | -161 | 50 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,233 | -123 | 55 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 892 | -70 | 62 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,146 | -29 | 68 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: ARCH is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: ARCH is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ARCH is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 42.7% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare ARCH's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: ARCH is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Energy Services industry (15.1%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: ARCH has a negative Return on Equity (-10.95%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/08 13:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Archer Limited is covered by 9 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Chr. Frederik Lunde | Carnegie Investment Bank AB |
| null null | CIC Market Solutions (ESN) |
| Vidar Lyngvær | Danske Bank |