RPC, Inc. (NYSE: RES) is a key player in the oilfield services industry, providing a range of services to oil and gas companies. The company recently reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025. Despite missing earnings expectations, RPC managed to exceed revenue forecasts, showcasing its ability to generate substantial sales in a competitive market.
On February 3, 2026, RPC reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.04, which was below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.07. This represents a significant earnings surprise of -42.86%. The EPS also decreased from $0.06 in the same quarter the previous year. However, in the previous quarter, RPC had exceeded expectations with an EPS of $0.09, marking an 80% positive surprise.
Despite the earnings miss, RPC's revenue for the quarter ending December 2025 was $425.8 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $419.3 million by 0.18%. This is a notable increase from the $335.36 million reported in the same period the previous year. RPC has consistently exceeded consensus revenue estimates over the past four quarters, highlighting its strong sales performance.
RPC's financial metrics provide further insight into its market position. The company has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately 25.03, indicating how the market values its earnings. Its price-to-sales ratio is about 0.79, and the enterprise value to sales ratio is around 0.73, reflecting its market value relative to sales and total valuation compared to revenue, respectively.
The company's financial health is underscored by a low debt-to-equity ratio of roughly 0.07, indicating minimal debt compared to equity. Additionally, RPC's current ratio of approximately 2.78 suggests a strong ability to cover short-term liabilities with short-term assets. These metrics, along with an earnings yield of about 3.99%, provide a comprehensive view of RPC's financial standing.
