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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024
OR
    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File No. 001-38081
Liberty Energy Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
81-4891595
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
950 17th Street, Suite 2400
Denver, Colorado
80202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
(303) 515-2800
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01LBRTNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer ☐Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company      (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes ☒ No
As of October 14, 2024, the registrant had 163,415,685 shares of Class A Common Stock and 0 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.
Our Class A Common Stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “LBRT.” There is no public market for our Class B Common Stock.


TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) and certain other communications made by us contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including, among others, expected performance, future operating results, oil and natural gas demand and prices and the outlook for the oil and gas industry, future global economic conditions, the impact of worldwide political, military and armed conflict, the impact of announcements and changes in oil production quotas by oil exporting countries, improvements in operating procedures and technology, our business strategy and the business strategies of our customers, in addition to other estimates, and beliefs. For this purpose, any statement that is not a statement of historical fact should be considered a forward-looking statement. We may use the words “estimate,” “outlook,” “project,” “forecast,” “position,” “potential,” “likely,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “plan,” “expect,” “intend,” “achievable,” “may,” “will,” “continue,” “should,” “could” and similar expressions to help identify forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words does not mean that the statements are not forward-looking. We cannot assure you that our assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors, many of which are beyond our control, could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the risks and uncertainties described in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Annual Report”), this Quarterly Report, and other filings that we make with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). We undertake no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise and readers should not rely on the forward-looking statements as representing the Company’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current belief, based on currently available information, as to the outcome and timing of future events.
All forward-looking statements, expressed or implied, included in this Quarterly Report are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. This cautionary statement should also be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that we or persons acting on our behalf may issue.
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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
LIBERTY ENERGY INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$23,012 $36,784 
Accounts receivable—trade, net of allowances for credit losses of $939 and $939, respectively
411,009 381,185 
Accounts receivable—related party 17,345 
Unbilled revenue (including amounts from related parties of $4,035 and $13,379, respectively)
183,047 188,940 
Inventories197,563 205,865 
Prepaid and other current assets107,889 124,135 
Total current assets922,520 954,254 
Property and equipment, net1,834,214 1,645,368 
Finance lease right-of-use assets276,416 182,319 
Operating lease right-of-use assets81,341 92,640 
Other assets (including amounts from related parties of $0 and $14,785, respectively)
123,636 138,693 
Investment in Oklo Inc.16,605 10,000 
Investment in Tamboran Resources Corporation18,152 10,283 
Total assets$3,272,884 $3,033,557 
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$347,074 $293,733 
Accrued liabilities240,641 261,066 
Income taxes payable30,360 12,060 
Current portion of payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements37,444 5,170 
Current portion of finance lease liabilities64,114 39,867 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities28,938 27,528 
Total current liabilities748,571 639,424 
Long-term debt123,000 140,000 
Deferred tax liability102,287 102,340 
Payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements75,008 112,471 
Noncurrent portion of finance lease liabilities203,247 133,654 
Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities51,773 64,260 
Total liabilities1,303,886 1,192,149 
Commitments & contingencies (Note 14)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000 shares authorized and none issued and outstanding
  
Common Stock:
Class A, $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized and 163,393,279 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and 166,610,199 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023
1,634 1,666 
Class B, $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized and none issued and outstanding
  
Additional paid in capital996,336 1,093,498 
Retained earnings980,914 752,328 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(9,886)(6,084)
Total stockholders’ equity
1,968,998 1,841,408 
Total liabilities and equity$3,272,884 $3,033,557 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LIBERTY ENERGY INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
Revenue:
Revenue$1,111,953 $1,136,378 $3,280,774 $3,511,455 
Revenue—related parties26,625 79,527 90,813 161,515 
Total revenue1,138,578 1,215,905 3,371,587 3,672,970 
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation, depletion, and amortization shown separately below)840,274 850,247 2,458,752 2,572,119 
General and administrative58,614 55,040 169,300 166,110 
Transaction and other costs 202  1,804 
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization126,395 108,997 372,886 303,093 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets6,017 (3,808)6,105 (6,981)
Total operating costs and expenses1,031,300 1,010,678 3,007,043 3,036,145 
Operating income107,278 205,227 364,544 636,825 
Other expense:
Unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net2,727  (4,474) 
Interest income—related party (531)(478)(1,254)
Interest expense, net8,589 7,307 24,193 22,396 
Total other expense, net11,316 6,776 19,241 21,142 
Net income before income taxes95,962 198,451 345,303 615,683 
Income tax expense22,158 49,843 81,186 151,658 
Net income73,804 148,608 264,117 464,025 
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests   91 
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$73,804 $148,608 $264,117 $463,934 
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders per common share:
Basic$0.45 $0.88 $1.59 $2.68 
Diluted$0.44 $0.85 $1.55 $2.62 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic164,741 169,781 165,755 173,135 
Diluted168,595 173,984 169,947 177,284 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024202320242023
Net income$73,804 $148,608 $264,117 $464,025 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation1,647 (3,148)(3,802)(1,618)
Comprehensive income$75,451 $145,460 $260,315 $462,407 
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest   92 
Comprehensive income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc.$75,451 $145,460 $260,315 $462,315 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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LIBERTY ENERGY INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(In thousands, except per unit and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Shares of Class A Common StockShares of Class B Common StockClass A Common Stock, Par ValueClass B Common Stock, Par ValueAdditional Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Equity
Balance—December 31, 2023166,610  $1,666 $ $1,093,498 $752,328 $(6,084)$1,841,408 
$0.21/share of Class A Common Stock dividend
— — — — — (35,531)— (35,531)
Share repurchases(4,739)— (47)— (99,046)— — (99,093)
Excise tax on share repurchases— — — — (652)— — (652)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — — 22,318 — — 22,318 
Vesting of restricted stock units, net1,522 — 15 — (19,782)— — (19,767)
Currency translation adjustment— — — — — — (3,802)(3,802)
Net income— — — — — 264,117 — 264,117 
Balance—September 30, 2024163,393  $1,634 $ $996,336 $980,914 $(9,886)$1,968,998 
Shares of Class A Common StockShares of Class B Common StockClass A Common Stock, Par ValueClass B Common Stock, Par ValueAdditional Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Total Stockholders Equity
Non-controlling InterestTotal Equity
Balance—December 31, 2022178,753 250 $1,788 $3 $1,266,097 $234,525 $(7,396)$1,495,017 $2,289 $1,497,306 
Exchanges of Class B Common Stock for Class A Common Stock250 (250)3 (3)2,360 — — 2,360 (2,360) 
Offering costs— — — — (223)— — (223)— (223)
Deferred tax and tax receivable agreements impact of Liberty LLC merger into the Company— — — — 6,681 — — 6,681 — 6,681 
$0.15/share of Class A Common Stock dividend
— — — — — (26,535)— (26,535)— (26,535)
Share repurchases(11,674)— (117)— (163,881)— — (163,998)(23)(164,021)
Excise tax on share repurchases— — — — (1,471)— — (1,471)— (1,471)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — — 23,735 — — 23,735 3 23,738 
Vesting of restricted stock units, net1,279 — 12 — (9,331)— — (9,319)(1)(9,320)
Currency translation adjustment— — — — — — (1,619)(1,619)1 (1,618)
Net income— — — — — 463,934 — 463,934 91 464,025 
Balance—September 30, 2023168,608  $1,686 $ $1,123,967 $671,924 $(9,015)$1,788,562 $ $1,788,562 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$264,117 $464,025 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization372,886 303,093 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets6,105 (6,981)
Stock-based compensation expense22,318 23,738 
Unrealized gain on investments, net(4,474) 
Cash return on equity method investment3,153  
Other non-cash items, net(202)3,303 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue(33,951)(120,554)
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue—related party41,471 (6,273)
Inventories6,276 461 
Prepaid and other assets(40,698)(43,335)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities16,320 105,426 
Initial payment of operating lease liability(1,239)(3,062)
Net cash provided by operating activities
652,082 719,841 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment and construction in-progress(447,542)(465,212)
Investment in Tamboran Resources Corporation, Empire Energy Group Ltd., Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (2024), and Oklo Inc. (2023)(16,056)(10,000)
Acquisition of Siren Energy, net of cash received (75,656)
Proceeds from sale of assets8,633 22,433 
Net cash used in investing activities
(454,965)(528,435)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings on line-of-credit1,671,000 873,000 
Repayments of borrowings on line-of-credit(1,688,000)(765,000)
Repayments of borrowings on term loan (104,716)
Payments on finance lease obligations(34,446)(10,483)
Class A Common Stock dividends and dividend equivalents upon restricted stock vesting(35,308)(26,011)
Payments of payables pursuant to tax receivable agreements(5,189) 
Share repurchases(99,094)(164,021)
Tax withholding on restricted stock units(19,767)(9,320)
Payments of equity issuance costs (223)
Payments of debt issuance costs (1,566)
Net cash used in financing activities
(210,804)(208,340)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents before translation effect(13,687)(16,934)
Translation effect on cash(85)(139)
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period36,784 43,676 
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period$23,012 $26,603 







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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (cont.)
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20242023
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Net cash paid for income taxes$40,241 $56,174 
Cash paid for interest$25,174 $19,518 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities$131,517 $112,893 
Capital expenditures reclassified from prepaid and other current assets$52,610 $34,413 
Capital expenditures reclassified from finance lease right-of-use assets$6,894 $ 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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LIBERTY ENERGY INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Note 1—Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization
Liberty Energy Inc., formerly known as Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. (the “Company”), was incorporated as a Delaware corporation on December 21, 2016, to become a holding corporation for Liberty Oilfield Services New HoldCo LLC (“Liberty LLC”) and its subsidiaries upon completion of a corporate reorganization (the “Corporate Reorganization”) and planned initial public offering of the Company (“IPO”). On April 19, 2022, the stockholders of the Company approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation for the purpose of changing the Company’s name from “Liberty Oilfield Services Inc.” to “Liberty Energy Inc.” and thereafter, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect the new name, effective April 25, 2022.
Effective January 31, 2023, Liberty LLC was merged into the Company, with the Company surviving the merger (the “Merger”). In connection with the Merger, all outstanding shares of the Company’s Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”), were redeemed and exchanged for an equal number of shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”). The Company did not make any distributions or receive any proceeds in connection with this exchange. The Merger did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company, together with its subsidiaries, is a leading integrated energy services and technology company focused on providing innovative hydraulic fracturing services and related technologies to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production (“E&P”) companies. We offer customers hydraulic fracturing services, together with complementary services including wireline services, proppant delivery solutions, field gas processing, compressed natural gas (“CNG”) delivery, data analytics, related goods (including our sand mine operations), and technologies to facilitate lower emission completions, thereby helping our customers reduce their emissions profile.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all information or notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read together with the annual financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes present the condensed consolidated financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the results of operations and equity of the Company as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The interim data includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations expected for the entire fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Further, these estimates and other factors, including those outside the Company’s control, such as the impact of sustained lower commodity prices, could have a significant adverse impact to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
All intercompany amounts have been eliminated in the presentation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company. The Company’s operations are organized into a single reportable segment, which consists of hydraulic fracturing and related goods and services.
Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Segment Reporting: Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting: Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires more detailed disclosures, on an annual and interim basis, related to the Company’s reportable segment. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Although the Company has only one reportable segment, the Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on the Company’s financial statements.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires disaggregation of certain components included in the Company’s effective tax rate and income taxes paid disclosures. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on the Company’s financial statements but does not expect it will have a material impact.
Siren Acquisition
On April 6, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of a Permian focused integrated natural gas compression and compressed natural gas delivery business, Siren Energy & Logistics, LLC, for cash consideration of $75.7 million, after post-closing adjustments and net of cash received, (the “Siren Acquisition”). The Siren Acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Accordingly, the Company conducted assessments of the net assets acquired and recognized amounts for identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated acquisition date fair values, while transaction and integration costs associated with the acquisition were expensed as incurred. In connection with the Siren Acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $42.0 million, property and equipment of $34.9 million, net working capital of $2.5 million, deferred revenue of $5.2 million, and other assets of $1.8 million. Goodwill is recorded in other assets and deferred revenue is recorded in accrued liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Due to the immateriality of the Siren Acquisition, the related revenue and earnings, supplemental pro forma financial information, and detailed purchase price allocation are not disclosed.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current period financial statement presentation. Amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified from “Tax withheld on vesting of restricted stock units” into “Vesting of restricted stock units, net” in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity.
In the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified from “Inventory write-down” and “Non-cash lease expense” into “Other non-cash items, net”. Additionally, amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified from “Deferred revenue” into “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”.
Additionally, in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified from “Other assets” into “Investment in Oklo Inc.” and “Investment in Tamboran Resources Corporation”.
These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income or loss.
Note 3—Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
September 30,December 31,
($ in thousands)20242023
Proppants$12,984 $17,124 
Chemicals16,224 16,896 
Maintenance parts168,355 171,845 
$197,563 $205,865 
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company did not record any write-downs to inventory carrying values. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the lower of cost or net realizable value analysis resulted in the Company recording a write-down to the inventory carrying value of $1.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the lower of cost or net realizable value analysis resulted in the Company recording a write-down to the inventory carrying value of $5.8 million.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 4—Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consist of the following:
Estimated
useful lives
(in years)
September 30,December 31,
($ in thousands)20242023
LandN/A$30,507 $29,384 
Field services equipment
2-10
2,916,170 2,520,336 
Vehicles
4-7
61,861 63,423 
Lease equipment10163,794 138,781 
Buildings and facilities
5-30
177,264 149,876 
Mineral reserves
>25
80,463 76,823 
Office equipment and furniture
2-7
12,605 11,836 
3,442,664 2,990,459 
Less accumulated depreciation and depletion(1,823,376)(1,501,685)
1,619,288 1,488,774 
Construction in-progressN/A214,926 156,594 
Property and equipment, net$1,834,214 $1,645,368 
During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized depreciation expense of $111.3 million and $99.5 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized depreciation expense of $332.2 million and $280.9 million, respectively. Depletion expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0.3 million. Depletion expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0.9 million.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company concluded that no triggering events that could indicate possible impairment of property and equipment had occurred, other than related to the assets held for sale discussed below.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company classified $1.2 million of land and $2.8 million of buildings, net of accumulated depreciation, of two properties that it intends to sell within the next year, and that meet the held for sale criteria, to assets held for sale, included in prepaid and other current assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company estimates that the carrying value of the assets is equal to the fair value less the estimated costs to sell, net of write-downs taken in the prior period, and therefore no gain or loss was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Additionally, as of December 31, 2023, the Company classified $0.7 million of land and $0.8 million of buildings, net of accumulated depreciation, of one property that it intends to sell within the next year, and that meets the held for sale criteria, as assets held for sale, included in prepaid and other current assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.
As of September 30, 2023, the Company classified $0.7 million of land and $0.8 million of buildings, net of accumulated depreciation, of one property as assets held for sale. The Company estimated that carrying value of the assets was equal to the fair value less the estimated costs to sell, net of write-downs taken in the prior period, and therefore no gain or loss was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Note 5—Leases
The Company has operating and finance leases primarily for vehicles, equipment, railcars, office space, and facilities. The terms and conditions for these leases vary by the type of underlying asset.
Certain leases include variable lease payments for items such as property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other operating expenses associated with leased assets. Payments that vary based on an index or rate are included in the measurement of lease assets and liabilities at the rate as of the commencement date. All other variable lease payments are excluded from the measurement of lease assets and liabilities, and are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The components of lease expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands)2024202320242023
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$11,610 $6,444 $30,454 $11,008 
Interest on lease liabilities4,680 1,882 11,973 3,271 
Operating lease cost9,254 9,924 26,945 30,562 
Variable lease cost1,499 1,415 4,887 3,932 
Short-term lease cost543 1,954 2,425 6,359 
Total lease cost, net$27,586 $21,619 $76,684 $55,132 

Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands)2024202320242023
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:
Operating leases$9,101 $11,076 $26,898 $31,336 
Finance leases18,699 7,288 46,428 13,749 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
Operating leases4,552 11,747 14,252 28,667 
Finance leases47,475 88,125 128,980 105,298 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company amended certain operating leases, the change in terms of which caused the leases to be reclassified as finance leases. In connection with the amendments, the Company wrote-off a de minimis amount of operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities. Additionally, the Company recognized finance lease right-of-use assets of $4.4 million and liabilities of $4.3 million. There was no gain or loss recognized as a result of these amendments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company did not reclassify any operating or finance leases.
Lease terms and discount rates as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases3.9 years4.3 years
Finance leases3.3 years3.3 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases6.6 %6.0 %
Finance leases7.4 %8.0 %

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Future minimum lease commitments as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
($ in thousands)FinanceOperating
Remainder of 2024$20,085 $8,220 
202580,451 32,526 
202682,569 21,719 
202752,062 11,920 
202853,336 3,871 
Thereafter21,071 12,675 
Total lease payments309,574 90,931 
Less imputed interest(42,213)(10,220)
Total$267,361 $80,711 

The Company’s vehicle leases typically include a residual value guarantee. For the Company’s vehicle leases classified as operating leases, the total residual value guaranteed as of September 30, 2024 is $12.0 million; the payment is not probable and therefore has not been included in the measurement of the lease liability and right-of-use asset. For vehicle leases that are classified as finance leases, the Company includes the residual value guarantee, estimated in the lease agreement, in the financing lease liability.
Lessor Arrangements
The Company leases dry and wet sand containers, conveyor belts, and other equipment to customers through operating leases, where the lessor for tax purposes is considered to be the owner of the equipment during the term of the lease. The lease agreements do not include options for the lessee to purchase the underlying asset at the end of the lease term for either a stated fixed price or fair market value. However, some of the leases contain a termination clause in which the customer can cancel the contract. The leases can be subject to variable lease payments if the customer requests more units than what is agreed upon in the lease. The Company does not record any lease assets or liabilities related to these variable items.
The carrying amount of equipment leased to others, included in property, plant and equipment, under operating leases as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
($ in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Equipment leased to others - at original cost$163,794 $138,781 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(38,098)(25,819)
Equipment leased to others - net$125,696 $112,962 
Future payments receivable for operating leases as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024$1,690 
20255,412 
20262,239 
2027 
2028 
Thereafter 
Total$9,341 
Revenues from operating leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $11.1 million and $28.9 million, respectively. Revenues from operating leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $9.6 million and $27.8 million, respectively.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 6—Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
($ in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Accrued vendor invoices$78,531 $99,620 
Operations accruals67,236 61,150 
Accrued benefits and other94,874 100,296 
$240,641 $261,066 
Note 7—Debt
Debt consists of the following:
September 30,December 31,
($ in thousands)20242023
Revolving Line of Credit$123,000 $140,000 
On September 19, 2017, the Company entered into two credit agreements: (i) a revolving line of credit up to $250.0 million, subsequently increased to $525.0 million, see below, (the “ABL Facility”) and (ii) a $175.0 million term loan (the “Term Loan Facility”).
On January 23, 2023, the Company borrowed $106.7 million on the ABL Facility and used the proceeds to pay off and terminate the Term Loan Facility. The amount paid included the balance of the Term Loan Facility at pay off of $104.7 million, $0.9 million of accrued interest, and a $1.1 million prepayment premium.
The weighted average interest rate on all borrowings outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was 6.9% and 7.6%, respectively.
ABL Facility
Under the terms of the ABL Facility, up to $525.0 million may be borrowed, subject to certain borrowing base limitations based on a percentage of eligible accounts receivable and inventory. As of September 30, 2024, the borrowing base was calculated to be $459.7 million, and the Company had $123.0 million outstanding in addition to letters of credit in the amount of $7.4 million, with $329.3 million of remaining availability. Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest at Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) or a base rate, plus an applicable SOFR margin of 1.5% to 2.0% or base rate margin of 0.5% to 1.0%, as described in the ABL Facility credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). Additionally, borrowings as of September 30, 2024 incurred interest at a weighted average rate of 6.9%. The average monthly unused commitment is subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.25% to 0.375%. Interest and fees are payable in arrears at the end of each month, or, in the case of SOFR loans, at the end of each interest period. The ABL Facility matures on January 23, 2028. Borrowings under the ABL Facility are collateralized by accounts receivable and inventory, and further secured by the Company as parent guarantor.
The ABL Facility includes certain non-financial covenants, including but not limited to restrictions on incurring additional debt and certain distributions. Moreover, the ability of the Company to incur additional debt and to make distributions is dependent on maintaining a maximum leverage ratio.
The ABL Facility is not subject to financial covenants unless liquidity, as defined in the Credit Agreement, drops below a specific level. The Company is required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, of 1.0 to 1.0 for each period if excess availability is less than 10% of the borrowing base or $52.5 million, whichever is greater.
The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of September 30, 2024.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Maturities of debt are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024$ 
2025 
2026 
2027 
2028123,000 
Thereafter 
$123,000 
Note 8—Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments
The fair values of the Company’s assets and liabilities represent the amounts that would be received to sell those assets or that would be paid to transfer those liabilities in an orderly transaction on the reporting date. These fair value measurements maximize the use of observable inputs. However, in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability on the measurement date, the fair value measurement reflects the Company’s own judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The Company discloses the fair values of its assets and liabilities according to the quality of valuation inputs under the following hierarchy:
Level 1 Inputs: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in an active market for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 Inputs: Inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3 Inputs: Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value of assets or liabilities.
The classification of an asset or liability is based on the lowest level of input significant to its fair value. Those that are initially classified as Level 3 are subsequently reported as Level 2 when the fair value derived from unobservable inputs is inconsequential to the overall fair value, or if corroborating market data becomes available. Assets and liabilities that are initially reported as Level 2 are subsequently reported as Level 3 if corroborating market data is no longer available. Transfers occur at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers into or out of Levels 1, 2, and 3 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, investments in equity securities, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, long-term debt, and finance and operating lease obligations. These financial instruments do not require disclosure by level. The carrying values of all of the Company’s financial instruments included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets approximated or equaled their fair values on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable (including accrued liabilities) approximated fair value on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, due to their short-term nature.
The carrying value of investments in equity securities were measured at fair value on September 30, 2024 based on quoted prices in active markets.
The carrying value of amounts outstanding under long-term debt agreements with variable rates approximated fair value on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, as the effective interest rates approximated market rates.
The carrying values of amounts outstanding under finance and operating lease obligations approximated fair value on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, as the effective borrowing rates approximated market rates.
Nonrecurring Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These items are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but may be subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
As of September 30, 2024, the Company recorded $1.2 million of land and $2.8 million of buildings, net of accumulated depreciation, of two properties that met the held for sale criteria, to assets held for sale at a total fair value of $3.4 million, which are included in prepaid and other current assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company estimated the fair value of the properties based on the listed selling price for the two properties, which is a Level 3 input. The Company estimates that the carrying value of the assets is equal to the fair value less the estimated costs to sell, net of write-downs taken in the prior period, and therefore no gain or loss was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company recorded $0.7 million of land and $0.8 million of buildings, net of accumulated depreciation, of one property that met the held for sale criteria, to assets held for sale at a total fair value of $0.8 million, which are included in prepaid and other current assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company estimated the fair value of the property based on a communicated selling price for one property, which is a Level 3 input.
Recurring Measurements
The fair values of the Company’s cash equivalents measured on a recurring basis pursuant to ASC 820-10 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures are carried at estimated fair value. Cash equivalents consist of money market accounts which the Company has classified as Level 1 given the active market for these accounts. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had cash equivalents, measured at fair value, of $0.3 million.
The Company holds an investment in Oklo Inc. (“Oklo”) made during the three months ended September 30, 2023. In May 2024, Oklo was acquired by a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company which resulted in the conversion of the Company’s investment into common shares of Oklo, which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company measures this investment in equity securities at fair value using Level 1 inputs based on quoted prices in an active market. As of September 30, 2024, the fair value of the investment was estimated at $16.6 million. The change in Oklo’s fair value resulted in an unrealized loss of $0.8 million and an unrealized gain of $6.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, included in unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Additionally, during the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company purchased depository interests representing shares of common stock in Tamboran Resources Corporation (“Tamboran”). In June 2024, Tamboran executed an Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) and listed its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. In addition to the prior purchase of depository interests, the Company participated in Tamboran’s IPO by purchasing an additional $10.0 million of Tamboran’s common stock. The Company measures this investment in equity securities at fair value using Level 1 inputs based on quoted prices in an active market. As of September 30, 2024, the fair value of the investment was estimated at $18.2 million. The change in Tamboran’s fair value resulted in an unrealized loss of $1.9 million and $2.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, included in unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Nonfinancial assets
The Company estimates fair value to perform impairment tests as required on long-lived assets. The inputs used to determine such fair value are primarily based upon internally developed cash flow models and would generally be classified within Level 3 in the event that such assets were required to be measured and recorded at fair value within the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. No such measurements were required as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 as no triggering event was identified.
Credit Risk
The Company’s financial instruments exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, and trade receivables.    
The Company’s cash and cash equivalent balances on deposit with financial institutions total $23.0 million and $36.8 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, which exceeded FDIC insured limits. The Company regularly monitors these institutions’ financial condition.
The majority of the Company’s customers have payment terms of 45 days or less.
As of September 30, 2024, customer A accounted for 13% of total consolidated accounts receivable and unbilled revenue. As of December 31, 2023, no customers accounted for more than 10% of total consolidated accounts receivable and unbilled revenue. During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, no customers accounted for more than 10% of
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
consolidated revenues. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, customer B accounted for 12% of consolidated revenues. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, customer A accounted for 11% of consolidated revenues. No other customers accounted for more than 10% of revenues during the respective periods.
The Company mitigates the associated credit risk by performing credit evaluations and monitoring the payment patterns of its customers.
The Company applies historic loss factors to its receivable portfolio segments that are not expected to be further impacted by current economic developments, and an additional economic conditions factor to portfolio segments anticipated to experience greater losses in the current economic environment. While the Company has not experienced significant credit losses in the past and has not seen material changes to the payment patterns of its customers, the Company cannot predict with any certainty the degree to which unforeseen events may affect the ability of its customers to timely pay receivables when due. Accordingly, in future periods, the Company may revise its estimates of expected credit losses.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $0.9 million in allowance for credit losses as follows:
($ in thousands)
Provision for credit losses on December 31, 2023$939 
Credit Losses:
Current period provision 
Amounts written off 
Provision for credit losses on September 30, 2024
$939 

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LIBERTY ENERGY INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 9—Equity
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) granted pursuant to the Liberty Energy Inc. Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”), if they vest, will be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. RSUs were granted with vesting terms up to three years. Changes in non-vested RSUs outstanding under the LTIP during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows:
Number of UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit
Non-vested as of December 31, 20232,985,218 $13.90 
Granted1,513,894 19.44 
Vested(1,425,820)13.44 
Forfeited(63,226)14.70 
Outstanding as of September 30, 2024
3,010,066 $16.89 
Performance Restricted Stock Units
Performance restricted stock units (“PSUs”) granted pursuant to the LTIP, if they vest, will be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. PSUs were granted with a three-year cliff vesting and performance period, with the vesting percentage of the target award dependent on the satisfaction of the performance goals set forth in the applicable award agreement. The Company records compensation expense based on the Company’s best estimate of the number of PSUs that will vest at the end of the performance period. If such performance targets are not met, or are not expected to be met, no compensation expense is recognized and any recognized compensation expense is reversed. Changes in non-vested PSUs outstanding under the LTIP during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows:
Number of UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit
Non-vested as of December 31, 20231,339,568 $13.49 
Granted345,015 17.52 
Vested(584,720)12.95 
Forfeited  
Outstanding as of September 30, 2024
1,099,863 $15.04 
Stock-based compensation is included in cost of services and general and administrative expenses in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $8.1 million and $22.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. The Company recognized stock-based compensation of $8.6 million and $23.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. There was approximately $46.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense relating to outstanding RSUs and PSUs as of September 30, 2024. The unrecognized compensation expense will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the weighted average remaining vesting period of two years.
Dividends
The Company paid cash dividends of $0.07 per share of Class A Common Stock on March 20, 2024, June 20, 2024, and September 20, 2024 to stockholders of record as of March 6, 2024, June 6, 2024, and September 6, 2024, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, dividend payments totaled $11.5 million and $34.7 million, respectively.
The Company paid cash dividends of $0.05 per share of Class A Common Stock on March 20, 2023, June 20, 2023, and September 20, 2023 to stockholders of record as of March 6, 2023, June 6, 2023, and September 6, 2023, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, dividend payments totaled $8.4 million and $25.8 million, respectively.
Additionally, the Company paid accrued dividend equivalents upon vesting for the RSUs and PSUs with a 2024 vesting date, which totaled $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The Company paid accrued dividend equivalents upon vesting for the RSUs and PSUs with a 2023 vesting date, which totaled $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $1.2 million and $1.0 million of dividend equivalents payable related to RSUs and PSUs to be paid upon vesting, respectively. Dividends are not paid on forfeited RSUs or PSUs.
Share Repurchase Program
On July 25, 2022, the Company’s board of directors authorized and the Company announced a share repurchase program that allowed the Company to repurchase up to $250.0 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock beginning immediately and continuing through July 31, 2024. Additionally, on January 24, 2023 the Board authorized and the Company announced an increase of the cumulative repurchase authorization to $500.0 million. Furthermore, on January 23, 2024, the Board authorized and the Company announced an increase of the cumulative repurchase authorization to $750.0 million and extended the authorization through July 31, 2026. The shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions, through block trades, in privately negotiated transactions, through derivative transactions, or by other means in accordance with applicable state and federal securities laws. The timing, as well as the number and value of shares repurchased under the program, will be determined by the Company at its discretion and will depend on a variety of factors, including management’s assessment of the intrinsic value of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, the market price of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, general market and economic conditions, available liquidity, compliance with the Company’s debt and other agreements, applicable legal requirements, and other considerations. The exact number of shares to be repurchased by the Company is not guaranteed, and the program may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The Company expects to fund any repurchases by using cash on hand, borrowings under the ABL Facility and expected free cash flow to be generated through the duration of the share repurchase program.
Share repurchases and retirements under the share repurchase program for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands, except share count and per share data)2024202320242023
Shares of Class A Common Stock1,939,072 1,784,899 4,739,041 11,673,886 
Value of shares repurchased$39,350 $29,279 $99,093 $164,021 
Average price per share including commissions$20.29 $16.40 $20.91 $14.05 
As of September 30, 2024, $322.9 million remained authorized for future repurchases of Class A Common Stock under the share repurchase program.
The Company accounts for the purchase price of repurchased common shares in excess of par value ($0.01 per share of Class A Common Stock) as a reduction of additional paid-in capital, and will continue to do so until additional paid-in capital is reduced to zero. Thereafter, any excess purchase price will be recorded as a reduction to retained earnings.
As enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Inflation Reduction Act”), the Company accrued stock repurchase excise tax of $0.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had excise tax payables of $2.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively, in accrued liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Note 10—Net Income per Share
Basic net income per share measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period. Diluted net income per share measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period while giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. The Company uses the “if-converted” method to determine the potential dilutive effect of its Class B Common Stock and the treasury stock method to determine the potential dilutive effect of outstanding RSUs and PSUs.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The following table reflects the allocation of net income to common stockholders and net income per share computations for the periods indicated based on a weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock outstanding:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)September 30, 2024September 30, 2023September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Basic Net Income Per Share
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$73,804 $148,608 $264,117 $463,934 
Denominator:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding164,741 169,781 165,755 173,135 
Basic net income per share attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$0.45 $0.88 $1.59 $2.68 
Diluted Net Income Per Share
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$73,804 $148,608 $264,117 $463,934 
Effect of exchange of the shares of Class B Common Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock   71 
Diluted net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$73,804 $148,608 $264,117 $464,005 
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding164,741 169,781 165,755 173,135 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock units3,854 4,203 4,192 4,121 
Class B Common Stock   28 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding168,595 173,984 169,947 177,284 
Diluted net income per share attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$0.44 $0.85 $1.55 $2.62 
Note 11—Income Taxes
The Company is a corporation and is subject to taxation in the United States, Canada, Australia and various state, local and provincial jurisdictions. Historically, Liberty LLC was treated as a partnership, and its income was passed through to its owners for income tax purposes. Liberty LLC’s members, including the Company, were liable for federal, state and local income taxes based on their share of Liberty LLC’s pass-through taxable income.
Effective January 31, 2023, the Company adopted a plan of merger, pursuant to which Liberty LLC merged into the Company, ceasing the existence of Liberty LLC with the Company remaining as the surviving entity. Liberty LLC filed a final tax return during the 2023 calendar year. The Company is still party to the TRAs; the associated liabilities are discussed below.
On October 8, 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) released a statement on the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, which agreed to a two-pillar solution to address tax challenges of the digital economy. On December 20, 2021, the OECD released Pillar Two model rules defining a 15% global minimum tax rate for large multinational corporations (the “Pillar Two Framework”). On June 20, 2024, Canada enacted the Pillar Two global minimum tax regime, which is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The OECD continues to release additional guidance and countries are implementing legislation, with widespread adoption of the Pillar Two Framework expected by 2025. The Company is continuing to evaluate the Pillar Two Framework and its potential impact on future periods, including any legislation enacted in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
The Company may distribute cash from foreign subsidiaries to its U.S. parent as business needs arise. The Company has not provided for deferred income taxes on the undistributed earnings from certain foreign subsidiaries, as such earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. If such earnings were to be distributed, any income and/or withholding tax is not expected to be significant.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The effective global income tax rate applicable to the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 23.5%, compared to 24.6% for the period ended September 30, 2023. The Company’s effective tax rate is greater than the statutory federal income tax rate of 21.0% due to the Company’s Canadian operations, state income taxes in the states the Company operates, as well as nondeductible executive compensation. The Company recognized income tax expense of $22.2 million and $81.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. The Company recognized income tax expense of $49.8 million and $151.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a Tax Credit Transfer Agreement (“TCTA”) with a third-party seller, pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase up to $40.0 million of transferable tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. The benefit for the federal income tax credits purchased has been recognized as part of the Company’s overall effective annual tax rate.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a net deferred tax liability in the amount of $102.3 million. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
Tax Receivable Agreements
In connection with the IPO, on January 17, 2018, the Company entered into two Tax Receivable Agreements (the “TRAs”) with R/C Energy IV Direct Partnership, L.P. and the then existing owners that continued to own units in Liberty LLC (“Liberty LLC Units”) (each such person and any permitted transferee, a “TRA Holder” and together, the “TRA Holders”). The TRAs generally provide for the payment by the Company of 85% of the net cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state, and local income tax and franchise tax (computed using simplifying assumptions to address the impact of state and local taxes) that the Company actually realizes (or is deemed to realize in certain circumstances) in periods after the IPO as a result, as applicable to each TRA Holder, of (i) certain increases in tax basis that occur as a result of the Company’s acquisition (or deemed acquisition for U.S. federal income tax purposes) of all or a portion of such TRA Holder’s Liberty LLC Units in connection with the IPO or pursuant to the exercise of redemption or call rights, (ii) any net operating losses available to the Company as a result of the Corporate Reorganization, and (iii) imputed interest deemed to be paid by the Company as a result of, and additional tax basis arising from, any payments the Company makes under the TRAs.
On January 31, 2023, the last redemption of the Liberty LLC Units occurred. As such, the Company recorded an increase of $7.8 million of deferred tax assets for the impact of the adopted plan of merger of Liberty LLC into the Company. Additionally, exchanges of Liberty LLC Units and shares of Class B Common Stock resulted in a net increase of $0.7 million in deferred tax assets, and an increase of $0.6 million in amounts payable under the TRAs, all of which was recorded through equity during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
As of September 30, 2024, the Companys liability under the TRAs was $112.4 million of which $37.4 million is payable within the next 12 months, and $75.0 million thereafter. The Company made TRA payments of $5.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
As of December 31, 2023, the Companys liability under the TRAs was $117.7 million, of which $5.2 million was presented as a current liability, and $112.5 million was presented as a long-term liability. The Company did not make any TRA payments for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Note 12—Defined Contribution Plan
The Company sponsors a 401(k) defined contribution retirement plan covering eligible employees. The Company makes matching contributions at a rate of $1.00 for each $1.00 of employee contribution, subject to a cap of 6% of the employee’s salary and federal limits. Contributions made by the Company were $9.9 million and $8.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $27.9 million and $24.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 13—Related Party Transactions
Schlumberger Limited
During 2020, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of Schlumberger Technology Corporation (“Schlumberger”) in exchange for the issuance of shares of the Companys Class A Common Stock amongst other consideration. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased and retired 3,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock for $45.0 million or $15.00 average price per share from Schlumberger, under the share repurchase program. Effective January 31, 2023, after the repurchase and retirement, Schlumberger owns no shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company and no longer qualified as a related party.
Within the normal course of business, the Company purchased chemicals, proppant, other equipment, and maintenance parts from Schlumberger and its subsidiaries. During the period from January 1, 2023 until January 31, 2023, total purchases from Schlumberger were approximately $1.7 million. Although the Company continues to do business with Schlumberger, the Company no longer presents cash flows with Schlumberger as related party in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
Franklin Mountain Energy, LLC
A member of the board of directors of the Company, Audrey Robertson, serves as Executive Vice President of Finance of Franklin Mountain Energy, LLC (“Franklin Mountain”). During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company performed hydraulic fracturing services for Franklin Mountain in the amount of $26.6 million and $79.7 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company performed hydraulic fracturing services for Franklin Mountain in the amount of $61.2 million and $128.0 million, respectively.
Amounts included in unbilled revenue from Franklin Mountain as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $4.0 million and $13.4 million, respectively. Receivables from Franklin Mountain as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $0.0 million and $12.1 million, respectively.
Liberty Resources LLC
Liberty Resources LLC, an oil and gas exploration and production company, and its successor entity (collectively, the “Affiliate”) had certain common ownership and management with the Company. Effective March 14, 2024, the Affiliate was no longer a related party, following its acquisition by an unaffiliated party. The amounts of the Company’s revenue related to hydraulic fracturing services provided to the Affiliate for the period January 1, 2024 through March 13, 2024, and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, were $11.1 million, $18.4 million, and $33.5 million, respectively.
On December 28, 2022 (the “Agreement Date”), the Company entered into an agreement with the Affiliate to amend payment terms for outstanding invoices due as of the Agreement Date to be due on April 1, 2024. Additionally, on August 15, 2023, the agreement was further amended in order to extend the due dates for certain invoices to January 1, 2025. Amounts outstanding from the Affiliate as of December 31, 2023 were $14.8 million, included in other assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. All amounts outstanding with the Affiliate under the agreement were collected in full during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Receivables from the Affiliate as of December 31, 2023 were $5.2 million, included in accounts receivable—related party.
During the period January 1, 2024 through March 13, 2024, and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, interest income from the Affiliate was $0.5 million, $0.5 million, and $1.3 million, respectively.
Oklo Inc.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company invested $10.0 million in a fission power and nuclear fuel recycling company, Oklo. Effective May 10, 2024, through an acquisition by a special purpose acquisition company, the Companys investment converted into shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Additionally, Chris Wright, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, was appointed to the Oklo board of directors. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded an unrealized loss of $0.8 million and an unrealized gain of $6.6 million, respectively, included in unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2024, the fair value of the Companys investment using Level 1 inputs was $16.6 million. The Company was not party to any other transactions with Oklo during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 14—Commitments & Contingencies
Purchase Commitments (tons are not in thousands)
The Company enters into purchase and supply agreements to secure supply and pricing of proppants, transload, and equipment. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the agreements provide pricing and committed supply sources for the Company to purchase 463,500 tons and 1,854,000 tons, respectively, of proppant through December 31, 2025. Amounts below also include commitments to pay for transport fees on minimum amounts of proppants. Additionally, related proppant transload service commitments run through 2024.
Future proppant, transload, and equipment commitments are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024$36,572 
202512,960 
2026 
2027 
2028 
Thereafter 
$49,532 
Certain supply agreements contain a clause whereby in the event that the Company fails to purchase minimum volumes, as defined in the agreement, during a specific time period, a shortfall fee may apply. In circumstances where the Company does not make the minimum purchase required under the contract, the Company and its suppliers have a history of amending such minimum purchase contractual terms and in rare cases does the Company incur shortfall fees. If the Company were unable to make any of the minimum purchases and the Company and its suppliers cannot come to an agreement to avoid such fees, the Company could incur shortfall fees in the amounts of $2.8 million and $5.4 million for the remainder of 2024 and the year ended 2025, respectively. Based on forecasted levels of activity, the Company does not currently expect to incur significant shortfall fees.
Included in the commitments for the remainder of 2024 are $2.7 million of payments expected to be made in the fourth quarter of 2024 for the use of certain light duty trucks, heavy tractors, and field equipment used to various degrees in frac and wireline operations. The Company is in negotiations with the third-party owner of such equipment to lease or purchase some or all of such aforementioned vehicles and equipment, subject to agreement on terms and conditions. No gain or loss is expected upon consummation of any such agreement.
Litigation
From time to time, the Company is subject to legal and administrative proceedings, settlements, investigations, claims and actions. The Company’s assessment of the likely outcome of litigation matters is based on its judgment of a number of factors including experience with similar matters, past history, precedents, relevant financial and other evidence and facts specific to the matter. Notwithstanding the uncertainty as to the final outcome, based upon the information currently available, management does not believe any matters, individually or in aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 15—Selected Quarterly Financial Data
The following tables summarizes consolidated changes in equity for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Shares of Class A Common StockShares of Class B Common StockClass A Common Stock, Par ValueClass B Common Stock, Par ValueAdditional Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Equity
Balance—June 30, 2024165,332  $1,653 $ $1,027,939 $918,836 $(11,533)$1,936,895 
$0.07/share of Class A Common Stock dividend
— — — — — (11,726)— (11,726)
Share repurchases(1,939)— (19)— (39,331)— — (39,350)
Excise tax on share repurchases— — — — (393)— — (393)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — — 8,121 — — 8,121 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — — — 1,647 1,647 
Net income— — — — — 73,804 — 73,804 
Balance—September 30, 2024163,393  $1,634 $ $996,336 $980,914 $(9,886)$1,968,998 
Shares of Class A Common StockShares of Class B Common StockClass A Common Stock, Par ValueClass B Common Stock, Par ValueAdditional Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Equity
Balance—June 30, 2023170,393 $ $1,704 $ $1,146,130 $531,974 $(5,867)$1,673,941 
Deferred tax and tax receivable agreements impact of Liberty LLC merger into the Company— — — — (1,204)— — (1,204)
$0.05/share of Class A Common Stock dividend
— — — — — (8,658)— (8,658)
Share repurchases(1,785)— (18)— (29,261)— — (29,279)
Excise tax on share repurchases— — — — (293)— — (293)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — — 8,595 — — 8,595 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — — — (3,148)(3,148)
Net income— — — — — 148,608 — 148,608 
Balance—September 30, 2023168,608  1,686  1,123,967 671,924 (9,015)$1,788,562 

Note 16—Subsequent Events
On October 15, 2024, the Company’s board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share of Class A Common Stock to be paid on December 20, 2024 to holders of record as of December 6, 2024.
No other significant subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes. The following discussion contains “forward-looking statements” that reflect our future plans, estimates, beliefs, and expected performance. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of risks and uncertainties, including those described in “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements,” the Annual Report under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” and in “Part II – Other Information, Item 1A. Risk Factors” included herein. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements.
Overview
The Company, together with its subsidiaries, is a leading integrated energy services and technology company focused on providing innovative hydraulic fracturing services and related technologies to onshore oil and natural gas E&P companies. We offer customers hydraulic fracturing services, together with complementary services including wireline services, proppant delivery solutions, field gas processing and treating, CNG delivery, data analytics, related goods (including our sand mine operations), and technologies to facilitate lower emission completions, thereby helping our customers reduce their emissions profile. We have grown from one active hydraulic fracturing fleet in December 2011 to over 40 active fleets as of September 30, 2024. We provide our services primarily in the Permian Basin, the Williston Basin, the Eagle Ford Shale, the Haynesville Shale, the Appalachian Basin (Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale), the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin, the DJ Basin, and the Anadarko Basin. Our operations also extend to a few smaller shale basins, including the Uinta Basin, the Powder River Basin, and the San Juan Basin, as well as to two sand mines in the Permian Basin.
In early 2023, the Company launched Liberty Power Innovations LLC (“LPI”), an integrated alternative fuel and power solutions provider for remote applications. LPI provides CNG supply, field gas processing and treating, and well site fueling and logistics. LPI was formed with the initial focus on supporting the Company’s transition towards our next generation digiFleets℠ and dual fuel fleets, as CNG fueling services are limited in the market, yet critical to maintaining highly efficient well site operations. Currently, LPI is primarily focused on supporting an industry transition to natural gas fueled technologies, serving as a key enabler of the next step of cost and emissions reductions in the oilfield.
We believe technical innovation and strong relationships with our customer and supplier bases distinguish us from our competitors and are the foundations of our business. We expect that E&P companies will continue to focus on technological innovation as completion complexity and fracture intensity of horizontal wells increases, particularly as customers are increasingly focused on reducing emissions from their completions operations. We remain proactive in developing innovative solutions to industry challenges, including developing: (i) our databases of U.S. unconventional wells to which we apply our proprietary multi-variable statistical analysis technologies to provide differential insight into fracture design optimization; (ii) our Liberty Quiet Fleet® design which significantly reduces noise levels compared to conventional hydraulic fracturing fleets; (iii) hydraulic fracturing fluid systems tailored to the specific reservoir properties in the basins in which we operate; (iv) our dual fuel dynamic gas blending (“DGB”) fleets that allow our engines to run diesel or a combination of diesel and natural gas, to optimize fuel use, reduce emissions and lower costs; (v) our digiFleets℠, comprising of digiFrac℠ and digiPrime℠ pumps and other complementary equipment (together “digiTechnologies℠”), our innovative, purpose-built electric and hybrid frac pumps that have approximately 25% lower CO2e emission profile than the Tier IV DGB; (vi) our wet sand handling technology which eliminates the need to dry sand, enabling the deployment of mobile mines nearer to wellsites; and (vii) the launch of LPI to support the transition to our digiFleets as well as the transition to lower costs and emissions in the oilfield. In addition, our integrated supply chain includes proppant, chemicals, equipment, natural gas fueling services, logistics and integrated software which we believe promotes wellsite efficiency and leads to more pumping hours and higher productivity throughout the year to better service our customers. In order to achieve our technological objectives, we carefully manage our liquidity and debt position to promote operational flexibility and invest in the business throughout the full commodity cycle in the regions we operate.
Recent Trends and Outlook
The oil markets reflect uncertainty across the global economy, OPEC+ production plans, Chinese economic growth, and Middle East geopolitical dynamics. However, global demand for oil is expected to grow by approximately one million barrels of oil per day in 2024 and is forecasted to do the same again in 2025. While global oil production may be in a surplus in 2025, oil prices are expected to remain relatively rangebound and supportive of North American E&P activity.
With respect to natural gas markets, producer curtailments and domestic power generation demand have led to recent increases in natural gas prices after storage congestion concerns eased. However, higher prices may not be sustained should they incentivize reversal of curtailments. The commissioning of LNG export facilities in the U.S. and Canada is expected to stimulate gas activity in 2025 and support natural gas demand.
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Elevated uncertainty in energy markets has further left operators reluctant to accelerate completions activity in advance of the new year. Completions activity is expected to increase in early 2025 to support flattish E&P oil & gas production targets. Since late 2023, U.S. crude oil production has been relatively flat and would likely decline if current completions activity levels persist. Frac industry dynamics are poised to improve in 2025 from today’s levels.
Soft year end frac activity levels are pressuring prices in the near term to levels that are inconsistent with the anticipated market demand and supply of horsepower in 2025. It is important that service prices support investment, especially given aging equipment, industry underinvestment in next generation technologies, and growing fleet sizes.
During the third quarter of 2024, the posted WTI price traded at an average of $76.43 per barrel (“Bbl”), as compared to the third quarter of 2023 average of $82.25 per Bbl, and the second quarter of 2024 average of $81.81 per Bbl. In addition, the average domestic onshore rig count for the United States and Canada was 772 rigs reported in the third quarter of 2024, down from the third quarter of 2023 of 817, but up from the second quarter of 2024 of 716, according to a report from Baker Hughes.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Three months ended September 30,
Description20242023Change
(in thousands)
Revenue$1,138,578 $1,215,905 $(77,327)
Cost of services, excluding depreciation, depletion, and amortization shown separately840,274 850,247 (9,973)
General and administrative58,614 55,040 3,574 
Transaction and other costs— 202 (202)
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization126,395 108,997 17,398 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets6,017 (3,808)9,825 
Operating income107,278 205,227 (97,949)
Other expense, net11,316 6,776 4,540 
Net income before income taxes95,962 198,451 (102,489)
Income tax expense22,158 49,843 (27,685)
Net income73,804 148,608 (74,804)
Revenue
Our revenue decreased $77.3 million, or 6.4%, to $1.1 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $1.2 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in revenue was attributable to a decrease in service and materials pricing, partially offset by higher activity levels primarily from increased fleet efficiency.
Cost of Services
Cost of services (excluding depreciation, depletion, and amortization) decreased $10.0 million, or 1.2%, to $840.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $850.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in expense was primarily related to decreases in materials costs and lower repairs and maintenance costs, partially offset by increased personnel costs related to higher activity levels discussed above.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses increased $3.6 million, or 6.5%, to $58.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $55.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to increased corporate costs to support our additional service offerings, partially offset by a decrease in cash incentive and stock-based compensation expense due to lower operating results compared to the prior year period.
Transaction and Other Costs
Transaction and other costs decreased $0.2 million, or 100.0%, as the Company did not incur such costs for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The costs incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily consisted of due diligence work for the Siren Acquisition. See Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for further details.
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Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense increased $17.4 million, or 16.0%, to $126.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $109.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was due to additional equipment placed in service since the prior year period, including equipment related to the deployment of our digiTechnologiesSM.
Loss (gain) on Disposal of Assets
The Company recorded a loss on disposal of assets of $6.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to a gain of $3.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024 related to the disposal of used older technology field equipment that was no longer operational. The gain for the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily related to sales of used field equipment and light duty trucks in a strong used vehicle and equipment market.
Other Expense, net
Other expense, net increased by $4.5 million, or 67.0%, to $11.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $6.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Other expense, net is comprised of unrealized loss on investments, net, interest expense, net, and interest income—related party. The Company recorded an unrealized loss on investments, net of $2.7 million related to two equity investments measured at fair value during the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Interest expense, net increased $1.3 million as a result of the addition of finance lease liabilities, refer to “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for further discussion of the Company’s finance leases. Additionally, interest income—related party decreased $0.5 million related to a note receivable agreement executed in December 2022, amended in August 2023, and fully collected in March 2024.
Income Tax Expense
The Company recognized income tax expense of $22.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an effective rate of 23.1%, compared to $49.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, an effective rate of 25.1%. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily attributable to the decrease in net income before income taxes.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Nine months ended September 30,
Description20242023Change
(in thousands)
Revenue$3,371,587 $3,672,970 $(301,383)
Cost of services, excluding depreciation, depletion, and amortization shown separately2,458,752 2,572,119 (113,367)
General and administrative169,300 166,110 3,190 
Transaction and other costs— 1,804 (1,804)
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization372,886 303,093 69,793 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets6,105 (6,981)13,086 
Operating income364,544 636,825 (272,281)
Other expense, net19,241 21,142 (1,901)
Net income before income taxes345,303 615,683 (270,380)
Income tax expense81,186 151,658 (70,472)
Net income264,117 464,025 (199,908)
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests— 91 (91)
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$264,117 $463,934 $(199,817)
Revenue
Our revenue decreased $301.4 million, or 8.2%, to $3.4 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $3.7 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in revenue was attributable to a decrease in service and materials pricing, partially offset by higher activity levels primarily from increased fleet efficiency.
Cost of Services
Cost of services (excluding depreciation, depletion, and amortization) decreased $113.4 million, or 4.4%, to $2.5 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $2.6 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in expense was primarily related to decreases in materials costs and lower repairs and maintenance costs, partially offset by increased personnel costs related to higher activity levels discussed above.
General and Administrative
General and administrative expenses increased $3.2 million, or 1.9%, to $169.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $166.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to increased corporate costs to support our additional service offerings, partially offset by a decrease in cash incentive and stock-based compensation expense due to lower operating results compared to the prior year period.
Transaction and Other Costs
Transaction and other costs decreased $1.8 million, or 100.0%, as the Company did not incur such costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The costs incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily consisted of due diligence work for the Siren Acquisition. See Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for further details.
Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expense increased $69.8 million, or 23.0%, to $372.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $303.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was due to additional equipment placed in service since the prior year period, including equipment related to the deployment of our digiTechnologiesSM.
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Loss (gain) on disposal of assets
The Company recognized a loss on disposal of assets of $6.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to a gain of $7.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 related to the disposal of used older technology field equipment that was no longer operational. The gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily related to sales of used field equipment and light duty trucks in a strong used vehicle and equipment market.
Other Expense, net
Other expense, net decreased by $1.9 million to $19.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $21.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Other expense, net is comprised of unrealized gain on investments, net, interest expense, net, and interest income—related party. The Company recorded an unrealized gain on investments, net of $4.5 million related to two equity investments measured at fair value during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Interest expense, net increased $1.8 million as a result of the addition of finance lease liabilities, refer to “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below for further discussion of the Company’s finance leases. Additionally, interest income—related party decreased $0.8 million related to a note receivable agreement executed in December 2022, amended in August 2023, and fully collected in March 2024.
Income Tax Expense
The Company recognized income tax expense of $81.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an effective rate of 23.5%, compared to $151.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, an effective rate of 24.6%. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily attributable to the decrease in net income before income taxes.
Comparison of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We view EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as important indicators of performance. We define EBITDA as net income before interest, income taxes, and depreciation, depletion, and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted to eliminate the effects of items such as non-cash stock-based compensation, new fleet or new basin start-up costs, fleet lay-down costs, gain or loss on the disposal of assets, bad debt reserves, transaction and other costs, the gain or loss on remeasurement of liability under our tax receivable agreements, the unrealized gain or loss on investments, net, and other non-recurring expenses that management does not consider in assessing ongoing performance.
Our board of directors, management, investors, and lenders use EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to assess our financial performance because it allows them to compare our operating performance on a consistent basis across periods by removing the effects of our capital structure (such as varying levels of interest expense), asset base (such as depreciation, depletion, and amortization) and other items that impact the comparability of financial results from period to period. We present EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA because we believe they provide useful information regarding the factors and trends affecting our business in addition to measures calculated under GAAP.
Note Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures will provide useful information to investors in assessing our financial performance and results of operations. Net income is the GAAP financial measure most directly comparable to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. Our non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Each of these non-GAAP financial measures has important limitations as an analytical tool due to exclusion of some but not all items that affect the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. You should not consider EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA in isolation or as substitutes for an analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Because EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may be defined differently by other companies in our industry, our definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, thereby diminishing their utility.
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The following tables present a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to our net income, which is the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the periods presented:
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023: EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Description20242023Change20242023Change
(in thousands)
Net income$73,804 $148,608 $(74,804)$264,117 $464,025 $(199,908)
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization126,395 108,997 17,398 372,886 303,093 69,793 
Interest expense, net8,589 6,776 1,813 23,715 21,142 2,573 
Income tax expense22,158 49,843 (27,685)81,186 151,658 (70,472)
EBITDA$230,946 $314,224 $(83,278)$741,904 $939,918 $(198,014)
Stock-based compensation expense8,121 8,595 (474)22,318 23,738 (1,420)
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets6,017 (3,808)9,825 6,105 (6,981)13,086 
Unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net2,727 — 2,727 (4,474)— (4,474)
Transaction and other costs— 202 (202)— 1,804 (1,804)
Fleet start-up and lay-down costs— — — — 2,082 (2,082)
Adjusted EBITDA$247,811 $319,213 $(71,402)$765,853 $960,561 $(194,708)
EBITDA was $230.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $314.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was $247.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $319.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decreases in EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA primarily resulted from lower pricing and partially offset by changes in activity levels as described above under the captions Revenue, Cost of Services, and General and Administrative for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023.
EBITDA was $741.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $939.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was $765.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $960.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decreases in EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA primarily resulted from lower pricing and partially offset by changes in activity levels as described above under the captions Revenue, Cost of Services, and General and Administrative for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024, Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Our primary sources of liquidity consist of cash flows from operations and borrowings under our ABL Facility (as defined below). We expect to fund operations and organic growth with these sources. We monitor the availability and cost of capital resources such as equity, debt, and lease financings that could be leveraged for current or future financial obligations including those related to acquisitions, capital expenditures, working capital, and other liquidity requirements. We may incur additional indebtedness or issue equity in order to meet our capital expenditure activities and liquidity requirements, as well as to fund growth opportunities that we pursue, including via acquisition. Our primary uses of capital have been capital expenditures to support organic growth and funding ongoing operations, including maintenance and fleet upgrades, as well as the repurchases of, and dividends on, shares of our Class A Common Stock.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $13.8 million to $23.0 million as of September 30, 2024 compared to $36.8 million as of December 31, 2023, while working capital excluding cash and current liabilities under lease arrangements decreased $101.5 million.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had one credit agreement outstanding, a revolving line of credit up to $525.0 million (the “ABL Facility”). The ABL Facility is subject to certain borrowing base limitations based on a percentage of eligible accounts receivable and inventory available to finance working capital needs. As of September 30, 2024, the borrowing base was calculated to be $459.7 million, and the Company had $123.0 million outstanding, in addition to letters of credit in the amount of $7.4 million, with $329.3 million of remaining availability.
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The ABL Facility contains covenants that restrict our ability to take certain actions. As of September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all debt covenants.
See Note 7—Debt to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for further details.
We have no material off balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2024, except for purchase commitments under supply agreements as disclosed above under Note 14—Commitments & Contingencies to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. As such, we are not materially exposed to any other financing, liquidity, market, or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such financing arrangements.
Share Repurchase Program
Under our share repurchase program, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $750.0 million of outstanding Class A Common Stock through and including July 31, 2026. Shares may be repurchased from time to time for cash in open market transactions, through block trades, in privately negotiated transactions, through derivative transactions, or by other means in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. The timing and the amount of repurchases will be determined by the Company at its discretion based on an evaluation of market conditions, capital allocation alternatives and other factors. The share repurchase program does not require us to purchase any dollar amount or number of shares of our Class A Common Stock and may be modified, suspended, extended or terminated at any time without prior notice. The Company expects to fund any repurchases by using cash on hand, borrowings under the ABL Facility, and expected free cash flow to be generated through the duration of the share repurchase program. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company repurchased and retired shares of Class A Common Stock for $39.4 million and $99.1 million, respectively, under the share repurchase program.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods indicated:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Description20242023Change
(in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$652,082 $719,841 $(67,759)
Net cash used in investing activities
(454,965)(528,435)73,470 
Net cash used in financing activities
(210,804)(208,340)(2,464)
Analysis of Cash Flow Changes Between the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $652.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $719.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The $67.8 million decrease in cash from operating activities is primarily attributable to a $301.4 million decrease in revenues, offset by a $179.9 million decrease in cash operating expenses, interest expense, net, and income tax, and a $10.6 million decrease in cash from changes in working capital for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a $64.3 million decrease in cash from changes in working capital for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $455.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $528.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Cash used in investing activities was lower during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to the Siren Acquisition, modestly higher capital spending in the prior year period, and lower proceeds from asset sales, partially offset by equity investments in the current year period. The Company purchased Siren Energy for $75.7 million in cash, net of cash received, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Refer to Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information related to the acquisition. Investments in equipment, including the new digiTechnologiesSM suite and capitalized maintenance of existing equipment decreased $17.7 million, from $465.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $447.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Proceeds from asset sales decreased $13.8 million, from $22.4 million to $8.6 million as the Company benefited from strong used vehicle and equipment markets in the prior period. Finally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company spent $16.1 million for equity investments in Tamboran Resources Corporation, Empire Energy Group Ltd., and Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd, compared to $10.0 million for an equity investment in Oklo Inc. during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
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Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities was $210.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $208.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The $2.5 million increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to a $24.0 million increase in cash paid for finance leases, a $10.4 million increase in cash tax withholding on restricted stock unit vestings, and a $9.3 million increase in dividends paid, combined with net repayment of borrowings of $17.0 million during the current year period compared to $3.3 million in net borrowings during the prior year, offset by a $64.9 million decrease in share repurchases for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Cash Requirements
Our material cash commitments consist primarily of obligations under long-term debt on the ABL Facility, TRAs, finance and operating leases for property and equipment, cash used to pay for repurchases of, and dividends on, shares of our Class A Common Stock, and purchase obligations as part of normal operations. Certain amounts included in our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2024 are based on our estimates and assumptions about these obligations, including pricing, volumes, and duration. We have no material off balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2024, except for purchase commitments under supply agreements of $36.6 million payable within 2024, and $13.0 million payable thereafter. See Note 14—Commitments & Contingencies to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for information regarding scheduled contractual obligations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company expanded its equipment lease facilities resulting in the addition of $47.5 million and $129.0 million, respectively, in new finance lease obligations. The term on these new leases range from three to five years.
There have been no other material changes to cash requirements since the year ended December 31, 2023.
Income Taxes
The Company is a corporation and is subject to U.S. federal, state, and local income tax. The Company is also subject to Canada and Australia federal and provincial income tax on its foreign operations.
The effective global income tax rate applicable to the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 23.5% compared to 24.6%, for the period ended September 30, 2023. The Company’s effective tax rate is greater than the statutory federal income tax rate of 21.0% due to the Company’s Canadian operations, state income taxes in the states the Company operates, as well as nondeductible executive compensation. The Company recognized an income tax expense of $22.2 million and $81.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $49.8 million and $151.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s net deferred tax liabilities were $102.3 million.
Refer to Note 11—Income Taxes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information related to income tax expense.
Tax Receivable Agreements
Refer to Note 11—Income Taxes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information related to tax receivable agreements.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, which require us to make estimates and assumptions (see Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report and Note 2—Significant Accounting Policies and Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included in the Annual Report). A critical accounting estimate is one that requires our most difficult, subjective or complex estimates and assessments and is fundamental to our results of operations. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable according to the current facts and circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
There have been no material changes in our evaluation of our critical accounting policies and estimates since our Annual Report.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk
Our consolidated financial statements are expressed in U.S. dollars, but, effective January 1, 2021, a portion of our operations is conducted in a currency other than U.S. dollars. The Canadian dollar is the functional currency of the Company’s foreign subsidiary as it is the primary currency within the economic environment in which the subsidiary operates. Changes in the exchange rate can affect our revenues, earnings, and the carrying value of our assets and liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet, either positively or negatively. Adjustments resulting from the translation of the subsidiary’s financial statements are reported in other comprehensive income (loss). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded a foreign currency translation gain of $1.6 million and loss of $3.8 million, respectively, to comprehensive income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded foreign currency translation losses of $3.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively, to comprehensive income.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company formed a subsidiary in Australia, and will use the Australian dollar as the functional currency for such subsidiary’s operations. The Australian subsidiary does not have any material assets or liabilities as of September 30, 2024 and did not generate material revenues or expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as such there was no notable impact of changes in the Australian dollar to U.S. dollar exchange rate in the financial statements of Company as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Other exposures to market risk have not changed materially since December 31, 2023. For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, in addition to foreign currency translation, see Part II, Item 7(a), “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” in the Annual Report.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
In accordance with Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Exchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2024 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. Our disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Information relating to legal proceedings is described in Note 14—Commitments & Contingencies to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, and the information discussed therein is incorporated by reference into this Part II, Item 1.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the risk factors and other cautionary statements described under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” included in the Annual Report and the risk factors and other cautionary statements contained in our other SEC filings, which could materially affect our businesses, financial condition or future results.
No other risk factors were identified in addition to the risk factors set forth in the Annual Report. There have been no material changes to the risk factors in the Annual Report.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Share Repurchase Program
The following sets forth information with respect to our repurchases of shares of Class A Common Stock during the three months ended September 30, 2024:
PeriodTotal number of shares purchasedAverage price paid per share (2)Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs (1)Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs (1)
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024250,697 $22.11 250,697 $356,700,007 
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 20241,033,960 $20.50 1,033,960 $335,505,660 
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024654,415 $19.22 654,415 $322,929,982 
Total1,939,072 $20.27 1,939,072 $322,929,982 
(1) On July 25, 2022, the Board authorized and the Company announced a share repurchase program that allowed the Company to repurchase up to $250.0 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock beginning immediately and continuing through July 31, 2024. Additionally, on January 24, 2023, the Board authorized and the Company announced an increase of the cumulative repurchase authorization to $500.0 million. Furthermore, on January 23, 2024, the Board authorized and the Company announced an increase of the cumulative repurchase authorization to $750.0 million and extended the authorization through July 31, 2026. All amounts give effect to such cumulative increases of the repurchase authorization. The shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions, through block trades, in privately negotiated transactions, through derivative transactions, or by other means in accordance with applicable state and federal securities laws.
(2) The average price paid per share of $20.27 was calculated excluding commissions.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Our mining operations are subject to regulation by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K is included in Exhibit 95 to this report.
Item 5. Other Information
On September 12, 2024, Michael Stock, our Chief Financial Officer, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, providing for the potential sale of up to 175,000 shares of our Class A Common Stock between January 2, 2025 and July 31, 2025.
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During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, none of our directors or executive officers, other than Mr. Stock, informed us of the adoption, modification, or termination of any “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” (in each case, as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K).
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Item 6. Exhibits
The exhibits required to be filed by Item 6 are set forth in the Exhibit Index included below.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number
Description
3.1
3.2
3.3
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
95
101.INSXBRL Instance Document *
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document *
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document *
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document *
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document *
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document *
(1)Incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 18, 2018.
(2)Incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 21, 2022.
(3)Incorporated by reference to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on January 26, 2023.
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
/s/ Christopher A. Wright
Date:October 17, 2024By:Christopher A. Wright
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Michael Stock
Date:October 17, 2024By:Michael Stock
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Ryan T. Gosney
Date:October 17, 2024By:Ryan T. Gosney
Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Christopher A. Wright, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Liberty Energy Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the period presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting; or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: October 17, 2024
By: /s/ Christopher A. Wright
Christopher A. Wright
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Michael Stock, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Liberty Energy Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the period presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting; or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: October 17, 2024
By: /s/ Michael Stock
Michael Stock
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER UNDER
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), the undersigned officer of Liberty Energy Inc. (the “Company”), does hereby certify, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (“Form 10-Q”) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


Date: October 17, 2024


By: /s/ Christopher A. Wright
Christopher A. Wright
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER UNDER
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906
OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code), the undersigned officer of Liberty Energy Inc. (the “Company”), does hereby certify, to such officer’s knowledge, that:

The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 (“Form 10-Q”) of the Company fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


Date: October 17, 2024


By: /s/ Michael Stock
Michael Stock
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)


Exhibit 95
Mine Safety Disclosure
The following disclosure is provided pursuant to Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which requires certain disclosures by companies required to file periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that operate mines regulated under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
The table that follows reflects citations, orders, violations and proposed assessments issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (the “MSHA”) to indirect subsidiaries of Liberty Energy Inc. The disclosure is with respect to the three months ended September 30, 2024. Due to timing and other factors, the data may not agree with the mine data retrieval system maintained by the MSHA at www.MSHA.gov.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
(unaudited)
(whole dollars)
Mine or Operating Name/MSHA Identification NumberSection 104 S&S CitationsSection 104(b) OrdersSection 104(d) Citations and OrdersSection 110(b)(2) ViolationsSection 107(a) OrdersTotal Dollar Value of MSHA Assessments Proposed (1)Mining Related FatalitiesReceived Notice of Pattern of Violations Under Section 104(e) (yes/no)Received Notice of Potential Have Pattern Under Section 104(e) (yes/no)Legal Actions Pending as of Last Day of PeriodLegal Actions Initiated During PeriodLegal Actions Resolved During Period
Freedom Proppants—Monahans Mine/4105336— — — — $— — NN— — — 
Freedom Proppants—Kermit Mine/4105321— — — — — $— — NN— — — 

(1) Amounts included are the total dollar value of proposed assessments received from MSHA on or before September 30, 2024, regardless of whether the assessment has been challenged or appealed, for citations and orders occurring during the three months ended September 30, 2024. Citations and orders can be contested and appealed, and as part of that process, are sometimes reduced in severity and amount, and sometimes dismissed. The number of citations, orders, and proposed assessments vary by inspector and vary depending on the size and type of the operation.

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Cover - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Oct. 14, 2024
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2024  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-38081  
Entity Registrant Name Liberty Energy Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 81-4891595  
Entity Address, Address Line One 950 17th Street  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 2400  
Entity Address, City or Town Denver  
Entity Address, State or Province CO  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80202  
City Area Code 303  
Local Phone Number 515-2800  
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01  
Trading Symbol LBRT  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2024  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001694028  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Common Class A    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   163,415,685
Common Class B    
Class of Stock [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   0
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 23,012 $ 36,784
Unbilled revenue (including amounts from related parties of $4,035 and $13,379, respectively) 183,047 188,940
Inventories 197,563 205,865
Prepaid and other current assets 107,889 124,135
Total current assets 922,520 954,254
Property and equipment, net 1,834,214 1,645,368
Finance lease right-of-use assets 276,416 182,319
Operating lease right-of-use assets 81,341 92,640
Other assets (including amounts from related parties of $0 and $14,785, respectively) 123,636 138,693
Total assets 3,272,884 3,033,557
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 347,074 293,733
Accrued liabilities 240,641 261,066
Income taxes payable 30,360 12,060
Current portion of payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements 37,444 5,170
Current portion of finance lease liabilities 64,114 39,867
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 28,938 27,528
Total current liabilities 748,571 639,424
Long-term debt 123,000 140,000
Deferred tax liability 102,287 102,340
Payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements 75,008 112,471
Noncurrent portion of finance lease liabilities 203,247 133,654
Noncurrent portion of operating lease liabilities 51,773 64,260
Total liabilities 1,303,886 1,192,149
Commitments & contingencies (Note 14)
Stockholders’ equity:    
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000 shares authorized and none issued and outstanding 0 0
Common Stock:    
Additional paid in capital 996,336 1,093,498
Retained earnings 980,914 752,328
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9,886) (6,084)
Total stockholders’ equity 1,968,998 1,841,408
Total liabilities and equity 3,272,884 3,033,557
Oklo Inc    
Current assets:    
Investment 16,605 10,000
Tamboran Resources Corporation    
Current assets:    
Investment 18,152 10,283
Class A, $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized and 163,393,279 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and 166,610,199 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023    
Common Stock:    
Common stock, par value $0.01 1,634 1,666
Class B, $0.01 par value, 400,000,000 shares authorized and none issued and outstanding    
Common Stock:    
Common stock, par value $0.01 0 0
Nonrelated Party    
Current assets:    
Accounts receivable 411,009 381,185
Related Party    
Current assets:    
Accounts receivable 0 17,345
Unbilled revenue (including amounts from related parties of $4,035 and $13,379, respectively) 4,035 13,379
Other assets (including amounts from related parties of $0 and $14,785, respectively) $ 0 $ 14,785
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Unbilled receivables, current $ 183,047 $ 188,940
Other assets $ 123,636 $ 138,693
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 10,000 10,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Related Party    
Unbilled receivables, current $ 4,035 $ 13,379
Other assets 0 14,785
Nonrelated Party    
Allowance for bad debts $ 939 $ 939
Common Class A    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 400,000,000 400,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 163,393,279 166,610,199
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 163,393,279 166,610,199
Common Class B    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 400,000,000 400,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Revenue:        
Total revenue $ 1,138,578 $ 1,215,905 $ 3,371,587 $ 3,672,970
Operating costs and expenses:        
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation, depletion, and amortization shown separately below) 840,274 850,247 2,458,752 2,572,119
General and administrative 58,614 55,040 169,300 166,110
Transaction and other costs 0 202 0 1,804
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 126,395 108,997 372,886 303,093
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 6,017 (3,808) 6,105 (6,981)
Total operating costs and expenses 1,031,300 1,010,678 3,007,043 3,036,145
Operating income 107,278 205,227 364,544 636,825
Other expense:        
Unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net 2,727 0 (4,474) 0
Interest income—related party 0 (531) (478) (1,254)
Interest expense, net 8,589 7,307 24,193 22,396
Total other expense, net 11,316 6,776 19,241 21,142
Net income before income taxes 95,962 198,451 345,303 615,683
Income tax expense 22,158 49,843 81,186 151,658
Net income 73,804 148,608 264,117 464,025
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests 0 0 0 91
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders $ 73,804 $ 148,608 $ 264,117 $ 463,934
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders per common share:        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.45 $ 0.88 $ 1.59 $ 2.68
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.44 $ 0.85 $ 1.55 $ 2.62
Weighted average common shares outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 164,741 169,781 165,755 173,135
Diluted (in shares) 168,595 173,984 169,947 177,284
Nonrelated Party        
Revenue:        
Total revenue $ 1,111,953 $ 1,136,378 $ 3,280,774 $ 3,511,455
Related Party        
Revenue:        
Total revenue $ 26,625 $ 79,527 $ 90,813 $ 161,515
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income $ 73,804 $ 148,608 $ 264,117 $ 464,025
Other comprehensive income (loss)        
Foreign currency translation 1,647 (3,148) (3,802) (1,618)
Comprehensive income 75,451 145,460 260,315 462,407
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest 0 0 0 92
Comprehensive income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. $ 75,451 $ 145,460 $ 260,315 $ 462,315
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Non-controlling Interest
Common Class A
Common Class A
Common Stock
Common Class B
Common Class B
Common Stock
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022               178,753,000   250,000
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 1,497,306 $ 1,495,017 $ 1,266,097 $ 234,525 $ (7,396) $ 2,289   $ 1,788   $ 3
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Exchanges of Class B Common Stock for Class A Common Stock (shares)               250,000   (250,000)
Exchanges of Class B Common Stock for Class A Common Stock 0 2,360 2,360     (2,360)   $ 3   $ (3)
Offering costs (223) (223) (223)              
Deferred tax impact of ownership changes from exchanges and repurchases 6,681 6,681 6,681              
Dividends (26,535) (26,535)   (26,535)            
Share repurchase (shares)               (11,674,000)    
Share repurchases (164,021) (163,998) (163,881)     (23)   $ (117)    
Excise tax on share repurchases (1,471) (1,471) (1,471)              
Stock-based compensation expense 23,738 23,735 23,735     3        
Vesting of restricted stock units, net (shares)               1,279,000    
Vesting of restricted stock units, net (9,320) (9,319) (9,331)     (1)   $ 12    
Currency translation adjustment (1,618) (1,619)     (1,619) 1        
Net income 464,025 463,934   463,934   91        
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023               168,608,000   0
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023 1,788,562 1,788,562 1,123,967 671,924 (9,015) 0   $ 1,686   $ 0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023               170,393,000   0
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2023 1,673,941   1,146,130 531,974 (5,867)     $ 1,704   $ 0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Dividends (8,658)     (8,658)            
Share repurchase (shares)               (1,785,000)    
Share repurchases (29,279)   (29,261)         $ (18)    
Excise tax on share repurchases (293)   (293)              
Stock-based compensation expense 8,595   8,595              
Currency translation adjustment (3,148)       (3,148)          
Net income 148,608     148,608            
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023               168,608,000   0
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2023 1,788,562 $ 1,788,562 1,123,967 671,924 (9,015) $ 0   $ 1,686   $ 0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023             166,610,199 166,610,000 0 0
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023 1,841,408   1,093,498 752,328 (6,084)     $ 1,666   $ 0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Dividends (35,531)     (35,531)            
Share repurchase (shares)               (4,739,000)    
Share repurchases (99,093)   (99,046)         $ (47)    
Excise tax on share repurchases (652)   (652)              
Stock-based compensation expense 22,318   22,318              
Vesting of restricted stock units, net (shares)               1,522,000    
Vesting of restricted stock units, net (19,767)   (19,782)         $ 15    
Currency translation adjustment (3,802)       (3,802)          
Net income 264,117     264,117            
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024             163,393,279 163,393,000 0 0
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2024 1,968,998   996,336 980,914 (9,886)     $ 1,634   $ 0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024               165,332,000   0
Beginning balance at Jun. 30, 2024 1,936,895   1,027,939 918,836 (11,533)     $ 1,653   $ 0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Dividends (11,726)     (11,726)            
Share repurchase (shares)               (1,939,000)    
Share repurchases (39,350)   (39,331)         $ (19)    
Excise tax on share repurchases (393)   (393)              
Stock-based compensation expense 8,121   8,121              
Currency translation adjustment 1,647       1,647          
Net income 73,804     73,804            
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024             163,393,279 163,393,000 0 0
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2024 $ 1,968,998   $ 996,336 $ 980,914 $ (9,886)     $ 1,634   $ 0
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]        
Common stock dividend (in dollars per share) $ 0.07 $ 0.05 $ 0.21 $ 0.15
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income $ 264,117 $ 464,025
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 372,886 303,093
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 6,105 (6,981)
Stock-based compensation expense 22,318 23,738
Unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net (4,474) 0
Cash return on equity method investment 3,153 0
Other non-cash items, net (202) 3,303
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue (33,951) (120,554)
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue—related party 41,471 (6,273)
Inventories 6,276 461
Prepaid and other assets (40,698) (43,335)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 16,320 105,426
Initial payment of operating lease liability (1,239) (3,062)
Net cash provided by operating activities 652,082 719,841
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchases of property and equipment and construction in-progress (447,542) (465,212)
Investment in Tamboran Resources Corporation, Empire Energy Group Ltd., Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. (2024), and Oklo Inc. (2023) (16,056) (10,000)
Acquisition of Siren Energy, net of cash received 0 (75,656)
Proceeds from sale of assets 8,633 22,433
Net cash used in investing activities (454,965) (528,435)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from borrowings on line-of-credit 1,671,000 873,000
Repayments of borrowings on line-of-credit (1,688,000) (765,000)
Repayments of borrowings on term loan 0 (104,716)
Payments on finance lease obligations (34,446) (10,483)
Class A Common Stock dividends and dividend equivalents upon restricted stock vesting (35,308) (26,011)
Payments of payables pursuant to tax receivable agreements (5,189) 0
Share repurchases (99,094) (164,021)
Tax withholding on restricted stock units (19,767) (9,320)
Payments of equity issuance costs 0 (223)
Payments of debt issuance costs 0 (1,566)
Net cash used in financing activities (210,804) (208,340)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents before translation effect (13,687) (16,934)
Translation effect on cash (85) (139)
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period 36,784 43,676
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period 23,012 26,603
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Net cash paid for income taxes 40,241 56,174
Cash paid for interest 25,174 19,518
Non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 131,517 112,893
Capital expenditures reclassified from prepaid and other current assets 52,610 34,413
Capital expenditures reclassified from finance lease right-of-use assets $ 6,894 $ 0
v3.24.3
Organization and Basis of Presentation
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Organization and Basis of Presentation Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization
Liberty Energy Inc., formerly known as Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. (the “Company”), was incorporated as a Delaware corporation on December 21, 2016, to become a holding corporation for Liberty Oilfield Services New HoldCo LLC (“Liberty LLC”) and its subsidiaries upon completion of a corporate reorganization (the “Corporate Reorganization”) and planned initial public offering of the Company (“IPO”). On April 19, 2022, the stockholders of the Company approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation for the purpose of changing the Company’s name from “Liberty Oilfield Services Inc.” to “Liberty Energy Inc.” and thereafter, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to reflect the new name, effective April 25, 2022.
Effective January 31, 2023, Liberty LLC was merged into the Company, with the Company surviving the merger (the “Merger”). In connection with the Merger, all outstanding shares of the Company’s Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”), were redeemed and exchanged for an equal number of shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class A Common Stock”). The Company did not make any distributions or receive any proceeds in connection with this exchange. The Merger did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The Company, together with its subsidiaries, is a leading integrated energy services and technology company focused on providing innovative hydraulic fracturing services and related technologies to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production (“E&P”) companies. We offer customers hydraulic fracturing services, together with complementary services including wireline services, proppant delivery solutions, field gas processing, compressed natural gas (“CNG”) delivery, data analytics, related goods (including our sand mine operations), and technologies to facilitate lower emission completions, thereby helping our customers reduce their emissions profile.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all information or notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read together with the annual financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes present the condensed consolidated financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the results of operations and equity of the Company as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The interim data includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations expected for the entire fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Further, these estimates and other factors, including those outside the Company’s control, such as the impact of sustained lower commodity prices, could have a significant adverse impact to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
All intercompany amounts have been eliminated in the presentation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company. The Company’s operations are organized into a single reportable segment, which consists of hydraulic fracturing and related goods and services.
v3.24.3
Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Segment Reporting: Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting: Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires more detailed disclosures, on an annual and interim basis, related to the Company’s reportable segment. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Although the Company has only one reportable segment, the Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on the Company’s financial statements.
Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires disaggregation of certain components included in the Company’s effective tax rate and income taxes paid disclosures. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on the Company’s financial statements but does not expect it will have a material impact.
Siren Acquisition
On April 6, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of a Permian focused integrated natural gas compression and compressed natural gas delivery business, Siren Energy & Logistics, LLC, for cash consideration of $75.7 million, after post-closing adjustments and net of cash received, (the “Siren Acquisition”). The Siren Acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. Accordingly, the Company conducted assessments of the net assets acquired and recognized amounts for identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their estimated acquisition date fair values, while transaction and integration costs associated with the acquisition were expensed as incurred. In connection with the Siren Acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $42.0 million, property and equipment of $34.9 million, net working capital of $2.5 million, deferred revenue of $5.2 million, and other assets of $1.8 million. Goodwill is recorded in other assets and deferred revenue is recorded in accrued liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Due to the immateriality of the Siren Acquisition, the related revenue and earnings, supplemental pro forma financial information, and detailed purchase price allocation are not disclosed.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current period financial statement presentation. Amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified from “Tax withheld on vesting of restricted stock units” into “Vesting of restricted stock units, net” in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity.
In the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified from “Inventory write-down” and “Non-cash lease expense” into “Other non-cash items, net”. Additionally, amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified from “Deferred revenue” into “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities”.
Additionally, in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified from “Other assets” into “Investment in Oklo Inc.” and “Investment in Tamboran Resources Corporation”.
These reclassifications had no effect on the previously reported net income or loss.
v3.24.3
Inventories
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
September 30,December 31,
($ in thousands)20242023
Proppants$12,984 $17,124 
Chemicals16,224 16,896 
Maintenance parts168,355 171,845 
$197,563 $205,865 
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company did not record any write-downs to inventory carrying values. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the lower of cost or net realizable value analysis resulted in the Company recording a write-down to the inventory carrying value of $1.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the lower of cost or net realizable value analysis resulted in the Company recording a write-down to the inventory carrying value of $5.8 million.
v3.24.3
Property and Equipment
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consist of the following:
Estimated
useful lives
(in years)
September 30,December 31,
($ in thousands)20242023
LandN/A$30,507 $29,384 
Field services equipment
2-10
2,916,170 2,520,336 
Vehicles
4-7
61,861 63,423 
Lease equipment10163,794 138,781 
Buildings and facilities
5-30
177,264 149,876 
Mineral reserves
>25
80,463 76,823 
Office equipment and furniture
2-7
12,605 11,836 
3,442,664 2,990,459 
Less accumulated depreciation and depletion(1,823,376)(1,501,685)
1,619,288 1,488,774 
Construction in-progressN/A214,926 156,594 
Property and equipment, net$1,834,214 $1,645,368 
During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized depreciation expense of $111.3 million and $99.5 million, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized depreciation expense of $332.2 million and $280.9 million, respectively. Depletion expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0.3 million. Depletion expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0.9 million.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company concluded that no triggering events that could indicate possible impairment of property and equipment had occurred, other than related to the assets held for sale discussed below.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company classified $1.2 million of land and $2.8 million of buildings, net of accumulated depreciation, of two properties that it intends to sell within the next year, and that meet the held for sale criteria, to assets held for sale, included in prepaid and other current assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company estimates that the carrying value of the assets is equal to the fair value less the estimated costs to sell, net of write-downs taken in the prior period, and therefore no gain or loss was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Additionally, as of December 31, 2023, the Company classified $0.7 million of land and $0.8 million of buildings, net of accumulated depreciation, of one property that it intends to sell within the next year, and that meets the held for sale criteria, as assets held for sale, included in prepaid and other current assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.
As of September 30, 2023, the Company classified $0.7 million of land and $0.8 million of buildings, net of accumulated depreciation, of one property as assets held for sale. The Company estimated that carrying value of the assets was equal to the fair value less the estimated costs to sell, net of write-downs taken in the prior period, and therefore no gain or loss was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
v3.24.3
Leases
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The Company has operating and finance leases primarily for vehicles, equipment, railcars, office space, and facilities. The terms and conditions for these leases vary by the type of underlying asset.
Certain leases include variable lease payments for items such as property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other operating expenses associated with leased assets. Payments that vary based on an index or rate are included in the measurement of lease assets and liabilities at the rate as of the commencement date. All other variable lease payments are excluded from the measurement of lease assets and liabilities, and are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred.
The components of lease expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands)2024202320242023
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$11,610 $6,444 $30,454 $11,008 
Interest on lease liabilities4,680 1,882 11,973 3,271 
Operating lease cost9,254 9,924 26,945 30,562 
Variable lease cost1,499 1,415 4,887 3,932 
Short-term lease cost543 1,954 2,425 6,359 
Total lease cost, net$27,586 $21,619 $76,684 $55,132 

Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands)2024202320242023
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:
Operating leases$9,101 $11,076 $26,898 $31,336 
Finance leases18,699 7,288 46,428 13,749 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
Operating leases4,552 11,747 14,252 28,667 
Finance leases47,475 88,125 128,980 105,298 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company amended certain operating leases, the change in terms of which caused the leases to be reclassified as finance leases. In connection with the amendments, the Company wrote-off a de minimis amount of operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities. Additionally, the Company recognized finance lease right-of-use assets of $4.4 million and liabilities of $4.3 million. There was no gain or loss recognized as a result of these amendments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company did not reclassify any operating or finance leases.
Lease terms and discount rates as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases3.9 years4.3 years
Finance leases3.3 years3.3 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases6.6 %6.0 %
Finance leases7.4 %8.0 %
Future minimum lease commitments as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
($ in thousands)FinanceOperating
Remainder of 2024$20,085 $8,220 
202580,451 32,526 
202682,569 21,719 
202752,062 11,920 
202853,336 3,871 
Thereafter21,071 12,675 
Total lease payments309,574 90,931 
Less imputed interest(42,213)(10,220)
Total$267,361 $80,711 

The Company’s vehicle leases typically include a residual value guarantee. For the Company’s vehicle leases classified as operating leases, the total residual value guaranteed as of September 30, 2024 is $12.0 million; the payment is not probable and therefore has not been included in the measurement of the lease liability and right-of-use asset. For vehicle leases that are classified as finance leases, the Company includes the residual value guarantee, estimated in the lease agreement, in the financing lease liability.
Lessor Arrangements
The Company leases dry and wet sand containers, conveyor belts, and other equipment to customers through operating leases, where the lessor for tax purposes is considered to be the owner of the equipment during the term of the lease. The lease agreements do not include options for the lessee to purchase the underlying asset at the end of the lease term for either a stated fixed price or fair market value. However, some of the leases contain a termination clause in which the customer can cancel the contract. The leases can be subject to variable lease payments if the customer requests more units than what is agreed upon in the lease. The Company does not record any lease assets or liabilities related to these variable items.
The carrying amount of equipment leased to others, included in property, plant and equipment, under operating leases as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
($ in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Equipment leased to others - at original cost$163,794 $138,781 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(38,098)(25,819)
Equipment leased to others - net$125,696 $112,962 
Future payments receivable for operating leases as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024$1,690 
20255,412 
20262,239 
2027— 
2028— 
Thereafter— 
Total$9,341 
Revenues from operating leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $11.1 million and $28.9 million, respectively. Revenues from operating leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $9.6 million and $27.8 million, respectively.
Leases Leases
The Company has operating and finance leases primarily for vehicles, equipment, railcars, office space, and facilities. The terms and conditions for these leases vary by the type of underlying asset.
Certain leases include variable lease payments for items such as property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other operating expenses associated with leased assets. Payments that vary based on an index or rate are included in the measurement of lease assets and liabilities at the rate as of the commencement date. All other variable lease payments are excluded from the measurement of lease assets and liabilities, and are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred.
The components of lease expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands)2024202320242023
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$11,610 $6,444 $30,454 $11,008 
Interest on lease liabilities4,680 1,882 11,973 3,271 
Operating lease cost9,254 9,924 26,945 30,562 
Variable lease cost1,499 1,415 4,887 3,932 
Short-term lease cost543 1,954 2,425 6,359 
Total lease cost, net$27,586 $21,619 $76,684 $55,132 

Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands)2024202320242023
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:
Operating leases$9,101 $11,076 $26,898 $31,336 
Finance leases18,699 7,288 46,428 13,749 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
Operating leases4,552 11,747 14,252 28,667 
Finance leases47,475 88,125 128,980 105,298 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company amended certain operating leases, the change in terms of which caused the leases to be reclassified as finance leases. In connection with the amendments, the Company wrote-off a de minimis amount of operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities. Additionally, the Company recognized finance lease right-of-use assets of $4.4 million and liabilities of $4.3 million. There was no gain or loss recognized as a result of these amendments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company did not reclassify any operating or finance leases.
Lease terms and discount rates as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases3.9 years4.3 years
Finance leases3.3 years3.3 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases6.6 %6.0 %
Finance leases7.4 %8.0 %
Future minimum lease commitments as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
($ in thousands)FinanceOperating
Remainder of 2024$20,085 $8,220 
202580,451 32,526 
202682,569 21,719 
202752,062 11,920 
202853,336 3,871 
Thereafter21,071 12,675 
Total lease payments309,574 90,931 
Less imputed interest(42,213)(10,220)
Total$267,361 $80,711 

The Company’s vehicle leases typically include a residual value guarantee. For the Company’s vehicle leases classified as operating leases, the total residual value guaranteed as of September 30, 2024 is $12.0 million; the payment is not probable and therefore has not been included in the measurement of the lease liability and right-of-use asset. For vehicle leases that are classified as finance leases, the Company includes the residual value guarantee, estimated in the lease agreement, in the financing lease liability.
Lessor Arrangements
The Company leases dry and wet sand containers, conveyor belts, and other equipment to customers through operating leases, where the lessor for tax purposes is considered to be the owner of the equipment during the term of the lease. The lease agreements do not include options for the lessee to purchase the underlying asset at the end of the lease term for either a stated fixed price or fair market value. However, some of the leases contain a termination clause in which the customer can cancel the contract. The leases can be subject to variable lease payments if the customer requests more units than what is agreed upon in the lease. The Company does not record any lease assets or liabilities related to these variable items.
The carrying amount of equipment leased to others, included in property, plant and equipment, under operating leases as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
($ in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Equipment leased to others - at original cost$163,794 $138,781 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(38,098)(25,819)
Equipment leased to others - net$125,696 $112,962 
Future payments receivable for operating leases as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024$1,690 
20255,412 
20262,239 
2027— 
2028— 
Thereafter— 
Total$9,341 
Revenues from operating leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $11.1 million and $28.9 million, respectively. Revenues from operating leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $9.6 million and $27.8 million, respectively.
Leases Leases
The Company has operating and finance leases primarily for vehicles, equipment, railcars, office space, and facilities. The terms and conditions for these leases vary by the type of underlying asset.
Certain leases include variable lease payments for items such as property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and other operating expenses associated with leased assets. Payments that vary based on an index or rate are included in the measurement of lease assets and liabilities at the rate as of the commencement date. All other variable lease payments are excluded from the measurement of lease assets and liabilities, and are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred.
The components of lease expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands)2024202320242023
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$11,610 $6,444 $30,454 $11,008 
Interest on lease liabilities4,680 1,882 11,973 3,271 
Operating lease cost9,254 9,924 26,945 30,562 
Variable lease cost1,499 1,415 4,887 3,932 
Short-term lease cost543 1,954 2,425 6,359 
Total lease cost, net$27,586 $21,619 $76,684 $55,132 

Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands)2024202320242023
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:
Operating leases$9,101 $11,076 $26,898 $31,336 
Finance leases18,699 7,288 46,428 13,749 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
Operating leases4,552 11,747 14,252 28,667 
Finance leases47,475 88,125 128,980 105,298 
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company amended certain operating leases, the change in terms of which caused the leases to be reclassified as finance leases. In connection with the amendments, the Company wrote-off a de minimis amount of operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities. Additionally, the Company recognized finance lease right-of-use assets of $4.4 million and liabilities of $4.3 million. There was no gain or loss recognized as a result of these amendments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company did not reclassify any operating or finance leases.
Lease terms and discount rates as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases3.9 years4.3 years
Finance leases3.3 years3.3 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases6.6 %6.0 %
Finance leases7.4 %8.0 %
Future minimum lease commitments as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
($ in thousands)FinanceOperating
Remainder of 2024$20,085 $8,220 
202580,451 32,526 
202682,569 21,719 
202752,062 11,920 
202853,336 3,871 
Thereafter21,071 12,675 
Total lease payments309,574 90,931 
Less imputed interest(42,213)(10,220)
Total$267,361 $80,711 

The Company’s vehicle leases typically include a residual value guarantee. For the Company’s vehicle leases classified as operating leases, the total residual value guaranteed as of September 30, 2024 is $12.0 million; the payment is not probable and therefore has not been included in the measurement of the lease liability and right-of-use asset. For vehicle leases that are classified as finance leases, the Company includes the residual value guarantee, estimated in the lease agreement, in the financing lease liability.
Lessor Arrangements
The Company leases dry and wet sand containers, conveyor belts, and other equipment to customers through operating leases, where the lessor for tax purposes is considered to be the owner of the equipment during the term of the lease. The lease agreements do not include options for the lessee to purchase the underlying asset at the end of the lease term for either a stated fixed price or fair market value. However, some of the leases contain a termination clause in which the customer can cancel the contract. The leases can be subject to variable lease payments if the customer requests more units than what is agreed upon in the lease. The Company does not record any lease assets or liabilities related to these variable items.
The carrying amount of equipment leased to others, included in property, plant and equipment, under operating leases as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
($ in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Equipment leased to others - at original cost$163,794 $138,781 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(38,098)(25,819)
Equipment leased to others - net$125,696 $112,962 
Future payments receivable for operating leases as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024$1,690 
20255,412 
20262,239 
2027— 
2028— 
Thereafter— 
Total$9,341 
Revenues from operating leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were $11.1 million and $28.9 million, respectively. Revenues from operating leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were $9.6 million and $27.8 million, respectively.
v3.24.3
Accrued Liabilities
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accrued Liabilities Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
($ in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Accrued vendor invoices$78,531 $99,620 
Operations accruals67,236 61,150 
Accrued benefits and other94,874 100,296 
$240,641 $261,066 
v3.24.3
Debt
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Debt
Debt consists of the following:
September 30,December 31,
($ in thousands)20242023
Revolving Line of Credit$123,000 $140,000 
On September 19, 2017, the Company entered into two credit agreements: (i) a revolving line of credit up to $250.0 million, subsequently increased to $525.0 million, see below, (the “ABL Facility”) and (ii) a $175.0 million term loan (the “Term Loan Facility”).
On January 23, 2023, the Company borrowed $106.7 million on the ABL Facility and used the proceeds to pay off and terminate the Term Loan Facility. The amount paid included the balance of the Term Loan Facility at pay off of $104.7 million, $0.9 million of accrued interest, and a $1.1 million prepayment premium.
The weighted average interest rate on all borrowings outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was 6.9% and 7.6%, respectively.
ABL Facility
Under the terms of the ABL Facility, up to $525.0 million may be borrowed, subject to certain borrowing base limitations based on a percentage of eligible accounts receivable and inventory. As of September 30, 2024, the borrowing base was calculated to be $459.7 million, and the Company had $123.0 million outstanding in addition to letters of credit in the amount of $7.4 million, with $329.3 million of remaining availability. Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest at Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) or a base rate, plus an applicable SOFR margin of 1.5% to 2.0% or base rate margin of 0.5% to 1.0%, as described in the ABL Facility credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). Additionally, borrowings as of September 30, 2024 incurred interest at a weighted average rate of 6.9%. The average monthly unused commitment is subject to an unused commitment fee of 0.25% to 0.375%. Interest and fees are payable in arrears at the end of each month, or, in the case of SOFR loans, at the end of each interest period. The ABL Facility matures on January 23, 2028. Borrowings under the ABL Facility are collateralized by accounts receivable and inventory, and further secured by the Company as parent guarantor.
The ABL Facility includes certain non-financial covenants, including but not limited to restrictions on incurring additional debt and certain distributions. Moreover, the ability of the Company to incur additional debt and to make distributions is dependent on maintaining a maximum leverage ratio.
The ABL Facility is not subject to financial covenants unless liquidity, as defined in the Credit Agreement, drops below a specific level. The Company is required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, of 1.0 to 1.0 for each period if excess availability is less than 10% of the borrowing base or $52.5 million, whichever is greater.
The Company was in compliance with these covenants as of September 30, 2024.
Maturities of debt are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024$— 
2025— 
2026— 
2027— 
2028123,000 
Thereafter— 
$123,000 
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments
The fair values of the Company’s assets and liabilities represent the amounts that would be received to sell those assets or that would be paid to transfer those liabilities in an orderly transaction on the reporting date. These fair value measurements maximize the use of observable inputs. However, in situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability on the measurement date, the fair value measurement reflects the Company’s own judgments about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The Company discloses the fair values of its assets and liabilities according to the quality of valuation inputs under the following hierarchy:
Level 1 Inputs: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in an active market for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 Inputs: Inputs other than quoted prices that are directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3 Inputs: Unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value of assets or liabilities.
The classification of an asset or liability is based on the lowest level of input significant to its fair value. Those that are initially classified as Level 3 are subsequently reported as Level 2 when the fair value derived from unobservable inputs is inconsequential to the overall fair value, or if corroborating market data becomes available. Assets and liabilities that are initially reported as Level 2 are subsequently reported as Level 3 if corroborating market data is no longer available. Transfers occur at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers into or out of Levels 1, 2, and 3 during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, investments in equity securities, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, long-term debt, and finance and operating lease obligations. These financial instruments do not require disclosure by level. The carrying values of all of the Company’s financial instruments included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets approximated or equaled their fair values on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable (including accrued liabilities) approximated fair value on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, due to their short-term nature.
The carrying value of investments in equity securities were measured at fair value on September 30, 2024 based on quoted prices in active markets.
The carrying value of amounts outstanding under long-term debt agreements with variable rates approximated fair value on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, as the effective interest rates approximated market rates.
The carrying values of amounts outstanding under finance and operating lease obligations approximated fair value on September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, as the effective borrowing rates approximated market rates.
Nonrecurring Measurements
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These items are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but may be subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company recorded $1.2 million of land and $2.8 million of buildings, net of accumulated depreciation, of two properties that met the held for sale criteria, to assets held for sale at a total fair value of $3.4 million, which are included in prepaid and other current assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company estimated the fair value of the properties based on the listed selling price for the two properties, which is a Level 3 input. The Company estimates that the carrying value of the assets is equal to the fair value less the estimated costs to sell, net of write-downs taken in the prior period, and therefore no gain or loss was recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company recorded $0.7 million of land and $0.8 million of buildings, net of accumulated depreciation, of one property that met the held for sale criteria, to assets held for sale at a total fair value of $0.8 million, which are included in prepaid and other current assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company estimated the fair value of the property based on a communicated selling price for one property, which is a Level 3 input.
Recurring Measurements
The fair values of the Company’s cash equivalents measured on a recurring basis pursuant to ASC 820-10 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures are carried at estimated fair value. Cash equivalents consist of money market accounts which the Company has classified as Level 1 given the active market for these accounts. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had cash equivalents, measured at fair value, of $0.3 million.
The Company holds an investment in Oklo Inc. (“Oklo”) made during the three months ended September 30, 2023. In May 2024, Oklo was acquired by a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company which resulted in the conversion of the Company’s investment into common shares of Oklo, which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company measures this investment in equity securities at fair value using Level 1 inputs based on quoted prices in an active market. As of September 30, 2024, the fair value of the investment was estimated at $16.6 million. The change in Oklo’s fair value resulted in an unrealized loss of $0.8 million and an unrealized gain of $6.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, included in unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Additionally, during the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company purchased depository interests representing shares of common stock in Tamboran Resources Corporation (“Tamboran”). In June 2024, Tamboran executed an Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) and listed its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. In addition to the prior purchase of depository interests, the Company participated in Tamboran’s IPO by purchasing an additional $10.0 million of Tamboran’s common stock. The Company measures this investment in equity securities at fair value using Level 1 inputs based on quoted prices in an active market. As of September 30, 2024, the fair value of the investment was estimated at $18.2 million. The change in Tamboran’s fair value resulted in an unrealized loss of $1.9 million and $2.1 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, included in unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Nonfinancial assets
The Company estimates fair value to perform impairment tests as required on long-lived assets. The inputs used to determine such fair value are primarily based upon internally developed cash flow models and would generally be classified within Level 3 in the event that such assets were required to be measured and recorded at fair value within the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. No such measurements were required as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 as no triggering event was identified.
Credit Risk
The Company’s financial instruments exposed to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, and trade receivables.    
The Company’s cash and cash equivalent balances on deposit with financial institutions total $23.0 million and $36.8 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, which exceeded FDIC insured limits. The Company regularly monitors these institutions’ financial condition.
The majority of the Company’s customers have payment terms of 45 days or less.
As of September 30, 2024, customer A accounted for 13% of total consolidated accounts receivable and unbilled revenue. As of December 31, 2023, no customers accounted for more than 10% of total consolidated accounts receivable and unbilled revenue. During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, no customers accounted for more than 10% of
consolidated revenues. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, customer B accounted for 12% of consolidated revenues. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, customer A accounted for 11% of consolidated revenues. No other customers accounted for more than 10% of revenues during the respective periods.
The Company mitigates the associated credit risk by performing credit evaluations and monitoring the payment patterns of its customers.
The Company applies historic loss factors to its receivable portfolio segments that are not expected to be further impacted by current economic developments, and an additional economic conditions factor to portfolio segments anticipated to experience greater losses in the current economic environment. While the Company has not experienced significant credit losses in the past and has not seen material changes to the payment patterns of its customers, the Company cannot predict with any certainty the degree to which unforeseen events may affect the ability of its customers to timely pay receivables when due. Accordingly, in future periods, the Company may revise its estimates of expected credit losses.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $0.9 million in allowance for credit losses as follows:
($ in thousands)
Provision for credit losses on December 31, 2023$939 
Credit Losses:
Current period provision— 
Amounts written off— 
Provision for credit losses on September 30, 2024
$939 
v3.24.3
Equity
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Equity Equity
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) granted pursuant to the Liberty Energy Inc. Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”), if they vest, will be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. RSUs were granted with vesting terms up to three years. Changes in non-vested RSUs outstanding under the LTIP during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows:
Number of UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit
Non-vested as of December 31, 20232,985,218 $13.90 
Granted1,513,894 19.44 
Vested(1,425,820)13.44 
Forfeited(63,226)14.70 
Outstanding as of September 30, 2024
3,010,066 $16.89 
Performance Restricted Stock Units
Performance restricted stock units (“PSUs”) granted pursuant to the LTIP, if they vest, will be settled in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. PSUs were granted with a three-year cliff vesting and performance period, with the vesting percentage of the target award dependent on the satisfaction of the performance goals set forth in the applicable award agreement. The Company records compensation expense based on the Company’s best estimate of the number of PSUs that will vest at the end of the performance period. If such performance targets are not met, or are not expected to be met, no compensation expense is recognized and any recognized compensation expense is reversed. Changes in non-vested PSUs outstanding under the LTIP during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows:
Number of UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit
Non-vested as of December 31, 20231,339,568 $13.49 
Granted345,015 17.52 
Vested(584,720)12.95 
Forfeited— — 
Outstanding as of September 30, 2024
1,099,863 $15.04 
Stock-based compensation is included in cost of services and general and administrative expenses in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $8.1 million and $22.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. The Company recognized stock-based compensation of $8.6 million and $23.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. There was approximately $46.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense relating to outstanding RSUs and PSUs as of September 30, 2024. The unrecognized compensation expense will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the weighted average remaining vesting period of two years.
Dividends
The Company paid cash dividends of $0.07 per share of Class A Common Stock on March 20, 2024, June 20, 2024, and September 20, 2024 to stockholders of record as of March 6, 2024, June 6, 2024, and September 6, 2024, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, dividend payments totaled $11.5 million and $34.7 million, respectively.
The Company paid cash dividends of $0.05 per share of Class A Common Stock on March 20, 2023, June 20, 2023, and September 20, 2023 to stockholders of record as of March 6, 2023, June 6, 2023, and September 6, 2023, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, dividend payments totaled $8.4 million and $25.8 million, respectively.
Additionally, the Company paid accrued dividend equivalents upon vesting for the RSUs and PSUs with a 2024 vesting date, which totaled $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The Company paid accrued dividend equivalents upon vesting for the RSUs and PSUs with a 2023 vesting date, which totaled $0.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $1.2 million and $1.0 million of dividend equivalents payable related to RSUs and PSUs to be paid upon vesting, respectively. Dividends are not paid on forfeited RSUs or PSUs.
Share Repurchase Program
On July 25, 2022, the Company’s board of directors authorized and the Company announced a share repurchase program that allowed the Company to repurchase up to $250.0 million of the Company’s Class A Common Stock beginning immediately and continuing through July 31, 2024. Additionally, on January 24, 2023 the Board authorized and the Company announced an increase of the cumulative repurchase authorization to $500.0 million. Furthermore, on January 23, 2024, the Board authorized and the Company announced an increase of the cumulative repurchase authorization to $750.0 million and extended the authorization through July 31, 2026. The shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions, through block trades, in privately negotiated transactions, through derivative transactions, or by other means in accordance with applicable state and federal securities laws. The timing, as well as the number and value of shares repurchased under the program, will be determined by the Company at its discretion and will depend on a variety of factors, including management’s assessment of the intrinsic value of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, the market price of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, general market and economic conditions, available liquidity, compliance with the Company’s debt and other agreements, applicable legal requirements, and other considerations. The exact number of shares to be repurchased by the Company is not guaranteed, and the program may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The Company expects to fund any repurchases by using cash on hand, borrowings under the ABL Facility and expected free cash flow to be generated through the duration of the share repurchase program.
Share repurchases and retirements under the share repurchase program for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands, except share count and per share data)2024202320242023
Shares of Class A Common Stock1,939,072 1,784,899 4,739,041 11,673,886 
Value of shares repurchased$39,350 $29,279 $99,093 $164,021 
Average price per share including commissions$20.29 $16.40 $20.91 $14.05 
As of September 30, 2024, $322.9 million remained authorized for future repurchases of Class A Common Stock under the share repurchase program.
The Company accounts for the purchase price of repurchased common shares in excess of par value ($0.01 per share of Class A Common Stock) as a reduction of additional paid-in capital, and will continue to do so until additional paid-in capital is reduced to zero. Thereafter, any excess purchase price will be recorded as a reduction to retained earnings.
As enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Inflation Reduction Act”), the Company accrued stock repurchase excise tax of $0.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had excise tax payables of $2.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively, in accrued liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
v3.24.3
Net Income per Share
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Income per Share Net Income per Share
Basic net income per share measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period. Diluted net income per share measures the performance of an entity over the reporting period while giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. The Company uses the “if-converted” method to determine the potential dilutive effect of its Class B Common Stock and the treasury stock method to determine the potential dilutive effect of outstanding RSUs and PSUs.
The following table reflects the allocation of net income to common stockholders and net income per share computations for the periods indicated based on a weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock outstanding:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)September 30, 2024September 30, 2023September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Basic Net Income Per Share
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$73,804 $148,608 $264,117 $463,934 
Denominator:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding164,741 169,781 165,755 173,135 
Basic net income per share attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$0.45 $0.88 $1.59 $2.68 
Diluted Net Income Per Share
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$73,804 $148,608 $264,117 $463,934 
Effect of exchange of the shares of Class B Common Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock— — — 71 
Diluted net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$73,804 $148,608 $264,117 $464,005 
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding164,741 169,781 165,755 173,135 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock units3,854 4,203 4,192 4,121 
Class B Common Stock— — — 28 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding168,595 173,984 169,947 177,284 
Diluted net income per share attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$0.44 $0.85 $1.55 $2.62 
v3.24.3
Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The Company is a corporation and is subject to taxation in the United States, Canada, Australia and various state, local and provincial jurisdictions. Historically, Liberty LLC was treated as a partnership, and its income was passed through to its owners for income tax purposes. Liberty LLC’s members, including the Company, were liable for federal, state and local income taxes based on their share of Liberty LLC’s pass-through taxable income.
Effective January 31, 2023, the Company adopted a plan of merger, pursuant to which Liberty LLC merged into the Company, ceasing the existence of Liberty LLC with the Company remaining as the surviving entity. Liberty LLC filed a final tax return during the 2023 calendar year. The Company is still party to the TRAs; the associated liabilities are discussed below.
On October 8, 2021, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) released a statement on the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting, which agreed to a two-pillar solution to address tax challenges of the digital economy. On December 20, 2021, the OECD released Pillar Two model rules defining a 15% global minimum tax rate for large multinational corporations (the “Pillar Two Framework”). On June 20, 2024, Canada enacted the Pillar Two global minimum tax regime, which is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. The OECD continues to release additional guidance and countries are implementing legislation, with widespread adoption of the Pillar Two Framework expected by 2025. The Company is continuing to evaluate the Pillar Two Framework and its potential impact on future periods, including any legislation enacted in the jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
The Company may distribute cash from foreign subsidiaries to its U.S. parent as business needs arise. The Company has not provided for deferred income taxes on the undistributed earnings from certain foreign subsidiaries, as such earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested. If such earnings were to be distributed, any income and/or withholding tax is not expected to be significant.
The effective global income tax rate applicable to the Company for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 23.5%, compared to 24.6% for the period ended September 30, 2023. The Company’s effective tax rate is greater than the statutory federal income tax rate of 21.0% due to the Company’s Canadian operations, state income taxes in the states the Company operates, as well as nondeductible executive compensation. The Company recognized income tax expense of $22.2 million and $81.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. The Company recognized income tax expense of $49.8 million and $151.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a Tax Credit Transfer Agreement (“TCTA”) with a third-party seller, pursuant to which the Company agreed to purchase up to $40.0 million of transferable tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act. The benefit for the federal income tax credits purchased has been recognized as part of the Company’s overall effective annual tax rate.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a net deferred tax liability in the amount of $102.3 million. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
Tax Receivable Agreements
In connection with the IPO, on January 17, 2018, the Company entered into two Tax Receivable Agreements (the “TRAs”) with R/C Energy IV Direct Partnership, L.P. and the then existing owners that continued to own units in Liberty LLC (“Liberty LLC Units”) (each such person and any permitted transferee, a “TRA Holder” and together, the “TRA Holders”). The TRAs generally provide for the payment by the Company of 85% of the net cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state, and local income tax and franchise tax (computed using simplifying assumptions to address the impact of state and local taxes) that the Company actually realizes (or is deemed to realize in certain circumstances) in periods after the IPO as a result, as applicable to each TRA Holder, of (i) certain increases in tax basis that occur as a result of the Company’s acquisition (or deemed acquisition for U.S. federal income tax purposes) of all or a portion of such TRA Holder’s Liberty LLC Units in connection with the IPO or pursuant to the exercise of redemption or call rights, (ii) any net operating losses available to the Company as a result of the Corporate Reorganization, and (iii) imputed interest deemed to be paid by the Company as a result of, and additional tax basis arising from, any payments the Company makes under the TRAs.
On January 31, 2023, the last redemption of the Liberty LLC Units occurred. As such, the Company recorded an increase of $7.8 million of deferred tax assets for the impact of the adopted plan of merger of Liberty LLC into the Company. Additionally, exchanges of Liberty LLC Units and shares of Class B Common Stock resulted in a net increase of $0.7 million in deferred tax assets, and an increase of $0.6 million in amounts payable under the TRAs, all of which was recorded through equity during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
As of September 30, 2024, the Companys liability under the TRAs was $112.4 million of which $37.4 million is payable within the next 12 months, and $75.0 million thereafter. The Company made TRA payments of $5.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
As of December 31, 2023, the Companys liability under the TRAs was $117.7 million, of which $5.2 million was presented as a current liability, and $112.5 million was presented as a long-term liability. The Company did not make any TRA payments for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
v3.24.3
Defined Contribution Plan
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Defined Contribution Plan Defined Contribution Plan
The Company sponsors a 401(k) defined contribution retirement plan covering eligible employees. The Company makes matching contributions at a rate of $1.00 for each $1.00 of employee contribution, subject to a cap of 6% of the employee’s salary and federal limits. Contributions made by the Company were $9.9 million and $8.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $27.9 million and $24.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
v3.24.3
Related Party Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions
Schlumberger Limited
During 2020, the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of Schlumberger Technology Corporation (“Schlumberger”) in exchange for the issuance of shares of the Companys Class A Common Stock amongst other consideration. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased and retired 3,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock for $45.0 million or $15.00 average price per share from Schlumberger, under the share repurchase program. Effective January 31, 2023, after the repurchase and retirement, Schlumberger owns no shares of Class A Common Stock of the Company and no longer qualified as a related party.
Within the normal course of business, the Company purchased chemicals, proppant, other equipment, and maintenance parts from Schlumberger and its subsidiaries. During the period from January 1, 2023 until January 31, 2023, total purchases from Schlumberger were approximately $1.7 million. Although the Company continues to do business with Schlumberger, the Company no longer presents cash flows with Schlumberger as related party in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
Franklin Mountain Energy, LLC
A member of the board of directors of the Company, Audrey Robertson, serves as Executive Vice President of Finance of Franklin Mountain Energy, LLC (“Franklin Mountain”). During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company performed hydraulic fracturing services for Franklin Mountain in the amount of $26.6 million and $79.7 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company performed hydraulic fracturing services for Franklin Mountain in the amount of $61.2 million and $128.0 million, respectively.
Amounts included in unbilled revenue from Franklin Mountain as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $4.0 million and $13.4 million, respectively. Receivables from Franklin Mountain as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $0.0 million and $12.1 million, respectively.
Liberty Resources LLC
Liberty Resources LLC, an oil and gas exploration and production company, and its successor entity (collectively, the “Affiliate”) had certain common ownership and management with the Company. Effective March 14, 2024, the Affiliate was no longer a related party, following its acquisition by an unaffiliated party. The amounts of the Company’s revenue related to hydraulic fracturing services provided to the Affiliate for the period January 1, 2024 through March 13, 2024, and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, were $11.1 million, $18.4 million, and $33.5 million, respectively.
On December 28, 2022 (the “Agreement Date”), the Company entered into an agreement with the Affiliate to amend payment terms for outstanding invoices due as of the Agreement Date to be due on April 1, 2024. Additionally, on August 15, 2023, the agreement was further amended in order to extend the due dates for certain invoices to January 1, 2025. Amounts outstanding from the Affiliate as of December 31, 2023 were $14.8 million, included in other assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. All amounts outstanding with the Affiliate under the agreement were collected in full during the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Receivables from the Affiliate as of December 31, 2023 were $5.2 million, included in accounts receivable—related party.
During the period January 1, 2024 through March 13, 2024, and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, interest income from the Affiliate was $0.5 million, $0.5 million, and $1.3 million, respectively.
Oklo Inc.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company invested $10.0 million in a fission power and nuclear fuel recycling company, Oklo. Effective May 10, 2024, through an acquisition by a special purpose acquisition company, the Companys investment converted into shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Additionally, Chris Wright, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, was appointed to the Oklo board of directors. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded an unrealized loss of $0.8 million and an unrealized gain of $6.6 million, respectively, included in unrealized loss (gain) on investments, net in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2024, the fair value of the Companys investment using Level 1 inputs was $16.6 million. The Company was not party to any other transactions with Oklo during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023.
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments & Contingencies
Purchase Commitments (tons are not in thousands)
The Company enters into purchase and supply agreements to secure supply and pricing of proppants, transload, and equipment. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the agreements provide pricing and committed supply sources for the Company to purchase 463,500 tons and 1,854,000 tons, respectively, of proppant through December 31, 2025. Amounts below also include commitments to pay for transport fees on minimum amounts of proppants. Additionally, related proppant transload service commitments run through 2024.
Future proppant, transload, and equipment commitments are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024$36,572 
202512,960 
2026— 
2027— 
2028— 
Thereafter— 
$49,532 
Certain supply agreements contain a clause whereby in the event that the Company fails to purchase minimum volumes, as defined in the agreement, during a specific time period, a shortfall fee may apply. In circumstances where the Company does not make the minimum purchase required under the contract, the Company and its suppliers have a history of amending such minimum purchase contractual terms and in rare cases does the Company incur shortfall fees. If the Company were unable to make any of the minimum purchases and the Company and its suppliers cannot come to an agreement to avoid such fees, the Company could incur shortfall fees in the amounts of $2.8 million and $5.4 million for the remainder of 2024 and the year ended 2025, respectively. Based on forecasted levels of activity, the Company does not currently expect to incur significant shortfall fees.
Included in the commitments for the remainder of 2024 are $2.7 million of payments expected to be made in the fourth quarter of 2024 for the use of certain light duty trucks, heavy tractors, and field equipment used to various degrees in frac and wireline operations. The Company is in negotiations with the third-party owner of such equipment to lease or purchase some or all of such aforementioned vehicles and equipment, subject to agreement on terms and conditions. No gain or loss is expected upon consummation of any such agreement.
Litigation
From time to time, the Company is subject to legal and administrative proceedings, settlements, investigations, claims and actions. The Company’s assessment of the likely outcome of litigation matters is based on its judgment of a number of factors including experience with similar matters, past history, precedents, relevant financial and other evidence and facts specific to the matter. Notwithstanding the uncertainty as to the final outcome, based upon the information currently available, management does not believe any matters, individually or in aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
v3.24.3
Selected Quarterly Financial Data
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Selected Quarterly Financial Data Selected Quarterly Financial Data
The following tables summarizes consolidated changes in equity for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Shares of Class A Common StockShares of Class B Common StockClass A Common Stock, Par ValueClass B Common Stock, Par ValueAdditional Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Equity
Balance—June 30, 2024165,332 — $1,653 $— $1,027,939 $918,836 $(11,533)$1,936,895 
$0.07/share of Class A Common Stock dividend
— — — — — (11,726)— (11,726)
Share repurchases(1,939)— (19)— (39,331)— — (39,350)
Excise tax on share repurchases— — — — (393)— — (393)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — — 8,121 — — 8,121 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — — — 1,647 1,647 
Net income— — — — — 73,804 — 73,804 
Balance—September 30, 2024163,393 — $1,634 $— $996,336 $980,914 $(9,886)$1,968,998 
Shares of Class A Common StockShares of Class B Common StockClass A Common Stock, Par ValueClass B Common Stock, Par ValueAdditional Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Equity
Balance—June 30, 2023170,393 $— $1,704 $— $1,146,130 $531,974 $(5,867)$1,673,941 
Deferred tax and tax receivable agreements impact of Liberty LLC merger into the Company— — — — (1,204)— — (1,204)
$0.05/share of Class A Common Stock dividend
— — — — — (8,658)— (8,658)
Share repurchases(1,785)— (18)— (29,261)— — (29,279)
Excise tax on share repurchases— — — — (293)— — (293)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — — 8,595 — — 8,595 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — — — (3,148)(3,148)
Net income— — — — — 148,608 — 148,608 
Balance—September 30, 2023168,608 — 1,686 — 1,123,967 671,924 (9,015)$1,788,562 
v3.24.3
Subsequent Events
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events
On October 15, 2024, the Company’s board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share of Class A Common Stock to be paid on December 20, 2024 to holders of record as of December 6, 2024.
No other significant subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition or disclosure in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
v3.24.3
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders $ 73,804 $ 148,608 $ 264,117 $ 463,934
v3.24.3
Insider Trading Arrangements
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Michael Stock [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
On September 12, 2024, Michael Stock, our Chief Financial Officer, adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, providing for the potential sale of up to 175,000 shares of our Class A Common Stock between January 2, 2025 and July 31, 2025.
Name Michael Stock  
Title Chief Financial Officer  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date September 12, 2024  
Expiration Date July 31, 2025  
Arrangement Duration 210 days  
Aggregate Available 175 175
v3.24.3
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all information or notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read together with the annual financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes present the condensed consolidated financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the results of operations and equity of the Company as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The interim data includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations expected for the entire fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. Further, these estimates and other factors, including those outside the Company’s control, such as the impact of sustained lower commodity prices, could have a significant adverse impact to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
All intercompany amounts have been eliminated in the presentation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company. The Company’s operations are organized into a single reportable segment, which consists of hydraulic fracturing and related goods and services.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Segment Reporting: Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting: Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires more detailed disclosures, on an annual and interim basis, related to the Company’s reportable segment. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Although the Company has only one reportable segment, the Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on the Company’s financial statements.
Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes: Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires disaggregation of certain components included in the Company’s effective tax rate and income taxes paid disclosures. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this ASU on the Company’s financial statements but does not expect it will have a material impact.
v3.24.3
Inventories (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
September 30,December 31,
($ in thousands)20242023
Proppants$12,984 $17,124 
Chemicals16,224 16,896 
Maintenance parts168,355 171,845 
$197,563 $205,865 
v3.24.3
Property and Equipment (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consist of the following:
Estimated
useful lives
(in years)
September 30,December 31,
($ in thousands)20242023
LandN/A$30,507 $29,384 
Field services equipment
2-10
2,916,170 2,520,336 
Vehicles
4-7
61,861 63,423 
Lease equipment10163,794 138,781 
Buildings and facilities
5-30
177,264 149,876 
Mineral reserves
>25
80,463 76,823 
Office equipment and furniture
2-7
12,605 11,836 
3,442,664 2,990,459 
Less accumulated depreciation and depletion(1,823,376)(1,501,685)
1,619,288 1,488,774 
Construction in-progressN/A214,926 156,594 
Property and equipment, net$1,834,214 $1,645,368 
v3.24.3
Leases (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease, Cost
The components of lease expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands)2024202320242023
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$11,610 $6,444 $30,454 $11,008 
Interest on lease liabilities4,680 1,882 11,973 3,271 
Operating lease cost9,254 9,924 26,945 30,562 
Variable lease cost1,499 1,415 4,887 3,932 
Short-term lease cost543 1,954 2,425 6,359 
Total lease cost, net$27,586 $21,619 $76,684 $55,132 
Lessee, Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands)2024202320242023
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:
Operating leases$9,101 $11,076 $26,898 $31,336 
Finance leases18,699 7,288 46,428 13,749 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
Operating leases4,552 11,747 14,252 28,667 
Finance leases47,475 88,125 128,980 105,298 
Lease Term and Discount Rate, Lessee
Lease terms and discount rates as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term:
Operating leases3.9 years4.3 years
Finance leases3.3 years3.3 years
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases6.6 %6.0 %
Finance leases7.4 %8.0 %
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity
Future minimum lease commitments as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
($ in thousands)FinanceOperating
Remainder of 2024$20,085 $8,220 
202580,451 32,526 
202682,569 21,719 
202752,062 11,920 
202853,336 3,871 
Thereafter21,071 12,675 
Total lease payments309,574 90,931 
Less imputed interest(42,213)(10,220)
Total$267,361 $80,711 
Finance Lease, Liability, Maturity
Future minimum lease commitments as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
($ in thousands)FinanceOperating
Remainder of 2024$20,085 $8,220 
202580,451 32,526 
202682,569 21,719 
202752,062 11,920 
202853,336 3,871 
Thereafter21,071 12,675 
Total lease payments309,574 90,931 
Less imputed interest(42,213)(10,220)
Total$267,361 $80,711 
Carrying Value of Assets Subject to Leases
The carrying amount of equipment leased to others, included in property, plant and equipment, under operating leases as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:
($ in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Equipment leased to others - at original cost$163,794 $138,781 
Less: Accumulated depreciation(38,098)(25,819)
Equipment leased to others - net$125,696 $112,962 
Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Maturity
Future payments receivable for operating leases as of September 30, 2024 are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024$1,690 
20255,412 
20262,239 
2027— 
2028— 
Thereafter— 
Total$9,341 
v3.24.3
Accrued Liabilities (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
($ in thousands)September 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Accrued vendor invoices$78,531 $99,620 
Operations accruals67,236 61,150 
Accrued benefits and other94,874 100,296 
$240,641 $261,066 
v3.24.3
Debt (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt
Debt consists of the following:
September 30,December 31,
($ in thousands)20242023
Revolving Line of Credit$123,000 $140,000 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt
Maturities of debt are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024$— 
2025— 
2026— 
2027— 
2028123,000 
Thereafter— 
$123,000 
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $0.9 million in allowance for credit losses as follows:
($ in thousands)
Provision for credit losses on December 31, 2023$939 
Credit Losses:
Current period provision— 
Amounts written off— 
Provision for credit losses on September 30, 2024
$939 
v3.24.3
Equity (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity Changes in non-vested RSUs outstanding under the LTIP during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows:
Number of UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit
Non-vested as of December 31, 20232,985,218 $13.90 
Granted1,513,894 19.44 
Vested(1,425,820)13.44 
Forfeited(63,226)14.70 
Outstanding as of September 30, 2024
3,010,066 $16.89 
Schedule of Performance Restricted Stock Units Activity Changes in non-vested PSUs outstanding under the LTIP during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows:
Number of UnitsWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit
Non-vested as of December 31, 20231,339,568 $13.49 
Granted345,015 17.52 
Vested(584,720)12.95 
Forfeited— — 
Outstanding as of September 30, 2024
1,099,863 $15.04 
Schedule of Repurchase Agreements
Share repurchases and retirements under the share repurchase program for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
($ in thousands, except share count and per share data)2024202320242023
Shares of Class A Common Stock1,939,072 1,784,899 4,739,041 11,673,886 
Value of shares repurchased$39,350 $29,279 $99,093 $164,021 
Average price per share including commissions$20.29 $16.40 $20.91 $14.05 
v3.24.3
Net Income per Share (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
The following table reflects the allocation of net income to common stockholders and net income per share computations for the periods indicated based on a weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock outstanding:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)September 30, 2024September 30, 2023September 30, 2024September 30, 2023
Basic Net Income Per Share
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$73,804 $148,608 $264,117 $463,934 
Denominator:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding164,741 169,781 165,755 173,135 
Basic net income per share attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$0.45 $0.88 $1.59 $2.68 
Diluted Net Income Per Share
Numerator:
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$73,804 $148,608 $264,117 $463,934 
Effect of exchange of the shares of Class B Common Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock— — — 71 
Diluted net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$73,804 $148,608 $264,117 $464,005 
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding164,741 169,781 165,755 173,135 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock units3,854 4,203 4,192 4,121 
Class B Common Stock— — — 28 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding168,595 173,984 169,947 177,284 
Diluted net income per share attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders$0.44 $0.85 $1.55 $2.62 
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Other Commitments
Future proppant, transload, and equipment commitments are as follows:
($ in thousands)
Remainder of 2024$36,572 
202512,960 
2026— 
2027— 
2028— 
Thereafter— 
$49,532 
v3.24.3
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Quarterly Financial Information
The following tables summarizes consolidated changes in equity for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Shares of Class A Common StockShares of Class B Common StockClass A Common Stock, Par ValueClass B Common Stock, Par ValueAdditional Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Equity
Balance—June 30, 2024165,332 — $1,653 $— $1,027,939 $918,836 $(11,533)$1,936,895 
$0.07/share of Class A Common Stock dividend
— — — — — (11,726)— (11,726)
Share repurchases(1,939)— (19)— (39,331)— — (39,350)
Excise tax on share repurchases— — — — (393)— — (393)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — — 8,121 — — 8,121 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — — — 1,647 1,647 
Net income— — — — — 73,804 — 73,804 
Balance—September 30, 2024163,393 — $1,634 $— $996,336 $980,914 $(9,886)$1,968,998 
Shares of Class A Common StockShares of Class B Common StockClass A Common Stock, Par ValueClass B Common Stock, Par ValueAdditional Paid in CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Equity
Balance—June 30, 2023170,393 $— $1,704 $— $1,146,130 $531,974 $(5,867)$1,673,941 
Deferred tax and tax receivable agreements impact of Liberty LLC merger into the Company— — — — (1,204)— — (1,204)
$0.05/share of Class A Common Stock dividend
— — — — — (8,658)— (8,658)
Share repurchases(1,785)— (18)— (29,261)— — (29,279)
Excise tax on share repurchases— — — — (293)— — (293)
Stock-based compensation expense— — — — 8,595 — — 8,595 
Currency translation adjustment— — — — — — (3,148)(3,148)
Net income— — — — — 148,608 — 148,608 
Balance—September 30, 2023168,608 — 1,686 — 1,123,967 671,924 (9,015)$1,788,562 
v3.24.3
Organization and Basis of Presentation - Narrative (Details) - $ / shares
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Jan. 31, 2023
Common Class B      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01  
Common Class A      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01  
PropX | Common Stock | Common Class B      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)     $ 0.01
PropX | Common Stock | Common Class A      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)     $ 0.01
v3.24.3
Significant Accounting Policies (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Apr. 06, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
segment
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Number of reportable segments | segment   1  
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired   $ 0 $ 75,656
Siren Energy      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Payments to acquire businesses, net of cash acquired $ 75,700    
Investment in Oklo Inc. 42,000    
Property and equipment 34,900    
Business combination, net working capital 2,500    
Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, current liabilities, deferred revenue 5,200    
Business combination, recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, other assets (liabilities), net $ 1,800    
v3.24.3
Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Inventory [Line Items]      
Inventories $ 197,563 $ 197,563 $ 205,865
Inventory write-down 0 1,000 5,800
Proppants      
Inventory [Line Items]      
Inventories 12,984 12,984 17,124
Chemicals      
Inventory [Line Items]      
Inventories 16,224 16,224 16,896
Maintenance parts      
Inventory [Line Items]      
Inventories $ 168,355 $ 168,355 $ 171,845
v3.24.3
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Less accumulated depreciation and depletion $ (1,823,376) $ (1,501,685)
Property and equipment, net 1,834,214 1,645,368
Depreciable Property, Plant and Equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 3,442,664 2,990,459
Property and equipment, net 1,619,288 1,488,774
Land    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross 30,507 29,384
Field services equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 2,916,170 2,520,336
Field services equipment | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful lives 2 years  
Field services equipment | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful lives 10 years  
Vehicles    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 61,861 63,423
Vehicles | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful lives 4 years  
Vehicles | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful lives 7 years  
Lease equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 163,794 138,781
Estimated useful lives 10 years  
Buildings and facilities    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 177,264 149,876
Buildings and facilities | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful lives 5 years  
Buildings and facilities | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful lives 30 years  
Mineral reserves    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 80,463 76,823
Estimated useful lives 25 years  
Office equipment and furniture    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 12,605 11,836
Office equipment and furniture | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful lives 2 years  
Office equipment and furniture | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated useful lives 7 years  
Construction in-progress    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and equipment, gross $ 214,926 $ 156,594
v3.24.3
Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
property
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
property
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
property
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
property
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
property
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]          
Depreciation $ 111.3 $ 99.5 $ 332.2 $ 280.9  
Depletion 0.3 0.3 0.9 0.9  
Land available-for-sale 1.2 0.7 1.2 0.7 $ 0.7
Real estate, building, held-for-sale $ 2.8 $ 0.8 $ 2.8 $ 0.8 $ 0.8
Number of property available-for-sale | property 2 1 2 1 1
Gain (loss) on sale of properties     $ 0.0 $ 0.0  
v3.24.3
Leases - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]        
Amortization of right-of-use assets $ 11,610 $ 6,444 $ 30,454 $ 11,008
Interest on lease liabilities 4,680 1,882 11,973 3,271
Operating lease cost 9,254 9,924 26,945 30,562
Variable lease cost 1,499 1,415 4,887 3,932
Short-term lease cost 543 1,954 2,425 6,359
Total lease cost, net $ 27,586 $ 21,619 $ 76,684 $ 55,132
v3.24.3
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:        
Operating leases $ 9,101 $ 11,076 $ 26,898 $ 31,336
Finance leases 18,699 7,288 46,428 13,749
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:        
Operating leases 4,552 11,747 14,252 28,667
Finance leases $ 47,475 $ 88,125 $ 128,980 $ 105,298
v3.24.3
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Leases [Abstract]        
Finance lease, right of use asset recognized     $ 4.4  
Finance lease, liability, recognized     4.3  
Operating lease, residual value of leased asset $ 12.0   12.0  
Revenue from operating leases $ 11.1 $ 9.6 $ 28.9 $ 27.8
v3.24.3
Leases - Lease Term and Discount Rates (Details)
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease, weighted average remaining lease term 3 years 10 months 24 days 4 years 3 months 18 days
Finance lease, weighted average remaining lease term 3 years 3 months 18 days 3 years 3 months 18 days
Operating lease, weighted average discount rate 6.60% 6.00%
Finance lease, weighted average discount rate 7.40% 8.00%
v3.24.3
Leases - Finance and Operating Leases Maturity (Details)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Finance  
Remainder of 2024 $ 20,085
2025 80,451
2026 82,569
2027 52,062
2028 53,336
Thereafter 21,071
Total lease payments 309,574
Less imputed interest (42,213)
Total 267,361
Operating  
Remainder of 2024 8,220
2025 32,526
2026 21,719
2027 11,920
2028 3,871
Thereafter 12,675
Total lease payments 90,931
Less imputed interest (10,220)
Total $ 80,711
v3.24.3
Leases - Carrying Value of Assets Subject to Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Leases [Abstract]    
Equipment leased to others - at original cost $ 163,794 $ 138,781
Less: Accumulated depreciation (38,098) (25,819)
Equipment leased to others - net $ 125,696 $ 112,962
v3.24.3
Leases - Lessor, Operating Lease, Payment to be Received, Maturity (Details)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
Remainder of 2024 $ 1,690
2025 5,412
2026 2,239
2027 0
2028 0
Thereafter 0
Total $ 9,341
v3.24.3
Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]    
Accrued vendor invoices $ 78,531 $ 99,620
Operations accruals 67,236 61,150
Accrued benefits and other 94,874 100,296
Accrued liabilities $ 240,641 $ 261,066
v3.24.3
Debt - Summary of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, gross $ 123,000  
Revolving Line of Credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, gross $ 123,000 $ 140,000
v3.24.3
Debt - Narrative (Details)
9 Months Ended
Jan. 23, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 19, 2017
USD ($)
agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Proceeds from borrowings on line-of-credit   $ 1,671,000,000 $ 873,000,000    
Long-term debt, gross   123,000,000      
Revolving Line of Credit          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Long-term debt, gross   $ 123,000,000   $ 140,000,000  
Revolving Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Number of credit agreements | agreement         2
Weighted average interest rate   6.90%   7.60%  
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Maximum borrowing capacity         $ 250,000,000.0
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Credit Facility | Revolving Line of Credit          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Maximum borrowing capacity   $ 525,000,000.0      
Proceeds from borrowings on line-of-credit $ 106,700,000        
Weighted average interest rate   6.90%      
Current borrowing capacity   $ 459,700,000      
Line of credit facility, covenant compliance, fixed charge coverage ratio   1.0      
Line of credit facility, covenant compliance, excess availability threshold, percent of borrowing base   10.00%      
Line of credit facility, covenant compliance, excess availability threshold, amount   $ 52,500,000      
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Credit Facility | Revolving Line of Credit | Minimum          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage   0.25%      
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Credit Facility | Revolving Line of Credit | Minimum | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Basis spread on variable rate   1.50%      
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Credit Facility | Revolving Line of Credit | Minimum | Base Rate          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Basis spread on variable rate   0.50%      
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Credit Facility | Revolving Line of Credit | Maximum          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Unused capacity, commitment fee percentage   0.375%      
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Credit Facility | Revolving Line of Credit | Maximum | Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR)          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Basis spread on variable rate   2.00%      
Revolving Credit Facility | ABL Credit Facility | Revolving Line of Credit | Maximum | Base Rate          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Basis spread on variable rate   1.00%      
Revolving Credit Facility | Term Loan Facility | Revolving Line of Credit          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Maximum borrowing capacity         $ 175,000,000.0
Revolving Line of Credit | Term Loan Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Remaining borrowing capacity 104,700,000        
Line of credit facility, accrued interest 900,000        
Payment for debt extinguishment or debt prepayment cost $ 1,100,000        
Letter of Credit | ABL Credit Facility          
Debt Instrument [Line Items]          
Remaining borrowing capacity   $ 329,300,000      
Letters of credit outstanding, amount   $ 7,400,000      
v3.24.3
Debt - Maturities of Debt (Details)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Remainder of 2024 $ 0
2025 0
2026 0
2027 0
2028 123,000
Thereafter 0
Long-term debt, gross $ 123,000
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
property
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
property
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
property
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
property
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
property
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]            
Land available-for-sale   $ 1,200 $ 700 $ 1,200 $ 700 $ 700
Real estate, building, held-for-sale   $ 2,800 $ 800 $ 2,800 $ 800 $ 800
Number of property available-for-sale | property   2 1 2 1 1
Assets held-for-sale, long lived, fair value disclosure   $ 3,400   $ 3,400   $ 800
Gain (loss) on sale of properties       0 $ 0  
Cash equivalents measured at fair value   300   300   300
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (2,727) $ 0 4,474 $ 0  
Cash and cash equivalents   23,012   $ 23,012   36,784
Customer payment terms, period       45 days    
Allowance for credit losses   939   $ 939   $ 939
Customer A | Accounts Receivable | Customer Concentration Risk            
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]            
Concentration risk, percentage       13.00%    
Customer A | Total Revenue | Customer Concentration Risk            
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]            
Concentration risk, percentage         11.00%  
Customer B | Total Revenue | Customer Concentration Risk            
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]            
Concentration risk, percentage       12.00%    
Oklo Inc            
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]            
Investments, fair value disclosure   16,600   $ 16,600    
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (800)   6,600    
Tamboran Resources Corporation            
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]            
Investments, fair value disclosure   18,200   18,200    
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments   $ (1,900)   $ (2,100)    
Additional contribution of investment, amount $ 10,000          
v3.24.3
Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments - Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Provision for credit losses on December 31, 2023 $ 939
Credit Losses:  
Current period provision 0
Amounts written off 0
Provision for credit losses on September 30, 2024 $ 939
v3.24.3
Equity - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, shares in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Jan. 23, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Jan. 24, 2023
Jul. 25, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Share-based compensation expense $ 8,100     $ 8,600     $ 22,300 $ 23,700        
Weighted average remaining vesting period             2 years          
Payments of dividends             $ 35,308 26,011        
Stock repurchase program, remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased 322.9           322.9          
Stock repurchase, accrued excise tax             $ 700 1,500        
Stock repurchase, accrued capital expenditures $ 2,500           2,500     $ 1,900    
Common Class A                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Common stock, dividends, per share, cash paid (in dollars per share) $ 0.07 $ 0.07 $ 0.07 $ 0.05 $ 0.05 $ 0.05            
Dividends, common stock, cash $ 11,500     $ 8,400     $ 34,700 25,800        
Stock repurchase program, number of shares authorized to be repurchased (in shares)                       250.0
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount                 $ 750,000   $ 500,000  
Common Class A | Common Stock                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Par value reduction (in dollars per share)             $ 0.01          
Restricted Stock Units                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Vesting period of awards             3 years          
Performance Restricted Stock Units                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Vesting period of awards             3 years          
Restricted Stock and Performance Restricted Stock Units                        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]                        
Unamortized compensation expense 46,400           $ 46,400          
Payments of dividends             600 $ 200        
Dividends payable $ 1,200           $ 1,200     $ 1,000    
v3.24.3
Equity - Restricted Stock Units and Performance Restricted Stock Units (Details)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Restricted Stock Units  
Number of Units  
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) | shares 2,985,218
Granted (in shares) | shares 1,513,894
Vested (in shares) | shares (1,425,820)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares (63,226)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) | shares 3,010,066
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit  
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 13.90
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 19.44
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 13.44
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 14.70
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 16.89
Performance Restricted Stock Units  
Number of Units  
Outstanding at beginning of period (in shares) | shares 1,339,568
Granted (in shares) | shares 345,015
Vested (in shares) | shares (584,720)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares 0
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) | shares 1,099,863
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Unit  
Outstanding at beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 13.49
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 17.52
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 12.95
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 0
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 15.04
v3.24.3
Equity - Schedule of Repurchase Agreements (Details) - Common Class A - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares (in shares) 1,939,072 1,784,899 4,739,041 11,673,886
Value of shares repurchased $ 39,350 $ 29,279 $ 99,093 $ 164,021
Average price per share including commissions (in dollars per share) $ 20.29 $ 16.40 $ 20.91 $ 14.05
v3.24.3
Net Income per Share - Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Numerator:        
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders $ 73,804 $ 148,608 $ 264,117 $ 463,934
Denominator:        
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares) 164,741 169,781 165,755 173,135
Basic net income per share attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders (in dollars per share) $ 0.45 $ 0.88 $ 1.59 $ 2.68
Numerator:        
Net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders $ 73,804 $ 148,608 $ 264,117 $ 463,934
Effect of exchange of the shares of Class B Common Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock 0 0 0 71
Diluted net income attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders $ 73,804 $ 148,608 $ 264,117 $ 464,005
Denominator:        
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) 164,741 169,781 165,755 173,135
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Restricted stock units (in shares) 3,854 4,203 4,192 4,121
Class B Common Stock (in shares) 0 0 0 28
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) 168,595 173,984 169,947 177,284
Diluted net income per share attributable to Liberty Energy Inc. stockholders (in dollars per share) $ 0.44 $ 0.85 $ 1.55 $ 2.62
v3.24.3
Income Taxes (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Jan. 17, 2018
property
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]              
Effective combined income tax rate     23.50% 24.60%      
Income tax expense $ 22,158 $ 49,843 $ 81,186 $ 151,658      
Transferable tax credits, purchase amount 40,000            
Deferred tax liability 102,287   102,287   $ 102,340    
Number of tax receivable agreements | property             2
Increase in deferred tax asset           $ 7,800  
Income taxes payable 30,360   30,360   12,060    
Payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements 75,008   75,008   112,471    
Tax Receivable Agreement              
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]              
Income taxes payable 112,400   112,400   117,700    
Taxes payable, current 37,400   37,400   5,200    
Payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements $ 75,000   75,000   $ 112,500    
Tax Receivable Agreement | Common Class B | Common Stock              
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]              
Deferred tax asset   700   700      
Income taxes payable   $ 600   600      
Payments for tax receivable agreements     $ 5,200 $ 0      
v3.24.3
Defined Contribution Plan (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Maximum annual contribution per employee, percent     6.00%  
401(k) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan        
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Employer matching contribution per one dollar of employee contribution     $ 1.00  
Contributions made by the employer $ 9,900,000 $ 8,200,000 $ 27,900,000 $ 24,400,000
v3.24.3
Related Party Transactions (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 2 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2023
Jan. 31, 2023
Mar. 13, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Total revenue       $ 1,138,578 $ 1,215,905 $ 3,371,587 $ 3,672,970  
Unbilled receivables, current       183,047   183,047   $ 188,940
Other assets       123,636   123,636   138,693
Interest income       0 531 478 1,254  
Payments to acquire equity method investments           16,056 10,000  
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments       (2,727) 0 4,474 0  
Oklo Inc                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Payments to acquire equity method investments         10,000      
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments       (800)   6,600    
Investment       16,605   16,605   10,000
Related Party                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Total revenue       26,625 $ 79,527 90,813 $ 161,515  
Unbilled receivables, current       4,035   4,035   13,379
Accounts receivable       0   0   17,345
Other assets       $ 0   $ 0   14,785
Common Class A                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares (in shares)       1,939,072 1,784,899 4,739,041 11,673,886  
Value of shares repurchased       $ 39,350 $ 29,279 $ 99,093 $ 164,021  
Average price per share including commissions (in dollars per share)       $ 20.29 $ 16.40 $ 20.91 $ 14.05  
Schlumberger                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Common stock, shares, owned by counterparty (in shares) 0              
Schlumberger | Related Party                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Purchases from related party   $ 1,700            
Schlumberger | Common Class A                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Stock repurchased and retired during period, shares (in shares)             3,000,000  
Value of shares repurchased             $ 45,000  
Average price per share including commissions (in dollars per share)             $ 15.00  
Franklin Mountain Energy, LLC | Related Party | Hydraulic Fracturing Services                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Total revenue       $ 26,600 $ 61,200 $ 79,700 $ 128,000  
Unbilled receivables, current       4,000   4,000   13,400
Accounts receivable       $ 0   $ 0   12,100
Liberty Resources LLC | Affiliated Entity | Hydraulic Fracturing Services                
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                
Total revenue     $ 11,100   18,400   33,500  
Accounts receivable               5,200
Other assets               $ 14,800
Interest income     $ 500   $ 500   $ 1,300  
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
T
Dec. 31, 2023
T
Schlumberger    
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]    
Shortfall fees, remainder of 2024 $ 2.7  
Shortfall Fees    
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]    
Shortfall fees, remainder of 2024 2.8  
Shortfall fees in 2025 $ 5.4  
Proppants    
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]    
Minimum mass required (in tons) | T 463,500 1,854,000
v3.24.3
Commitments and Contingencies - Proppant, Chemical and Rail Car Commitments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Remainder of 2024 $ 36,572
2025 12,960
2026 0
2027 0
2028 0
Thereafter 0
Other commitment $ 49,532
v3.24.3
Selected Quarterly Financial Data - Equity Statement (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance $ 1,936,895 $ 1,673,941 $ 1,841,408 $ 1,497,306
Deferred tax and tax receivable agreements impact of Liberty LLC merger into the Company   (1,204)    
Dividends (11,726) (8,658) (35,531) (26,535)
Share repurchases (39,350) (29,279) (99,093) (164,021)
Excise tax on share repurchases (393) (293) (652) (1,471)
Stock-based compensation expense 8,121 8,595 22,318 23,738
Currency translation adjustment 1,647 (3,148) (3,802) (1,618)
Net income 73,804 148,608 264,117 464,025
Ending balance $ 1,968,998 $ 1,788,562 $ 1,968,998 $ 1,788,562
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.07 $ 0.05 $ 0.21 $ 0.15
Total Stockholders’ Equity        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance       $ 1,495,017
Dividends       (26,535)
Share repurchases       (163,998)
Excise tax on share repurchases       (1,471)
Stock-based compensation expense       23,735
Currency translation adjustment       (1,619)
Net income       463,934
Ending balance   $ 1,788,562   1,788,562
Additional Paid in Capital        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance $ 1,027,939 1,146,130 $ 1,093,498 1,266,097
Deferred tax and tax receivable agreements impact of Liberty LLC merger into the Company   (1,204)    
Share repurchases (39,331) (29,261) (99,046) (163,881)
Excise tax on share repurchases (393) (293) (652) (1,471)
Stock-based compensation expense 8,121 8,595 22,318 23,735
Ending balance 996,336 1,123,967 996,336 1,123,967
Retained Earnings        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance 918,836 531,974 752,328 234,525
Dividends (11,726) (8,658) (35,531) (26,535)
Net income 73,804 148,608 264,117 463,934
Ending balance 980,914 671,924 980,914 671,924
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (11,533) (5,867) (6,084) (7,396)
Currency translation adjustment 1,647 (3,148) (3,802) (1,619)
Ending balance $ (9,886) $ (9,015) $ (9,886) $ (9,015)
Common Class A        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (in shares)     166,610,199  
Ending balance (in shares) 163,393,279   163,393,279  
Common Class A | Common Stock        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (in shares) 165,332,000 170,393,000 166,610,000 178,753,000
Beginning balance $ 1,653 $ 1,704 $ 1,666 $ 1,788
Share repurchase (shares) (1,939,000) (1,785,000) (4,739,000) (11,674,000)
Share repurchases $ (19) $ (18) $ (47) $ (117)
Ending balance (in shares) 163,393,000 168,608,000 163,393,000 168,608,000
Ending balance $ 1,634 $ 1,686 $ 1,634 $ 1,686
Common Class B        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (in shares)     0  
Ending balance (in shares) 0   0  
Common Class B | Common Stock        
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]        
Beginning balance (in shares) 0 0 0 250,000
Beginning balance $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 3
Ending balance (in shares) 0 0 0 0
Ending balance $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.24.3
Subsequent Events (Details) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Oct. 15, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in dollars per share)   $ 0.07 $ 0.05 $ 0.21 $ 0.15
Common Class A | Subsequent Event          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.08        

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