8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2006

DRIL-QUIP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-13439	74-2162088
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)		Identification No.)

13550 Hempstead Highway
Houston, Texas	77040
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 939-7711

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2):

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 3, 2006, Dril-Quip, Inc. (“Dril-Quip”) reported first quarter 2006 earnings. For additional information regarding Dril-Quip’s first quarter 2006 earnings, please refer to Dril-Quip’s press release attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 (the “Press Release”), which Press Release is incorporated by reference herein. The information in the Press Release is being furnished, not filed, pursuant to Item 2.02. Accordingly, the information in the Press Release will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Dril-Quip under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is filed as part of this report:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued May 3, 2006 regarding first quarter 2006 earnings of Dril-Quip, Inc.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

DRIL-QUIP, INC.
By:	/s/ Gary D. Smith
	Gary D. Smith Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 3, 2006

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued May 3, 2006 regarding first quarter 2006 earnings of Dril-Quip, Inc.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Contact: Jerry M. Brooks, Chief Financial Officer, (713) 939-7711

DRIL-QUIP, INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR FIRST QUARTER 2006

HOUSTON, May 3, 2006 — Dril-Quip, Inc. (NYSE: DRQ) today announced net income of $17.3 million, or $0.87 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2006, versus net income of $4.3 million, or $0.24 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2005. Total revenues increased approximately 40.3% to $98.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 from $70.0 million for the same period in 2005 as the Company continued to experience strong worldwide demand for its products and services. Operating income increased to $25.0 million in the first quarter of 2006 from $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2005. As a percentage of revenues, operating income increased to approximately 25% in 2006 from approximately 9% in 2005.

In addition, the Company announced that its backlog at March 31, 2006 was approximately $274 million, compared to its March 31, 2005 backlog of approximately $183 million. The Company expects its earnings per share for the quarter ending June 30, 2006 to approximate $0.80 to $0.90 per share, excluding any unusual or special charges.

Dril-Quip is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered offshore drilling and production equipment which is well suited for use in deepwater, harsh environment and severe service applications.

Statements contained herein relating to future operations and financial results that are forward looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and analyses made by the management of the Company in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors. These statements are subject to risks beyond the Company’s control, including, but not limited to, the volatility of oil and natural gas prices and cyclicality of the oil and gas industry, the Company’s international operations, operating risks, and other factors detailed in the Company’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated.

Dril-Quip, Inc.

Comparative Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2005		2006
Revenues	$	70,004	$	98,198
Cost and expenses:
Cost of sales		48,944		57,163
Selling, general and administrative		9,493		11,177
Engineering and product development		5,009		4,895
		63,446		73,235
Operating income		6,558		24,963
Interest expense (income)		364		(109	)
Income before income taxes		6,194		25,072
Income tax provision		1,845		7,753
Net income	$	4,349	$	17,319
Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.24	$	0.87
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted		17,810		19,905
Depreciation and amortization	$	3,307	$	3,585
Capital expenditures	$	4,697	$	4,743