Exhibit 99.1

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

DRIL-QUIP, INC. ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THIRD QUARTER 2010

HOUSTON, November 4, 2010 — Dril-Quip, Inc. (NYSE: DRQ) today announced net income of $27.7 million, or $0.69 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2010, versus net income of $25.1 million, or $0.63 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2009. Total revenues were $140.1 million during the quarter ended September 30, 2010 compared to $138.2 million for the same period in 2009. The increase in revenues resulted from an increase in product revenues of $3.0 million offset by a decrease in service revenues of $1.1 million. Operating income was $37.7 million in the third quarter of 2010 compared to $34.4 million in the third quarter of 2009.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, net income was $81.4 million, or $2.03 per diluted share, compared with net income of $76.5 million, or $1.94 per diluted share, for the same period in 2009. Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 were $424.7 million, up from $398.9 million for the same period last year.

In addition, the Company announced that its backlog at September 30, 2010 was approximately $625 million, compared to approximately $538 million at June 30, 2010, $563 million at December 31, 2009 and $623 million at September 30, 2009. The Company expects its earnings per share for the quarter ending December 31, 2010 to approximate $0.64 to $0.74 per diluted 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, uncertainties regarding future oil and gas exploration and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico, including the effects of new governmental regulations, 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 September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2010			2009			2010			2009
Revenues	$	140,123		$	138,157		$	424,656		$	398,865
Cost and expenses:
Cost of sales		79,421			78,260			240,785			227,684
Selling, general and administrative		15,601			13,260			45,111			40,697
Engineering and product development		7,387			6,979			21,224			19,855
Special items		—			5,224			5,901			5,224
		102,409			103,723			313,021			293,460
Operating income		37,714			34,434			111,635			105,405
Interest income		105			66			235			410
Interest expense		(15	)		(20	)		(53	)		(97	)
Income before income taxes		37,804			34,480			111,817			105,718
Income tax provision		10,147			9,396			30,465			29,256
Net income	$	27,657		$	25,084		$	81,352		$	76,462
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.69		$	0.63		$	2.03		$	1.94
Weighted average shares – diluted		40,035			39,565			40,008			39,440
Depreciation and amortization	$	5,206		$	4,681		$	15,286		$	13,345
Capital expenditures	$	26,605		$	15,230		$	48,585		$	38,113