July 25 (Reuters) - Oilfield services firm Baker Hughes ( BKR )

beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit on

Thursday, powered by higher demand for its drilling services and

equipment in international markets.

The company reported an adjusted profit of 57 cents per

share for the three months ended June 30, compared with

analysts' average estimate of 49 cents, according to LSEG data.

(Reporting by Tanay Dhumal in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj

Kalluvila)