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<li>Schlumberger will report its Q1 earnings on 25/Apr, with revenue and EPS projected to fall sequentially and annually due to subdued oil prices and demand.</li>
<li>Schlumberger's OI PCR at 0.70, signalling neutral sentiment, with a 96% IV percentile indicating high volatility.</li>
<li>For the 25/Apr expiry, SLB’s OI shows calls concentrated at strikes 42, 43, and 45, while puts dominate at 34, 33, and 32, with lower put OI at key levels.</li>
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Schlumberger will report its Q1 earnings on 25/Apr, with revenue and EPS projected to fall sequentially and annually due to subdued oil prices and demand.
Schlumberger's OI PCR at 0.70, signalling neutral sentiment, with a 96% IV percentile indicating high volatility.
For the 25/Apr expiry, SLB’s OI shows calls concentrated at strikes 42, 43, and 45, while puts dominate at 34, 33, and 32, with lower put OI at key levels.


[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Schlumberger’s Options Data Suggests Mixed Signals Ahead of Q1

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<li>Schlumberger’s Q1 2025 revenue is expected to drop by 7.6% QoQ, while its EPS is anticipated to fall by 19.6%, marking the lowest EPS in five quarters.</li>
<li>SLB has underperformed the S&amp;P 500, XLE, and WTI futures since 2024, pressured by weak oil prices, lower drilling activity, and rising costs from tariff-related headwinds.</li>
<li>Despite weaker return ratios in Q4 2024 and macro uncertainty, SLB maintains a “Strong Buy” consensus, backed by its global presence, digital expansion, and strong cash flow.</li>
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Schlumberger’s Q1 2025 revenue is expected to drop by 7.6% QoQ, while its EPS is anticipated to fall by 19.6%, marking the lowest EPS in five quarters.
SLB has underperformed the S&amp;P 500, XLE, and WTI futures since 2024, pressured by weak oil prices, lower drilling activity, and rising costs from tariff-related headwinds.
Despite weaker return ratios in Q4 2024 and macro uncertainty, SLB maintains a “Strong Buy” consensus, backed by its global presence, digital expansion, and strong cash flow.


[Earnings Preview] SLB Faces Downward Pressure from Weak Oil Prices and Softening Demand

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<ul><li>SLB's latest financial performance highlights a mix of operational resilience and strategic initiatives aimed at driving shareholder value.</li><li>The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.92, beating analyst forecasts of $0.90.</li><li>Revenue rose 3% year over year to $9.28 billion, surpassing estimates by $100 million.</li></ul>

SLB's latest financial performance highlights a mix of operational resilience and strategic initiatives aimed at driving shareholder value.The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.92, beating analyst forecasts of $0.90.Revenue rose 3% year over year to $9.28 billion, surpassing estimates by $100 million.

How Schlumberger (SLB) Is Redefining Oilfield Services With Digital Innovation & Shareholder Rewards!

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<li>Schlumberger’s Q4 revenue grew 3.3% YoY and beat estimates by 1.1%, while its net profit fell by 1.6% YoY but its EPS exceeded estimates by 2.5%.</li>
<li>In fiscal 2024, SLB's revenue rose 9.5% YoY, with net profit up 6.1%. Full-year revenue and EPS exceeded estimates by 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively.</li>
<li>SLB reported USD 850 million in 2024 revenue from non-oil and gas operations and expects growth from these segments to outpace core business growth in 2025.</li>
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Schlumberger’s Q4 revenue grew 3.3% YoY and beat estimates by 1.1%, while its net profit fell by 1.6% YoY but its EPS exceeded estimates by 2.5%.
In fiscal 2024, SLB's revenue rose 9.5% YoY, with net profit up 6.1%. Full-year revenue and EPS exceeded estimates by 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively.
SLB reported USD 850 million in 2024 revenue from non-oil and gas operations and expects growth from these segments to outpace core business growth in 2025.


[Earnings Review] SLB Beats Estimates Again Despite Macro Headwinds in Q4

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<li>Schlumberger will report its Q4 earnings on 17/Jan, with revenue and EPS projected to rise sequentially and annually. Analysts hold a bullish outlook despite macroeconomic challenges.</li>
<li>Schlumberger's OI PCR at 0.70, signalling neutral sentiment, with an 80% IV percentile indicating high volatility.</li>
<li>For the 17/Jan expiry, SLB’s OI shows calls concentrated at strikes 45, 47.5, and 50, while puts dominate at 37.5, 40, and 42.5, with lower put OI at key levels.</li>
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Schlumberger will report its Q4 earnings on 17/Jan, with revenue and EPS projected to rise sequentially and annually. Analysts hold a bullish outlook despite macroeconomic challenges.
Schlumberger's OI PCR at 0.70, signalling neutral sentiment, with an 80% IV percentile indicating high volatility.
For the 17/Jan expiry, SLB’s OI shows calls concentrated at strikes 45, 47.5, and 50, while puts dominate at 37.5, 40, and 42.5, with lower put OI at key levels.


[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Schlumberger’s OI PCR Indicates Neutral Sentiment Ahead of Q4 Results

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Schlumberger Limited is an oil services company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides a wide range of services, including technology, project management and information solutions to the international petroleum industry as well as advanced acquisition and data processing surveys.

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Schlumberger Ltd (SLB US)

[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Schlumberger’s Options Data Suggests Mixed Signals Ahead of Q1

Schlumberger's Q1 earnings expected to decline due to low oil prices, with neutral sentiment and high volatility in options market for 25/Apr expiry.

Mint Finance

[Earnings Preview] SLB Faces Downward Pressure from Weak Oil Prices and Softening Demand

Schlumberger's Q1 2025 revenue and EPS expected to decline, but "Strong Buy" consensus remains due to global presence and strong cash flow despite...

Mint Finance

How Schlumberger (SLB) Is Redefining Oilfield Services With Digital Innovation & Shareholder Rewards!

SLB's latest financial performance highlights a mix of operational resilience and strategic initiatives aimed at driving shareholder value. The...

Baptista Research

[Earnings Review] SLB Beats Estimates Again Despite Macro Headwinds in Q4

Schlumberger beats Q4 and 2024 estimates. Outperformance was driven by growth in the Middle East and North America. SLB sees non-oil and gas...

Mint Finance

[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Schlumberger’s OI PCR Indicates Neutral Sentiment Ahead of Q4 Results

Schlumberger set to report strong Q4 earnings despite macroeconomic challenges, with bullish sentiment from analysts and options market.

Mint Finance

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[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Schlumberger’s Options Data Suggests Mixed Signals Ahead of Q1

​Schlumberger's Q1 earnings expected to decline due to low oil prices, with neutral sentiment and high volatility in options market for 25/Apr expiry.

Mint Finance

[Earnings Preview] SLB Faces Downward Pressure from Weak Oil Prices and Softening Demand

​Schlumberger's Q1 2025 revenue and EPS expected to decline, but "Strong Buy" consensus remains due to global presence and strong cash flow despite...

Mint Finance

How Schlumberger (SLB) Is Redefining Oilfield Services With Digital Innovation & Shareholder Rewards!

SLB's latest financial performance highlights a mix of operational resilience and strategic initiatives aimed at driving shareholder value. The...

Baptista Research

[Earnings Review] SLB Beats Estimates Again Despite Macro Headwinds in Q4

​Schlumberger beats Q4 and 2024 estimates. Outperformance was driven by growth in the Middle East and North America. SLB sees non-oil and gas...

Mint Finance

[Pre Earnings Options Flash] Schlumberger’s OI PCR Indicates Neutral Sentiment Ahead of Q4 Results

​Schlumberger set to report strong Q4 earnings despite macroeconomic challenges, with bullish sentiment from analysts and options market.

Mint Finance

Schlumberger's Q1 earnings expected to decline due to low oil prices, with neutral sentiment and high volatility in options market for 25/Apr expiry.

Schlumberger's Q1 2025 revenue and EPS expected to decline, but "Strong Buy" consensus remains due to global presence and strong cash flow despite...

Schlumberger beats Q4 and 2024 estimates. Outperformance was driven by growth in the Middle East and North America. SLB sees non-oil and gas...

Schlumberger set to report strong Q4 earnings despite macroeconomic challenges, with bullish sentiment from analysts and options market.