About Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB)

Core Laboratories N.V. provides reservoir description, and production enhancement services and products to the oil and gas industry in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement segments. The Reservoir Description segment comprises the characterization of petroleum reservoir rock, fluid, and gas samples to enhance production and improve recovery of oil and gas from its clients' reservoirs. This segment offers laboratory-based analytical and field services to characterize properties of crude oil and petroleum products to the oil and gas industry. It also provides proprietary and joint industry studies. The Production Enhancement segment includes services and products relating to reservoir well completions, perforations, stimulations, and production. This segment offers integrated diagnostic services to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of well completions and to develop solutions to improve the effectiveness of enhanced oil recovery projects. The company markets and sells its products through a combination of sales representatives, technical seminars, trade shows, and print advertising, as well as through distributors. Core Laboratories N.V. was founded in 1936 and is based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Oil & gas field services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorOils/Energy
SymbolNYSE:CLB
CUSIPN/A
Phone31-20-420-3191
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.53%
Current Ratio1.98%
Quick Ratio1.66%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio60.75
Forward P/E Ratio45.00
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$659.81 million
Price / Sales8.13
Cash Flow$2.5665 per share
Price / Cash47.34
Book Value$3.37 per share
Price / Book36.05
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.00
Net Income$83.12 million
Net Margins12.60%
Return on Equity58.25%
Return on Assets15.16%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,600
Outstanding Shares44,160,000
Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Core Laboratories' stock symbol?
Core Laboratories trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CLB."
How often does Core Laboratories pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Core Laboratories?
Core Laboratories announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, April 17th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 27th will be given a dividend of $0.55 per share on Tuesday, May 22nd. This represents a $2.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.81%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 26th. View Core Laboratories' Dividend History.
How were Core Laboratories' earnings last quarter?
Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January, 31st. The oil and gas company reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.58. The oil and gas company had revenue of $172 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $171.92 million. Core Laboratories had a net margin of 12.60% and a return on equity of 58.25%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 15.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.41 earnings per share. View Core Laboratories' Earnings History.
When is Core Laboratories' next earnings date?
What guidance has Core Laboratories issued on next quarter's earnings?
Core Laboratories issued an update on its first quarter earnings guidance on Wednesday, January, 31st. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.56-0.58 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $0.61. The company issued revenue guidance of $168-172 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $175.43 million.
What price target have analysts set for CLB?
11 brokerages have issued 12 month price targets for Core Laboratories' shares. Their forecasts range from $96.00 to $136.00. On average, they anticipate Core Laboratories' stock price to reach $111.1940 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Core Laboratories.
Who are some of Core Laboratories' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Core Laboratories include Subsea 7 (SUBCY), RPC (RES), Liberty Oilfield Services (LBRT), FTS International (FTSI), C&J Energy Services (CJ), Oceaneering International (OII), SemGroup Energy Partners (SEMG), Keane Group (FRAC), Select Energy Services (WTTR), Frank's International (FI), Superior Energy Services (SPN), Mammoth Energy Services (TUSK), Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX), NCS Multistage (NCSM), Hurricane Energy (HRCXF), Basic Energy Services (BAS), Natural Gas Services Group (NGS) and Compressco Partners (CCLP).
Who are Core Laboratories' key executives?
Core Laboratories' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. David M. Demshur, Chairman of Supervisory Board & CEO (Age 63)
- Mr. Richard L. Bergmark, Chief Financial Officer, Exec. VP and Supervisory Director (Age 65)
- Mr. Monty L. Davis, Chief Operating Officer and Sr. VP (Age 64)
- Mr. Lawrence V. Bruno, Pres
- Mr. Christopher Scott Hill, Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer (Age 48)
Has Core Laboratories been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about CLB stock has trended somewhat negative this week, according to Accern. The research firm rates the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Core Laboratories earned a media sentiment score of -0.02 on Accern's scale. They also gave media headlines about the oil and gas company an impact score of 46.38 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of Core Laboratories?
Shares of CLB can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Core Laboratories' stock price today?
One share of CLB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $121.50.
How big of a company is Core Laboratories?
Core Laboratories has a market capitalization of $5.37 billion and generates $659.81 million in revenue each year. The oil and gas company earns $83.12 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.00 on an earnings per share basis. Core Laboratories employs 4,600 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Core Laboratories?
Core Laboratories' mailing address is STRAWINSKYLAAN 913 TOWER A LEVEL 9, AMSTERDAM P7, 1077 XX. The oil and gas company can be reached via phone at 31-20-420-3191 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Core Laboratories (CLB)
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Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
11 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Core Laboratories in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $111.1940, suggesting that the stock has a possible downside of 8.48%. The high price target for CLB is $136.00 and the low price target for CLB is $96.00. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
Consensus Rating Score: | 2.36 | 2.33 | 2.33 | 2.29 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s) 7 Hold Rating(s) 4 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 8 Hold Rating(s) 4 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 8 Hold Rating(s) 4 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s) 8 Hold Rating(s) 5 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $111.1940 | $111.3940 | $110.20 | $110.9091 |
Price Target Upside: | 8.48% downside | 3.20% upside | 5.25% downside | 26.39% upside |
Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) Consensus Price Target History

Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/22/2016 forward)
Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) Dividend Information
Core Laboratories pays an annual dividend of $2.20 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.81%. CLB's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Tuesday, May 22. Core Laboratories pays out 110.00% of its earnings out as a dividend.
Next Dividend: | 5/22/2018 |
Annual Dividend: | $2.20 |
Dividend Yield: | 1.81% |
Dividend Growth: | 3.20% (3 Year Average) |
Payout Ratio: | 110.00% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings) 81.48% (Based on This Year's Estimates) 67.48% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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4/17/2018 | Quarterly | $0.55 | 1.8% | 4/26/2018 | 4/27/2018 | 5/22/2018 |
1/16/2018 | Quarterly | $0.55 | 2.03% | 1/25/2018 | 1/26/2018 | 2/16/2018 |
10/10/2017 | quarterly | $0.55 | | 10/19/2017 | 10/20/2017 | 11/21/2017 |
7/6/2017 | Quarterly | $0.55 | 2.11% | 7/13/2017 | 7/17/2017 | 8/14/2017 |
4/19/2017 | quarterly | $0.55 | 1.98% | 4/27/2017 | 4/28/2017 | 5/23/2017 |
1/10/2017 | Quarterly | $0.55 | 1.8% | 1/18/2017 | 1/20/2017 | 2/17/2017 |
10/11/2016 | Quarterly | $0.55 | 1.95% | 10/19/2016 | 10/21/2016 | 11/22/2016 |
7/7/2016 | Quarterly | $0.55 | | 7/14/2016 | 7/18/2016 | 8/15/2016 |
4/15/2016 | Quarterly | $0.55 | | 5/2/2016 | 5/4/2016 | 5/24/2016 |
1/11/2016 | Quarterly | $0.55 | 2.28% | 1/20/2016 | 1/22/2016 | 2/19/2016 |
10/13/2015 | Quarterly | $0.55 | | 10/21/2015 | 10/23/2015 | 11/24/2015 |
7/7/2015 | quarterly | $0.55 | 2.02% | 7/15/2015 | 7/17/2015 | 8/17/2015 |
1/12/2015 | | $0.55 | | 1/21/2015 | 1/23/2015 | 2/20/2015 |
10/6/2014 | quarterly | $0.50 | 1.39% | 10/16/2014 | 10/17/2014 | 11/25/2014 |
7/8/2014 | quarterly | $0.50 | | 7/16/2014 | 7/18/2014 | 8/18/2014 |
4/14/2014 | quarterly | $0.50 | 1.33% | 4/23/2014 | 4/25/2014 | 5/23/2014 |
1/13/2014 | quarterly | $0.50 | 1.05% | 1/22/2014 | 1/24/2014 | 2/21/2014 |
10/8/2013 | quarterly | $0.32 | 0.73% | 10/16/2013 | 10/18/2013 | 11/20/2013 |
7/9/2013 | quarterly | $0.32 | 0.82% | 7/17/2013 | 7/19/2013 | 8/19/2013 |
4/15/2013 | quarterly | $0.32 | 1.01% | 4/24/2013 | 4/26/2013 | 5/24/2013 |
1/11/2013 | quarterly | $0.32 | | | 1/22/2013 | 2/22/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Core Laboratories (NYSE CLB) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.00%
Core Laboratories (NYSE CLB) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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2/1/2017 | Michael Straughen | Director | Buy | 106 | $118.65 | $12,576.90 | 106 | |
1/30/2017 | Martha Z Carnes | Director | Buy | 200 | $115.20 | $23,040.00 | 200 | |
2/2/2016 | Jan Willem Sodderland | Director | Buy | 300 | $93.90 | $28,170.00 | 2,452 | |
5/12/2015 | Michael C Kearney | Director | Sell | 1,000 | $128.52 | $128,520.00 | | |
11/17/2014 | Mark F Elvig | VP | Sell | 1,000 | $138.03 | $138,030.00 | | |
7/28/2014 | Richard L Bergmark | CFO | Buy | 7,000 | $147.31 | $1,031,170.00 | | |
3/7/2014 | Michael Kearney | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $193.00 | $386,000.00 | 10,361 | |
2/14/2014 | Mark Elvig | VP | Sell | 1,500 | $186.64 | $279,960.00 | 15,784 | |
10/21/2013 | Monty L Davis | COO | Sell | 5,704 | $197.33 | $1,125,570.32 | | |
8/7/2013 | Richard Bergmark | CFO | Sell | 20,000 | $149.58 | $2,991,600.00 | 38,853 | |
7/25/2013 | Charles Brigham Miller | CAO | Sell | 11,648 | $147.81 | $1,721,690.88 | | |
7/25/2013 | Monty L Davis | COO | Sell | 5,948 | $149.12 | $886,965.76 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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