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Why Is SLB Down Today?

SLB Limited (SLB) — Shares are trading lower after the company reported third‑quarter results that mixed a small EPS beat with weaker revenue and margin signals, and some analysts trimming targets. Below are the key points investors are watching.

  • Positive Sentiment: Q3 EPS topped consensus: SLB reported $0.69/share vs. Zacks/consensus of ~$0.66–0.67, which provided initial upside to the stock on better‑than‑expected profitability. Zacks: SLB Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
  • Positive Sentiment: North America demand remained strong, supporting better margins in that region and helping the company beat profit expectations. Reuters: SLB beats estimates for Q3 profit
  • Neutral Sentiment: Company release: Revenue was $8.93B (sequentially up ~4% but down ~3% year‑over‑year); GAAP income before taxes and net income declined versus prior periods — important context but mixed for near‑term outlook. Business Wire: Q3 results
  • Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed analyst estimates (~$8.99B est vs $8.93B reported) and top‑line weakness (year‑over‑year decline) plus lower GAAP profitability weighed on investor confidence. Press Release: Q3 financials
  • Negative Sentiment: Management signaled caution (Barron’s flagged a warning from CEO Olivier Le Peuch), highlighting areas of concern that may temper forward guidance and investor enthusiasm. Barron's: SLB flagged warning
  • Negative Sentiment: Analyst reaction: Piper Sandler trimmed its price target (and other analyst comments were cautious), which can amplify selling pressure despite the EPS beat. Benzinga/The Fly: PT lowered

Bottom line for investors: the EPS beat and strong North America activity are supportive, but a revenue miss, weaker margins/earnings versus last year, management caution, and analyst PT cuts are driving the stock lower today. Monitor upcoming commentary on guidance and segment trends for clearer directional cues.

Posted 59m agoAI Generated. May Contain Errors.

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