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Schlumberger NV (SLB) Q4 2025 Earnings Analysis

Oil's Well That Ends Well with $9.7B in Revenue

Key Takeaways

Schlumberger NV (SLB) reported Q4 2025 earnings with revenue of $9.7B, representing a +5.0% year-over-year change. The stock moved -0.3% on earnings day.

The bull case: SLB N.V.’s diversified growth pillars, including digital, production recovery, and long-term offshore opportunities, position it for robust international and Middle East-led growth.

The bear case: Pricing pressure in key markets, geopolitical risks like Venezuela, and uncertainty around offshore timing could limit near-term profitability and growth upside.

Financial Highlights

  • Revenue: $9.7B (+5.0% YoY)
  • Gross Profit: $1.7B (17.7% margin, -3.4% YoY)
  • Operating Income: $1.5B (15.0% margin, -3.2% YoY)
  • Net Income: $800M
  • TTM Revenue: $35.7B

Stock Performance

  • Earnings Day Move: -0.3%
  • Year-to-Date: +27.5%
  • 1-Year Return: +23.4%
  • vs. S&P 500 (since earnings): +35.3%
  • vs. Nasdaq (since earnings): +36.8%

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What Management Said

Here are the key debates and direct quotes from Schlumberger NV's Q4 2025 earnings call:

Capital Allocation and Efficiency in 2026 and Beyond

Sentiment: Positive

"We increased CapEx slightly compared to last year to a total with APS and exploration to $2.5 billion... compared to the past, our capital efficiency has improved quite a bit in the last few years. We can do more with less." — Stephane Biguet
"If growth really comes at high growth rates, we will have to increase beyond the $2.5 billion for sure... but as a percentage of revenue, that will still remain pretty low compared to what we were doing before." — Stephane Biguet

Middle East Rebound and Customer Mix Dynamics

Sentiment: Positive

"We are foreseeing and already witnessing the rebound of the Saudi rig and drilling and workover activity... rebounding in 2026 to, as we expect, the level of entry of 2025, which is a V-shaped recovery." — Olivier Le Peuch
"The region still continues momentum... high momentum in Kuwait, in UAE, and has been witnessing significant growth." — Olivier Le Peuch

Offshore Deepwater Activity and Subsea Growth Potential

Sentiment: Positive

"The FID and the booking will improve in 2026... setting the right setup and context for 2027, 2028 offshore cycle rebound." — Olivier Le Peuch
"We believe that the FID economics are favorable. And the pipeline of FID across Africa and Asia are set to create a rebound of activity going forward from as we turn into 2027." — Olivier Le Peuch

Digital Solutions and AI Adoption

Sentiment: Positive

"Momentum comes from digital operations... customers are seeing and materializing the savings in the training performance, in production and prediction, in production optimization." — Olivier Le Peuch
"While we are pleased with progress, surprised with the tech digital portion, believe this momentum continues." — Olivier Le Peuch

Venezuela Opportunity and Risks

Sentiment: Positive

"Historically, we have had about ten years ago, more than 3,000 people, and we were recording visibly more than $1 billion in revenue at that time." — Olivier Le Peuch
"We have the track record in integration... we believe that the conditions are set for investment to resume and to accelerate." — Olivier Le Peuch

Bull Case

SLB N.V.’s diversified growth pillars, including digital, production recovery, and long-term offshore opportunities, position it for robust international and Middle East-led growth.

Bear Case

Pricing pressure in key markets, geopolitical risks like Venezuela, and uncertainty around offshore timing could limit near-term profitability and growth upside.

Looking Ahead

Investors will be closely watching Schlumberger NV's next quarterly report for continued execution, particularly around capital Allocation and Efficiency in 2026 and Beyond. With operating margins at 15.0%, margin trends will remain a focal point. The muted stock reaction on earnings day suggests the market is taking a wait-and-see approach, and the next earnings report will be a key catalyst for the stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Schlumberger NV's revenue in Q4 2025?

Schlumberger NV reported Q4 2025 revenue of $9.7B, representing a +5.0% year-over-year change.

Did Schlumberger NV beat earnings expectations in Q4 2025?

The stock moved -0.3% on earnings day, suggesting the results were roughly in line with market expectations. The current bull case centers on: SLB N.V.’s diversified growth pillars, including digital, production recovery, and long-term offshore opportunities, position it for robust international and Middle East-led growth.

What is the bull case for SLB stock?

The bull case for SLB centers on: SLB N.V.’s diversified growth pillars, including digital, production recovery, and long-term offshore opportunities, position it for robust international and Middle East-led growth.

What is the bear case for SLB stock?

The bear case for SLB centers on: Pricing pressure in key markets, geopolitical risks like Venezuela, and uncertainty around offshore timing could limit near-term profitability and growth upside.

How has SLB stock performed since its Q4 2025 earnings?

SLB moved -0.3% on the day of its Q4 2025 earnings report, outperforming the S&P 500 by +35.3% since earnings. Year-to-date, the stock has returned +27.5%.

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