Key facts, as of
As of October 6, 2026, Schlumberger Limited (SLB) trades at $50.00, up 44.6% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $31.64 to $60.46; the price is 17.3% below that high. It is 57.9% below its all-time high of $118.76, reached in July 2014. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned −18.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 1.2% below its 200-day average of $50.61, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 28.9% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 24.2 and a dividend yield of 2.35%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Schlumberger Limited (SLB) stock analysis", 2026-10-06. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/slb
Where it trades today
trading 64% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Schlumberger Limited (SLB) is 57.9% below its all-time high of $118.76, reached in July 2014. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned −18.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Capital discipline and commodity sensitivity matter more than top-line momentum because cash flow can swing quickly with the cycle.
- SLB trades at 24.2x earnings, well above the energy average of 10.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- SLB carries a beta of 0.84, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- SLB remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 17.3% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- SLB is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in SLB.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as XOM, CVX, COP start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for SLB come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Energy so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as XOM, CVX, COP.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for SLB. Last refresh: Oct 6, 2026, 11:07 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as XOM, CVX, COP.
What Schlumberger Limited does
SLB N.V. engages in the provision of technology for the energy industry worldwide. The company operates through four divisions: Digital & Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems. The company provides field development and hydrocarbon production, carbon management, and integration of adjacent energy systems; reservoir interpretation and data processing services for exploration data; and well construction and production improvement services and products. It also offers subsurface geology and fluids evaluation information; stimulation services to restore or enhance well productivity through hydraulic fracturing, matrix stimulation, and water treatment; and…
Employees
109,000
Industry
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Headquarters
Houston, United States
What analysts expect
SLB carries a buy consensus from 29 analysts, with an average price target of $62.48 versus $50.00 today (+25.0%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
SLB generated $36.37B in trailing revenue (5.0% year over year), with a 8.5% net margin, and $2.96B of free cash flow, against $8.69B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35.71B | $6.51B | $5.46B | $3.37B | $2.37 | $4.54B |
| 2024 | $36.29B | $7.46B | $6.33B | $4.46B | $3.14 | $4.47B |
| 2023 | $33.13B | $6.56B | $5.49B | $4.20B | $2.95 | $4.54B |
| 2022 | $28.09B | $5.16B | $4.15B | $3.44B | $2.43 | $2.00B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
Which ETFs hold it
SLB is in 8 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in XLE: 4.00% of the fund, holding #8 of 21.
Famous investors who hold it
SLB is in the latest 13F of 1 of the 15 famous investors we follow. Ray Dalio (Bridgewater Associates) holds the most of it: 0.26% of the portfolio, position #60 of 992, as of Q2 2026.
How it sits in energy
Volatile sector tied to oil and gas prices, includes exploration, production, and refining.
The companies it competes with
SLB beside the energy names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 5.4% below its 50-day average and 1.2% below its 200-day.
- RSI at 40 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $50.50 (+1.0%), the nearest floor $48.68 (-2.6%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is SLB a good investment in 2026?
Schlumberger Limited trades at a P/E ratio of 24.2, with medium volatility (28.9% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.
What is the risk level of SLB?
Based on 30-day volatility of 28.9%, SLB has MEDIUM risk. Beta of 0.84 indicates lower sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does SLB pay dividends?
Yes, Schlumberger Limited has a dividend yield of 2.35%.
How far is SLB from its all-time high?
Schlumberger Limited is 57.9% below its all-time high of $118.76, reached in July 2014. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned −18.0%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold SLB?
8 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Schlumberger Limited. The largest weights: XLE (4.00%), SCHD (1.93%), VYM (0.36%), VTV (0.33%) and VOO (0.14%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is SLB?
0.14%, as of August 31, 2026: SLB is holding #133 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $1.36 in Schlumberger Limited.
Which famous investors own SLB?
Ray Dalio (0.26% of Bridgewater Associates's 13F), according to their latest Form 13F filings with the SEC (Q2 2026). A 13F lists US long positions 45 days after the quarter ends, so it can be out of date.
What is the analyst price target for SLB?
The average analyst price target for Schlumberger Limited (SLB) is $62.48 based on 29 analyst estimates, about 25.0% above the current price of $50.00. The published range runs from $43.00 to $75.00.
How much revenue does SLB generate?
Schlumberger Limited reported $36.37B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 5.0% year over year. Net margin sits at 8.5%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
Compare SLB with anything
Five years side by side: what $10,000 became, how far each fell, whether they move together.