Where it trades today
trading 68% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
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 24.9x earnings, well above the energy average of 10.5x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 37.9%, above the sector norm of 32.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- Relative performance versus XOM, CVX, COP matters here because leadership inside energy rarely stays static for long.
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.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- 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: Sep 18, 2026, 10:55 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 $62.34 versus $51.12 today (+22.0%). 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.
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
Schlumberger Limited trades at $51.12, 15.4% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.77, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is SLB a good buy right now?
Schlumberger Limited trades at 24.9x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is High based on 37.9% volatility.
Does SLB pay dividends?
Yes, Schlumberger Limited offers a dividend yield of 2.27%. That is roughly $1.16 per share a year.
How volatile is SLB?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 37.9% and beta of 0.77, SLB is classified as High risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for SLB?
The average analyst price target for Schlumberger Limited (SLB) is $62.34 based on 29 analyst estimates, about 22.0% above the current price of $51.12. 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.