SLB Announces First-Quarter 2025 Results; Remains Committed to Return a Minimum of $4 Billion to Shareholders in 2025
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Revenue of
decreased$8.49 billion 3% year on year -
GAAP EPS of
decreased$0.58 22% year on year -
EPS, excluding charges and credits, of
decreased$0.72 4% year on year -
Net income attributable to SLB of
decreased$797 million 25% year on year -
Adjusted EBITDA of
decreased$2.02 billion 2% year on year -
Cash flow from operations of
increased$660 million year on year$333 million -
Board approved quarterly cash dividend of
per share$0.28 5

The exterior of the SLB headquarters in
First-Quarter Results
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Income before taxes margin - GAAP basis |
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-241 bps |
-306 bps |
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Net income attributable to SLB - GAAP basis |
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Adjusted EBITDA* |
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Adjusted EBITDA margin* |
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-186 bps |
18 bps |
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Pretax segment operating income* |
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Pretax segment operating margin* |
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-232 bps |
-60 bps |
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Net income attributable to SLB, excluding charges & credits* |
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Diluted EPS, excluding charges & credits* |
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Revenue by Geography |
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International |
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1,719 |
1,752 |
1,598 |
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Other | 44 |
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Digital & Integration |
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Reservoir Performance | 1,700 |
1,810 |
1,725 |
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Well Construction | 2,977 |
3,267 |
3,368 |
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Production Systems | 2,938 |
3,197 |
2,818 |
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Other | (131) |
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(157) |
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Pretax Operating Income by Division |
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Digital & Integration |
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Reservoir Performance | 282 |
370 |
339 |
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Well Construction | 589 |
681 |
690 |
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Production Systems | 475 |
506 |
400 |
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Other | (96) |
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Pretax Operating Margin by Division |
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Digital & Integration |
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-784 bps |
380 bps |
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Reservoir Performance |
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-391 bps |
-311 bps |
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Well Construction |
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-106 bps |
-71 bps |
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Production Systems |
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34 bps |
197 bps |
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-232 bps |
-60 bps |
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Adjusted EBITDA Margin Protected Despite Market Softness
“First-quarter adjusted EBITDA margin was slightly up year on year despite softer revenue as we continued to navigate the evolving market dynamics,” said SLB Chief Executive Officer, Olivier Le Peuch.
“It was a subdued start to the year as revenue declined
“The expansion of our accretive margin digital business and the strength of our Production Systems division, combined with our cost reduction initiatives, have driven another consecutive quarter of year-on-year adjusted EBITDA margin growth.
“These results demonstrate SLB's resilience in changing market conditions. We are continuously exercising cost discipline and aligning our resources with activity levels, leveraging our global reach and industry-leading innovation capabilities, expanding our differentiated digital offerings, and strategically diversifying the portfolio beyond oil and gas,” Le Peuch said.
Core Benefiting from Late-Cycle Customer Spend and Growth in International Unconventional Markets
“In the Core, we continue to see rising demand for production solutions as customers seek to offset declines and maintain or grow production from maturing assets. This is an area that will continue to present strong opportunities for SLB. As a result, Production Systems revenue grew
“Overall, the combined revenue of the Core divisions was down
Digital and AI Growth Increasingly Decoupled from Upstream Cycle Dynamics
“The energy industry is focused on efficiency and performance, and our customers are recognizing the opportunity to unlock value from their data. As a result, operators are increasing their digital capabilities, strengthening partnerships with technology companies, and investing in digital and AI solutions.
“This is translating into highly accretive revenue growth, and as a result, our quarterly digital revenue grew
“When we designed our strategy around three engines of growth, we envisioned digital leading the second phase of revenue expansion, complementing our leading offering in the Core. Today, that vision is materializing, and we will continue to enhance our leadership in AI, cloud computing and digital operations,” Le Peuch said.
Committing to Return a Minimum of
“SLB is committed to returning more than
“The industry may experience a potential shift of priorities driven by changes in the global economy, fluctuating commodity prices and evolving tariffs — all of which could impact upstream oil and gas investment and, in turn, affect demand for our products and services. In this uncertain environment, we remain committed to protecting our margins, generating strong cash flow and delivering consistent value to our customers and shareholders in 2025,” Le Peuch concluded.
Other Events
On February 2, 2025, SLB entered into an agreement to purchase the operations of Interactive Network Technologies, Inc. (INT), a global leader in energy data visualization. INT provides data visualization technology that empowers geoscientists, engineers and data scientists with the desktop and web-based domain data visualization required to make business and operational decisions. Incorporating this technology directly into the Delfi™ digital platform and Lumi™ data and AI platform will further enhance the ability of asset teams to accelerate data driven insights via a single, unified interface.
Under the previously announced accelerated share repurchase (ASR) transaction, SLB entered into agreements to repurchase
In April 2024, SLB and ChampionX announced that they entered into a definitive agreement for SLB to purchase ChampionX. The combined portfolios will drive customer value through deep industry expertise and digital integration, as well as enhanced equipment life and production optimization. On April 10, 2025, SLB announced that the United Kingdom Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has agreed to consider SLB’s proposed actions to address concerns around the ChampionX acquisition as part of the CMA's Phase 1 review. SLB is pleased with this further progress and will continue its collaboration with the CMA and other regulators toward an anticipated closing in the second quarter or early third quarter of 2025.
On April 17, 2025, SLB’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of
First-Quarter Revenue by Geographical Area
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1,495 |
1,634 |
1,654 |
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2,235 |
2,473 |
2,322 |
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2,997 |
3,376 |
3,080 |
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Eliminations & other | 44 |
49 |
53 |
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International |
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First-Quarter Results by Division
Digital & Integration
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International |
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289 |
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236 |
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Other | - |
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Pretax operating income |
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Pretax operating margin |
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-784 bps |
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380 bps |
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Digital & Integration revenue of
Sequentially, revenue experienced a seasonal decline of
Digital & Integration pretax operating margin of
Sequentially, pretax operating margin decreased 784 bps due to seasonally lower sales of digital and exploration data as well as lower APS revenue.
Reservoir Performance
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130 |
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Other | 1 |
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Pretax operating income |
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Pretax operating margin |
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-311 bps |
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Reservoir Performance revenue of
Sequentially, revenue declined
Reservoir Performance pretax operating margin of
Well Construction
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583 |
604 |
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Other | 55 |
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Pretax operating income |
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Pretax operating margin |
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Well Construction revenue of
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Well Construction pretax operating margin of
Production Systems
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768 |
716 |
647 |
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Other | 4 |
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197 bps |
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Production Systems revenue of
Sequentially, revenue declined
Production Systems pretax operating margin of
Sequentially, pretax operating margin increased by 34 bps due to cost efficiencies and improved profitability particularly in subsea production systems despite seasonally lower sales.
Quarterly Highlights
CORE
Contract Awards
SLB continues to win new contract awards that align with SLB’s strengths in the Core. Notable highlights include the following:
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In
Mexico , SLB has been awarded a major drilling contract by Australian independent Woodside Energy for its ultra-deepwater Trion development project. SLB will oversee the delivery of 18 ultra-deepwater wells using an integrated services approach and AI-enabled drilling capabilities to improve operational efficiency and well quality. The full scope of the contract includes digital directional drilling services and hardware, logging while drilling (LWD), surface logging, cementing, drilling and completions fluids, completions, and wireline services. Services will begin in early 2026 and will be managed through SLB’s Performance Live™ digital service delivery centers.
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Norway , SLB has announced an agreement between its OneSubsea™ joint venture and Vår Energi to deliver a sizeable subsea production systems work scope. This award leverages the existing strategic subsea partnership agreement between the two companies for standardized subsea equipment, supporting multiple upcoming oil and gas developments on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.
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Also in
Norway , SLB, Aker BP, and StimWell Services have extended the Well Intervention and Stimulation Alliance for another five years. Formed in 2019 with the goal of boosting production in the Norwegian Continental Shelf, the alliance has set new benchmarks for safer, more efficient and cost-effective operations. Moving forward, the alliance aims to scale up digital transformation through deeper integration between subsurface and operational domains, expand the use of remote operations, and accelerate the deployment of new technologies.
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In
Azerbaijan , bp awarded SLB a two-year contract extension for well construction measurements, fluids and well integrity services. This extension follows a previous three-year award and will run through April 2027.
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In the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , Aramco awarded SLB a significant corporate purchase agreement for drilling fluid chemicals. The award covers a comprehensive portfolio, including innovative drilling fluid technologies and pioneering sustainable practices, such as transitioning from wooden pallets to reusable plastic pallets and introducing reusable bags for materials.
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Australia , a consortium of offshore operators has awarded SLB a major service contract for exploration and appraisal, development drilling and plug and abandonment. The contract includes services such as directional drilling, measurement while drilling, LWD, mud logging, drilling fluid, cementing, solids control, wireline, drillstem testing and tubing-conveyed perforating. The contract has a confirmed scope of one year, with an option to renew for an additional two years.
Technology and Innovation
Notable technology introductions and deployment in the quarter include the following:
- SLB launched EWC™ electric well control technologies, which include the pressure on-demand BOP control system, replacing traditional hydraulic systems with an electric power system to reduce capital and operating costs while enhancing the performance and safety of drilling operations. The first EWC technology enables precise, real-time control and monitoring of BOPs (blowout preventers) onshore and offshore, leveraging industrial internet of things (IIoT) components for instant pressure readouts without conventional gauges. This will help customers make better-informed decisions about the operation and maintenance of the well control system.
- SLB introduced NovoSphere™, the industry’s only sourceless formation evaluation LWD service, delivering accurate formation density and porosity measurements without a chemical radioactive source. Advanced hardware and digital modeling enable sourceless density measurements for enhanced precision and accuracy across various lithologies. Combined with SLB’s high-speed telemetry system, the NovoSphere service transmits high-quality formation evaluation data to the surface in real time, enabling rapid and informed decisions on optimizing well placement and improving drilling efficiency.
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In the
United Arab Emirates , ADNOC has initiated its electric completions campaign across its Onshore fields, in partnership with SLB. This campaign is a joint commitment to scale up installations and implement high-volume deployment to address drilling challenges and enhance water management, monitoring, control, data transmission and production optimization. Following ADNOC Onshore’s successful installation of six electric interval control valves in Bu Hasa field, the campaign will continue evaluating this technology’s value with additional wells.
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In
Egypt , SLB and ExxonMobil Egypt (Upstream) Limited uncovered a significant natural gas discovery in the offshore Mediterranean region using Quanta Geo™ photorealistic reservoir geology service. With this fast and accurate logging technology, SLB provided critical real-time and post-operation insights to complement the findings of the ExxonMobil team.
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In
India , SLB and Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd., successfully implemented the low-temperature OneSTEP EF™ sandstone stimulation solution in its western offshore field to solve productivity challenges caused by traditional acid treatments and stabilization fluids. This innovative low temperature, single-stage sandstone acidizing system improved operational efficiency by reducing fluid volume, storage needs and freshwater use. The treatment led to a remarkable360% increase in oil production without water cut.
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In Kuwait’s Burgan Field, SLB and Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) significantly boosted production while reducing costs using the SLB Hi-Ex™ cement platform. This solution provided permanent zonal isolation, eliminating a
94% water cut and increasing productivity by198% after reperforation. This success marks a major step forward in production enhancement and transforms KOC’s workover planning. The cost-effective approach minimizes intervention time and expenses by avoiding a workover rig for similar wells in the field.
DIGITAL
SLB is deploying digital technology at scale, partnering with customers to migrate their technology and workflows into the cloud, to embrace new AI-enabled capabilities, and to leverage insights to elevate their performance. Notable highlights include the following:
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In
Kuwait , KOC has awarded SLB a five-year contract to support its Kuwait Integrated Digital Field project. This initiative aims to develop a unified digital infrastructure that connects all parties and phases from planning to implementation, using advanced workflows and automation. SLB will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to deliver trend recognition and diagnostics automation. The Pipesim™ steady-state multiphase flow simulator will provide real-time rate estimation and evaluate production optimization scenarios.
- SLB announced a partnership with Shell to deploy Petrel™ subsurface software across its assets worldwide. The adoption of Petrel software is designed to increase digital capabilities and drive operating cost efficiencies. Shell will use Petrel software powered by advanced AI to deliver seismic interpretation workflows. The deployment aims to standardize infrastructure and workflows and accelerate scalable digital solutions, helping to improve cost operating efficiencies.
- SLB recently launched OptiSite™ facility, equipment and pipeline solutions, which will enable end-to-end oversight of an entire production network. The cloud-based solutions pair digital twins with AI to rapidly transform comprehensive data streams. This will allow predictive and advisory insights for individual users tailored to their own role and responsibility. It will help customers to make smarter and more proactive decisions on facility performance and emissions control, including process optimization, asset health and reliability, and pipeline integrity. OptiSite solutions are available on SLB’s cloud-based Delfi digital platform and use the recently launched Lumi data and AI platform to provide continuous access to operational data, including from legacy systems and advanced AI models.
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In
Argentina , YPF has awarded SLB a contract for production operations optimization software. In the substantial Vaca Muerta shale gas asset, YPF’s surface facilities team will use Olga™ dynamic multiphase flow simulator to eliminate surface production bottlenecks during pipeline and facility upgrades.
- In the United Republic of Tanzania, Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA) awarded SLB a five-year contract to support prospect generation using Petrel subsurface software for geophysical interpretation. This integrated solution will enhance ZPRA’s technical workflows while providing the flexibility to scale with advanced functionalities as needed. By leveraging Petrel software, ZPRA can drive more informed exploration decisions and maximize asset potential.
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In
Egypt , SLB has signed a master agreement with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) to introduce intelligent DrillOps™ on-target well delivery solutions and well analytics. Under this agreement, SLB will provide a suite of advanced digital solutions to EGPC and operators inEgypt . These solutions are designed to optimize well delivery by leveraging real-time data and AI-driven insights to improve decision-making processes, increase efficiency, and minimize nonproductive time.
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In the
United Arab Emirates , Dragon Oil Holdings Limited has signed a contract with SLB to implement the Dataiku AI platform across its global operations. Leveraging SLB’s deep domain expertise and the platform’s advanced capabilities, this collaboration aims to support Dragon Oil’s strategic goals in production optimization, cost reduction and risk mitigation across all managed assets. The scope includes the integration of enterprise data sources from Dragon Oil’s assets, along with training and upskilling of its petrotechnical experts. Additionally, SLB will deploy ready-to-use solutions across subsurface, drilling and production domains, incorporating advanced and secure generative AI solutions for end users.
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In
Malaysia , Mubadala Energy (SK 320) Ltd, a Mubadala Energy company, awarded SLB a three-year digital transformation contract for intelligent production and health, safety and environment workflows. SLB will deploy its Agora™ edge AI and IoT solutions and integrate all collected data into the Lumi platform’s Operations Data Foundation (powered by Cognite Data Fusion), enabling advanced analytics and scalability. The project focuses on AI-driven personal protective equipment monitoring, worker safety and fatigue management for production operations. It also tracks greenhouse gas emissions to enhance sustainability.
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In
Indonesia , PT. Pertamina (Persero), a state-owned oil and natural gas corporation, awarded SLB a three-year contract to deploy AI, generative AI and machine learning solutions via the Lumi data and AI platform. The platform, which will be managed by Pertamina Digital Hub, a division operating under PT. Pertamina (Persero), will significantly enhance Pertamina’s decision-making processes, automate several operational tasks and uncover hidden patterns and trends within its data. By leveraging these advanced technologies, Pertamina Digital Hub aims to drive continuous innovation, streamline processes to improve efficiency and, ultimately, gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
NEW ENERGY
SLB continues to participate in the global transition to low-carbon energy systems through innovative technology and strategic partnerships, including the following:
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In
Norway , SLB Capturi™, in collaboration with Aker Solutions, has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning contract from Hafslund Celsio AS to deliver a carbon capture solution at its waste-to-energy facility in Klemetsrud,Oslo . The contract award includes delivery of a carbon capture plant, liquefaction system, temporary storage, and a loading facility at the waste incineration site. It also includes an intermediate CO2 storage and ship loading system atOslo harbor, from where the CO2 will be transported to the Northern Lights permanent storage facility on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. When operational, the carbon capture plant is expected to capture 350,000 metric tons of CO2 annually.
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In
the Netherlands , SLB Capturi has completed commissioning and is handing over its modular carbon capture plant at Twence’s Hengelo waste-to-energy facility. The new plant has the capacity to capture up to 100,000 metric tons of CO2 per year, which will be used in applications for the horticulture and food and beverage sectors. The carbon capture plant is based on SLB Capturi’s standard, modular Just Catch™ design, which reduces onsite installation and outfitting work — providing a more cost-efficient and easier-to-deploy option compared with other market alternatives.
- SLB and geothermal developer Star Energy Geothermal, a subsidiary of Indonesia’s largest renewable energy company Barito Renewables, announced a collaboration agreement to accelerate advanced technologies for geothermal asset development. The collaboration will combine Star Energy Geothermal’s extensive knowledge of geothermal development with SLB’s decades of experience developing and industrializing technology solutions for the energy sector. Working closely together, SLB and Star Energy Geothermal aim to deploy technologies that shift the economics of conventional geothermal projects and improve recovery rates of geothermal assets.
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In
Canada , SLB is working with DEEP Earth Energy Production Corp. to develop Canada’s first next-generation geothermal project in southeastSaskatchewan . This collaboration will leverage advanced horizontal drilling and production enhancement technologies to generate up to 30 megawatts of emissions-free baseload power. The project’s innovative engineering design and integrated development model unite developers, technology providers and infrastructure partners to expand the potential of geothermal energy.
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In
Romania , ROMGAZ has awarded SLB a contract to convert depleted gas fields into CO₂ storage facilities, supporting both ROMGAZ’s decarbonization goals and the European Union’s climate objectives. Leveraging its expertise in subsurface characterization and reservoir engineering, SLB will develop a comprehensive framework to identify suitable CO₂ storage sites, considering geological, technical and regulatory factors. This initiative aims to transform depleted gas reservoirs into viable CO₂ storage solutions and provides essential support for industries with decarbonization mandates, such as fertilizer, cement and glass production.
FINANCIAL TABLES
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
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Periods Ended March 31, | 2025 |
2024 |
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Revenue |
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Interest & other income (1) | 78 |
84 |
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Expenses | |||
Cost of revenue (1) | 6,884 |
7,007 |
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Research & engineering | 172 |
182 |
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General & administrative | 96 |
121 |
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Impairments & other (1)Merger & integration (1) | 48 |
11 |
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Restructuring & other (1) | 158 |
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Interest | 147 |
113 |
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Income before taxes (1) |
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Tax expense (1) | 234 |
259 |
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Net income (1) |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (1) | 32 |
30 |
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Net income attributable to SLB (1) |
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Diluted earnings per share of SLB (1) |
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Average shares outstanding | 1,366 |
1,431 |
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Average shares outstanding assuming dilution | 1,380 |
1,447 |
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Depreciation & amortization included in expenses (2) |
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(1) |
See section entitled “Charges & Credits” for details. |
(2) |
Includes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets, exploration data costs, and APS investments. |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
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Mar. 31, | Dec. 31, | ||
Assets | 2025 |
2024 |
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Current Assets | |||
Cash and short-term investments |
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Receivables | 8,604 |
8,011 |
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Inventories | 4,650 |
4,375 |
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Other current assets | 1,444 |
1,515 |
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18,595 |
18,570 |
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Investment in affiliated companies | 1,641 |
1,635 |
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Fixed assets | 7,399 |
7,359 |
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Goodwill | 14,637 |
14,593 |
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Intangible assets | 2,963 |
3,012 |
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Other assets | 3,767 |
3,766 |
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Liabilities and Equity | |||
Current Liabilities | |||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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Estimated liability for taxes on income | 936 |
982 |
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Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt | 3,475 |
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1,051 |
Dividends payable | 404 |
403 |
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15,036 |
12,811 |
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Long-term debt | 10,527 |
11,023 |
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Other liabilities | 2,691 |
2,751 |
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28,254 |
26,585 |
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Equity | 20,748 |
22,350 |
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Liquidity
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Components of Liquidity | Mar. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Mar. 31, 2024 |
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Cash and short-term investments |
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Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt | (3,475) |
(1,051) |
(1,430) |
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Long-term debt | (10,527) |
(11,023) |
(10,740) |
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Net Debt (1) |
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2024 |
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Net income |
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Depreciation and amortization (2) | 640 |
600 |
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Stock-based compensation expense | 91 |
100 |
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Change in working capital | (937) |
(1,475) |
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Other | 37 |
4 |
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Cash flow from operations |
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Capital expenditures | (398) |
(399) |
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APS investments | (108) |
(121) |
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Exploration data capitalized | (51) |
(29) |
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Free cash flow (3) | 103 |
(222) |
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Dividends paid | (386) |
(357) |
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Stock repurchase program | (2,300) |
(270) |
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Proceeds from employee stock plans | 113 |
115 |
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Business acquisitions and investments, net of cash acquired | (37) |
(27) |
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Purchases of Blue Chip Swap securities | (75) |
(52) |
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Proceeds from sale of Blue Chip Swap securities | 63 |
34 |
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Taxes paid on net settled stock-based compensation awards | (53) |
(78) |
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Other | (20) |
58 |
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Increase in net debt before impact of changes in foreign exchange rates | (2,592) |
(799) |
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Impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on net debt | (108) |
96 |
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Increase in Net Debt | (2,700) |
(703) |
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Net Debt, beginning of period | (7,405) |
(7,976) |
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Net Debt, end of period |
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(1) |
“Net Debt” represents gross debt less cash and short-term investments. Management believes that Net Debt provides useful information to investors and management regarding the level of SLB’s indebtedness by reflecting cash and investments that could be used to repay debt. Net Debt is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, total debt. |
(2) |
Includes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets, exploration data costs and APS investments. |
(3) |
“Free cash flow” represents cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, APS investments, and exploration data costs capitalized. Management believes that free cash flow is an important liquidity measure for the company and that it is useful to investors and management as a measure of SLB’s ability to generate cash. Once business needs and obligations are met, this cash can be used to reinvest in the company for future growth or to return to shareholders through dividend payments or share repurchases. Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, cash flow from operations. |
Charges & Credits
In addition to financial results determined in accordance with
(Stated in millions, except per share amounts) |
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Tax |
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Noncont. Interests |
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Net |
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Diluted EPS |
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SLB net income (GAAP basis) |
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Restructuring (1) | 158 |
10 |
- |
148 |
0.11 |
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Merger & integration (2) | 48 |
1 |
4 |
43 |
0.03 |
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SLB net income, excluding charges & credits |
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First Quarter 2024 | ||||||||||
Pretax |
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Tax |
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Noncont. Interests |
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Net |
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Diluted EPS |
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SLB net income (GAAP basis) |
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Merger & integration (3) | 25 |
6 |
5 |
14 |
0.01 |
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SLB net income, excluding charges & credits |
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Fourth Quarter 2024 | ||||||||||
Pretax |
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Tax |
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Noncont. Interests |
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Net |
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Diluted EPS * |
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SLB net income (GAAP basis) |
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Asset impairments (1) | 162 |
23 |
- |
139 |
0.10 |
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Merger & integration (2) | 63 |
6 |
7 |
50 |
0.04 |
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Restructuring (1) | 61 |
10 |
- |
51 |
0.04 |
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Gain on sale of investment (4) | (24) |
- |
- |
(24) |
(0.02) |
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SLB net income, excluding charges & credits |
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* Does not add due to rounding. |
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(1) |
Classified in Restructuring & other in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. |
(2) |
Classified in Merger & integration in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. |
(3) |
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(4) |
Classified in Interest & other income in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. |
Divisions
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Dec. 31, 2024 |
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Mar. 31, 2024 |
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Revenue |
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Income Before Taxes |
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Revenue |
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Income Before Taxes |
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Revenue |
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Income Before Taxes |
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Digital & Integration |
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Reservoir Performance | 1,700 |
282 |
1,810 |
370 |
1,725 |
339 |
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Well Construction | 2,977 |
589 |
3,267 |
681 |
3,368 |
690 |
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Production Systems | 2,938 |
475 |
3,197 |
506 |
2,818 |
400 |
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Eliminations & other | (131) |
(96) |
(146) |
(81) |
(157) |
(34) |
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Pretax segment operating income | 1,556 |
1,918 |
1,649 |
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Corporate & other | (179) |
(177) |
(191) |
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Interest income(1) | 36 |
36 |
34 |
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Interest expense(1) | (144) |
(128) |
(110) |
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Charges & credits(2) | (206) |
(262) |
(25) |
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(1) |
Excludes amounts which are included in the segments’ results. |
(2) |
See section entitled “Charges & Credits” for details. |
Supplementary Information
Frequently Asked Questions
1) |
What is the capital investment guidance for the full-year 2025? |
Capital investment (consisting of capex, exploration data costs and APS investments) for the full-year 2025 is expected to be approximately |
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2) |
What were cash flow from operations and free cash flow for the first quarter of 2025? |
Cash flow from operations for the first quarter of 2025 was |
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3) |
What was included in “Interest & other income” for the first quarter of 2025? |
“Interest & other income” for the first quarter of 2025 was |
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4) |
How did interest income and interest expense change during the first quarter of 2025? |
Interest income of |
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5) |
What is the difference between SLB’s consolidated income before taxes and pretax segment operating income? |
The difference consists of corporate items, charges and credits, and interest income and interest expense not allocated to the segments, as well as stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense associated with certain intangible assets, certain centrally managed initiatives, and other nonoperating items. |
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6) |
What was the effective tax rate (ETR) for the first quarter of 2025? |
The ETR for the first quarter of 2025, calculated in accordance with GAAP, was |
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7) |
How many shares of common stock were outstanding as of March 31, 2025, and how did this change from the end of the previous quarter? |
There were 1.360 billion shares of common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2025, and 1.401 billion shares outstanding as of December 31, 2024. |
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Shares outstanding at December 31, 2024 | 1,401 |
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Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan | 3 |
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Shares issued to optionees, less shares exchanged | - |
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Vesting of restricted stock | 4 |
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Stock repurchase program | (48) |
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Shares outstanding at March 31, 2025 | 1,360 |
8) |
What was the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the first quarter of 2025 and fourth quarter of 2024? How does this reconcile to the average number of shares outstanding, assuming dilution, used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share? |
The weighted average number of shares outstanding was 1.366 billion during the first quarter of 2025 and 1.406 billion during the fourth quarter of 2024. The following is a reconciliation of the weighted average shares outstanding to the average number of shares outstanding, assuming dilution, used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share. |
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First Quarter 2025 |
Fourth Quarter 2024 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | 1,366 |
1,406 |
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Unvested restricted stock | 14 |
13 |
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Assumed exercise of stock options | - |
1 |
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Average shares outstanding, assuming dilution | 1,380 |
1,420 |
9) |
What was SLB’s adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2025, the fourth quarter of 2024, and the first quarter of 2024? What was SLB’s adjusted EBITDA margin for those periods? |
SLB’s adjusted EBITDA was |
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SLB’s adjusted EBITDA margin was |
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First Quarter 2025 |
Fourth Quarter 2024 |
First Quarter 2024 |
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Net income attributable to SLB |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 32 |
23 |
30 |
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Tax expense | 234 |
269 |
259 |
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Income before taxes |
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Charges & credits | 206 |
262 |
25 |
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Depreciation and amortization | 640 |
648 |
600 |
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Interest expense | 147 |
131 |
113 |
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Interest income | (36) |
(46) |
(38) |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
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Revenue |
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Adjusted EBITDA margin |
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Adjusted EBITDA represents income before taxes, excluding charges & credits, depreciation and amortization, interest expense and interest income. Management believes that adjusted EBITDA is an important profitability measure for SLB and that it provides useful perspective on SLB’s underlying business results and operating trends, and a means to evaluate SLB’s operations period over period. Adjusted EBITDA is also used by management as a performance measure in determining certain incentive compensation. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. |
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10) |
What were the components of depreciation and amortization expense for the first quarter of 2025, the fourth quarter of 2024, and the first quarter of 2024? |
The components of depreciation and amortization expense for the first quarter of 2025, the fourth quarter of 2024, and the first quarter of 2024 were as follows: |
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First Quarter 2025 |
Fourth Quarter 2024 |
First Quarter 2024 |
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Depreciation of fixed assets |
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Amortization of intangible assets | 82 |
84 |
81 |
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Amortization of APS investments | 110 |
126 |
113 |
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Amortization of exploration data costs capitalized | 51 |
42 |
29 |
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11) |
What Divisions comprise SLB’s Core business and what were their revenue and pretax operating income for the first quarter of 2025, the fourth quarter of 2024, and the first quarter of 2024? |
SLB’s Core business comprises the Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems Divisions. SLB’s Core business revenue and pretax operating income for the first quarter of 2025, the fourth quarter of 2024, and the first quarter of 2024 are calculated as follows: |
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Change |
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Dec. 31, 2024 |
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Mar. 31, 2024 |
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Revenue |
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Reservoir Performance |
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Well Construction | 2,977 |
3,267 |
3,368 |
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Production Systems | 2,938 |
3,197 |
2,818 |
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Pretax Operating Income |
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Reservoir Performance |
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Well Construction | 589 |
681 |
690 |
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Production Systems | 475 |
506 |
400 |
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- |
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- |
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Pretax Operating Margin |
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Well Construction |
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Production Systems |
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-116 bps |
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-40 bps |
About SLB
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. With a global presence in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.
Conference Call Information
SLB will hold a conference call to discuss the earnings press release and business outlook on Friday, April 25, 2025. The call is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.
Forward-Looking Statements
This first-quarter 2025 earnings press release, as well as other statements we make, contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which include any statements that are not historical facts. Such statements often contain words such as “expect,” “may,” “can,” “believe,” “predict,” “plan,” “potential,” “projected,” “projections,” “precursor,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “expectations,” “estimate,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “ambition,” “goal,” “target,” “scheduled,” “think,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “see,” “likely,” and other similar words. Forward-looking statements address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain, such as statements about our financial and performance targets and other forecasts or expectations regarding, or dependent on, our business outlook; growth for SLB as a whole and for each of its Divisions (and for specified business lines, geographic areas, or technologies within each Division); oil and natural gas demand and production growth; oil and natural gas prices; forecasts or expectations regarding energy transition and global climate change; improvements in operating procedures and technology; capital expenditures by SLB and the oil and gas industry; our business strategies, including digital and “fit for basin,” as well as the strategies of our customers; our capital allocation plans, including dividend plans and share repurchase programs; our APS projects, joint ventures, and other alliances; the impact of the ongoing conflict in
This press release also includes forward-looking statements relating to the proposed transaction between SLB and ChampionX, including statements regarding the benefits of the transaction and the anticipated timing of the transaction. Factors and risks that may impact future results and performance include, but are not limited to, and in each case as a possible result of the proposed transaction on each of SLB and ChampionX: the ultimate outcome of the proposed transaction between SLB and ChampionX; the ability to operate the SLB and ChampionX respective businesses, including business disruptions; difficulties in retaining and hiring key personnel and employees; the ability to maintain favorable business relationships with customers, suppliers, and other business partners; the terms and timing of the proposed transaction; the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the proposed transaction; the anticipated or actual tax treatment of the proposed transaction; the ability to satisfy closing conditions to the completion of the proposed transaction; other risks related to the completion of the proposed transaction and actions related thereto; the ability of SLB and ChampionX to integrate the business successfully and to achieve anticipated synergies and value creation from the proposed transaction; the ability to secure government regulatory approvals on the terms expected, at all or in a timely manner; litigation and regulatory proceedings, including any proceedings that may be instituted against SLB or ChampionX related to the proposed transaction, as well as the risk factors discussed in SLB’s and ChampionX’s most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filed with or furnished to the SEC.
If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of any such development changes), or should our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking and other statements in this press release regarding our environmental, social, and other sustainability plans and goals are not an indication that these statements are necessarily material to investors or required to be disclosed in our filings with the SEC. In addition, historical, current, and forward-looking environmental, social, and sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future. Statements in this press release are made as of the date of this release, and SLB disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Additional Information about the Transaction with ChampionX and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed transaction with ChampionX, SLB filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 on April 29, 2024 (as amended, the “Form S-4”) that includes a proxy statement of ChampionX and that also constitutes a prospectus of SLB with respect to the shares of SLB to be issued in the proposed transaction (the “proxy statement/prospectus”). The Form S-4 was declared effective by the SEC on May 15, 2024. SLB and ChampionX filed the definitive proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC on May 15, 2024 (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/87347/000119312524139403/d818663d424b3.htm), and it was first mailed to ChampionX stockholders on or about May 15, 2024. Each of SLB and ChampionX may also file other relevant documents with the SEC regarding the proposed transaction. This document is not a substitute for the Form S-4 or proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that SLB or ChampionX may file with the SEC. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and security holders can obtain free copies of the Form S-4 and the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents (if and when available) containing important information about SLB, ChampionX and the proposed transaction, through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC by SLB will be available free of charge on SLB’s website at https://investorcenter.slb.com. Copies of the documents filed with, or furnished to, the SEC by ChampionX will be available free of charge on ChampionX’s website at https://investors.championx.com. The information included on, or accessible through, SLB’s or ChampionX’s website is not incorporated by reference into this communication.
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Investors
James R. McDonald – SVP, Investor Relations & Industry Affairs, SLB
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Tel: +1 (713) 375-3535
Email: investor-relations@slb.com
Media
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Tel: +1 (713) 375-3407
Email: media@slb.com
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