SLB N.V. (SLB)
SLB is a global giant that provides the technology, equipment, and expertise oil and gas companies need to find and extract energy from the ground.
Is SLB N.V. a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: SLB is a global giant that provides the technology, equipment, and expertise oil and gas companies need to find and extract energy from the ground.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Successful transition to new energy technologies
Rapid shift away from fossil fuels
What does SLB N.V. do?
Think of SLB as the 'picks and shovels' provider for the energy industry; they don't own the oil, but they provide the high-tech tools and services that make drilling possible. Energy producers pay for its specialised engineering, software, and equipment used in complex projects worldwide. How busy SLB stays comes down to how much energy companies are willing to spend on new exploration.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on value and momentum, and weakest on growth.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 2.4% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 5% over the year
- Dominant market position in energy services
- Essential role in global energy production
- Consistent dividend payments to shareholders
- Growth screens low (19/100)
- Significant exposure to volatile oil prices
- Geopolitical tensions affecting international operations
- Long-term pressure to move away from traditional energy sources
What do SLB N.V.'s numbers mean?
How much money does SLB N.V. make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does SLB N.V. pay a dividend?
Yes - SLB N.V. currently pays a dividend of about 2.4% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does SLB N.V. report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
SLB N.V. is next scheduled to report on about 2026-10-23 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | $0.52 | $0.55 | Beat +6% |
| 2026-04-24 | $0.51 | $0.52 | Beat +1% |
| 2026-01-23 | $0.74 | $0.78 | Beat +5% |
| 2025-10-17 | $0.66 | $0.69 | Beat +4% |
| 2025-07-18 | $0.73 | $0.74 | Beat +2% |
| 2025-04-25 | $0.73 | $0.72 | Missed -1% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, SLB N.V. came in ahead of what analysts expected 5 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
See who else reports over the next two weeks →
Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of SLB N.V.?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Dominant market position in energy services
- Essential role in global energy production
- Consistent dividend payments to shareholders
- Earnings have recently seen a decline
- Heavy reliance on the cyclical oil and gas industry
- Revenue growth is currently quite modest
- Significant exposure to volatile oil prices
- Geopolitical tensions affecting international operations
- Long-term pressure to move away from traditional energy sources
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A sustained, sharp drop in global oil prices
- Major changes in environmental regulations that halt drilling projects
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.