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SLB Q3 Earnings in Focus as DrillPlan deal shapes longer-term upside

Oct 23, 2026, 1:44 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Analysts expect a near-term earnings miss (0.61 vs 0.69 prior) and a revenue slowdown, while the 3% pre-earnings drop suggests downside risk. The TotalEnergies DrillPlan deal could be a longer-term upside, but has not yet offset the near-term earnings disappointment; SLB historically gaps on earnings surprises, making cash flow and margin trajectory critical in the coming weeks.

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SLB is set to report Q3 results with expected EPS of $0.61 on about $9.27 billion in revenue, down from $0.69 and $8.93B year ago. A 15-year DrillPlan agreement with TotalEnergies signals a longer-term efficiency trajectory that could support margins, though near-term results may disappoint. The stock declined roughly 3% ahead of the print as investors weigh the earnings risk against the strategic contract.

  • SLB Q3 earnings due Oct 23; consensus EPS $0.61, revenue $9.27B.
  • 15-year DrillPlan contract with TotalEnergies announced Oct 8.
  • Shares fell about 3% to $49.55 ahead of results.
  • Analysts maintain Buy/Overweight with price targets $60–$75.

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