SLB announced a roughly $3.4B cash deal to acquire Kelvion, valued around $4.1B including assumed debt. The move expands SLB’s Data Center Solutions with critical thermal-management tech, positioning SLB to capitalize on AI infrastructure growth. Pro forma 2026 data-center revenue exceeds $2B, with a 2028 target of $4.5–$5B and $700–$800M EBITDA, signaling a meaningful long-term expansion in data-center services.
SLB and PDVSA signed a contract granting SLB access to Venezuela's oilfield data. The move could enhance reservoir knowledge and field planning, potentially boosting activity in the country with the world's largest crude reserves, though upside remains contingent on sanctions and regulatory approvals.
SLB surpassed expectations in Q2, led by international offshore activity that offset Middle East disruptions. Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating with a $62 target, citing a projected 10% international revenue gain through 2027 and a data-center run-rate above $2 billion by 2027. The firm also announced a ~30-cent quarterly dividend (2.4% yield) payable Oct 8, reinforcing a constructive near-term outlook.
SLB reported second-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue above analyst expectations, indicating improving activity and pricing in its services. The headline beat creates near-term momentum for the stock, with investors weighing whether management will adjust guidance or accelerate capital allocation. Watch commentary on demand trends and margins for potential follow-through.
Schlumberger reported a Q2 beat with higher revenue and stronger offshore data-center demand, despite Middle East disruptions. The stock jumped roughly 9.4% as investors embraced the resilient demand backdrop for oilfield services. The result reinforces the current cycle strength in offshore and data-center activity and could sustain upside into the next quarter.
SLB topped Q2 profit estimates as resilient demand across major markets offset ongoing Middle East weakness linked to the Iran war. The result suggests continued strength in upstream activity and capex cycles, potentially supporting earnings momentum into H2. Investors may reevaluate SLB's earnings trajectory and valuation in light of the broader oilfield services cycle.