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<li>Schlumberger’s Q3 2024 revenue is projected to increase by 12% YoY and EPS by 15.4%, driven by international growth, digital sales, and cost-efficiency programs.</li>
<li>Management expects 2024 EBITDA margin to reach or exceed 25%, driven by stronger H2 performance led by seasonally higher year-end digital and product sales.</li>
<li>Schlumberger announced a milestone in sustainable lithium production and secured significant contracts through its carbon capture and OneSubsea joint ventures.</li>
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Schlumberger’s Q3 2024 revenue is projected to increase by 12% YoY and EPS by 15.4%, driven by international growth, digital sales, and cost-efficiency programs.
Management expects 2024 EBITDA margin to reach or exceed 25%, driven by stronger H2 performance led by seasonally higher year-end digital and product sales.
Schlumberger announced a milestone in sustainable lithium production and secured significant contracts through its carbon capture and OneSubsea joint ventures.


[Earnings Preview] Schlumberger Set for Q3 Growth on Global Demand and Seasonal Boost

Commodities

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<li>For the week ending 13/Sep, US crude inventories dropped by 1.6m barrels, surpassing the expected 0.2m barrel decline. Gasoline stockpiles grew less than forecasted, while distillate inventories rose more.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rise 58 Bcf for the week ending 13/Sep, more than analyst expectations of a 53 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 8.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, and Exxon Mobil see target price cuts. DBS Bank initiated a Buy rating on Schlumberger and Halliburton.</li>
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For the week ending 13/Sep, US crude inventories dropped by 1.6m barrels, surpassing the expected 0.2m barrel decline. Gasoline stockpiles grew less than forecasted, while distillate inventories rose more.
US natural gas inventories rise 58 Bcf for the week ending 13/Sep, more than analyst expectations of a 53 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 8.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.
Chevron, Occidental Petroleum, and Exxon Mobil see target price cuts. DBS Bank initiated a Buy rating on Schlumberger and Halliburton.


[ETP 2024/38] Oil Rises on Fed Rate Cut and Geopolitics; Nat-Gas Gains on Warmer Forecasts

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<li>For the week ending 06/Sept, US crude inventories increased by 0.8m barrels, lower than the 0.9m barrel forecast. Gasoline stockpiles rose unexpectedly, while distillate inventories grew more than anticipated.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rise 40 Bcf for the week ending 06/Sep, lower than analyst expectations of a 49 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 9.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>BP, Occidental Petroleum, and Exxon Mobil see target price cuts. Schlumberger announces breakthrough in Lithium production.</li>
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For the week ending 06/Sept, US crude inventories increased by 0.8m barrels, lower than the 0.9m barrel forecast. Gasoline stockpiles rose unexpectedly, while distillate inventories grew more than anticipated.
US natural gas inventories rise 40 Bcf for the week ending 06/Sep, lower than analyst expectations of a 49 Bcf buildup. Inventories are 9.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.
BP, Occidental Petroleum, and Exxon Mobil see target price cuts. Schlumberger announces breakthrough in Lithium production.


[ETP 2024/37] Oil Prices Rebound but Weak Demand Limits Gains, Nat-Gas Rises on Output Cuts

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

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<ul><li>In the second quarter of 2024, Schlumberger showcased a strong ability to capitalize on the ongoing growth cycle while driving efficiency throughout its operations.</li><li>The company reported a 5% increase in revenue compared to the first quarter.</li><li>Schlumberger's adjusted EBITDA grew 11%, and its adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 142 basis points.</li></ul>

In the second quarter of 2024, Schlumberger showcased a strong ability to capitalize on the ongoing growth cycle while driving efficiency throughout its operations.The company reported a 5% increase in revenue compared to the first quarter.Schlumberger's adjusted EBITDA grew 11%, and its adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 142 basis points.

Schlumberger Limited: Shift Toward Natural Gas & Offshore Performance Driving Growth! - Major Drivers

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<li>For the week ending 16/Aug, US crude inventories dropped by 4.6 mb, exceeding the expected 2 mb drawdown. Gasoline and distillate stocks also declined, surpassing analyst expectations.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rise 35 bcf for the week ending 16/Aug, exceeding analyst expectations of a 26 bcf buildup. Inventories are 12.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>UBS cut its target prices on Halliburton and Schlumberger but raised it for ExxonMobil and Occidental. Jefferies lowered its target price on Chevron.</li>
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For the week ending 16/Aug, US crude inventories dropped by 4.6 mb, exceeding the expected 2 mb drawdown. Gasoline and distillate stocks also declined, surpassing analyst expectations.
US natural gas inventories rise 35 bcf for the week ending 16/Aug, exceeding analyst expectations of a 26 bcf buildup. Inventories are 12.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.
UBS cut its target prices on Halliburton and Schlumberger but raised it for ExxonMobil and Occidental. Jefferies lowered its target price on Chevron.


[ETP 2024/34] Oil Slips on Weak Economic Indicators in US & China; Nat Gas Battles Oversupply

United States

Schlumberger Limited is an oil services company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides a wide range of services, including technology, project management and information solutions to the international petroleum industry as well as advanced acquisition and data processing surveys.

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Schlumberger Ltd (SLB US)

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[ETP 2024/34] Oil Slips on Weak Economic Indicators in US & China; Nat Gas Battles Oversupply

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