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SLB gains as investors continue to digest upbeat Q2 results and firmer oil prices

SLB Limited (SLB) is up 4.1% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.

Analysis: The move appears tied to a mix of company-specific momentum and stronger energy sentiment rather than a single fresh announcement today. SLB recently posted second-quarter results ahead of expectations, pointed to improving activity in the Middle East over time, and highlighted offshore, digital, and production-related growth drivers, while higher oil prices on August 6 likely added support for oilfield-services shares.

Details:

  • SLB’s latest quarterly release showed revenue of $8.97 billion, adjusted EPS of $0.55, and adjusted EBITDA of $1.90 billion, with revenue up 3% sequentially.
  • Management described broad-based international growth, stronger offshore momentum, and rising demand for production and recovery solutions as key supports for the business outlook.
  • The company also disclosed share repurchases of 12 million shares for $648 million during the quarter, which can reinforce investor confidence in capital returns.
  • No obvious new material filing or major company press release surfaced today, so part of the gain may be a continuation of the positive reaction to late-July earnings combined with firmer crude prices.
  • Sources:

    SLB, AP News, SEC

    Disclaimer: This price movement analysis was generated with the help of AI. Please double-check the information provided for mistakes.

    $SLB Insider Trading Activity

    SLB Insider Trades

    $SLB insiders have traded $SLB stock on the open market 9 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 9 have been sales.

    Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $SLB stock by insiders over the last 6 months:

    • PEUCH OLIVIER LE (Chief Executive Officer) has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 100,000 shares for an estimated $5,400,750.
    • STEVE MATTHEW GASSEN (EVP, Geographies) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 53,379 shares for an estimated $2,998,766.
    • LA CHEVARDIERE PATRICK DE has made 0 purchases and 3 sales selling 6,000 shares for an estimated $316,760.

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    $SLB Hedge Fund Activity

    We have seen 748 institutional investors add shares of $SLB stock to their portfolio, and 798 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.

    Here are some of the largest recent moves:

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    $SLB Government Contracts

    We have seen $4,892,145 of award payments to $SLB over the last year.

    Here are some of the awards which we have have seen pay out the most over the last year:

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    $SLB Analyst Ratings

    Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $SLB in the last several months. We have seen 1 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.

    Here are some recent analyst ratings:

    • UBS issued a "Buy" rating on 04/29/2026

    To track analyst ratings and price targets for $SLB, check out Quiver Quantitative's $SLB forecast page.

    $SLB Price Targets

    Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $SLB recently. We have seen 14 analysts offer price targets for $SLB in the last 6 months, with a median target of $62.5.

    Here are some recent targets:

    • Bascome Majors from Susquehanna set a target price of $55.0 on 07/08/2026
    • Scott Gruber from Citigroup set a target price of $63.0 on 07/01/2026
    • Josh Silverstein from UBS set a target price of $66.0 on 07/01/2026
    • Marc Bianchi from TD Cowen set a target price of $62.0 on 07/01/2026
    • Stephen Gengaro from Stifel set a target price of $64.0 on 06/18/2026
    • Keith Mackey from RBC Capital set a target price of $61.0 on 06/16/2026
    • James West from Evercore ISI Group set a target price of $63.0 on 06/10/2026

    This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.

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