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SLB Reports $9.45 Billion Q3 Revenue, Earnings Beat

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SLB Reports $9.45 Billion Q3 Revenue, Earnings Beat

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SLB reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $9.45 billion, up 5.8% year over year and above analyst expectations, while adjusted earnings of 64 cents per share also topped forecasts. The company said revenue grew sequentially across all regions, supported by a gradual Middle East recovery, North American land activity and broader international deepwater work; ChampionX delivered record quarterly revenue. SLB’s operating margin held at 16.7%, while its free cash flow margin fell year over year. One analysis characterized the dividend as supported by a 46% payout ratio and noted mixed institutional positioning alongside insider share sales.

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