Schlumberger Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates Despite Yearly Declines
Schlumberger (SLB) shares ROSE Friday after the energy technology firm surpassed Wall Street's Q3 earnings expectations. The company reported adjusted EPS of 83 cents, outperforming the 66-cent consensus estimate, though marking a 6.74% decrease from the year-ago period's 89 cents.
Revenue came in at $8.93 billion, narrowly exceeding analysts' $8.92 billion projection but representing a 2.62% decline from prior-year results. Market reaction remained positive despite these yearly contractions, suggesting investors are rewarding the earnings beat amid challenging energy sector conditions.