Summary
Schlumberger (SLB) reported strong third-quarter 2013 financial results, demonstrating robust growth in revenue and income compared to both the prior quarter and the same period last year. The company's revenue reached $11.6 billion, an 11% increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance across its Reservoir Characterization, Drilling, and Production segments. Net income attributable to Schlumberger was $1.715 billion, a significant improvement from $1.424 billion in the third quarter of 2012. The company's international operations showed particular strength, with revenue up 12% year-over-year, led by the Middle East & Asia and Europe/CIS/Africa regions. North America also saw a healthy 9% increase in revenue, supported by offshore activities and improved efficiency in land operations, despite some pricing weakness. Key strategic initiatives, such as the formation of the OneSubsea joint venture, are contributing to the company's overall performance and strategic positioning in the subsea market.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $11.61B |
| Cost of Revenue | $8.93B |
| Gross Profit | $2.68B |
| R&D Expenses | $286.00M |
| Operating Income | $5.14B |
| Interest Expense | $98.00M |
| Net Income | $1.72B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.30 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.29 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.32B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.33B |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue for Q3 2013 increased to $11.61 billion, up 11% year-over-year, from $10.50 billion in Q3 2012.
- 2Net income attributable to Schlumberger for Q3 2013 was $1.715 billion, up from $1.424 billion in Q3 2012, representing a 20% increase.
- 3Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for Q3 2013 was $1.29, a significant increase from $1.07 in Q3 2012.
- 4The company reported a substantial gain of $1.028 billion on the formation of the OneSubsea joint venture in Q2 2013, which boosted year-to-date net income.
- 5International revenue grew 12% year-over-year, outpacing North America's 9% growth, highlighting the company's strong global presence.
- 6Operating margins showed improvement, with the consolidated pretax operating margin increasing to 21.5% in Q3 2013, up from 19.8% in Q3 2012.
- 7Schlumberger continued its capital return program, repurchasing approximately $833 million of its common stock during the third quarter of 2013.