Summary
SLB LIMITED/NV (SLB) reported a solid third quarter for 2018, demonstrating top-line growth and improved profitability compared to the prior year. Total revenue increased by 8% to $8.5 billion, driven by a significant 23% surge in North America revenue, largely due to increased hydraulic fracturing activity and market share gains. International revenue saw a modest 1% improvement, reflecting a complex global market. The company's proactive management of costs and operational efficiencies contributed to a healthy pretax operating income of $1.15 billion, up from $1.06 billion in the same period last year. For the nine-month period, revenue grew by 11% to $24.6 billion, with North America revenue up 37%. While segment performance varied, with Production and Drilling segments showing strong growth, Reservoir Characterization and Cameron segments experienced revenue declines. The company maintained a focus on capital discipline, with capital expenditures consistent year-over-year, and generated free cash flow of $1.06 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. SLB's financial position remains robust, with a focus on returning value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $8.50B |
| R&D Expenses | $177.00M |
| Operating Income | $1.15B |
| Interest Expense | $147.00M |
| Net Income | $644.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.46 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.46 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.39B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.39B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue for Q3 2018 reached $8.5 billion, an increase of 8% year-over-year, driven by strong North American performance.
- 2North America revenue saw a substantial 23% year-over-year increase in Q3, attributed to increased hydraulic fracturing equipment deployment and market share gains.
- 3International revenue grew by 1% in Q3, indicating a stabilizing but varied global market.
- 4Pretax operating income for Q3 2018 was $1.15 billion, an increase from $1.06 billion in Q3 2017, reflecting improved operational performance.
- 5For the first nine months of 2018, revenue increased by 11% to $24.6 billion, with North America revenue up 37%.
- 6Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, was $1.06 billion.
- 7The company continued its commitment to shareholder returns, paying dividends and executing share repurchases under its ongoing program.