Summary
Schlumberger Limited (SLB) reported a strong first quarter for 2022, demonstrating significant year-over-year revenue growth of 14%. This increase was driven by robust performance across its Well Construction and Reservoir Performance segments, which saw growth exceeding 20%. The company's digital transformation efforts and increased adoption of advanced technologies are contributing to this positive momentum. Despite global macroeconomic headwinds and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which impacted operations in Russia (representing approximately 5% of Q1 2022 revenue), SLB maintains a positive outlook. Management expects sequential revenue growth in the second quarter and significant expansion in the second half of 2022, projecting full-year revenue growth in the mid-teens. This optimism is supported by anticipated increases in both short- and long-cycle investments within the oil and gas industry, along with favorable pricing trends.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $5.96B |
| R&D Expenses | $141.00M |
| Operating Income | $894.00M |
| Interest Expense | $123.00M |
| Net Income | $510.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.36 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.36 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 1.41B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 1.43B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue for Q1 2022 reached $5.96 billion, a 14% increase compared to $5.22 billion in Q1 2021.
- 2Net income attributable to Schlumberger was $510 million ($0.36 per diluted share), up from $299 million ($0.21 per diluted share) in Q1 2021.
- 3Well Construction and Reservoir Performance segments showed strong year-over-year revenue growth of 24% and 21%, respectively.
- 4Geographic revenue growth was broad-based, with North America up 32% and International up 10%.
- 5The company announced a 40% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.125 to $0.175 per share.
- 6Schlumberger suspended new investment and technology deployment in Russia due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- 7Free cash flow for the quarter was negative at $(381) million, primarily due to increased working capital investment and capital expenditures.