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Schlumberger (SLB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$34.03 -0.58 (-1.66%)
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Schlumberger - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
16

Based on 20 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Schlumberger in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 20 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for SLB.

Consensus Price Target

$54.15
59.10% Upside
According to the 20 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Schlumberger, the average price target is $54.15. The highest price target for SLB is $68.00, while the lowest price target for SLB is $44.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 59.10% from the current price of $34.03.
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SLB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/23/24 to 4/23/25
1 Month Ago
3/24/24 to 3/24/25
3 Months Ago
1/24/24 to 1/23/25
1 Year Ago
4/24/23 to 4/23/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$54.15$55.81$55.81$69.67
Forecasted Upside59.10% Upside33.75% Upside32.92% Upside40.60% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Buy

SLB Analyst Recommendations By Month

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SLB Price Targets by Month

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Schlumberger Stock vs. The Competition

TypeSchlumbergerEnergy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.85
2.70
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside59.10% Upside896.39% Upside23.65% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/15/2025Stifel Nicolaus
4 of 5 stars
Stephen Gengaro
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$59.00 ➝ $58.00+70.39%
4/14/2025Susquehanna
2 of 5 stars
Charles Minervino
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Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$55.00 ➝ $48.00+42.26%
4/8/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Roger Read
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UpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$46.00 ➝ $44.00+32.75%
3/31/2025Barclays
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David Anderson
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$54.00 ➝ $53.00+26.04%
3/27/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Lloyd Byrne
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $59.00+38.12%
1/21/2025Citigroup
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Scott Gruber
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $54.00+24.20%
1/21/2025Royal Bank of Canada
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Luca Issi
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$57.00 ➝ $57.00+29.30%
1/21/2025TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy$53.00 ➝ $55.00+26.21%
1/21/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Arun Jayaram
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$48.00 ➝ $50.00+14.74%
1/16/2025BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower Target$53.00 ➝ $48.00+16.76%
1/15/2025Evercore ISI
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James West
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ In-Line$62.00 ➝ $44.00+10.14%
12/20/2024Griffin Securities
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K. Simpson
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
12/19/2024Piper Sandler
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$47.00+25.90%
12/10/2024Atb Cap Markets
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W. Syed
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
11/12/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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G. Delaby
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/14/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$58.00 ➝ $54.00+21.18%
9/18/2024Dbs Bank
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R. Department
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Initiated CoverageBuy$64.50+55.80%
9/18/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $57.00+37.61%
9/16/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$65.00 ➝ $60.00+49.81%
7/22/2024Benchmark
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$68.00 ➝ $68.00+35.97%
4/4/2024HSBC
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$71.00+29.82%
4/1/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
10/23/2023Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$68.00 ➝ $72.00+22.59%
10/9/2023Societe Generale
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$81.00+39.10%
6/7/2023Capital One Financial
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D. Becker
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Initiated CoverageOverweight$63.00+31.00%

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Should I Buy Schlumberger Stock? SLB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, April 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Schlumberger pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Schlumberger
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Schlumberger Limited:

  • Schlumberger Limited has received multiple upgrades from analysts, with a consensus price target of approximately $54.15, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • The current stock price is around $35.09, which is significantly lower than its 12-month high of $50.94, suggesting a potential buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Fifteen analysts have assigned a buy rating to Schlumberger Limited, reflecting strong market confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company has a solid market capitalization of $47.72 billion, which provides stability and resources for growth initiatives.
  • Schlumberger Limited's recent shift towards technology solutions in the oil services sector positions it well for future growth as the industry evolves.

Schlumberger
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Schlumberger Limited for these reasons:

  • Insider selling has been notable, with significant shares sold recently, which may indicate a lack of confidence among company executives.
  • Some analysts have lowered their price targets, with Stifel Nicolaus reducing theirs from $59.00 to $58.00, which could signal potential challenges ahead.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.11, indicating that it may be more volatile than the overall market.
  • Schlumberger Limited has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49, which, while manageable, suggests that the company is using some leverage that could pose risks in a downturn.
  • Recent insider transactions show a decrease in ownership stakes, with insiders owning only 0.26% of the company's stock, which may raise concerns about alignment with shareholder interests.

SLB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 20 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Schlumberger is $54.15, with a high forecast of $68.00 and a low forecast of $44.00.

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Schlumberger in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SLB shares.

According to analysts, Schlumberger's stock has a predicted upside of 59.10% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Schlumberger's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Schlumberger has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Schlumberger more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Schlumberger is 2.85 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.70. Learn more on how SLB compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:SLB) was last updated on 4/23/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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