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SLB Stock Forecast: SLB Ltd. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 5 Nov 2026
$50
−3.72% on the day

The 30 Wall Street analysts covering SLB Ltd. hold a median 12-month price target of $63 — +26.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 49 of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$76.1B
Ticker Nerd rank
49/ 100
Median analyst target
$63
Analysts covering
30
Revenue$9.0B+5.0% y/y
Operating income$1.1B
Net income$815.0M
Free cash flow$964.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−7.7%
1M
−1.3%
YTD
+31.5%
1Y
+39.1%
From 52W high
−17.0%
From 52W low
+44.5%
$34
$60
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SLB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores SLB Ltd. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 5 Nov 2026
49/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
85
Momentum
68
Accruals
68
Issuance
65
Revisions
61
Quality
48
Value
47
Growth
28
Size
4

Volatility (85): The share price has been relatively steady.

Growth (28): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (4): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

SLB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SLB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$40$50$60$70Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SLBHigh $71Median $63Low $44

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says30 analysts
26 Buy3 Hold1 Sell
Low $44Median $63High $71

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
26 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$66 → $63
26 Oct 2026Freedom BrokerUpgradeHold$48
26 Oct 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$63 → $65
26 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$75 → $70
19 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$63 → $62
19 Oct 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$64 → $63
15 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
15 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$67 → $66
14 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$72 → $75
14 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
9 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$66 → $72
9 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
27 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$64 → $67
27 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
27 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
27 July 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform$59 → $63
27 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
27 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$63 → $66
27 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$54 → $55
27 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

SLB vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 5 Nov 2026, SLB Ltd. returned +39.1% against +9.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SLB vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100120140160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SLBS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

SLB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−2.6%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
9
Fundamentals

SLB Ltd. (SLB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
25.0×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.1×

Cheaper than 50% of US stocks

Price / book
2.9×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.8×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.8%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−0.5%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Gross margin
15.5%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Operating margin
14.0%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Net margin
8.4%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
11.7%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.7%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.3%

Higher than 81% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

SLB Ltd. (SLB) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • SLB Ltd. has a market value of $76.1B and an enterprise value of $87.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $36.4B. The latest quarter grew 5.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $3.1B, a 8.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.07.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.6B, after $2.0B of capital spending.

  • SLB Ltd. spent $1.2B on share buybacks and $1.7B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 1.5B.

  • Trailing P/E: 25.0×; forward P/E: 16.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.29%, paying out 57% of earnings.

  • SLB Ltd. employs 109,000 people — $334K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

SLB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas Equipment & Services
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SLBSLB Ltd.$76.1B49
BKRBaker Hughes Co.$45.9B35
HALHalliburton Co.$26.9B69
FTITechnipFMC plc$24.6B89
NOVNOV, Inc.$6.2B70
WFRDWeatherford International plc$5.9B76
AROCArchrock, Inc.$4.7B66

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News

Latest SLB news & analysis

SLB: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

The Motley Fool · 5 Nov 2026positive

The Motley Fool highlights that SLB’s production business now represents over 50% of its portfolio and that Venezuela revenue is on track to more than double in 2026.

Why it matters — These points describe shifts in SLB’s portfolio mix and expected revenue from Venezuela.

SLB OneSubsea Awarded Contract for Lyra Field Development Offshore Norway

Business Wire · 5 Nov 2026positive

SLB announced that its OneSubsea joint venture was awarded a contract by Aker BP to provide subsea production systems, umbilicals and associated services for the Lyra field development offshore Norway. The project builds on nearly a decade of collaboration through Aker BP’s alliance model.

Why it matters — The contract adds a subsea project for SLB’s OneSubsea joint venture and reflects its ongoing collaboration with Aker BP.

An overlooked energy source could solve AI's power crunch — and these 2 stocks are prime plays

Market Watch · 3 Nov 2026neutral

MarketWatch reports that Morgan Stanley views geothermal technology as being in the early stages of its own shale revolution, in a story about potential energy sources for AI’s power needs.

Why it matters — The item discusses geothermal technology and AI-related power demand, topics relevant to SLB watchers, but the excerpt provides no specific SLB details.

Oilfield services firms lean on Middle East rebound but risks persist

Reuters · 28 Oct 2026neutral

Oilfield services firms are relying on a recovery in Middle East activity after months of disruption to support growth next year. Rising operating costs and renewed flare-ups are tempering the near-term outlook.

Why it matters — SLB watchers may track whether a Middle East activity rebound supports growth while cost pressures and renewed disruptions remain risks.

Investors Heavily Search SLB Limited (SLB): Here is What You Need to Know

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Oct 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research reports that Zacks.com users have recently been paying close attention to SLB and says it is worthwhile to examine the stock.

Why it matters — The item highlights recent user interest in SLB but provides no further company or stock details.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SLB stock

What is the SLB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 30 Wall Street analysts covering SLB Ltd. have a median 12-month price target of $63, with estimates ranging from $44 to $71. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SLB stock a buy right now?

Of the 30 analysts covering SLB Ltd., 26 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks SLB Ltd. 49 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SLB?

As at 5 Nov 2026, SLB Ltd. ranks 49 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (85 of 100).

Will SLB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 30 analysts implies +26.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks SLB Ltd. 49 out of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SLB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering SLB Ltd. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SLB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $44 to $71 over the next 12 months.

How has SLB stock performed over the past year?

SLB Ltd. returned +39.1% over the 12 months to 5 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does SLB Ltd. do?

SLB N.V. is a global energy technology company that provides products, software, and services to the oil and gas industry worldwide.

What is the latest news on SLB?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 5 Nov 2026): "SLB: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors". The Motley Fool highlights that SLB’s production business now represents over 50% of its portfolio and that Venezuela revenue is on track to more than double in 2026.

Company

About SLB Ltd.

SLB N.V. is a global energy technology company that provides products, software, and services to the oil and gas industry worldwide. Its core businesses span digital and integration solutions, reservoir performance, well construction, and production systems, supporting customers across the full lifecycle of exploration, drilling, production, and asset optimization. The company delivers subsurface interpretation, drilling technologies, well services, production enhancement tools, and equipment used to improve operational efficiency and well performance. SLB also serves growing markets such as carbon management and adjacent energy systems, reflecting its role in both traditional hydrocarbon operations and broader energy transition applications. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, SLB operates across a wide international footprint and is recognized as one of the most significant technology providers in the global energy services market.

CEO Mr. Olivier Le Peuch · 109,000 employees · United States · https://www.slb.com