Is SLB stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, SLB is currently a HOLD with moderate confidence. 📊 HOLD: SLB shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

What is the fair value of SLB stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for SLB to be between $48.69 and $51.98. The current price is $51.10.

What is the analyst price target for SLB?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for SLB is $62.28. This implies a potential upside of 21.9% from current levels.

Schlumberger (SLB) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

SLB - Schlumberger Limited

OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES, NEC

$51.10

1.12 (2.24%) ▲

5d: +5.34%

30d: -1.96%

90d: +8.22%

HOLD

MODERATE Confidence

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Analysis Updated: Oct 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET

Earnings: Oct 23, 2026 TODAY

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Signal fired Oct 19, 2026 at $49.09 · last confirmed Oct 21, 2026

Strength: 8.0/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: SLB shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 25.0%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$93.91

Based on 14.5% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$58.31

12.4% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 15.3x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: SLB is currently trading at $51.10, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $48.69 to $51.98. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 16.2) is in line with its historical norms (15.3). At these levels, the market is pricing in 1.9% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, SLB is showing sideways momentum. The price is approaching resistance at $51.24. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.

Market Sentiment: The stock scores a mixed 50/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge, with only partial signs of a stabilized entry point. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $62.28 (+21.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position FAIR

Historical Trading Range $48.69 - $51.98

Company Quality Score 60/100 (HOLD)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 75.7%

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All Signals

NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (50/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading 21.9% below Wall St target ($62.28)
BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 1.9% growth with 5.0% revenue growth
NEUTRAL: Bottoming setup forming (50/100) — watch for confirmation

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $48.69 - $51.98

Current vs Trading Range FAIR

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $47.17

Resistance Level $51.24

Current Trend Sideways

Technical data as of Oct 21, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 16.21

Wall Street Target $62.28 (+21.9%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 5.0%

Earnings Growth (YoY) -29.7%

Profit Margin 8.5%

Valuation Premium vs History +1.9% premium

PE vs Historical 16.2 vs 15.3 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): +1.9% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $52.07 (+2%)

2-Year Target $53.06 (+4%)

3-Year Target $54.07 (+6%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 16→15) PE COMPRESSION $51.03 (0%)

Earnings growth offset by PE compression

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 19.9, Growth: 27.8%) $130.56 (+156%)

Base: (SPY PE: 16.2, Growth: 27.8%) $106.58 (+109%)

Bear: (PE: 13.8, Growth: 27.8%) $90.59 (+77%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (24x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (16x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 24.14 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.07

Bull Case $83.71 (+64%)

Analyst growth 52.3%, PE expands to 26.6

Base Case $76.10 (+49%)

Market implied 52.3%, PE stable at 24.1

Bear Case $33.99 (-34%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 20.5

These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.

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