Is SLB stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, SLB is currently a WAIT with low confidence. 📊 MIXED SIGNALS: SLB shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.

What is the fair value of SLB stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for SLB to be between $47.80 and $52.95. The current price is $53.87.

What is the analyst price target for SLB?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for SLB is $61.93. This implies a potential upside of 15.7% from current levels.

SLB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

SLB - Schlumberger Limited

OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES, NEC

$53.87

0.32 (0.60%) ▲

5d: +0.19%

30d: +14.08%

90d: -5.9%

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LOW Confidence

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

Earnings: Oct 23, 2026

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Signal fired Aug 7, 2026 at $50.53 · last confirmed Aug 18, 2026

Strength: 5.7/10

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📊 MIXED SIGNALS: SLB shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.

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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

$95.03

Based on 14.5% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$59.01

8.7% 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 15.1x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: SLB is currently trading at $53.87, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $47.80 to $52.95. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 16.6) is in line with its historical norms (15.1). At these levels, the market is pricing in 3.2% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, SLB is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $54.58. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.

Market Sentiment: SLB scores 5/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $61.93 (+15.7%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position EXTENDED

Historical Trading Range $47.80 - $52.95

Company Quality Score 40/100 (SELL)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 29.5%

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All Signals

BEARISH: Price extended above range
BEARISH: Weak technical setup (5/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($61.93)
BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 3.2% growth with 5.0% revenue growth
WARNING: Composite score 40/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $47.80 - $52.95

Current vs Trading Range EXTENDED

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $50.67

Resistance Level $54.58

Current Trend Downtrend

Technical data as of Aug 21, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 16.57

Wall Street Target $61.93 (+15.7%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) 5.0%

Earnings Growth (YoY) -29.7%

Profit Margin 8.5%

Valuation Premium vs History +3.2% premium

PE vs Historical 16.6 vs 15.1 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): +3.2% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $55.26 (+3%)

2-Year Target $57.03 (+7%)

3-Year Target $58.86 (+10%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 17→15) PE COMPRESSION $53.64 (+0%)

Earnings growth offset by PE compression

3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth

Bull: (PE: 20.1, Growth: 29.2%) $139.87 (+161%)

Base: (SPY PE: 16.6, Growth: 29.2%) $115.48 (+116%)

Bear: (PE: 14.1, Growth: 29.2%) $98.15 (+83%)

📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings

RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (26x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.

Trailing PE: 26.00 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.06

Bull Case $92.41 (+72%)

Analyst growth 56.9%, PE expands to 28.6

Base Case $84.01 (+56%)

Market implied 56.9%, PE stable at 26.0

Bear Case $36.41 (-32%)

Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 22.1

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

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