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Core Laboratories (CLB) Q4 2025 earnings results (fourth quarter 2025)
10-K filed Mar 23, 2026
Core Laboratories (CLB) reported revenue of $138M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +7% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.5%, net earnings $4.9M (3.6% of revenue).
Core Laboratories, Q4 2025: revenue $138M (+7% year over year), operating margin 11.5%, net earnings $4.9M, operating cash flow $7.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $138M | +3% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $15.8M | -24% | +12% |
| Net earnings | $4.9M | -65% | -33% |
| Operating cash flow | $7.9M | -7% | -61% |
| Free cash flow | $5.0M | -23% | -71% |
What changed
Revenue was $138.3M in Q4 2025, up 7% year over year and up 3% from the previous quarter. Service was the largest line at 77% of revenue.
Operating profit was $15.8M, a 11.5% margin (up 0.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 18% reached operating profit, above the 11% margin then. Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 7%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+17%). Net earnings were $4.9M, down 33% year over year. The effective tax rate was 61.2%.
Operating cash flow was $7.9M (down 61% year over year), 155% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $3.7M of depreciation and amortization and $1.1M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $2.0M. Capital expenditures of $2.9M left free cash flow of $5.0M.
Questions
What was Core Laboratories' revenue in the fourth quarter 2025?
Core Laboratories (CLB) reported revenue of $138M for the fourth quarter 2025 (Q4 2025), +7% from a year earlier and +3% from the quarter before.
Was Core Laboratories profitable in the fourth quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $15.8M (11.5% of revenue) and net earnings $4.9M.
Source: Core Laboratories 10-K on SEC EDGAR.