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SLB Limited (SLB) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026
SLB Limited (SLB) reported revenue of $9.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.8%, net earnings $735M (7.8% of revenue).
SLB Limited, Q3 2026: revenue $9.4B (+6% year over year), operating margin 10.8%, net earnings $735M, operating cash flow $1.5B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.4B | +5% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $1.0B | 0% | +2% |
| Net earnings | $735M | -6% | -0.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.5B | +11% | -10% |
| Free cash flow | $1.0B | +14% | -19% |
What changed
Revenue was $9.4B in Q3 2026, up 6% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter. Service was the largest line at 54% of revenue. Product added $0.60B year over year (up 16%), 115% of the total change. Service declined 2%.
Operating profit was $1.0B, a 10.8% margin (down 0.4 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 4% reached operating profit, below the 11% margin then. Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+17%). Net earnings were $0.73B, down 1% year over year. The effective tax rate was 23.5%.
Operating cash flow was $1.5B (down 10% year over year), 194% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.70B of depreciation and amortization and $0.07B of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $0.48B left free cash flow of $1.0B.
Questions
What was SLB Limited's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
SLB Limited (SLB) reported revenue of $9.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was SLB Limited profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $1.0B (10.8% of revenue) and net earnings $735M.
Source: SLB Limited 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.