News Release Exhibit 99 SLB Announces Second-Quarter 2025 Results PARIS, July 18, 2025 — SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced results for the second-quarter 2025. Second-Quarter Results | | | | | (Stated in millions, except per share amounts) | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | Three Months Ended | | Change | | | | Jun. 30, | Mar. 31, | Jun. 30, | | | | | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Sequential | Year-on-year | | Revenue | $8,546 | $8,490 | $9,139 | 1% | -6% | | Income before taxes – GAAP basis | $1,285 | $1 ...

智通财经7月18日电，全球油田服务巨头斯伦贝谢(SLB)盘前上涨接近2%，因其二季度调整后每股收益 超市场预期。 ...

Schlumberger Limited SLB will release earnings results for the second quarter, before the opening bell on Friday, July 18.Analysts expect the Westlake, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at 75 cents per share, down from 85 cents per share in the year-ago period. Schlumberger projects to report quarterly revenue at $8.51 billion, compared to $9.14 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.On April 25, SLB reported worse-than-expected first-quarter 2025 results.SLB shares gaine ...

Financial Performance - SLB is expected to report earnings of $0.75 per share on revenue of $8.51 billion for Q2 2025, reflecting a 4% decrease in earnings and a 7% drop in revenue compared to last year [2] - For Q1 2025, SLB reported a revenue decline of 3% to $8.5 billion and a net income decrease of 25% to $797 million, with North America revenue rising by 8% while international markets saw a 5% decline [3] - The company has a current market capitalization of $48 billion, with total revenue for the past twelve months amounting to $36 billion, operating profits of $6.3 billion, and net income of $4.2 billion [4] Acquisition and Market Position - SLB's $8 billion all-stock acquisition of ChampionX received final approval from UK regulators, allowing the merger to finalize, which will integrate ChampionX's chemicals and automation into SLB's production systems [3] Historical Trends and Trading Insights - Historically, SLB's stock has increased after earnings reports 50% of the time, with a median one-day gain of 2.1% and a maximum increase of 10% [2][6] - Over the past five years, there have been 20 recorded earnings data points for SLB, yielding 10 positive and 10 negative one-day returns, with a decrease in positive returns to 42% when analyzing the last three years [6] - A strategy to assess the correlation between short-term and medium-term returns post-earnings can be effective, particularly if a strong correlation exists between 1D and 5D returns [7]

Core Points - AeroVironment Inc. will replace ChampionX Corp. in the S&P MidCap 400, while Victory Capital Holdings Inc. will replace AeroVironment in the S&P SmallCap 600, effective July 18, 2025 [1] - Schlumberger Ltd. is acquiring ChampionX in a deal expected to close on July 16, 2025, pending final conditions [1] Summary by Category Index Changes - Effective Date: July 18, 2025 - S&P MidCap 400: Addition of AeroVironment (Ticker: AVAV, Sector: Industrials) and Deletion of ChampionX (Ticker: CHX, Sector: Energy) [2] - S&P SmallCap 600: Addition of Victory Capital Holdings (Ticker: VCTR, Sector: Financials) and Deletion of AeroVironment (Ticker: AVAV, Sector: Industrials) [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent developments in trade negotiations, the impact of tariffs on inflation, and the upcoming economic data releases that could influence monetary policy decisions in the US and Europe [1][3][6]. Trade Negotiations and Tariffs - President Trump announced a new round of reciprocal tariffs on several trade partners, leading to a decline in US stock markets, with the Dow Jones down 1.02% and the S&P 500 down 0.31% for the week [1]. - The deadline for the new tariffs to take effect is August 1, and investors are awaiting further news on trade negotiations [1][3]. - The EU is attempting to reach a trade agreement with the US, with concerns that US tariffs could disrupt transatlantic supply chains [6]. Economic Data and Monetary Policy - The upcoming US inflation data, particularly the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June, is expected to influence the Federal Reserve's decision on potential interest rate cuts later this year [3]. - The Federal Reserve's June meeting minutes indicated concerns about inflation pressures from tariffs, but a belief that a rate cut may occur later in the year [3]. - In the UK, inflation has risen, with the CPI at 3.4% in May, and expectations for a potential rate cut by the Bank of England if economic data continues to underperform [7]. Commodity Markets - Oil prices have stabilized, with WTI crude oil rising 2.16% to $68.45 per barrel and Brent crude oil increasing 3.02% to $70.36 per barrel, amid concerns over summer supply and demand [4]. - Gold prices have also rebounded, with COMEX gold rising 0.73% to $3356 per ounce, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid trade uncertainties [5]. Upcoming Economic Indicators - Key economic indicators to watch include the US PPI, industrial production, and retail sales data, as well as consumer sentiment surveys [3][9]. - In Europe, the ZEW economic sentiment index for Germany will be released, reflecting the economic outlook amid trade tensions [6].

Core Viewpoint - Wall Street anticipates a year-over-year decline in earnings for Schlumberger due to lower revenues, with the actual results being crucial for near-term stock price movements [1][2]. Earnings Expectations - Schlumberger is expected to report quarterly earnings of $0.74 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decrease of 12.9% [3]. - Revenues are projected to be $8.48 billion, down 7.2% from the same quarter last year [3]. Estimate Revisions - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 2.86% lower in the last 30 days, indicating a bearish sentiment among analysts [4]. - The Most Accurate Estimate for Schlumberger is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of -2.26% [12]. Earnings Surprise Prediction - The Zacks Earnings ESP model suggests that a positive or negative reading indicates the likely deviation from the consensus estimate, with positive readings being more predictive of earnings beats [9][10]. - Schlumberger currently holds a Zacks Rank of 5, complicating predictions of an earnings beat [12]. Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Schlumberger was expected to earn $0.74 per share but delivered $0.72, resulting in a surprise of -2.70% [13]. - Over the past four quarters, Schlumberger has beaten consensus EPS estimates three times [14]. Conclusion - Schlumberger does not appear to be a strong candidate for an earnings beat, and investors should consider other factors when making decisions regarding the stock ahead of the earnings release [17].

Group 1 - The focus is on growth and dividend income as a strategy for retirement planning [1] - The portfolio is structured to generate monthly dividend income that grows through reinvestment and annual increases [1] Group 2 - The article expresses personal opinions and is not intended as investment advice [2][3] - It emphasizes the importance of conducting individual research before making investment decisions [2]

Group 1 - The focus is on growth and dividend income as a strategy for retirement planning [1] - The portfolio is structured to generate monthly dividend income that grows through reinvestment and annual increases [1] Group 2 - The article expresses personal opinions and is not intended as investment advice [2][3] - It emphasizes the importance of conducting individual research before making investment decisions [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the reliability of Wall Street analysts' recommendations, particularly focusing on Schlumberger (SLB), and emphasizes the importance of using these recommendations in conjunction with other research tools like the Zacks Rank. Group 1: Brokerage Recommendations - Schlumberger has an average brokerage recommendation (ABR) of 1.40, indicating a consensus between Strong Buy and Buy based on 25 brokerage firms' recommendations [2] - Out of the 25 recommendations, 18 are Strong Buy and 4 are Buy, which represent 72% and 16% of all recommendations respectively [2] - Despite the positive ABR, it is cautioned that investors should not rely solely on this information for investment decisions, as studies show limited success of brokerage recommendations in predicting stock price increases [5][10] Group 2: Analyst Bias and Zacks Rank - Analysts from brokerage firms tend to exhibit a strong positive bias in their ratings, with five "Strong Buy" recommendations for every "Strong Sell" [6] - The Zacks Rank, which is based on earnings estimate revisions, is presented as a more reliable indicator of a stock's near-term price performance compared to ABR [8][11] - The Zacks Rank is distinct from ABR, as it is a quantitative model that reflects timely earnings estimate revisions, while ABR may not always be up-to-date [9][13] Group 3: Earnings Estimates and Investment Outlook - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Schlumberger has declined by 1.5% over the past month to $3.04, indicating growing pessimism among analysts regarding the company's earnings prospects [14] - This decline in earnings estimates has resulted in a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) for Schlumberger, suggesting caution despite the Buy-equivalent ABR [15]