Stifel analyst Stephen Gengaro slashed the price forecast for Schlumberger (NYSE:SLB) from $58.00 to $54.00 while reaffirming a Buy rating.
The analyst writes that despite the current macroeconomic uncertainty, the company’s margin performance is likely aided by its Digital business, the strength of its Production Systems segment, and ongoing cost reduction initiatives.
SLB has reaffirmed its expectation for strong free cash flow (FCF) and its commitment to returning at least $4 billion to shareholders in 2025, notes the analyst.
The analyst slashed EBITDA estimates to $8.38 billion (from $8.94 billion) for 2025 and $9.08 billion (from $9.75 billion) for 2026.
Overall, Gengaro expects the company’s strong FCF margin (10%+ expected through 2025) and low leverage to provide financial flexibility.
Also, the ChampionX acquisition is projected to benefit customers (especially offshore) and increase SLB’s exposure to resilient production/recovery markets, adds the analyst.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF (NYSE:IEZ) and VanEck Oil Services ETF (NYSE:OIH).
Price Action: SLB shares are down 1.52% at $33.99 at the last check Monday.
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