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Dec 31, 2025
Core Labs Q4 2025 Earnings Report
Core Lab reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with revenue up 3% sequentially and 7% year-over-year, and operating income up 11.7% year-over-year.
Key Takeaways
Core Laboratories Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter in 2025, with revenue reaching $138.3 million, a 7% increase year-over-year, surpassing guidance. Operating income stood at $15.8 million, and diluted EPS was $0.15. The company also reduced net debt by $1.2 million and repurchased 363,207 shares of common stock.
Fourth quarter revenue increased by 7% year-over-year to $138.3 million, exceeding guidance.
Operating income for the fourth quarter was $15.8 million, with ex-items operating income at $15.7 million.
Diluted GAAP EPS was $0.15, while ex-items EPS was $0.21.
The company generated $5.1 million in free cash flow and reduced net debt by $1.2 million, improving its leverage ratio to 1.09.
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Forward Guidance
Core Lab projects first quarter 2026 revenue to be between $124 million and $130 million, with operating income ranging from $9.7 million to $12.2 million, and EPS between $0.11 and $0.15. This guidance reflects a higher interest rate due to a term loan and an effective tax rate of 25%.
Positive Outlook
- Global crude oil demand growth is forecasted to be approximately 0.9–1.4 million barrels per day in 2026.
- International markets are expected to exhibit resilient activity levels, indicating multi-year offshore developments and long-cycle investments.
- Core Lab's Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement technologies are well-positioned to support ongoing investment needs.
- Growth in demand for Core's diagnostic services and technological innovations in proprietary energetic systems may partially offset softer U.S. onshore activity.
- The company maintains a constructive multi-year outlook with steady activity across committed long-cycle projects.
Challenges Ahead
- U.S. land completion activity is anticipated to be down in the first half of 2026 compared to the first half of 2025.
- Tariff pressures and OPEC+ production policy decisions continue to contribute to market volatility and softer commodity prices.
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