Schlumberger Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Schlumberger's first-quarter 2021 results showed a sequential revenue decrease of 6% due to North American divestitures, offset by international growth. EPS was $0.21, and free cash flow reached $159 million. The company is optimistic about international growth and expects double-digit revenue growth in the second half of 2021.
Worldwide revenue was $5.2 billion.
International revenue reached $4.2 billion, while North America contributed $972 million.
Earnings per share (EPS) stood at $0.21.
Free cash flow was $159 million.
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Forward Guidance
Schlumberger anticipates North America activity to level off at production maintenance levels, while international activity is poised to ramp up through year-end 2021 and beyond. They expect to significantly benefit from this anticipated shift to increased international activity and are increasingly confident that their international revenue will see double-digit growth in the second half of 2021 as compared to the same period last year.
Positive Outlook
- Vaccination programs and fiscal stimulus packages are expected to support a rebound of economic activity and oil demand recovery through the year.
- Industry analysis estimates 5–6 million bbl/d of oil demand will be added by the end of the year.
- Demand recovery is projected to improve in the second quarter, exiting the year just 2 million bbl/d short of 2019 levels.
- International activity is poised to ramp up through year-end 2021 and beyond.
- International revenue will see double-digit growth in the second half of 2021 as compared to the same period last year.
Challenges Ahead
- The world is still grappling with COVID-19 infection rates.
- First-quarter revenue declined 6% sequentially.
- Offshore revenue declined 10% sequentially following the seasonal fourth-quarter year-end product sales.
- International revenue in the quarter reflects the usual seasonal dip, though China and Russia experienced a particularly severe winter.
- Digital & Integration revenue decreased 7% sequentially due to seasonally lower sales of software and multiclient seismic data licenses.
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