Schlumberger Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Schlumberger reported a strong second quarter in 2021, with global revenue increasing by 8% sequentially. EPS increased 43% sequentially, and the company generated $869 million in free cash flow. The company is on track to achieve its full-year financial targets.
Global revenue increased 8% sequentially, outperforming rig count growth.
North America revenue grew 11% sequentially, driven by US land revenue.
International revenue grew 7% sequentially, with growth in all four divisions.
Pretax segment operating income increased 22% sequentially, with margin expansion.
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Forward Guidance
Schlumberger anticipates continued international activity growth in the second half of 2021 and expects international revenue to grow by double-digits compared to the second half of last year. In North America, the growth rate is expected to moderate, but drilling activity could surprise to the upside.
Positive Outlook
- Industry projections of oil demand reflect the anticipation of a wider vaccine-enabled recovery.
- Improving road mobility.
- Impact of various economic stimulus programs.
- Momentum of international activity growth experienced in the second quarter will continue as the cyclical recovery unfolds.
- Drilling activity in North America could still surprise to the upside due to private E&P operator spending.
Challenges Ahead
- The rise of the COVID-19 Delta variant and resurgence of related disruptions could impact the pace of economic reopening.
- Potential setbacks in the recovery.
- Uncertainty in global economic conditions.
- Changes in exploration and production spending.
- Foreign currency risk and pricing pressure.
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