Schlumberger reported strong Q4 2020 results with a 5% sequential increase in revenue, driven by North America and international markets. The company's performance strategy and cost-out program led to margin reset to 2019 levels. The company sees a clear path to achieve double-digit margins in North America and visible international margin improvement in 2021.
Q4 revenue increased 5% sequentially, driven by strong activity in North America and international markets.
GAAP EPS was $0.27, and EPS excluding charges and credits was $0.22, a 37% sequential increase.
Cash flow from operations was $878 million, and free cash flow was $554 million.
Margins reset to 2019 levels amid industry recovery and execution of performance strategy.
Oil demand is expected to recover to 2019 levels no later than 2023, driving activity increases in North America and internationally. Spending and activity momentum will continue in North America, while international spending is expected to increase from the second quarter of 2021 onwards.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income