Schlumberger Gains 0.99% Despite $440M Volume Drop to 221st Rank as Mixed Sentiment and Strong Institutional Holdings Highlight Resilience Amid ESG Challenges

Schlumberger (SLB) rose 0.99% on August 29, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.44 billion, marking a 33.96% decline from the previous day’s volume and ranking 221st among stocks by trading activity. The energy services giant operates across four key segments—Digital & Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems—offering technologies for hydrocarbon production, carbon management, and subsea solutions. Recent investor sentiment has shown mixed signals, with hedge fund holdings in SLB dropping from 68 to 63 portfolios in Q2 2025, according to First Eagle Global Fund. Analysts highlight a “Moderate Buy” rating, supported by 15 buy and four hold recommendations, while the stock’s P/E ratio of 12.50 remains significantly below both market and sector averages.

Short interest in SLB has decreased by 43.80% in the past month, reflecting improved investor confidence. The short interest ratio stands at 2.3 days to cover, indicating a manageable level of bearish positioning. Institutional ownership remains robust at 81.99%, underscoring long-term institutional confidence. Meanwhile, the stock’s 52-week performance has been lackluster, with a 17.43% decline, though its dividend yield of 3.17% and sustainable payout ratio of 39.04% remain attractive to income-focused investors. Environmental scores and ESG metrics, however, present challenges, with a low environmental score of -4.23.

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