Schlumberger Tumbles 2.55% as 44.3% Volume Surge Propels 163rd Market Rank

Schlumberger (SLB) closed on September 2, 2025, with a 2.55% decline, trading at $35.90 per share. The stock saw a surge in trading volume, reaching $0.63 billion, a 44.3% increase from the previous day, ranking it 163rd in market activity. The drop followed a period of 12.04% gains over the past month, contrasting with a 3.08% rise in the Oils-Energy sector and a 3.79% increase in the S&P 500 during the same period. Analysts highlighted the company’s upcoming earnings report, with expectations of a 23.6% year-over-year decline in EPS to $0.68 and a 1.96% drop in revenue to $8.98 billion. Full-year projections also signaled a 15.54% decrease in earnings per share and a 2.16% revenue contraction.

Recent institutional activity showed mixed trends. Energy Income Partners LLC increased its stake by 31.3% in Q1 2025, holding $20.9 million worth of shares. Other firms, including First Command Advisory Services and Atlas Capital Advisors, also added to their positions, though the overall institutional ownership remains at 81.99%. Analyst ratings were split, with two “Strong Buy” ratings, fifteen “Buy” ratings, and four “Hold” ratings, resulting in a “Moderate Buy” consensus. Despite these, Schlumberger’s Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell) reflects ongoing pessimism due to stagnant earnings estimates and declining industry sentiment.

The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.285 per share, payable on October 9, 2025, with an ex-dividend date of September 3. This yields 3.1% annually, aligning with a payout ratio of 39.04%. Valuation metrics showed a forward P/E of 12.78, below its industry average of 16.44, and a PEG ratio of 10.22, significantly higher than the sector average of 2.07. These figures underscore a discount relative to peers but highlight the disconnect between valuation and earnings growth expectations.

Backtesting data revealed that Schlumberger’s stock historically trades lower on ex-dividend dates. With a current yield of 3.09%, the dividend is expected to reduce the stock price by approximately 0.77% on September 3, 2025. The 52-week range remains between $31.11 and $46.15, with the stock currently trading near the lower end of its range. Analysts continue to monitor short-term trends, but the broader industry’s Zacks Industry Rank of 226 (bottom 9%) suggests continued challenges for the sector.