Schlumberger facing potential resistance ahead of earnings
Oil service provider Schlumberger (NYSE: SLB) is scheduled to release its second-quarter earnings results on July 19 and analysts expect the company to report earnings of $0.35 per share. The company earned $0.43 in the second quarter of 2018, meaning analysts expect an 18.6% decline in earnings on a year over year basis.
Schlumberger has been struggling for the last few years and the EPS have declined by an average of 3% per year over the last three years. Earnings were down by 21% in the first quarter compared to the first quarter of 2018.
In addition to the poor earnings results, the company’s management efficiency measurements are subpar. The ROE is 6.2% and the profit margin is 8.4%. Both of those figures are below average.
If the fundamentals weren’t enough, the technical picture is also pointing toward a rough period for Schlumberger. Looking at the weekly chart we see that the stock has been trending lower for the last year and a half and a trend line has formed that connects the highs from that period. The stock is closing in on the trend line now, but it is overbought on the daily chart.
In addition to the possible resistance looming just overhead, the Tickeron Trend Prediction Engine generated a bearish signal for Schlumberger on July 11. The signal shows a confidence level of 70% and it calls for a drop of at least 4% within the next month. Past predictions on Schlumberger have been successful 76% of the time.
Momentum Indicator for SLB turns negative, indicating new downward trend
SLB saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on July 16, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 84 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 84 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for SLB turned negative on July 16, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 43 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 43 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
SLB moved below its 50-day moving average on July 16, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where SLB declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where SLB advanced for three days, in of 322 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 239 cases where SLB Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 61, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.918) is normal, around the industry mean (2.398). P/E Ratio (18.976) is within average values for comparable stocks, (42.646). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.258) is also within normal values, averaging (2.692). Dividend Yield (0.019) settles around the average of (0.040) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.405) is also within normal values, averaging (1.473).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. SLB’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a provider of oilfield services such as distributing oil and gas information technologies and providing consulting services
Industry OilfieldServicesEquipment
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