CLB struggles with declining revenues, geopolitical risks, margin compression and weak U.S. demand, creating uncertainty around growth and profitability prospects.
Core Laboratories trades near five-year lows but suffers from limited investor interest and unclear financial segment breakdowns, despite global diversification and energy transition exposure. Reservoir Description is the standout segment, offering recurring, high-margin services with long-term demand, especially as energy transition projects like CCS gain traction. Production Enhancement faces high competition and low margins, and the company's lack of transparency and communication limits investor confidence and potential re-rating.
Core Laboratories (CLB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
![]() CLB In 3 weeks Estimated | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
![]() CLB 2 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
![]() CLB 4 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
![]() CLB 8 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
![]() CLB 11 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
![]() CLB 3 May 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
23 Jul 2025 (In 2 weeks) Date | | 0.18 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
24 Oct 2024 Date | | 0.23 Cons. EPS | 0.25 EPS |
25 Jul 2024 Date | | 0.21 Cons. EPS | 0.22 EPS |
24 Apr 2024 Date | | 0.16 Cons. EPS | 0.19 EPS |
31 Jan 2024 Date | | 0.19 Cons. EPS | 0.19 EPS |
![]() CLB In 3 weeks Estimated | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
![]() CLB 2 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
![]() CLB 4 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
![]() CLB 8 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
![]() CLB 11 months ago Paid | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
![]() CLB 3 May 2024 Paid | Quarterly | $0.01 Per Share |
23 Jul 2025 (In 2 weeks) Date | | 0.18 Cons. EPS | - EPS |
24 Oct 2024 Date | | 0.23 Cons. EPS | 0.25 EPS |
25 Jul 2024 Date | | 0.21 Cons. EPS | 0.22 EPS |
24 Apr 2024 Date | | 0.16 Cons. EPS | 0.19 EPS |
31 Jan 2024 Date | | 0.19 Cons. EPS | 0.19 EPS |
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services Industry | Energy Sector | Lawrence V. Bruno CEO | NYSE Exchange | N22717107 Cusip |
NL Country | 3,400 Employees | 5 May 2025 Last Dividend | 9 Jul 2010 Last Split | 20 Sep 1995 IPO Date |
Core Laboratories Inc. is a pioneering provider in the oil and gas industry, offering essential reservoir description and production enhancement services and products across the United States and globally. With a history dating back to 1936, the Houston, Texas-based company has built its reputation on delivering innovative solutions that significantly improve the efficiency, recovery, and production of crude oil and gas from reservoirs. Core Laboratories operates through two main segments: Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement, each designed to address the specific needs of their clients in the exploration and production (E&P) sector. The company's approach to market and sell its products includes sales representatives, technical seminars, trade shows, print advertising, and distribution channels.
Core Laboratories Inc.'s offerings can be broadly categorized into two segments, with various services and products under each:
This segment focuses on the characterization of petroleum reservoir rock and fluid samples, which is critical for enhancing oil and gas production and improving recovery methods from reservoirs. Services and products under Reservoir Description include:
The Production Enhancement segment is designed to optimize the completion and productivity of oil and gas wells. Included in this segment are: