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SLB is the world's premier oilfield-services company as measured by market share. While the industry is mostly fragmented, SLB holds the first or second competitive position in many of the differentiated oligopolies it operates in. Also known as Schlumberger, the company was founded in 1926 by two brothers bearing the same last name. Today it's most known as a global industry leader in innovation, while it focuses its strategy on its three growth engines: its core, digital, and new energy businesses. Over three fourths of its revenue base is tied to international markets, while the company boasts well over $1 billion in digital-related revenue.

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Risk appetite surged on Wall Street at the end of the week, with investors ramping up stock purchases ahead of Monday's market closure for Martin Luther King Day, which is also when Donald Trump will be sworn in as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">the 47th U.S. president.</a>
All major indices posted robust gains in midday trading, setting up for their strongest weekly performance since early November. Broad-based buying lifted every sector into the green, underscoring the strength of the rally.
Adding to the positive mood, the Israeli Security Cabinet approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43055426/oil-dips-as-israeli-security-cabinet-approves-gaza-ceasefire-yet-experts-warn-red-sea-risks-persist">in Gaza</a>, leaving final government approval as the last step before the agreement takes effect on Sunday.
Chipmaker Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) soared 8.9%, marking its biggest single-day jump since August 2024. The rally was fueled by rumors that the company could be a takeover target. 
Treasury yields edged higher but remained on track for steep weekly declines, following a softer-than-expected December inflation report that eased concerns over aggressive Federal Reserve policy.
The U.S. dollar rose 0.3% on Friday but is still slightly lower for the week, potentially snapping a six-week winning streak.
Gold prices steadied after Thursday's strong rally, while oil prices extended their decline as ceasefire efforts gained traction.
Cryptocurrency sentiment surged, driven by speculation that the incoming Trump administration could announce the creation of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43062518/2025-to-see-dogecoin-etf-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-microstrategy-of-ethereum-predicts-crypto-hedge-fund">a Bitcoin Reserve Fund.</a> Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was up 5% to over $105,000. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,483.46</td>
<td>1.9%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,013.18</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,641.72</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,279.34</td>
<td>0.6%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:45 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011525&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.2% to $598.98.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 1.1% to $436.12.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rallied 1.8% to $522.24.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.7% to $226.01.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 1.8%; the&nbsp;Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 0.1%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>) rallied nearly 5% in reaction to stronger-than-expected quarterly results. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>), up 7.9%; Fastenal Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>), up 0.64%; State Street Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>), down 3%; Huntington Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>), up 0.39%; Regions Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>), down 0.86% and Citizens Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>), up 1.8%.</li>
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U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 300 points on Friday.
Shares of Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43055401/schlumberger-posts-strong-q4-results-raises-dividend-and-buybacks-championx-deal-to-strengthen-future-growth">fourth-quarter results</a>.
The company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS and revenue. Additionally, the Board announced a 3.6% increase in its quarterly cash dividend.
Symbotic shares jumped 17.7% to $31.48 on Thursday.
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<li>Blaize Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZAI#NASDAQ">BZAI</a>) shares jumped 25.4% to $8.15. The stock may be moving on continued strength after announcing a strategic partnership with AlwaysAI on Thursday.</li>
<li>SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) shares jumped 13.8% to $4.9499. SEALSQ announced common criteria EAL5+ certification for MS600X secure hardware platform.</li>
<li>Qorvo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) gained 13% to $83.18 following a WSJ report indicating activist investor Starboard Value has acquired a 7.7% stake in the company.</li>
<li>Sasol Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSL#NYSE">SSL</a>) rose 10.7% to $5.51</li>
<li>Coincheck Group N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNCK#NASDAQ">CNCK</a>) rose 9.3% to $9.77.</li>
<li>Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLX#NASDAQ">TLX</a>) surged 9% to $17.60.</li>
<li>Semler Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMLR#NASDAQ">SMLR</a>) gained 8.8% to $63.38.</li>
<li>JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) gained 8.7% to $38.52.</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>) rose 7.5% to $21.14. Barclays analyst Tom O&#8217;Malley maintained Intel with an Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $25 to $23.</li>
<li>Bank OZK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OZK#NASDAQ">OZK</a>) rose 6.5% to $48.29 following fourth-quarter earnings.</li>
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Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) shares are trading higher after the company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43052124/slb-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results-increases-dividend-and-initiates-2-3-billi" rel="noreferrer noopener">better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 results</a>.
Revenue grew 3% year over year to $9.28 billion, beating the consensus of $9.18 billion.
North America rose 7%, driven by growth in offshore activity in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and higher Asset Performance Solutions revenue in Canada, despite lower drilling activity in U.S. land.
International revenue improved 3% year-over-year, while revenue in&nbsp;Latin America&nbsp;declined&nbsp;3%&nbsp;sequentially, driven primarily by reduced drilling activity in Mexico.
Adjusted EPS increased 7% to 92 cents, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">above the consensus of 90 cents.</a>
Revenue by Division: Digital &amp; Integration $1.156 billion (+10% Y/Y); Reservoir Performance $1.81 billion (+4% Y/Y); Well Construction $3.267 billion (-5% Y/Y), and Production Systems $3.197 billion (+9% Y/Y).
Adjusted EBITDA was $2.382 billion for the quarter, an increase of 5% Y/Y, and margin expanded 33 bps to 25.7%. The pretax segment operating margin contracted by 12 bps for the quarter to 20.7%.
Operating cash flow for the fiscal totaled $6.602 billion compared to $6.637 billion a year ago, and free cash flow was $3.99 billion.
For the quarter, cash flow from operations was $2.39 billion, and free cash flow was $1.631 billion.
Dividend: SLB declared a quarterly cash dividend increase of 3% to $0.285 from $0.275 per share, payable on April 3, 2025, to stockholders of record on February 5, 2025.
In the quarter, SLB repurchased 11.8 million shares for $501 million, totaling 38.4 million shares for the year. On December 20, 2024, SLB initiated $2.3 billion in accelerated share repurchase transactions, with 80% of shares delivered by January 13, 2025. This positions the company to increase total return to shareholders from $3.3 billion in 2024 to a minimum of $4 billion in 2025.
&#8220;With the anticipated completion of our announced acquisition of ChampionX, we are set to further strengthen our production and recovery capabilities, enabling us to deliver even greater value to our customers. This strategic acquisition will also enhance the resilience of the SLB portfolio, providing some stability against the cycles in the years to come,&#8221; commented SLB Chief Executive Officer Olivier Le Peuch.
&#8220;SLB remains committed to expanding EBITDA margins, generating strong cash flows, and increasing returns to shareholders,&#8221; Le Peuch concluded.
Price Action: SLB shares are trading higher by 1.90% at $41.87 premarket at the last check Friday.
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SLB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.90 by 2.22 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $9.28 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $9.18 billion by 1.10 percent. This is a 3.27 percent increase over sales of $8.99 billion the same period last year.

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U.S. stock futures were trading higher on Friday morning, recovering from the previous day&#8217;s losses. Futures across all major indices showed gains.
Although the S&amp;P 500 ended its winning streak on Thursday, a strong Friday session could potentially result in the best weekly performance for the index since the November election.
The 10-year Treasury note yielded 4.60% and the two-year note was at 4.23%. Market expectations for the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting outcome on Jan. 31 suggest a high probability of 97.3% that the central bank will maintain interest rates at their current level, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch tool.
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<td>Futures</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.48%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.33%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.06%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>-0.19%</td>
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Major stock market ETFs, such as the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), were trading higher in pre-market trading on Friday. SPY saw a 0.35% increase to $593.70, while QQQ climbed 0.44% to $515.33, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Cues From The Last Session
U.S. stocks closed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43049530/sp-500-ends-three-session-win-streak-amid-decline-in-apple-nvidia-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">lower </a>on Thursday, ending a three-day winning streak. The tech sector weighed heavily on the market, with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares declining significantly.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) and Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) posted positive earnings reports. Whereas, retail sales growth slowed in December, and jobless claims rose slightly, potentially dampening investor sentiment.
While most sectors finished the day in positive territory, including utilities, real estate, and industrials, the technology and communication services sectors dragged down the overall market.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>-0.89%</td>
<td>19.338.29</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-0.21%</td>
<td>5,937.34</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.16%</td>
<td>43,153.13</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.15%</td>
<td>2,266.79</td>
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Insights From Analysts
As Donald Trump moves to the White House on Monday, Dec. 20, Robin Brooks, the ex-Goldman Sachs FX Strategist and a senior fellow at Brookings Institution <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/articles/china-tariffs-and-trump-2-0/">said</a> the tariff confrontation between the U.S. and China could prove detrimental to the S&amp;P 500.
China's most &#8220;potent weapon&#8221; is the depreciation of the yuan as an offset to additional U.S. tariffs. This could negatively impact the U.S. economy, potentially tightening financial conditions and weighing on the S&amp;P 500, Brooks said in his research note.
Even though the new administration may seek to mitigate this by implementing targeted tariffs or a phased-in, conditional universal tariff, he said, &#8220;Given how little is priced, it seems likely that market volatility will rise in the months ahead.&#8221;
Highlighting the corporate earnings in 2025, Callie Cox, the chief market strategist at Ritholtz Wealth Management, said in an X post &#8220;All 11 sectors are expected to report growing profits, which would be the first time that&#8217;s happened since 2018.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Wall Street expects the perfect year from S&amp;P 500 companies in 2025. All 11 sectors are expected to report growing profits, which would be the first time that&#39;s happened since 2018. Think about that when you listen to management comments this season. <a href="https://t.co/HinFA3zu88">pic.twitter.com/HinFA3zu88</a>
&mdash; Callie Cox (@callieabost) <a href="https://twitter.com/callieabost/status/1880016203093332149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Carson Research's report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/43049404/bull-markets-last-for-79-years-on-average-but-third-year-returns-can-be-weak-says-this-research-firm">analyzing</a> bull markets over the past 50 years shows that the 1987 and 2002 bull markets spanned five years each, while the 1974 bull market extended for 6.2 years.
Notably, the 2009 bull market lasted for 11 years, the longest in recent times. Additionally, the 1988 bull market held a record at 12.3 years.
On average, these five bull markets over the last 50 years were 7.9 years long.
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<td>Bull Markets Over The Last 50 Years</td>
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<td>August 1982-1987</td>
<td>5</td>
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<td>October 2002-2007</td>
<td>5</td>
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<td>September 1974 to November 1980</td>
<td>6.2</td>
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<td>February 2009-2020</td>
<td>11</td>
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<td>January 1988 to March 2000</td>
<td>12.3</td>
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<td>Average</td>
<td>7.9</td>
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"Looking at the previous 11 bull markets, we found the average bull lasted more than five years, suggesting even though this bull market is mighty, it could have plenty of room left to run," the note stated.
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<li>On Friday, Housing Starts and Building Permits for December will be announced at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization for December is slated to release at 9:15 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Fastenal Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>) was up 0.17% in premarket on Friday as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings at 48 cents per share on revenue of $1.84 billion before the opening bell before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>State Street Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>) was up 0.01% ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $2.43 per share on revenue of $3.32 billion.</li>
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<li>Schlumberger NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) was up 0.51% in premarket on Friday as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of 90 cents per share on revenue of $9.18 billion before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>JB Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) dropped 10.85% after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter on Thursday.</li>
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<li>Versus Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VS#NASDAQ">VS</a>) was up 83.85% as it announced its expansion into Brazil to leverage its gamification platform to transform audience engagement across industries.</li>
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<li>iSpecimen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISPC#NASDAQ">ISPC</a>), a leading online biospecimen marketplace, was up 44.56% as it secured the critical hMPV virus specimens as cases surged in China.</li>
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<li>Qorvo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) was up 7.09% as the activist investor Starboard Value LP reportedly acquired a 7.7% stake worth approximately $500 million in the struggling semiconductor manufacturer for potential operational changes.</li>
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Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.32% to hover around $78.10 per barrel.
The gold spot index was down by 0.77% to $2,729.99 per ounce. The Dollar Index was up 0.13% at 109.104 level.
Most Asian markets closed lower on Friday including Australia&#8217;s ASX 200, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, and South Korea&#8217;s Kospi index. On the other hand, Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng and China&#8217;s CSI 300 index advanced. European markets were trading higher.
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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Friday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 48 cents per share on revenue of $1.84 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Fastenal shares gained 0.5% to $75.15 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter on Thursday. J.B. Hunt Transport shares dipped 11.1% to $165.50 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting State Street Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $2.43 per share on revenue of $3.32 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. State Street shares gained 0.1% to $100.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<li>Activist investor Starboard Value LP has reportedly acquired a 7.7% stake worth approximately $500 million in Qorvo Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QRVO#NASDAQ">QRVO</a>) on Thursday, targeting the struggling semiconductor manufacturer for potential operational changes. Qorvo shares climbed 7.1% to $78.84 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 90 cents per share on revenue of $9.18 billion before the opening bell. SLB shares gained 0.2% to $41.18 in after-hours trading.</li>
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<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Schlumberger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.90 per share on revenue of $9.18 billion. 
• Regions Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RF#NYSE">RF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.55 per share on revenue of $1.86 billion. 
• Sify Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIFY#NASDAQ">SIFY</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $152.30 million. 
• Wipro (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIT#NYSE">WIT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $2.67 billion. 
• Webster Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBS#NYSE">WBS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.36 per share on revenue of $611.93 million. 
• Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBAN#NASDAQ">HBAN</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $1.88 billion. 
• State Street (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.29 per share on revenue of $3.26 billion. 
• Citizens Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CFG#NYSE">CFG</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.83 per share on revenue of $1.96 billion. 
• Truist Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TFC#NYSE">TFC</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.88 per share on revenue of $5.05 billion. 
• Fastenal (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.48 per share on revenue of $1.84 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• BOK Financial (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOKF#NASDAQ">BOKF</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.00 per share on revenue of $517.46 million. 
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 ending a three-session winning streak.
Big tech shares recorded losses during the session, with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) falling 4% and NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) down around 2%.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) topped earnings expectations, while Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) also surpassed bottom-line projections.
On the economic data front, U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% month-over-month in December versus a revised 0.8% increase in the previous month and down from market estimates of 0.6%. U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 14,000 from the previous week to 217,000 in the week ending January 11, compared to market estimates of 210,000.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with utilities, real estate, and industrials stocks recording gains on Thursday. However, information technology and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 68 points to 43,153.13 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 0.21% to 5,937.34, while the Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.89% to 19,338.29 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Fastenal Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FAST#NASDAQ">FAST</a>), State Street Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>, )) and Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) today.
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At a current reading of 28.4, the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Thursday, versus a prior reading of 31.1.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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S&P 500 Ends Three-Session Win Streak Amid Decline In Apple, Nvidia: Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>JP Morgan cut the price target for Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>) from $83 to $77. JP Morgan analyst Stephen Tusa maintained a Neutral rating. Carrier Global shares closed at $68.40 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CARR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>RBC Capital slashed Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>) price target from $390 to $380. RBC Capital analyst Jonathan Atkin maintained a Sector Perform rating. Charter Communications shares closed at $346.29 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CHTR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan raised the price target for Deere &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>) from $450 to $470. JP Morgan analyst Tami Zakaria maintained a Neutral rating. Deere shares closed at $432.31 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Wells Fargo increased the price target for Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) from $350 to $375. Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintained an Equal-Weight rating. Lululemon shares closed at $388.74 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LULU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group slashed Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIG#NYSE">SIG</a>) price target from $87 to $65. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Sector Perform rating. Signet shares settled at $58.00 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SIG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital raised Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) price target from $825 to $1,000. BMO Capital analyst Brian Pitz maintained an Outperform rating. Netflix shares closed at $828.40 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>B of A Securities raised Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WAB#NYSE">WAB</a>) price target from $225 to $226. B of A Securities analyst Ken Hoexter maintained a Buy rating. Westinghouse Air Brake shares closed at $198.10 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WAB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group cut the price target for Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) from $62 to $44. Evercore ISI Group analyst James West downgraded the stock from Outperform to In-Line. SLB shares settled at $39.87 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SLB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Cantor Fitzgerald cut Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) price target from $15 to $14. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brett Knoblauch maintained an Overweight rating. Applied Digital shares closed at $8.54 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APLD/analyst-ratings">other </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital raised The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>) price target from $125 to $160. BMO Capital analyst Brian Pitz maintained an Outperform rating. Trade Desk shares closed at $116.76 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TTD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst James West downgraded Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) from Outperform to In-Line and lowered the price target from $62 to $44. SLB shares closed at $39.87 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SLB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Janney Montgomery Scott analyst Robert Stevenson downgraded the rating for Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEI#NYSE">DEI</a>) from Buy to Neutral. Douglas Emmett shares closed at $17.17 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DEI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst James West downgraded Helmerich &amp; Payne, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HP#NYSE">HP</a>) from Outperform to In-Line and cut the price target from $48 to $39. Helmerich &amp; Payne shares closed at $35.44 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Richard Hill downgraded the rating for Safehold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAFE#NYSE">SAFE</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and slashed the price target from $30 to $19. Safehold shares closed at $16.54 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SAFE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst James West downgraded the rating for Tidewater Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDW#NYSE">TDW</a>) from Outperform to In-Line and lowered the price target from $112 to $68. Tidewater shares closed at $54.65 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TDW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Evercore ISI Group analyst James West downgrades Schlumberger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) from Outperform to In-Line and lowers the price target from $62 to $44.

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TD Cowen analyst Marc Bianchi maintains Schlumberger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $65 to $53.

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Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) shares are trading lower on Wednesday. The company secured several major drilling contracts from Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>).
These contracts will support capital-efficient energy development across deep- and ultra-deepwater assets in the UK North Sea, Trinidad and Tobago, the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42872559/slb-awarded-multi-region-deepwater-contracts-by-shell-to-support-capital-efficient-energy-developm" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gulf of Mexico, and other locations.</a>
The projects, set to be delivered over three years, will leverage SLB&#8217;s AI-enabled digital drilling capabilities alongside its expertise in ultra-deepwater environments.
This combination aims to consistently deliver more efficient wells, enhancing cost-effectiveness.
The contracts will cover digital directional drilling services, hardware, logging while drilling, surface logging, cementing, drilling and completions fluids, completions, and wireline services.
Last month, SLB disclosed that its OneSubsea joint venture won a contract from Petrobras, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/b42459584/slb-onesubsea-awarded-subsea-boosting-contract-by-petrobras-for-the-b-zios-field-offshore-brazil" rel="noreferrer noopener">following a competitive tender</a>.
The contract involves the provision of two subsea raw seawater injection systems to enhance recovery from the Búzios field.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Oil Equipment &amp; Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEZ#NYSE">IEZ</a>) and VanEck Oil Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OIH#NYSE">OIH</a>).
Price Action: SLB shares are down 1.69% at $38.71 at the last check Wednesday.
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Global energy technology companySLB (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) has been awarded a series of major drilling contracts by Shell to support capital-efficient energy development across its deep- and ultra-deepwater assets in the UK North Sea, Trinidad and Tobago, the Gulf of Mexico and others.

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Schlumberger Limited (SLB) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

The energy sector offers value due to rising global demand, focus on energy security, market growth, regulatory support, technological advancements, and increasing oil and gas prices. Therefore, in this dynamic backdrop, it may be wise to consider undervalued energy stocks: Schlumberger (SLB), VAALCO Energy (EGY), and Obsidian Energy (OBE), which offer significant upside potential. Read more... Despite global climate action, coal, oil, and gas continue to dominate as global energy demand rises. Geopolitical tensions in Ukraine, Gaza, and U.S.-China relations have heightened the focus on energy security. Hence, this presents an opportunity to consider undervalued energy stocks: Schlumberger Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SLB/">SLB</a>), VAALCO Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EGY/">EGY</a>), and Obsidian Energy Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OBE/">OBE</a>), offering significant upside potential.
The gradual shift from fossil fuels keeps oil and gas pivotal to the global economy. Expected to grow at a <a href="https://www.thebusinessresearchcompany.com/report/oil-and-gas-global-market-report">4.9% CAGR</a>, the market could reach $9.89 trillion by 2029, driven by resource exploration and government support. Moreover, key trends include emission reduction, digital technologies, reservoir modeling, increased drilling investments, and industry alliances for advanced solutions.
Likewise, the Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) market is projected to grow from $105.91 billion in 2025 to $190.69 billion by 2030, at a <a href="https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/energy-as-a-service-market">12.5% CAGR</a>. This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of distributed energy solutions in commercial and industrial sectors, regulatory support for energy efficiency, and rising energy demands from a growing population prioritizing sustainable solutions.
Furthermore, oil demand is projected to grow from 840 kb/d in 2024 to 1.10 mb/d in 2025, reaching <a href="https://www.iea.org/reports/oil-market-report-december-2024">103.90 mb/d</a>, while colder winters are expected to boost natural gas consumption. U.S. Henry Hub natural gas prices are forecasted to rise from $2.20/MMBtu in 2024 to <a href="https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report/natgas.php#:~:text=We%20expect%20natural%20gas%20inventories%20to%20be%202%25%20above%20the,is%20flat%20compared%20with%204Q24.">$3.00/MMBtu in 2025</a>. With these favorable trends, let's dive into the fundamentals of the three highlighted energy stocks.
Schlumberger Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SLB/">SLB</a>)
SLB provides technology solutions for the energy industry worldwide. The company operates through four divisions: Digital &amp; Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems.
On January 8, 2025, SLB announced major drilling contracts with Shell to use AI-enabled digital drilling and ultra-deepwater expertise for energy projects in the UK North Sea, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Gulf of Mexico, aiming to deliver cost-efficient, consistent wells over three years.
On December 12, 2024, SLB announced a contract with Petrobras to deliver two subsea raw seawater injection systems for the Búzios field, aiming to boost recovery efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing FPSO performance.
In terms of forward non-GAAP <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/pegratio.asp">PEG</a>, SLB's 0.90x is 46% lower than the 1.66x industry average. Its 9.88x forward EV/EBIT is 9.4% lower than the 10.90x industry average. In addition, its 11.49x forward non-GAAP P/E is 6.8% lower than the 12.33x industry average.
For the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, SLB's revenue grew by 10.2% year-over-year to $9.16 billion. Similarly, its net income attributable to SLB and EPS amounted to $1.19 billion and $0.83, reflecting increases of 5.6% and 6.4%, respectively, from the prior year's quarter. Furthermore, the company's adjusted EBITDA rose 12.6% year-over-year to $2.34 billion.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, SLB's EPS and revenue are expected to increase 4.9% and 2.2% year-over-year to $0.90 and $9.19 billion, respectively. It surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. SLB's stock has declined 5.3% over the past month to close the last trading session at $38.81. The average analyst price target of $59.41 indicates a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/slb/forecast">53.1% upside potential</a>.
SLB's <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this positive outlook. The POWR Ratings assess stocks by 118 different factors, each with its own weighting.
Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/energy-services/">Energy – Services</a> industry, it is ranked #23 out of 53 stocks. To view all the ratings of SLB for Growth, Value, Momentum, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SLB/">click here</a>.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EGY/">EGY</a>)
EGY is an independent energy company that engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Gabon, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, and Canada.
In terms of forward EV/Sales, EGY's 0.91x is 56.2% lower than the 2.08x industry average. Similarly, its 0.92x forward Price/Sales is 38.1% lower than the 1.48x industry average. Its 5.23x forward non-GAAP P/E is 57.6% lower than the 12.33x industry average.
EGY's total net revenue for the third quarter, which ended on September 30, 2024, increased by 20.7% year-over-year to $140.33 million. Its operating income rose 24% from the previous year to $44.08 million. Additionally, EGY's adjusted net income reached $7.93 million, or $0.08 per share, reflecting increases of 6.2% and 14.3%, respectively, from the prior year's quarter.
Street expects EGY's revenue for the quarter ending March 31, 2025, to increase 2% year-over-year to $102.11 million. It surpassed the Street EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters. Over the past year, the stock has declined 4.6% to close the last trading session at $4.34. The average analyst price target of $9.17 indicates a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/egy/forecast">111.3% upside potential</a>.
EGY's POWR Ratings reflect its solid fundamentals. It is ranked #20 out of 74 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/energy-oil-gas/">Energy – Oil &amp; Gas</a> industry. It has an A grade for Quality and a B for Value. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EGY/">Click here</a> to see the additional grades of EGY for Growth, Momentum,  Stability, and Sentiment.
Obsidian Energy Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OBE/">OBE</a>)
Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, OBE engages in the exploration, production, and development of oil and natural gas properties in Western Canada.
In terms of forward EV/EBITDA, OBE's 2.05x is 67.1% lower than the 6.25x industry average. Its 0.77x forward Price/Sales is 47.9% lower than the 1.48x industry average. Likewise, its 5.97x forward non-GAAP P/E is 51.6% lower than the 12.33x industry average.
In the third quarter ending September 30, 2024, OBE's funds flow from operations increased 26.1% year-over-year to C$124.70 million ($86.66 million). Moreover, the company's net income was C$33.20 million ($23.07 million), or $0.42 per share, reflecting growth of 33.9% and 40% from the previous year's quarter, respectively.
Analysts expect OBE's revenue for fiscal 2024 to increase 6.9% year-over-year to $571.42 million. Its EPS for fiscal 2025 is expected to rise 17.5% year-over-year to $4.59. Over the past month, the stock has gained 11.3% to close the last trading session at $5.90. The average analyst price target of $9.14 indicates a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/obe/forecast">54.9% upside potential</a>.
OBE's POWR Ratings reflect its bright prospects. It has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It has a B grade for Value. Within the Energy – Oil &amp; Gas industry, OBE is ranked #6. To access OBE's additional grades for Growth, Momentum, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality, <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OBE/">click here</a>.
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