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confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
SLB CEO says Q2 EBITDA to be flat sequentially, slightly down from prior guidance
SLB LIMITED/NV
- Q2 revenue expected flattish sequentially but unfavorable geographic mix impacting margins.
- Saudi Arabia activity declined ahead of expectations with additional rig demobilizations and Jafurah unconventional pause.
- Lower short-cycle activity in Latin America offset by growth in Middle East and North Africa.
- Company-wide EBITDA now expected flat sequentially, slightly down from expectations shared on Q1 earnings call.
- Commitment to returning minimum $4 billion to shareholders in 2025 unchanged.
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