---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-145388"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SLB"
cik: "0000087347"
company_name: "SLB LIMITED/NV"
filed_at: "2025-06-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T23:10:40.009428+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# SLB CEO says Q2 EBITDA to be flat sequentially, slightly down from prior guidance

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-145388
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SLB
- cik: 0000087347
- company_name: SLB LIMITED/NV
- filed_at: 2025-06-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/87347/000119312525145388/0001193125-25-145388-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/87347/000119312525145388/d81921d8k.htm

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