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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-119934"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CLB"
cik: "0001958086"
company_name: "Core Laboratories Inc. /DE/"
filed_at: "2026-03-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:24:59.678952+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Core Labs cuts Q1 2026 guidance citing Middle East conflict; revenue now $119-123M

## Summary
- First quarter 2026 revenue guidance revised to $119M-$123M, down from previously issued guidance.
- Operating income ex-items projected at $5.7M-$7.1M; EPS ex-items $0.05-$0.07.
- Client-driven project delays, travel constraints, and supply-chain disruptions from Middle East conflict cited.
- Reservoir Description segment most impacted; Production Enhancement less affected but energetics shipments delayed.
- Earnings call scheduled for April 30, 2026; press release on April 29 after market close.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-119934
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CLB
- cik: 0001958086
- company_name: Core Laboratories Inc. /DE/
- filed_at: 2026-03-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- 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/1958086/000119312526119934/0001193125-26-119934-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1958086/000119312526119934/clb-20260323.htm

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