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CORE LABORATORIES INC

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πŸ† #3018 by market capEarnings Oct 28US Equity
$9.71β–Ό $0.31 (βˆ’3.19%)
πŸŒ™ After hours$9.71β–² 0.00%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–Ό 3.2%
7dβ–Ό 11.5%
14dβ–Ό 20.7%
30dβ–Ό 21.6%
ytdβ–Ό 39.4%
1yβ–Ό 22.8%
🏦Market Cap
$448M
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+0.3%
Slowing
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
19.5%
Thin
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
2.3%
Thin
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
0.9x
Cheap
Otter Score
68
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$9.56 – $9.83
52-Week Range
$9.79 – $20.36
Volume
$4.49B
Avg Volume
$3.45B
Shares Outstanding
46.1M
Next Earnings
Dec 15, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$527M
Last Q Revenue
$125M
P/E Ratio
19.6
P/S Ratio
0.9x
EPS (TTM)
$0.52
Dividend Yield
0.39%
Dilution (1yr)
βˆ’2.7%

Why Investors Own CLB

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +46.2% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 64% gross margin and 30% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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CORE LABORATORIES INC

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$527Mβ–² +0.5% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
17.9%β–² +6.1% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
$50Mβ–Ό βˆ’13.8% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$22Mβ–Ό βˆ’48.6% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
46.5Mβ–Ό βˆ’2.7% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
βˆ’$141Mβ–² +$20M YoY
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About CORE LABORATORIES INC

Core Laboratories N.V. (CLB) is a global provider to the oil and gas sector, delivering specialized services and products for characterizing subterranean reservoirs and optimizing hydrocarbon extraction. The company's operations are distinctly segmented into Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement. The Reservoir Description division meticulously analyzes petroleum reservoir rock, fluid, and gas samples. This detailed scientific examination aims to boost the yield and enhance the recovery of oil and gas from clients' reservoirs. Offerings in this segment encompass comprehensive laboratory analysis and on-site field evaluations to determine the properties of crude oil and refined products, alongside performing proprietary and collaborative industry research studies. Conversely, the Production Enhancement segment furnishes an array of services and products vital for well completions, perforations, stimulation processes, and general production activities. This includes providing integrated diagnostic tools designed to assess the efficacy of well completions and to devise strategies for more effective enhanced oil recovery initiatives. Core Laboratories markets and sells its solutions through diverse channels, including direct sales representatives, educational seminars, industry trade exhibitions, print advertising, and a network of distributors. Established in 1936, the company boasts a significant international presence, conducting operations in approximately 50 countries, with its corporate headquarters situated in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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βš–οΈValuationβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
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πŸ’§Dilutionβ˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Overall Score
Fair
68/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$11.67
β–² +20.2% Upside
High Target$13.10
Low Target$9.76
Based on 35 analysts

Latest News & Updates

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·7d ago

CLB Declines 35% in the Past Six Months: How to Play the Stock?

Core Laboratories' 35.1% six-month slide contrasts with stronger Production Enhancement trends and offshore recovery potential amid geopolitical risks.

BenzingaΒ·12d ago

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Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·28d ago

3 Oilfield Services Stocks Poised to Gain Despite Industry Challenges

Strict capital discipline by upstream energy companies is acting as a dampener, making the outlook for the Zacks Oil and Gas-Field Services industry gloomy. FTI, OII and CLB are expected to survive the industry woes.

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 30

BlackRock Inc. Makes New Investment in Core Laboratories Inc. $CLB

BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in Core Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: CLB) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund acquired 7,460,118

Zacks Investment ResearchΒ·Aug 28

Core Laboratories (CLB) Up 18.7% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Core Laboratories (CLB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Defense WorldΒ·Aug 22

Advisors Capital Management LLC Makes New $2.77 Million Investment in Core Laboratories Inc. $CLB

Advisors Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Core Laboratories Inc. (NYSE: CLB) during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund purchased 237,398 shares of the o