Core Laboratories NV (CLB)

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9.010
-0.030(-0.33%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
8.9709.270
52 wk Range
8.61020.360
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
9.04
Open
8.99
Day's Range
8.97-9.27
52 wk Range
8.61-20.36
Volume
433.26K
Average Volume (3m)
599.2K
1-Year Change
-41.6451%
Book Value / Share
6.06
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Price Target
15.000
Upside
+66.48%
Members' Sentiments
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ProTips
Has maintained dividend payments for 19 consecutive years

Core Laboratories NV News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
0 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
3 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 15.000
(+66.48% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Johnson Rice
Buy21.00+133.07%-Upgrade13-08-2026

Core Laboratories NV Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Core Labs reported Q3 2026 EPS of $0.12, missing Wall Street's $0.32 forecast by 62.5%, though revenue rose 6% sequentially to $132.1M.
  • Product sales surged 19% quarter-over-quarter while operating margin improved to 10% from 8%, with EBIT ex-items climbing 34% to $12.6M.
  • Middle East conflict and Russia-Ukraine disruptions continued delaying projects; management sees broader global recovery emerging in 2027.
  • Q4 guidance projects revenue of $128.5M-$134.5M and EPS of $0.12-$0.20, essentially flat with Q3 results at midpoint.
  • Shares fell 2.38% after-hours to $10.24, near 52-week low of $9.13; net debt stands at $93.4M with leverage under 1.5x.
Last Updated: 29-10-2026, 06:48 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
28-10-2026
EPS / Forecast
0.12 / 0.32
Revenue / Forecast
132.1M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.34
Dividend Yield
0.44%
Industry Median 1.33%
Annualised payout
0.04
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
-
Growth Streak

CLB Income Statement

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CLB
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
26.8x38.5x4.7x
PEG Ratio
−0.54−0.460.00
Price/Book
1.5x1.9x1.1x
Price / LTM Sales
0.8x1.3x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
66.3%31.7%34.8%
Fair Value Upside
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Core Laboratories Inc. provides reservoir description and production enhancement services and products to the oil and gas industry in the United States, and internationally. It operates through Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement segments. The Reservoir Description segment includes the characterization of petroleum reservoir rock and reservoir fluid samples to enhance production and improve recovery of crude oil and natural gas from its clients' reservoirs. It offers laboratory-based analytical and field services to characterize properties of crude oil and oil delivered products; and proprietary and joint industry studies, as well as services that support carbon capture, utilization and storage, geothermal projects, and the evaluation and appraisal of mining activities. The Production Enhancement segment provides services and products relating to reservoir well completions, perforations, stimulations, production, and well abandonment. It offers integrated diagnostic services to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of well completions and to develop solutions to improve the effectiveness of enhanced oil recovery projects. The company markets and sells its products through a combination of sales representatives, technical seminars, trade shows, and print advertising, as well as through distributors. Core Laboratories Inc. was founded in 1936 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
23.36M50.97%211.15M
Other Institutional Investors
24.88M49.03%224.95M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
48.24M100.00%436.11M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Ariel Investments, LLC30.72%1,40,74,9451,27,238
Ariel Investment Trust - Ariel Fund14.13%64,74,66358,531

FAQ

What Is the Core Laboratories (CLB) Share Price Today?

The Core Laboratories share price today is 9.010.

What is the current Core Laboratories (CLB) share price and day range?

As of 12-11-2026, the Core Laboratories share price is 9.010, with a previous close of 9.040. The share price has ranged from 8.970 to 9.270 today, while the 52-week range spans from 8.610 to 20.360.

What Is the Core Laboratories Market Cap?

As of today, Core Laboratories market cap is 414.010M.

Does Core Laboratories Pay Dividends? What's The Current Dividend Yield?

The Core Laboratories dividend yield is 0.4%%.

What Is the Core Laboratories (CLB) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for Core Laboratories is 15.000, with a high estimate of 21 and a low estimate of 11. 2 analysts recommend buying, while 1 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Buy and +66.48% Upside potential.

What Is Core Laboratories's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Core Laboratories EPS (TTM) is 0.34.

When Is the Next Core Laboratories Earnings Date?

Core Laboratories will release its next earnings report on 03-02-2027.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CLB a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does Core Laboratories Trade On?

Core Laboratories is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Core Laboratories?

The stock symbol for Core Laboratories is "CLB."

How Many Times Has Core Laboratories Stock Split?

Core Laboratories has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Core Laboratories Have?

Core Laboratories has 3300 employees.

What Is the CLB Premarket Price?

CLB's last pre-market stock price is 9.110. The pre-market share volume is 320.000, and the stock has changed by 0.070, or 0.770%.
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