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Schlumberger Limited

S&P 500
SLB|Energy|Oil & Gas Equipment & Services|$53.27|P/E 25.1|MCap 85.1B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

74/ 100Safe

SLB's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 50.7% earnings payout ratio & 37.2% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 15.3% gross margin & Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 5.43% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • FCF Payout Ratio: 37.2%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 26.8%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
  • Debt-to-Equity: 42.5Conservative debt level relative to equity.

Risks

  • Gross Margin: 15.3%Gross margin is low and limits flexibility.
  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
50.7%Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
37.2%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
26.8%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
8.7xSafe

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
15.7%Safe
Current Ratio
1.3xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
42.5Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
14.1%Safe
Operating Margin
12.3%Caution
Gross Margin
15.3%Warning
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
5.4%Safe
Earnings Stability
Mostly StableCaution

About Schlumberger Limited

Schlumberger Limited is a leading global provider of technology and services for the energy industry. It operates through key business segments including Digital & Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems. The Digital & Integration segment combines digital solutions, data products, and asset performance optimization. Reservoir Performance offers technologies for productivity enhancement, exploration data processing, and subsurface evaluation. Well Construction delivers products and services for drilling, well placement, wellbore assurance, and production improvement. Production Systems develops technologies to recover hydrocarbons from reservoirs to the surface, pipelines, and refineries, while also supporting field development, carbon management, and integration of adjacent energy systems. As the premier oilfield-services company by market share, Schlumberger Limited holds leading positions in differentiated markets, with a strong emphasis on international operations and innovation in core, digital, and new energy areas. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, it plays a pivotal role in enabling efficient energy production worldwide.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.02%

Annual Dividend

$1.15

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

50.66%

FCF Payout Ratio

37.22%

Stock Price

$53.27

52-Week Range

$31.64 $57.20

Dividend History (2016–2025)

SLB annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

SLB earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

June 3, 2026

Next Payment Date

July 9, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

20.60%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

5.43%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-5.47%

3-Year Total Growth

75.38%

5-Year Total Growth

30.29%

10-Year Total Growth

-43.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$5,327.00

Annual Income

$115.00

Quarterly Income

$28.75

Monthly Income

$9.58

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SLB's current dividend yield?
Schlumberger Limited (SLB) currently has a dividend yield of 2.02%, based on a stock price of $53.27 and an annual dividend of $1.15.
When is SLB's next dividend payment date?
SLB's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-03 and the next payment date is 2026-07-09. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does SLB pay in dividends per year?
Schlumberger Limited paid $1.14 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has SLB been increasing its dividend?
Schlumberger Limited has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 5.43% and a 10-year CAGR of -5.47%.
Is SLB's dividend safe?
Schlumberger Limited has a payout ratio of 50.66%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 37.22%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is SLB's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Schlumberger Limited's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for energy companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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