Should I buy Schlumberger (SLB) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Evercore ISI Group — 65% of its targets hit on this sector (34 calls tested). It aims for $66 (+35 %), call made on July 28, 2026, maturing on July 28, 2027 (78 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Schlumberger
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 52 % | +12.9 % | 25 | $55 +13% |
| Stifel | 50 % | +11.9 % | 12 | $64 +31% |
| Jefferies | 62 % | +8.9 % | 13 | $58 +19% |
| Barclays | 48 % | +6.4 % | 27 | $67 +37% |
| Goldman Sachs | 50 % | +2.8 % | 10 | $60 +23% |
| Susquehanna | 50 % | +1.5 % | 20 | $62 +27% |
| JP Morgan | 55 % | +0.3 % | 11 | $61 +25% |
| UBS | 38 % | -0.1 % | 8 | $75 +54% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 100% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 14 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $64, i.e. +30% from the current price ($49).
- The most reliable firm on SLB, Bernstein (100% hit rate, 4 scored calls), targets $71 (call made on May 11, 2026, maturing on May 11, 2027) (+46%) in its most recent call, and $56 (call made on March 12, 2026, maturing on March 12, 2027) (+15%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 6 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (2.6% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- A near-unanimous consensus leaves little room for positive surprise — a lot of optimism is already baked in.
The analyst consensus on SLB
Median target $64 (+30%) · 14 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Schlumberger now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 100% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $64 (+30%), and Bernstein (most reliable on SLB, 100%) targets $71. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~24) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Schlumberger?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($64) is still +30% above the current price ($49) (most reliable on SLB: Bernstein, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Schlumberger still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($49) and its estimated value: analysts target $64 on median (+30%), with 100% buys (most reliable on SLB: Bernstein, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on SLB and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying SLB?
A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
→ Go deeper: the full Schlumberger profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).