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Core Laboratories

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Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products to the global oil and gas industry.

Market cap
$492.77M-5.7%
Revenue$524.7M+1.3%
Net income$29.0M+3.6%
Free cash flow$22.5M-51.1%
EPS (diluted)$0.61+1.7%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

Next report

Oct 28, 2026 (in 3 months)
Revenue estimate$131.7M
EPS estimate$0.18

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$121.8M-1.4%
Operating income$1.9M-57.3%
Net income-$789.0K-412%
EPS (diluted)-$0.02

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$22.8M+3.2%
Total debt$167.8M-6.8%
Total equity$268.9M+6.1%
Total assets$587.7M+0.3%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$4.0M-40.5%
CapEx$3.4M+23.8%
Free cash flow$517.0K-86.7%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$492.77M-5.7%
Enterprise value$637.8M-7.6%
P/E17×-1.4×
P/S0.9×-0.1×

Profitability

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Operating margin10.3%-0.2pp
Net margin5.5%+0.1pp
FCF margin4.3%-4.6pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity11.1%-0.4pp
Debt / equity0.6×-0.1×
Current ratio-0.2×

Segments

By segment

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Operating Segment Reservoir Description$81.9M+1.3%
Operating Segment Production Enhancement$39.9M-6.6%
Corporate And Other-$147.0K-75.0%

By product

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Service$94.3M-0.9%

Competitors

Profile

Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products to the global oil and gas industry. The company specializes in analyzing reservoir rocks and fluids to help clients optimize hydrocarbon recovery and improve reservoir performance. Additionally, the firm leverages its technical expertise to support energy transition initiatives, including carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal projects, and lithium mining evaluations.

Competitive position

A global leader in reservoir optimization with a highly specialized niche in proprietary rock and fluid analysis and a significant portfolio of patented perforating technologies.

GeographiesUnited States, Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia Pacific, Canada, Latin America
Customer segmentsUpstream oil and gas companies, Renewable energy developers, Mining companies, Research institutions
Business modelLaboratory-based analytical services, Specialized equipment manufacturing, Data-as-a-Service, Consulting and diagnostic services
SuppliersRaw material suppliers for manufacturing, Specialized chemical and gas providers, Third-party sustainability data providers
CustomersMajor integrated oil companies, National oil companies, Independent exploration and production companies, Carbon capture and storage project developers
Listed1995
Employees3.6K
CEOLawrence V. Bruno
SectorEnergy
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Core Laboratories's market cap?
Core Laboratories (CLB) has a market capitalization of $492.8M and trades on NYSE.
What is Core Laboratories's revenue and profitability?
Core Laboratories generated $524.7M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $29.0M, representing a net margin of 5.5%, with free cash flow of $22.5M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Core Laboratories's competitors?
Core Laboratories's key competitors include SLB, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
What subsidiaries does Core Laboratories have?
Core Laboratories's subsidiaries include Core Laboratories Luxembourg S.A..
Where is Core Laboratories headquartered?
Core Laboratories is headquartered in Netherlands and employs approximately 3,600 people. It has been publicly traded since 1995.