Operating Expenses
Amortization expense
Schlumberger Amortization expense increased by 8.9% to $110.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 34.1%, from $82.00M to $110.00M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 29, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase often follows significant acquisitions, while a decrease may signal that older intangible assets are becoming fully amortized.
Detailed definition
The systematic allocation of the cost of intangible assets, such as patents, trademarks, or customer relationships, over...
Peer comparison
Standard operating expense for companies with significant intellectual property or acquired intangible assets.
Metric ID:
cat_amortization_expenseHistorical Data
17 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $75.00M | $75.00M | $76.00M | $75.00M | $75.00M | $76.00M | $75.00M | $76.00M | $77.00M | $78.00M | $81.00M | $82.00M | $87.00M | $82.00M | $82.00M | $101.00M | $110.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | +0.0% | +1.3% | -1.3% | +0.0% | +1.3% | -1.3% | +1.3% | +1.3% | +1.3% | +3.8% | +1.2% | +6.1% | -5.7% | +0.0% | +23.2% | +8.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +0.0% | +1.3% | -1.3% | +1.3% | +2.7% | +2.6% | +6.6% | +6.5% | +11.5% | +1.2% | +0.0% | +16.1% | +34.1% |
Range$75.00M – $110.00M
CAGR+10.0%
Avg YoY Growth+6.4%
Median YoY Growth+2.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Schlumberger 's amortization expense?
- Schlumberger (SLB) reported amortization expense of $110.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Schlumberger 's amortization expense changed year-over-year?
- Schlumberger 's amortization expense increased by 34.1% year-over-year, from $82.00M to $110.00M.
- What does amortization expense mean?
- The periodic cost recorded for the gradual expiration of intangible assets.