Operating Expenses
Severance-Related Costs
Schlumberger Severance-Related Costs decreased by 13.6% to $57.00M in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 12.3%, from $65.00M to $57.00M. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ2 2024
Last reportedQ3 2025Oct 22, 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests active workforce reduction or restructuring, while a decrease indicates a more stable headcount environment.
Detailed definition
Represents the total financial expense incurred by the company for employee termination benefits, including severance pa...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported by large industrial firms undergoing organizational shifts or cost-saving programs.
Metric ID:
ms_severance_costsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $111.00M | $65.00M | $158.00M | $66.00M | $57.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -41.4% | +143.1% | -58.2% | -13.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | -40.5% | -12.3% |
Range$57.00M – $158.00M
CAGR-48.6%
Avg YoY Growth-26.4%
Median YoY Growth-26.4%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Schlumberger 's severance-related costs?
- Schlumberger (SLB) reported severance-related costs of $57.00M in Q3 2025.
- How has Schlumberger 's severance-related costs changed year-over-year?
- Schlumberger 's severance-related costs decreased by 12.3% year-over-year, from $65.00M to $57.00M.
- What does severance-related costs mean?
- The total cost associated with paying severance to terminated employees.