USA: Schlumberger 2Q Results Show Strong Growth Worldwide

Schlumberger Limited today reported second-quarter 2011 revenue of $9.62 billion versus $8.72 billion in the first quarter of 2011, and $5.94 billion in the second quarter of 2010.

Income from continuing operations attributable to Schlumberger, excluding charges, was $1.18 billion—an increase of 22% sequentially and 45% year-on-year. Diluted earnings-per-share from continuing operations, excluding charges, was $0.87 versus $0.71 in the previous quarter, and $0.68 in the second quarter of 2010.

Schlumberger recorded charges of $0.05 per share in the second quarter of 2011 and $0.02 per share in the first quarter of 2011.

Oilfield Services revenue of $8.99 billion increased 11% sequentially and 51% year-on-year. Pretax segment operating income of $1.75 billion was up 20% sequentially and 56% year-on-year.

Distribution revenue of $637 million increased 6% sequentially. Pretax segment operating income of $24 million improved 8% sequentially.

Schlumberger Chairman and CEO Andrew Gould commented, “Second-quarter results showed strong growth worldwide. All Product Groups grew at double-digit rates. In North America, a prolonged Canadian spring break-up and poor weather in the northwest were offset by very strong growth in the rest of US land and a significant contribution from deepwater operations as the rig count increased and renewed interest in exploration activity in the Gulf of Mexico led to high multiclient seismic data sales.”

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Source:Schlumberger , July 22, 2011;