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Core Laboratories(NYSE) CLB

Current Price$11.50
Market Cap$515.82MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1995)+361%
5 Year-68%
1 Year-2%
1 Month-4%
Core Laboratories last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 11.192026-07-20
Core Laboratories stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-2.27%USD 11.452026-07-13
1 month-4.28%USD 11.692026-06-18
3 month-32.7%USD 16.632026-04-21
Year to date-30.1%USD 16.012025-12-31
1 year-1.56%USD 11.372025-07-18
3 year-53.83%USD 24.242023-07-21
5 year-67.55%USD 34.482021-07-21
Since inception+361.02%USD 2.431995-09-21

Core Laboratories Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$515.82MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$524.73M

Net Income (TTM)

$29.03M

EPS (TTM)

$0.66

P/E Ratio

16.64

Dividend

$0.04

Beta (Volatility)

1.08 (Average)

Price

$11.50

Volume

52,851

Open

$11.12

Previous Close

$11.19

Daily Range

$11.04 - $11.50

52-Week Range

$9.72 - $20.36

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 29, 2026

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About Core Laboratories

Core Laboratories helps oil and gas companies understand underground rocks and fluids. Its services improve how much oil or gas can be recovered. For example, its tests help energy firms decide where and how to drill more efficiently.

Products and Services

  • Reservoir Description (66% of 2025 revenue): Laboratory analysis of rock and fluid samples to help oil and gas companies understand underground reservoirs.
  • Production Enhancement (34% of 2025 revenue): Tools and services to improve well performance, including testing and monitoring of well completions.
  • Proprietary Databases: Digital platforms and data sets for predictive modeling and reservoir analysis, used by energy companies worldwide.
  • Specialty Equipment: Manufacturing of laboratory and field equipment for analyzing oil, gas, and related products.
  • Energy Transition Support: Services for carbon capture, geothermal, and lithium mining projects, supporting clients’ shift to new energy sources.

Growth and Expansion

  • Acquired Solintec Consultoria E Servicos De Geologia Ltda. in Brazil in 2025 to strengthen reservoir analysis capabilities.
  • Expanded digital platforms and AI-driven services from 2023 to 2025 to meet client demand for advanced analytics.
  • Rebuilt Aberdeen, UK laboratory in 2025 after a fire, using insurance recovery to upgrade facilities.
  • Continued global expansion, now operating in over 50 countries with more than 70 offices as of 2025.

What Makes Core Laboratories Stand Out

Core Laboratories operates a global network of advanced labs and technology centers. Its proprietary databases and patented technologies support both traditional oil and new energy projects. The company’s diversified client base and digital innovation help manage industry cycles and risks.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Total revenue was $526.5 million in 2025, up 0.5% from 2024.
  • International sales made up 66% of revenue in 2025.
  • Operating income was $56.5 million in 2025, down 3.6% from 2024.
  • Net income was $29.7 million in 2025, down 5.5% from 2024.

Bottom Line

Core Laboratories has evolved by combining laboratory science with digital tools for the energy sector. Its global reach and focus on both oil and new energy projects support its adaptability in a changing market.

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Industry

Energy Equipment and Services

Sector

Energy

Employees

3,300

CEO

Lawrence V. Bruno

Website

www.corelab.com

Headquarters

Houston, TX 77040, US

CLB Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

17.84%

Operating Margin

10.33%

Net Income Margin

5.53%

Return on Equity

10.88%

Return on Capital

11.74%

Return on Assets

4.94%

Earnings Yield

6.01%

Dividend Yield

0.36%

Payout Ratio

6.51%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$515.82MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

46.10M

Volume

52.85K

Avg. Volume

797.88K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$93.61M

Operating Income

$54.18M

EBITDA

$72.35M

Operating Cash Flow

$35.10M

Capital Expenditure

-$16.16M

Free Cash Flow

$18.94M

Cash & ST Invst.

$22.82M

Total Debt

$167.84M

Core Laboratories Performance Analysis

Core Laboratories annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 489,735,0004.1%
20232023-12-31USD 509,790,0004.1%
20242024-12-31USD 523,848,0002.8%
20252025-12-31USD 526,520,0000.5%
Core Laboratories sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-305.3%
Q32025-09-303.4%
Q42025-12-312.8%
Q12026-03-31-11.9%
Core Laboratories annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 0.42-1.7%
20232023-12-31USD 0.7785.7%
20242024-12-31USD 0.66-14.7%
20252025-12-31USD 0.63-4.2%
Core Laboratories sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-306766.7%
Q32025-09-3036.4%
Q42025-12-31-50.0%
Q12026-03-31-113.3%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$121.80M

-1.4%

Gross Profit

$19.72M

-3.3%

Gross Margin

16.19%

N/A

Market Cap

$515.82MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$156.31K

N/A

Employees

3,300

N/A

Net Income

-$789.00K

-412.3%

EBITDA

$5.65M

-30.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$22.82M

+3.2%

Total Debt

$167.84M

-6.8%

Accounts Receivable

$115.19M

-12.1%

Inventory

$57.78M

-2.1%

Long Term Debt

$155.75M

-7.5%

Short Term Debt

$12.10M

+3.8%

Return on Assets

4.94%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

11.22%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$926.00K

-130.1%

Operating Cash Flow

$3.97M

-40.5%

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Questions About CLB

What is the current price of Core Laboratories?

Core Laboratories is trading at $11.50 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Core Laboratories?

Over the past 52 weeks, Core Laboratories has traded between $9.72 and $20.36.

How much debt does Core Laboratories have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Core Laboratories reported total debt of $167.84M.

How much cash does Core Laboratories have on hand?

Core Laboratories reported $22.82M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Core Laboratories’s dividend yield?

Core Laboratories currently has a dividend yield of 0.36%.

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