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Core Laboratories (CLB) Misses Q3 Earnings and Revenues
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Oilfield services company Core Laboratories N.V.’s (CLB - Free Report) third-quarter 2016 adjusted diluted earnings of 35 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents per share. Also, the bottom line was substantially below the year-ago quarter earnings of 83 cents per share. Reduced drilling activity levels, primarily in North America, affected the results.
Total revenue of $143.5 million not only lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $147 million by 2.7% but was also nearly 27.3% below the prior-year quarter level of $197.3 million.
Segment Performance
Reservoir Description: Segment revenues were $100.3 million compared with $117.9 million in third-quarter 2015. Lower activity levels hampered the results.
Operating income (excluding foreign exchange losses) for the segment was about $20.4 million in the reported quarter. Operating margin for the quarter was around 20.3%.
Production Enhancement: Segment revenues were approximately $37.6 million in the reported quarter as against $64.9 million in third-quarter 2015. Reduced North American drilling activity hurt the results.
Operating income (excluding foreign exchange losses) for the segment was about $1.1 million in the reported quarter.
Reservoir Management: Segment revenues of about $5.7 million plunged nearly 60.7% year over year. The segment incurred an operating loss of $0.12 million.
As of Sep 30, 2016, Core Laboratories had cash and cash equivalents of $17.2 million. Capital expenditures for the third quarter were $2.4 million.
The company generated free cash flow of approximately $32.4 million in the third quarter of 2016.
Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase
On Oct 11, 2016, the company’s board of directors announced the fourth-quarter dividend. Core Laboratories will pay a cash dividend of 55 cents per share, same as the previous payout. The dividend will be paid on Nov 22, to shareholders on record as of Oct 21 2016.
Guidance
For the fourth quarter, Core Laboratories expects earnings per share in the 38–40 cents range. The company expects fourth-quarter revenues to be in the $143–$145 million range.
Zacks Rank and Stocks to Consider
Currently, Core Laboratories holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
In the last four quarters, W&T Offshore posted an average positive earnings surprise of 23.63%.
In the last four quarters, CONE Midstream Partnersposted an average positive earnings surprise of 19.4%.
In the last four quarters, Ultra Petroleum posted an average positive earnings surprise of 65.9%.
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Core Laboratories (CLB) Misses Q3 Earnings and Revenues
Oilfield services company Core Laboratories N.V.’s (CLB - Free Report) third-quarter 2016 adjusted diluted earnings of 35 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents per share. Also, the bottom line was substantially below the year-ago quarter earnings of 83 cents per share. Reduced drilling activity levels, primarily in North America, affected the results.
Total revenue of $143.5 million not only lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $147 million by 2.7% but was also nearly 27.3% below the prior-year quarter level of $197.3 million.
Segment Performance
Reservoir Description: Segment revenues were $100.3 million compared with $117.9 million in third-quarter 2015. Lower activity levels hampered the results.
Operating income (excluding foreign exchange losses) for the segment was about $20.4 million in the reported quarter. Operating margin for the quarter was around 20.3%.
Production Enhancement: Segment revenues were approximately $37.6 million in the reported quarter as against $64.9 million in third-quarter 2015. Reduced North American drilling activity hurt the results.
Operating income (excluding foreign exchange losses) for the segment was about $1.1 million in the reported quarter.
Reservoir Management: Segment revenues of about $5.7 million plunged nearly 60.7% year over year. The segment incurred an operating loss of $0.12 million.
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Balance Sheet and Free Cash Flow
As of Sep 30, 2016, Core Laboratories had cash and cash equivalents of $17.2 million. Capital expenditures for the third quarter were $2.4 million.
The company generated free cash flow of approximately $32.4 million in the third quarter of 2016.
Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase
On Oct 11, 2016, the company’s board of directors announced the fourth-quarter dividend. Core Laboratories will pay a cash dividend of 55 cents per share, same as the previous payout. The dividend will be paid on Nov 22, to shareholders on record as of Oct 21 2016.
Guidance
For the fourth quarter, Core Laboratories expects earnings per share in the 38–40 cents range. The company expects fourth-quarter revenues to be in the $143–$145 million range.
Zacks Rank and Stocks to Consider
Currently, Core Laboratories holds a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked players from the energy sector are W&T Offshore Inc. (WTI - Free Report) , CONE Midstream Partners LP and Ultra Petroleum Corp. . All these stocks sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
In the last four quarters, W&T Offshore posted an average positive earnings surprise of 23.63%.
In the last four quarters, CONE Midstream Partnersposted an average positive earnings surprise of 19.4%.
In the last four quarters, Ultra Petroleum posted an average positive earnings surprise of 65.9%.
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Beyond this Analyst Blog, would you like to see Zacks' best recommendations that are not available to the public? Our Executive VP, Steve Reitmeister, knows when key trades are about to be triggered and which of our experts has the hottest hand. Click to see them now>>