How does SLB (SLB) make money?

SLB (SLB) primarily makes money through Production Systems, which accounts for 39.9% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, SLB generated $35.94B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 9.2%.

What is SLB (SLB) gross profit margin?

SLB (SLB) reported a gross profit margin of 17.3% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $6.23B in gross profit. This means SLB retains 17.3% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.

What is SLB (SLB) operating profit margin?

SLB (SLB) reported an operating profit margin of 14.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $5.19B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.

What is SLB (SLB) net profit margin?

SLB (SLB) reported a net profit margin of 9.2% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3.31B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.

How much does SLB (SLB) invest in R&D?

SLB (SLB) invested $701.00M in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (2.0% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.

How much does SLB (SLB) spend on capital expenditures?

SLB (SLB) spent $1.69B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (4.7% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.

What is SLB (SLB) free cash flow?

SLB (SLB) generated $4.79B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (13.3% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

What is SLB (SLB) effective tax rate?

SLB (SLB) had an effective tax rate of 18.6% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

How SLB (SLB) Makes Money: A Visual Guide

SLB (SLB) generated $35.94B in revenue, earning $3.31B in net profit (9.2% margin). Its largest revenue source is Production Systems (39.9% of revenue). Below is an interactive breakdown of how revenue flows through the income statement.

SLB (SLB) Income Statement Flow — TTM through Q1 2026

Calculated from the four most recent reported quarters, ending March 31, 2026 (reported April 24, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

How does SLB (SLB) make money?: SLB (SLB) primarily makes money through Production Systems, which accounts for 39.9% of total revenue. For TTM through Q1 2026, SLB generated $35.94B in total revenue with a net profit margin of 9.2%.
What is SLB (SLB) gross profit margin?: SLB (SLB) reported a gross profit margin of 17.3% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $6.23B in gross profit. This means SLB retains 17.3% of each revenue unit after direct costs of production.
What is SLB (SLB) operating profit margin?: SLB (SLB) reported an operating profit margin of 14.4% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $5.19B in operating profit. This reflects profitability after operating expenses such as R&D, sales, and administration, but before taxes and non-operating items.
What is SLB (SLB) net profit margin?: SLB (SLB) reported a net profit margin of 9.2% for TTM through Q1 2026, equivalent to $3.31B in net profit. This is the share of revenue that remains as profit after all expenses, taxes, and non-operating items.
How much does SLB (SLB) invest in R&D?: SLB (SLB) invested $701.00M in research and development in TTM through Q1 2026 (2.0% of total revenue). R&D spending reflects investment in future products, services, and technologies.
How much does SLB (SLB) spend on capital expenditures?: SLB (SLB) spent $1.69B on capital expenditures in TTM through Q1 2026 (4.7% of total revenue). Capital expenditures represent investments in physical assets such as property, equipment, and infrastructure.
What is SLB (SLB) free cash flow?: SLB (SLB) generated $4.79B in free cash flow for TTM through Q1 2026 (13.3% of total revenue). Free cash flow is the cash remaining after capital expenditures and represents the company's ability to fund growth, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
What is SLB (SLB) effective tax rate?: SLB (SLB) had an effective tax rate of 18.6% for TTM through Q1 2026. This is the actual percentage of pre-tax income paid as income taxes.

Data & methodology

What is a Sankey diagram?: A Sankey diagram shows how money flows through a company from revenue to net profit. The width of each flow represents its proportion.
How is the data calculated?: We use the income statement from company filings. For TTM (Trailing Twelve Months), we use a pre-aggregated twelve-month view aligned with our latest four quarterly periods. Revenue flows to cost of revenue and gross profit, then to operating expenses (R&D, S&M, G&A) and operating profit.
When was this data last updated?: Based on company filings through TTM through Q1 2026.