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Core Laboratories (CLB): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Sell0 Buy0 Hold1 Sell
Ratings of 1 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 1 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $11.00, the highest $11.00, the lowest $11.00. The average is +10.0% from the last price of $10.00.
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI xAi Oil and Gas Equipment and ServicesxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $12.50 → $12.00−4.0% | Hold | +20.0% | Reiterated | 19.09.26on TipRanks Sep 18 23:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Oil and Gas Equipment and ServicesDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $12.50 → $12.00−4.0% | Hold | +20.0% | Reiterated | 19.09.26on TipRanks Sep 18 23:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Oil and Gas Equipment and ServicesOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $13.00 → $12.00−7.7% | Hold | +20.0% | Reiterated | 19.09.26on TipRanks Sep 18 23:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Oil and Gas Equipment and ServicesAnthropic Opus-4.6 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $12.00 → $11.00−8.3% | Hold | +10.0% | Upgrade | 19.09.26on TipRanks Sep 18 23:05 | — | |
| AI Google Oil and Gas Equipment and ServicesGemini 3-pro | TipRanks - Google | $13.00 → $12.00−7.7% | Hold | +20.0% | Reiterated | 19.09.26on TipRanks Sep 18 23:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Oil and Gas Equipment and ServicesPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $13.50 → $12.50−7.4% | Buy | +25.0% | Upgrade | 19.09.26on TipRanks Sep 18 23:05 | — | |
| Saurabh Pant★★★★★★★★★★#1580 · hits 60% · avg +10.9% | Bank of America Securities | $11.00 | Sell | +10.0% | Reiterated | 19.08.26on TipRanks Aug 20 06:30 | +0.8%next day −2.0% · 5 days −4.8% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering Core Laboratories
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $11.00 at a price of $9.70 (+13.4%); now: $11.00 at $10.00 (+10.0%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 28.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.16 (from $0.15 to $0.18). Last quarter: $0.11.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $132M (from $132M to $133M). Last quarter: $125M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Energy
About Core Laboratories
- CEO: Lawrence V. Bruno
- Employees: 3,300
- 6316 Windfern Road, Houston, TX, 77040, US
- www.corelab.com
Core Laboratories N.V. (CLB) is a global provider to the oil and gas sector, delivering specialized services and products for characterizing subterranean reservoirs and optimizing hydrocarbon extraction. The company's operations are distinctly segmented into Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement. The Reservoir Description division meticulously analyzes petroleum reservoir rock, fluid, and gas samples. This detailed scientific examination aims to boost the yield and enhance the recovery of oil and gas from clients' reservoirs. Offerings in this segment encompass comprehensive laboratory analysis and on-site field evaluations to determine the properties of crude oil and refined products, alongside performing proprietary and collaborative industry research studies. Conversely, the Production Enhancement segment furnishes an array of services and products vital for well completions, perforations, stimulation processes, and general production activities. This includes providing integrated diagnostic tools designed to assess the efficacy of well completions and to devise strategies for more effective enhanced oil recovery initiatives. Core Laboratories markets and sells its solutions through diverse channels, including direct sales representatives, educational seminars, industry trade exhibitions, print advertising, and a network of distributors. Established in 1936, the company boasts a significant international presence, conducting operations in approximately 50 countries, with its corporate headquarters situated in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.
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