Why Is Core Laboratories (CLB) Down 5.9% Since Last Earnings Report?

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Core Laboratories (CLB). Shares have lost about 5.9% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Core Laboratories due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?

It turns out, estimates review flatlined during the past month.

VGM Scores

Currently, Core Laboratories has an average Growth Score of C, though it is lagging a bit on the Momentum Score front with a D. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of C on the value side, putting it in the middle 20% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

Outlook

Core Laboratories has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry Player

Core Laboratories belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Field Services industry. Another stock from the same industry, Baker Hughes (BKR), has gained 0.6% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2025.

Baker Hughes reported revenues of $6.43 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +0.1%. EPS of $0.51 for the same period compares with $0.43 a year ago.

For the current quarter, Baker Hughes is expected to post earnings of $0.55 per share, indicating a change of -3.5% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -7% over the last 30 days.

Baker Hughes has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of B.

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