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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VICI#NYSE">VICI</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VICI/earnings">is &#8220;fine.&#8221;</a>
VICI Properties will release its third quarter financial results on Thursday, Oct. 31, after the close of trading on the NYSE.
Cramer said although STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) is fine, but he prefers Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>).
STMicroelectronics said it will release third-quarter earnings before the opening bell on the European Stock Exchanges on Oct. 31.
Cramer said Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTEK#NASDAQ">TTEK</a>) is &#8220;remarkable.&#8221;
The company recently revealed that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District, awarded $249 million, multiple-award contract to provide environmental assessment and design services at facilities and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41171071/tetra-tech-lands-249m-army-corps-contract-powering-eco-friendly-projects-across-us">sites throughout the United States.</a>
Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCI#NYSE">CCI</a>) is &#8220;just ok. It's not that well-run,&#8221; Cramer said. &#8220;I would not chase the stock.&#8221;
On Sept. 26, Goldman Sachs analyst Brett Feldman maintained Crown Castle with a Neutral and raised the price target from $105 to $120.
The &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host recommended buying Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) stock right here, adding that it is the &#8220;best of breed.&#8221;
On Oct. 1, SLB announced the joining of forces with ADNOC Drilling and Patterson-UTI to accelerate the UAE&#8217;s unconventional oil program.
&#8220;I am shocked at how low that is,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about New Fortress Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NYSE">NFE</a>). &#8220;I think that you have to stick with it.&#8221;
Last week, New Fortress Energy announced its CEO made a $50 million stock purchase.
Cramer recommended holding on to Pure Storage, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSTG#NYSE">PSTG</a>).
On Aug. 28, Pure Storage reported quarterly earnings of 44 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 37 cents per share.
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<li>VICI Properties shares settled at $32.42 on Monday.</li>
<li>Pure Storage shares gained 0.2% to close at $51.32.</li>
<li>STMicroelectronics shares fell 0.9% to close at $28.18 during the session.</li>
<li>Crown Castle shares slipped 0.3% to close at $111.20 during Monday's session.</li>
<li>SLB shares gained 0.3% to close at $45.59 on Monday.</li>
<li>Tetra tech shares fell 0.7% to close at $48.01.</li>
<li>New Fortress Energy shares fell 6.9% to settle at $9.39 on Monday.</li>
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Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Here&#8217;s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week of Oct. 4:</h1>
Mohawk Industries Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>): The flooring products company saw strong interest from Benzinga readers over the past week. The stock was one of the top-performing S&amp;P 500 stocks in the third quarter.
Mohawk is likely getting attention from readers as the company is tossed around as a winner in the interest rate-cutting environment and could do well no matter which candidate wins the 2024 presidential election. With the company's position in flooring, Mohawk wins from more houses being built, which could be a key catalyst coming in the next year.
Mohawk is likely to report third-quarter financial results in October. Mohawk has beaten earnings per share estimates from analysts in six straight quarters and revenue estimates from analysts in five of the past six quarters.
Mohawk shares were up 0.4% over the past five trading days as seen on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent100424&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart</a> below and are up over 50% year-to-date in 2024.
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Banner Bank (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BANR#NASDAQ">BANR</a>): The regional bank joins the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index with increased interest from readers. 
The bank, which has the majority of its branches in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Utah, is set to report third-quarter financial results on Oct. 16. The bank has beaten analysts&#8217; estimates for earnings per share in four straight quarters and analyst estimates for revenue in three straight quarters. 
Raymond James recently maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised the price target from $62 to $65. With the recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead">interest rate cut </a>and the potential for more later this year, bank stocks are likely in the spotlight for investors.
Banner Bank shares were down on the week and are up 10.7% year-to-date in 2024.
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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGE#NYSE">MSGE</a>): The owner of the iconic Madison Square Garden sports and concert venue saw increased interest from readers during the week. 
The increased interest could be related to anticipation building for the starts of the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Basketball Association (NBA) seasons. Madison Square Garden Sports Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSGS#NYSE">MSGS</a>) owns the New York Rangers (NHL) and New York Knicks (NBA), so the entertainment company and owner of the venue can see a strong performance with high attendance and the teams being good. 
The NHL season kicks off on Oct. 9 for the Rangers and the Knicks play their first game on Oct. 22. The Knicks have high expectations for the season with a recent trade bringing NBA superstar Karl-Anthony Towns to New York. With the trade, the Knicks now have the third best odds (+800) to win the NBA Championship for the coming season.
MSGE shares were down slightly on the week. The stock is up over 33% year-to-date in 2024.
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Schlumberger NV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>): The oil stock was one of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41143156/oil-prices-spike-energy-stocks-jump-after-irans-missile-attack-on-israel-what-investors-need-to-know">many in the sector</a> that saw a boost in share price and interest due to increasing tension in the Middle East with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil"> Iran launching a missile attack</a> against Israel. Increased attacks could hurt oil supplies and also see sanctions that could increase the price of oil. 
Schlumberger reports third-quarter financial results on Oct. 18, which could create further optimism for the stock. The company has beaten analyst earnings per share estimates in more than 10 straight quarters. The company has beaten revenue estimates from analysts in three straight quarters and eight of the past 10 quarters.
Schlumberger shares were up more than 7% in the last five trading days. Even with the recent move, the stock is down around 13% year-to-date in 2024.
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Tompkins Financial Corp (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMP#AMEX">TMP</a>): The community bank, financial advisor and insurance agency company may not be a household name, but the stock is seeing increased attention from investors ahead of a third-quarter earnings report expected in October. Like other banks, Tompkins could benefit from interest rate cuts. 
Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods recently upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform and increased the price target from $59 to $68.
Tompkins Financial stock was up 2% on the week and shares are trading relatively flat year-to-date in 2024.
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At many points in September, investors heard about the S&amp;P 500 hitting a record high. But at several points in that month, the index pulled back instead of moving higher. This is called a resistance level, a technical point where buying activity weakens, leaving room for sellers to come in.&nbsp;
You&#39;re well aware of this price movement if you&#39;re invested in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) such as the&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust. The SPY is up just 0.29% in the 30 days ending October 1. &nbsp;
But if you&#39;re investing in individual stocks, this choppy price action can be an opportunity to look for stocks with strong fundamentals that are being overlooked by investors. These are the stocks that have the best opportunity for strong gains. To find this group of stocks, we used the MarketBeat stock screener to find S&amp;P 500 stocks trading within 30% of their 52-week low with a forecast for at least 10% upside in earnings in the next 12 months. &nbsp;
<h2>A Breakout Stock in a Breakout Sector&nbsp;</h2>
SLB Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/slb#NYSE">SLB</a>), formerly known as Schlumberger, is an oilfield services company. The company&#39;s revenue and earnings are less sensitive to the price of crude oil but&nbsp;highly sensitive to CAPEX spending. In the last year, many of the major oil companies have been making up for years of underspending as the price of oil has moved higher. &nbsp;
That&#39;s reflected in the company&#39;s last four quarters, in which they reported year-over-year double-digit revenue and earnings growth. The price of oil is likely to continue climbing in 2025 regardless of the outcome of November&#39;s election, which makes SLB stock and its 2.5% dividend yield attractive, particularly with the stock trading near two-year lows. &nbsp;
The SLB analyst forecast on MarketBeat gives the stock a consensus price target of $65.29, which gives investors the potential for 48.5% upside from the stock&#39;s closing price on October 1, 2024. &nbsp;
<h2>This Lithium Stock Is a Solid Play as China Stocks Soar&nbsp;</h2>
China stocks are making a strong recovery as the Chinese government has unleashed a wave of stimulus programs to boost the country&#39;s struggling economy. If you believe in the economy&#39;s recovery, it bodes well for electric vehicle (EV) sales. &nbsp;
However, many investors may still feel that it&#39;s too risky to buy China stocks. A company that is adjacent to China stocks is Albemarle Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/alb#NYSE">ALB</a>). The lithium miner&#39;s stock is down over 34% in 2024 as the price of lithium has declined as has the company&#39;s free cash flow. &nbsp;
Albemarle&#39;s turnaround may not be immediate, which explains the consensus Hold rating on the stock. However, ALB stock looks to be forming a bottom around $72. And the Albermarle analyst forecasts on MarketBeat give the stock a $117.10 price target which is 26% higher than its price on October 2. And investors get a dividend that the company has been increasing for 30 consecutive years. &nbsp;
<h2>Despite Supply Chain Concerns, This Undervalued Medical Stock Is Worth a Look&nbsp;</h2>
McKesson Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mck#NYSE">MCK</a>) is one of the undervalued medical stocks in the S&amp;P 500. The company is a global leader in healthcare that partners with care providers, pharmacies, and manufacturers to deliver the right medicines, products and healthcare services to the right patients at the right time. &nbsp;
MCK stock is up 7.6% in 2024 but is down approximately 14.7% in the last three months. The company last reported earnings in August and missed on the top line. One issue affecting the company is delays in getting GLP-1 drugs. Demand simply outpaces supply. &nbsp;
To be fair, this issue is likely to get worse if the port strike lasts for any length of time. That could weigh on MCK stock in the short term. &nbsp;
However, analysts are still forecasting a 10% increase in the company&#39;s earnings. They also give the stock a consensus Moderate Buy rating with a price target of over $613, which is more than 24% above its current price. Investors also get a dividend that has increased at an average rate of 11% in the last three years. The company may increase the payout now that it is done buying back its shares. &nbsp;
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MarketBeat offers numerous tools to investors, but the single most significant is the MarketRank&trade; tool. The MarketRank&nbsp;feature aggregates data for over 1.5 million global listings in eight categories and ranks them accordingly. The overall score runs from a low of one to a high of five, meaning a Five Star stock ranks within the top 1%, making it a high-probability target for long-term-oriented investors. Analysts&#39; sentiment, news sentiment, ownership, short interest, earnings, and valuation are among the categories tracked. This is a look at the top three names heading into October.&nbsp;
<h2>Schlumberger Is the Number One Pick For October Investors</h2>
Texas-based Schlumberger (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/slb#NYSE">SLB</a>) is the world&#39;s largest oilfield services company, offering various services, including reserve management, production, and digitization. The company and the industry are supported by a super-cycle driven by years of underinvestment leading into the post-pandemic era and the need for modernization and efficiency.&nbsp;
Results in 2024 include sustained double-digit top-line growth, margin expansion, and robust cash flow to support its dividend. Schlumberger is well-regarded as a dividend growth stock with the potential to sustain distribution growth indefinitely due to the low payout ratio, cash flow, and balance sheet. The stock yields about 2.6%, with shares trading near a two-year low, providing a value-based entry point for dividend growth investors.&nbsp;
Analyst sentiment cooled somewhat over the summer, but the 19 tracked by MarketBeat continue to rate the stock as a Buy with only one dissenting Hold, no Sells, and a consensus target of $66. The $66 consensus target is down $2 from a year ago but still implies a nearly 60% upside for the market. The low target also offers some upside, highlighting the deep-value opportunity for investors. The short interest is healthy, below 3%, and insider selling is light, providing little headwind for the market. Institutional ownership is solid at over 80% and provides a tailwind for the market, with net activity bullish for the first three quarters of the year.&nbsp;
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<h2>Jack in the Box Springs Into the #2 Position According to MarketRank</h2>
Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jack#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) is a smaller fast-food chain working diligently to re-franchise its network while expanding into new territories and growing organically within existing territories. Results in 2024 include a systemwide top-line contraction resulting from consumer habits, the re-franchise efforts, and a flat YoY store count offset by progress in the development pipeline.
The development pipeline includes nearly 100 agreements for 437 restaurants, of which roughly 10% have been completed. Among the latest details is a move into the Chicago-land region with a 12-unit franchising deal and at least another 100 opportunities for the local market.&nbsp;
Jack in the Box analysts trimmed targets and ratings in the first half 2024. However, the consensus is a strong Hold verging on Buy with a price target 50% above the $42 level, and the low-end range implies a deep value. The lowest target on record is $55 or about 18% upside, with only one analyst rating as Sell and nearly 50% at Buy. JACK stock pays a dividend worth 3.75% with shares at a four-year low, and the payment is safe. Distribution growth has been put on hold, but payments are less than 30% of earnings and are easily sustainable.&nbsp;
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<h2>Investors Have a Friend in Ally Financial&#39;s Dividend</h2>
Auto-lender Ally Financial (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ally#NYSE">ALLY</a>) faces struggles in 2024 due to economic conditions and weakened consumer strength, but it is in a solid financial position and can reliably pay its dividends. The latest results included a boosted outlook for credit write-offs, which impacted the share price and sparked a shift in analysts&#39; sentiment favoring investors.&nbsp;
The analysts trimmed their targets over the summer but continue to rate the stock as a strong Hold verging on Buy, with the two sell ratings offset by eight buys and seven holds.
The latest update is from Citigroup, which added the name to its focus list. Analysts at Citi cited the new lows as an attractive entry point, believing the sell-off is unrelated to fundamentals.&nbsp;
Ally Financial&#39;s dividend is worth about 3.35%, and the shares are near the 2024 lows. The company has not increased its distribution for several years, but growth is possible with the 45% payout ratio and improving earnings power. Adjusted EPS was flat YoY in Q2 despite the mid-single-digit contraction in revenue. Earnings are forecasted to nearly double from 2024&#39;s levels in 2025.&nbsp;
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The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/stock-ideas/octobers-top-3-stocks-revealed-by-marketbeats-marketrank-tool/">October&#39;s Top 3 Stocks Revealed by MarketBeat&#39;s MarketRank Tool</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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RBC Capital analyst Keith Mackey reiterates Schlumberger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $69 price target.

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Oil prices continue to rise on Wednesday, adding to gains driven by potential supply disruptions in the Middle East and fresh warnings out of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/oil">known as OPEC+</a>.
What To Know: Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, the oil minister of Saudi Arabia, has warned that prices could fall to $50 per barrel if global oil producers don&#8217;t comply with production curbs, according to a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/saudi-minister-warns-of-50-oil-as-opec-members-flout-production-curbs-216dc070?mod=hp_lead_pos4">report</a> from the Wall Street Journal. 
The report indicates the Saudi oil minister&#8217;s comments are being viewed as a threat that Saudi Arabia is willing to start a pricing war to help maintain its market share.
Oil prices had been in decline before jumping this week amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/10/41126038/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-middle-east-tensions-escalates-s-p-500-stocks-bitcoin-fall-as-oil" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rising Middle East tensions</a>. Iran launched an attack on Israel Tuesday following the recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, reportedly firing between 100 and 200 missiles toward Israel.
Brent Crude futures, the international benchmark, climbed as much as 5% on Tuesday before pulling back and finishing the day up about 2.4%. Brent Crude futures were up 2.75%, trading around $75.50 at the time of writing Wednesday, while front-month&nbsp;WTI Crude futures were up 3.06%, hovering around $72. 
Saudi Arabia reportedly needs prices to be at least $85 per barrel in order to help fund its planned economic transformation. 
The rising tensions in the Middle East are also likely to push up prices of U.S. gasoline. According to an ABC News <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/Business/rising-oil-prices-after-iran-strike-increase-us/story?id=114394795">report</a>, drivers could see prices at the pump rise between 10 cents and 15 cents per gallon.
The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) was up 2.7% at $74.06 and the IShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>) was up 2.24% at $93.50 at last check. The SPDR Energy Select Sector Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) was up 1.25% at $90.93 at the time of writing.
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Here&#8217;s a look at some of the energy stocks making moves Wednesday morning:
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<li>Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) up 1.77% at $122.02.</li>
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<li>Chevron Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) up 1.44% at $151.82.</li>
</ul>
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<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) up 1.62% at $111.23.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) up 1.52% at $43.79.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Hess Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HES#NYSE">HES</a>) up 1.75% at $141.39.</li>
</ul>
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<li>BP P.L.C. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) up 1.54% at $32.59.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Shell PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHEL#NYSE">SHEL</a>) up 2.11% at $68.18.</li>
</ul>
Analysts React: OPEC is set to hold an online Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee meeting on Wednesday that the market will be watching closely, Roth MKM analysts said in a note. OPEC members are expected to discuss whether to ease production curbs in December.
The Roth MKM analysts also highlighted oil inventory data that is positive for oil prices and noted that oil is likely to continue trading higher on Wednesday. 
Analysts at Truist Securities and Jefferies highlighted other opportunities given the elevated global threat environment. Jefferies highlighted opportunity in the tanker market as the Middle East conflict raises risk premiums on the energy market, and Truist analysts said they expect the intensifying conflict to ultimately translate into bookings and backlog growth for the U.S. defense industry overall.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Schlumberger.
Looking at options history for Schlumberger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) we detected 29 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 51% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 44% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $200,361 and 25, calls, for a total amount of $1,344,243.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $35.0 to $52.5 for Schlumberger over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Schlumberger's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Schlumberger's significant trades, within a strike price range of $35.0 to $52.5, over the past month.
<h3>Schlumberger 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727809295_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/11/24</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$0.35</td>
<td>$0.41</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$253.2K</td>
<td>358</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$0.67</td>
<td>$0.76</td>
<td>$47.50</td>
<td>$228.0K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SLB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$0.71</td>
<td>$0.72</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$83.5K</td>
<td>166</td>
<td>925</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.62</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$52.50</td>
<td>$74.0K</td>
<td>7.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$2.89</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$2.88</td>
<td>$42.50</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Schlumberger</h3>
SLB is the largest oilfield service firm in the world, with expertise in myriad disciplines, including reservoir performance, well construction, production enhancement, and more recently, digital solutions. It maintains a reputation as one of the industry's leading innovators, which has earned it dominant share in numerous end markets.
In light of the recent options history for Schlumberger, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Schlumberger's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 10,233,041, the price of SLB is up by 2.94%, reaching $43.19.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 17 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Schlumberger</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $58.1.
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&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from DBS Bank lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $64. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from UBS continues to hold a Buy rating for Schlumberger, targeting a price of $57. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Schlumberger with a target price of $60. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Morgan Stanley has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Schlumberger, which currently sits at a price target of $60. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Schlumberger, which currently sits at a price target of $49. 
Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for Schlumberger with <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a> for real-time alerts.

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JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram maintains Schlumberger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $64 to $60.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Schlumberger, Lowers Price Target to $60

SLB shares are trading higher after the company announced the joining of forces with ADNOC Drilling and Patterson-UTI to accelerate the UAE's unconventional oil program.

On Monday, Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) disclosed the formation of a joint venture (JV) with ADNOC Drilling Company and Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTEN#NASDAQ">PTEN</a>) called <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b41093343/slb-and-adnoc-drilling-partner-for-unconventional-oil-and-gas-development" rel="noreferrer noopener">Turnwell Industries LLC OPC</a>.
The JV aims to accelerate the UAE&#8217;s unconventional oil and gas program. It targets the completion of 144 wells by 2025, with the potential for additional wells in a second phase.
ADNOC Drilling will hold a 55% stake, with SLB and Patterson-UTI holding 30% and 15% stakes in the JV. SLB will provide drilling, completion services, project management, and digital solutions.
This deal is expected to enable the companies to leverage cutting-edge innovations in AI, smart drilling design, completions engineering, and production solutions.
Tarek Rizk, SLB&#8217;s president for the Middle East and North Africa region, said, &#8220;We are proud to join forces with ADNOC Drilling in this strategic partnership that demonstrates SLB&#8217;s leading position in the region deploying innovative digital, drilling and completion technologies in developing unconventional energy resources.&#8221;&nbsp;
&#8220;UAE&#8217;s unconventional energy assets hold a promising future, and we are very much looking forward to elevating their performance in a safe and sustainable way.&#8221;
Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, chief executive officer, ADNOC Drilling stated, &#8220;Turnwell will not only unlock the immense potential of the UAE&#8217;s world-class unconventional energy resources but will also set new benchmarks for the global energy industry. We are proud to lead the way in responsibly shaping the future of energy, both in the UAE and beyond.&#8221;
Last month, Schlumberger partnered with NVIDIA to create generative AI solutions focusing on subsurface exploration and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40939729/energy-meets-ai-schlumberger-teams-up-with-nvidia-to-supercharge-industry-efficiency" rel="noreferrer noopener">data management in energy</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to SLB via&nbsp;VanEck Oil Services ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OIH#NYSE">OIH</a>) and&nbsp;IShares U.S. Oil Equipment &amp; Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEZ#NYSE">IEZ</a>).
Price Action: SLB shares are down 0.74% at $41.64 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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SLB, ADNOC Drilling, Patterson-UTI Join Forces To Accelerate UAE's Unconventional Oil Program

PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTEN#NASDAQ">PTEN</a>) ("Patterson-UTI" or "the Company") today announced that its subsidiary, Patterson-UTI TW Holdings LLC, has signed the previously announced joint venture agreement with a subsidiary of ADNOC Drilling, the largest national drilling contractor in the Middle East and the sole provider of drilling rig services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. As part of the agreement, Patterson-UTI will hold a 15% minority equity interest in Turnwell Industries LLC OPC ("Turnwell"), a company recently formed by ADNOC Drilling. Turnwell has been awarded a contract to drill and complete 144 unconventional wells for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). The ADNOC Drilling subsidiary will hold a 55% majority stake, while SLB will hold a 30% interest.
In exchange for the minority equity interest, Patterson-UTI will provide unconventional drilling and completion expertise to Turnwell, as well as a limited cash contribution to fund our portion of working capital.

Patterson-UTI and ADNOC Drilling Sign Agreements To Formalize The Previously Announced JV In The UAE; Patterson-UTI Will Hold A 15% Minority Equity Interest In Turnwell Industries LLC OPC; The ADNOC Drilling subsidiary Will Hold A 55% Majority Stake, While SLB Will Hold A 30% Interest

Agreement will accelerate the initial scope of 144 unconventional wells for delivery by Q4 2025 with potential for significant number of additional wells in the second phase

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Shares of energy companies are trading higher amid a rise in oil after the Israeli military carried out an airstrike on Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, in a speech to the UN, mentioned Hezbollah and said his country has "every right to remove this threat and return our citizens to their homes safely."

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading lower, possibly as the sector pulls back after rallying on Tuesday due to China stimulus efforts and Middle East tension. Also, a report suggests that rival factions in Libya have resumed talks.

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Schlumberger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in SLB often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 12 options trades for Schlumberger. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 66% bullish and 25% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $82,560, and 11 calls, totaling $1,578,938.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $30.0 to $55.0 for Schlumberger over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Schlumberger options trades today is 1331.55 with a total volume of 6,267.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Schlumberger's big money trades within a strike price range of $30.0 to $55.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Schlumberger Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727288173_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>SLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$2.23</td>
<td>$2.37</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$1.1M</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/18/26</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.7</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>137</td>
<td>77</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SLB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$82.5K</td>
<td>403</td>
<td>128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$13.7</td>
<td>$13.75</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$68.7K</td>
<td>145</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.95</td>
<td>$10.65</td>
<td>$10.75</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$48.3K</td>
<td>531</td>
<td>45</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Schlumberger</h3>
SLB is the largest oilfield service firm in the world, with expertise in myriad disciplines, including reservoir performance, well construction, production enhancement, and more recently, digital solutions. It maintains a reputation as one of the industry's leading innovators, which has earned it dominant share in numerous end markets.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Schlumberger, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Schlumberger</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 6,851,609, the price of SLB is down -2.5% at $41.91. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 23 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Schlumberger</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $57.625.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Schlumberger, maintaining a target price of $57. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Morgan Stanley keeps a Overweight rating on Schlumberger with a target price of $60. 
&#x2A; An analyst from DBS Bank downgraded its action to Buy with a price target of $64. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Schlumberger, maintaining a target price of $49. 
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Wells Fargo analyst Chris Vole maintains Schlumberger (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $53 to $49.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Schlumberger, Lowers Price Target to $49

Blue Line Capital&#8217;s&nbsp;Bill Baruch&nbsp;is trimming Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) stock and putting the money to work <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/energy-stocks">in energy names</a>.
What Happened: Tuesday on CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Fast Money Halftime Report,&#8221; Baruch announced that he cut back positions in Tesla and Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) and used the funds to add to positions in Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) and Kinder Morgan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMI#NYSE">KMI</a>).
Tesla shares are up more than 20% over the past month and just turned positive for the year this week. The sentiment around Tesla has been &#8220;pretty poor,&#8221; but Baruch is beginning to notice a shift as the EV maker heads into its upcoming robotaxi event on Oct. 10.
Baruch told CNBC that he&#8217;s been adding to his <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/tsla">Tesla position</a> on weakness. Given the recent surge in shares, Tesla grew too large in his portfolio so he decided to trim about 25% of his stake, he said. Tesla is also battling technical resistance around current levels, which made taking profit an even easier decision, he added. 
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Baruch also sold out of his <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/slb">Schlumberger</a> position for a loss in order to use those losses against some of his gains in Tesla. 
&#8220;SLB was really a tax harvesting loss to that Tesla profit trade. And what we&#8217;re doing is reallocating these monies to energy,&#8221; Baruch said. 
Why It Matters: The Blue Line Capital founder told CNBC that 13% of his firm&#8217;s portfolio is weighted to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/energy">energy</a>. That didn&#8217;t stop him from adding to Exxon Mobil.
Baruch noted that managed money in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/wti-crude-oil">Crude oil futures</a> has gone net short over the last month or so. When negativity starts to pile up, he suggested that a bottom is usually near.
&#8220;Exxon is really cheap. We owned Pioneer Natural Resources before this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/08/40335015/exxon-mobil-reduces-staff-after-pioneer-merger-report">acquisition</a> and we really like the synergies there. I think Exxon has really outperformed within the space,&#8221; Baruch said. 
Baruch also increased his exposure to Kinder Morgan as he believes more and more people are going to start talking about the <a href="http://benzinga.com/topic/ai">energy requirements of AI.</a>
&#8220;Power is going to be a big thing with AI. We really believe in natural gas and the movement, logistically, getting natural gas in order to generate power. Kinder Morgan is going to be right in the thick of that,&#8221; Baruch said. 
TSLA, SLB, XOM, KMI Price Action: At publication time, Tesla shares were up 1.23% at $253.08, Schlumberger shares were up 0.41% at $43.08, Kinder Morgan shares were up 0.07% at $22.21 and Exxon Mobil shares were down 0.15% at $117.19, per <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Owing to robust global demand, continuous OPEC supply cuts, and advancing economic growth, the oil and gas market is experiencing solid growth. Hence, investing in fundamentally solid oil and gas stocks Schlumberger (SLB), Cenovus Energy (CVE), and APA (APA), which are poised for high upside, could be ideal. Read more... Global oil and gas industry prospects appears promising, with demand in developing economies across the globe and geopolitical tensions stirring prices constantly. Also, the growing population worldwide, urbanization, and expanding use of oil and gas are opening new opportunities for market growth.
Against this backdrop, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally strong oil &amp; gas stocks Schlumberger Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SLB/">SLB</a>), Cenovus Energy Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CVE/">CVE</a>), and APA Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/APA/">APA</a>) poised for solid upside.
Recently, the <a href="https://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/press_room/7377.htm">OPEC launched its 2024 OPEC World Oil Outlook (WOO)</a>. Under the publication, the timeframe has been extended to 2050, where energy demand is set to increase by 24%, and oil demand is expected to reach 120.1 million barrels a day by the end of the forecast period.
According to Reuters, the raised forecast for world oil demand in the medium and long term is <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/opec-rolls-out-global-oil-outlook-2050-sees-no-peak-demand-2024-09-24/">driven by developing world growth</a> led by India, Africa, and the Middle East and a slower shift to electric vehicles and cleaner fuels.
Also, in the first half of 2024, the <a href="https://www.iea.org/reports/gas-market-report-q3-2024">natural gas market</a> grew at a rate above the historical average. The demand in the market was primarily fueled by higher gas use in industry and is increasingly concentrated in Asia. With geopolitical tensions increasing price volatility, natural gas demand is forecast to grow 2.5% in 2024, driven by fast-growing Asian markets.
In the second quarter, a total of 240 deals were announced, having a disclosed value of $67 billion, representing strong <a href="https://www.kroll.com/en/insights/publications/valuation/global-oil-and-gas-m-and-a-outlook-q2-2024">global oil and gas M&amp;A activities</a>.
Besides, the <a href="https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/report/global_oil.php">Brent crude oil spot price averaged $82</a> per barrel (b) during August. This marked the eighth consecutive month where the prices averaged between $80/b and $90/b. Also, the EIA further expects prices to rise and remain in a high range owing to the ongoing withdrawals from global oil inventories stemming from OPEC+ production cuts.
Considering the encouraging industry trends, let's delve into the fundamentals of solid oil &amp; gas stocks such as SLB, CVE, and APA.
Schlumberger Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SLB/">SLB</a>)
SLB engages in the provision of technology for the energy industry globally. The company operates through four divisions: Digital &amp; Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems. It offers field development and hydrocarbon production, carbon management, and integration of adjacent energy systems.
On September 19, SLB and NVIDIA collaborated to develop generative AI solutions for the energy industry. The strategic collaboration accelerates the development and deployment of industry-specific generative AI foundation models across SLB's global platforms, including its Delfi&#x2122; digital platform and Lumi&#x2122; data and AI platform, by leveraging NVIDIA NeMo&#x2122;.
On September 17, SLB launched the Lumi&#x2122; data and AI platform, which integrates advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, including generative AI with workflows across the energy value chain. The platform accelerates advanced data and AI capabilities at scale for the company's customers across the energy industry.
During the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, SLB's revenue increased 12.8% year-over-year to $9.14 billion. The company's income before taxes grew 9.9% from the year-ago value to $1.42 billion. Net income attributable to SLB and EPS came in at $1.11 billion and $0.77, up 7.6% and 6.9% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda.asp">adjusted EBITDA</a> rose 16.6% year-over-year to $2.29 billion.
Analysts expect SLB's EPS for the third quarter (ending September 2024) to grow 14.7% year-over-year to $0.89, while its revenue of $9.35 billion for the same period indicates a 12.6% improvement year-over-year. Moreover, the company topped the consensus EPS estimates in all four trailing quarters.
Shares of SLB have decreased 10.5% over the past month to close the last trading session at $41.17. Wall Street analysts expect the stock to hit $65.77 in the near term, indicating a potential <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/slb/forecast">upside of 59.75%</a>.
SLB's solid fundamentals are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
SLB has a B grade for Growth. It is ranked #20 out of 49 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/energy-services/">Energy - Services</a> industry.
In addition to the POWR Ratings we've stated above, we also have SLB ratings for Quality, Value, Momentum, Sentiment, and Stability. Get all SLB ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SLB/">here</a>.
Cenovus Energy Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CVE/">CVE</a>)
Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, CVE develops, produces, refines, transports, and markets crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products in Canada and internationally. The company operates in Oil Sands; Conventional; Offshore; Canadian Refining; and U.S. Refining segments.
On August 1, CVE's Board of Directors declared a quarterly base dividend of $0.18 per common share, payable on September 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 13, 2024.
The Board also declared a quarterly dividend on each of the cumulative redeemable first preferred shares. The dividend is as follows: $0.16 on Series 1, $0.41 on Series 2, $0.29 on Series 3, $0.29 on Series 5, and $0.25 on Series 7, to be paid on October 1, 2024 to shareholders of record as of September 13, 2024.
CVE's annual dividend of $0.63 translates to a yield of 3.72% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 1.45%. Further, the company's dividend payouts have increased at a CAGR of 123.5% over the past three years.
During the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, CVE's revenues increased 21.7% year-over-year to C$14.88 billion ($11.04 billion). Its net earnings came in at C$1.00 billion ($742.26 million) and C$0.53 per share, up 15.5% and 20.4% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
In addition, its adjusted funds flow rose 24.3% and 28.6% year-over-year to C$2.36 billion ($1.75 billion) and C$1.26 per share, respectively. The company's total assets stood at C$56 billion ($41.57 billion) as of June 30, 2024, compared to C$53.91 billion ($40.15 billion) as of December 31, 2023.
As per the company's revised 2024 corporate guidance, CVE expects total upstream production between 785,000 BOE/d and 810,000 BOE/d, up 7,500 BOE/d at the midpoint. Its total downstream throughput is expected to be 640,000 bbls/d to 670,000 bbls/d, which is up by 5,000 bbls/d at the midpoint.
Street expects CVE's revenue and EPS for the fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase 8% and 118.3% year-over-year to $10.53 billion and $0.60, respectively. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus revenue estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
CVE's stock has declined 16.6% over the past month to close the last trading session at $16.29. Wall Street analysts expect the stock to hit $24.36 in the near term, indicating a potential <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/cve/forecast">49.54% upside</a>.
CVE's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has an A grade for Quality. CVE is ranked #13 among 81 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/energy-oil-gas/">Energy – Oil &amp; Gas</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/CVE/">Click here</a> to access CVE's ratings for Value, Momentum, Growth, Stability, and Sentiment.
APA Corporation (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/APA/">APA</a>)
APA is an independent energy company that explores, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. The company has oil and gas operations in the United States, Egypt, and the North Sea. It also has exploration and appraisal activities in Suriname, and holds interests in projects located in Uruguay and internationally.
On September 25, APA and Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR), a leading builder of artificial intelligence systems, expanded their partnership through a multi-year, multi-million-dollar enterprise agreement, which was initially signed in 2021.
The agreement is built on the work deployed across APA's global portfolio over the past three years, and it introduces new artificial intelligence capabilities through Palantir's Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) software. This collaboration will improve operational efficiency and business visibility across APA's global portfolio.
Also, on April 1, APA acquired Callon Petroleum Company (CPE). The strategic acquisition bodes well with APA's operations as Callon's assets bring scale to its Delaware position and balance its overall Permian asset base.
APA's total revenues came in at $2.54 billion during the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, indicating a 41.6% year-over-year growth. The company's adjusted earnings were $434 million and $1.17 per share, up 64.4% and 37.6% from the prior year's quarter, respectively. Also, its adjusted EBITDAX increased 29.5% year-over-year to $1.58 billion.
As of June 30, 2024, APA's total assets stood at $20.19 billion, compared to $15.24 billion as of December 31, 2023.
Street expects APA's revenue for the first quarter (ending March 2025) to increase 19.4% year-over-year to $2.27 billion, and its EPS for the same quarter is expected to grow 27.2% year-over-year to $0.99. Also, its revenue and EPS for the fiscal year 2025 are expected to increase 0.2% and 5.2% year-over-year to $9.25 billion and $4.36, respectively.
APA's stock has plunged 20.1% over the past month to close the last trading session at $23.15. Wall Street analysts expect the stock to hit $34.89 in the near term, indicating a potential <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/apa/forecast">upside of 50.7%</a>.
APA's POWR Ratings reflect its robust outlook. The stock has a B grade for Value and Quality. Within the Energy – Oil &amp; Gas industry, APA is ranked #26 among the 81 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/APA/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of APA for Sentiment, Stability, Growth, and Momentum.
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The oil market is experiencing continuous growth thanks to the delayed OPEC+ production increases, lower interest rates supporting economic activities, and strong demand. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in top oil stocks Schlumberger (SLB), VAALCO Energy (EGY) and Obsidian Energy (OBE), which have significant upside potential. Read on... Rising economic and geopolitical issues and increasing oil inventory withdrawals have spurred oil price volatility across major parts of the world. Amid this, oil prices are spiking to record highs, and the stream is likely to continue in the future, booming the prospects of the oil and gas market.
Given the industry's resilient outlook, investors could consider buying fundamentally sound oil and gas stocks: Schlumberger Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SLB/">SLB</a>), VAALCO Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EGY/">EGY</a>), and Obsidian Energy Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OBE/">OBE</a>) with major upside potential.
The central bank's Federal Open Market Committee recently lowered its key overnight <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/18/fed-cuts-rates-september-2024-.html">borrowing rate by a half percentage point</a>, or 50 basis points, amid signs of moderating inflation. Lower interest rates are likely to boost economic activities, as observed in the past, and can potentially result in increased demand for oil.
Meanwhile, ongoing withdrawals from global oil inventories are likely to push prices at higher levels. Oil withdrawals out of the inventories are expected to increase during the fourth quarter of 2024 as OPEC+ announced a delay in production increases until December, which were set to commence in October. <a href="https://www.eia.gov/outlooks/steo/">Brent crude oil spot price</a> is expected to average $82/b in the fourth quarter and $84/b in 2025.
Last week, the oil prices rose and marked their biggest weekly gains over a year amid the rising threat of a region-wide war in the Middle East. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/oil-edges-up-middle-east-conflict-supply-outlook-limits-gains-2024-10-04/">Brent crude futures rose 43 cents</a>, or 0.6%, to total $78.05 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 67 cents, or 0.9%, to settle at $74.38 per barrel.
Besides, amid rising energy demands, the global energy as a service (EaaS) market is projected to grow to $208.20 million by 2032, exhibiting growth at a <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/energy-as-a-service-market-101204">CAGR of 11.7%</a>.
Given the industry's robust outlook, investing in fundamentally strong oil stocks SLB, EGY, and OBE could be wise.
Let's discuss the fundamentals of these stocks in detail:
Schlumberger Limited (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SLB/">SLB</a>)
SLB is engaged in the provision of technology for the energy industry worldwide. The company operates through four divisions: Digital &amp; Integration, Reservoir Performance, Well Construction, and Production Systems. It provides field development and hydrocarbon production, carbon management, and integration of adjacent energy systems.
On September 30, SLB, ADNOC Drilling Company, and Patterson-UTI entered into an agreement to create Turnwell Industries LLC OPC, a joint venture (JV). The JV is focused on the acceleration of UAE's unconventional oil and gas program, with an initial 144 wells scheduled for completion by the end of 2025.
The joint venture will enable the three companies to leverage leading innovations in AI, smart drilling design, and completion of engineering and production solutions.
On September 19, SLB and NVIDIA partnered to develop generative AI solutions for the energy industry. The strategic collaboration accelerates the development and deployment of industry-specific generative AI foundation models across SLB's global platforms, including its Delfi&#x2122; digital platform and Lumi&#x2122; data and AI platform, by leveraging NVIDIA NeMo&#x2122;.
Also, on September 17, SLB launched the Lumi&#x2122; data and AI platform, which integrates advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, including generative AI with workflows across the energy value chain. The new platform accelerates advanced data and AI capabilities for the company's customers across the energy industry.
For the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024, SLB's revenue grew 12.8% from the year-ago value to $9.14 billion. The company's income before taxes rose 9.9% year-over-year to $1.42 billion. Net income attributable to SLB and EPS amounted to $1.11 billion and $0.77, up 7.6% and 6.9% from the prior year's quarter, respectively.
Furthermore, the company's <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/ebitda.asp">adjusted EBITDA</a> rose 16.6% year-over-year to $2.29 billion.
Street expects SLB's revenue and EPS for the third quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 12.4% and 14.3% year-over-year to $9.34 billion and $0.89, respectively. Furthermore, the company surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in all of the trailing four quarters.
SLB's stock has gained 7.9% over the past month to close the last trading session at $45.46. Its 12-month price target of $65.39 reflects a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/slb/forecast">43.84% potential upside</a>.
SLB's bright prospects are reflected in its <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a>. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, each weighted to an optimal degree.
The stock has a B grade for Growth. SLB is ranked #25 among 50 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/energy-services/">Energy – Services</a> industry.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/SLB/">Click here</a> to access additional SLB ratings for Sentiment, Momentum, Quality, Value, and Stability.
VAALCO Energy, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EGY/">EGY</a>)
EGY is an independent energy company that engages in acquiring, developing, and producing crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in Gabon, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, and Canada. The company holds a 58.8% interest in Etame commercial production.
On August 6, EGY declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock for the third quarter of 2024, paid on September 20, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 23, 2024. EGY pays an annual dividend of $0.25, which translates to a yield of 3.96% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 2.22%.
On May 29, EGY announced the successful drilling campaign results. The company drilled, completed, and brought into production four wells in Canada, which were 2.75-mile lateral development wells. The company anticipated strong initial production rates of about 500 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) for three of the four wells, with nearly 350 BOPD production for the fourth well.
For the second quarter that ended on June 30, 2024, EGY's total net revenue increased 6.9% year-over-year to $116.78 million. Its income before income taxes rose 104.2% from the year-ago value to $37.45 million. The company's net income came in at $28.15 million and $0.27 per share, reflecting growths of 316.9% and 350% year-over-year, respectively.
In addition, the company's adjusted EBITDAX of $72.47 million indicates an increase of 11% from the prior year's quarter.
Street expects EGY's revenue for the third quarter (ended September 2024) to increase 25.5% year-over-year to $145.89 million. The company's EPS for the same period is expected to grow 200% year-over-year to $0.18. Moreover, it has topped the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
EGY's stock has surged 7.9% over the past month and 61.6% over the past year to close the last trading session at $6.32. Wall Street analysts expect the stock to hit $9.40 in the near term, indicating a potential <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/egy/forecast">upside of 48.73%</a>.
EGY's sound fundamentals are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, translating to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has a B grade for Value, Quality, and Sentiment. Within the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/energy-oil-gas/">Energy – Oil &amp; Gas</a> industry, EGY is ranked #5 out of 78 stocks.
In addition to the POWR Ratings I've just highlighted, you can see EGY's ratings for Momentum, Growth, and Stability <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/EGY/">here</a>.
Obsidian Energy Ltd. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OBE/">OBE</a>)
Headquartered in Calgary, Canada, OBE is engaged in the exploration, production, and development of oil and natural gas properties in Western Canada.
On September 30, OBE updated its 2024 guidance, including ongoing strong second-half 2024 drilling results, which exceeded the company's initial expectations. The company increased its 2024 production guidance range from 37,000 to 37,400 boe/d (midpoint of 37,200 boe/d).
On June 27, OBE acquired approximately 1,700 boe/d (100 percent oil) of Clearwater production and 148 net sections of land in the Peace River area. The acquisition, along with other smaller acquisitions made in 2024, brought the company's holdings to over 680 net sections of land with Clearwater and Bluesky heavy oil rights.
The strategic acquisition allows OBE further upside and optionality within its Peace River operating area.
OBE's total production increased 15.2% year-over-year to 35,773 boe/d during the second quarter that ended June 30, 2024. The company's net income stood at CAD 37.10 million ($27.32 million) and CAD 0.46 per share, up 101.6% and 109.1% from the previous year's quarter, respectively. In addition, the company's free cash flow increased 20.9% year-over-year to CAD 52 million ($38.30 million).
Analysts expect OBE's revenue for the fiscal year (ending December 2024) to increase 13.5% year-over-year to $606.34 million, and its EPS is expected to grow 20.9% year-over-year to $1.15 in the same year.
The stock has soared 1.1% over the past month to close the last trading session at $6.22. Its 12-month price target of $11.05 reflects a <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/obe/forecast">77.65% potential upside</a>.
OBE's promising outlook is reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
The stock has a B grade for Value. Within the Energy – Oil &amp; Gas industry, OBE is ranked #7 out of 78 stocks.
<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/OBE/">Click here</a> to access additional ratings of OBE for Growth, Momentum, Sentiment, Quality, and Stability.
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SLB shares were trading at $45.63 per share on Monday afternoon, up $0.17 (+0.37%). Year-to-date, SLB has declined -10.67%, versus a 21.17% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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