By Denny Jacob
Schlumberger recorded higher revenue in its latest quarter, with strength in international markets helping to offset a soft North American market.
The oilfield services giant posted net income of $1.07 billion, or 74 cents a share, for the first quarter ended March 31, up from $934 million, or 65 cents a share, a year earlier. Adjusted earnings were 75 cents a share, matching analysts' estimates.
Revenue surged 13% to $8.71 billion from $7.74 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected about $8.7 billion.
Revenue across all divisions increased year-over-year, with the production systems division leading the increase on a percentage basis.
Chief Executive Olivier Le Peuch said about half of the year-on-year revenue increase stemmed from the Aker subsea business, which was added as part of its OneSubsea joint venture in the fourth quarter.
"International revenue grew 18% year on year, compensating for a softer North American market, where revenue declined 6%," the chief executive added.
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